Introducing the "Solar System"
An innovative, brand new take on the portable camp solar charger.
Our unique, multi-panel, modular design gives you greater control over your charging system so you can design the right setup for your specific situation.
Start with the 8.9 ounce Solar Base for 7 sun-slurped watts and build on the system with Sierra Madre's Solar Links. Each link attaches to the Solar Base and to other Links magnetically. These magnetic connection points also serve as the conduit for energy transfer from each panel to the base boosting your power by 7 watts with each added Link!
- Each additional Link boosts your power production by 7 watts (up to 42 watts) and adds only 8.7 ounces to the overall system weight.
- You can strap it to your pack while you hike and convert your hours on the trail into hours of energy for your devices
- The panels can sit on the dash of your car to soak up the sun while you're on the road or in the store
- Powerful magnets on the Solar Base and Solar Links allow you to attach the panels to the outside of your tent or Air Camping system for optimal sun exposure and easy access to your devices.
- We're leading the way with USB-C connectivity! This means unrivaled power transfer and compatibility with the Sierra Madre Power Packs and many current and future electronic devices
- Solar Base and Solar Links are water-resistant and weather resilient. It's called "the wild" for a reason and we believe your gear should be designed to withstand the elements!
So, whether you're 10 miles from the car and your phone is on 5%...
Or the temperature is falling and you need more juice in your Ember / Hot Pocket to unthaw...)
The Sierra Madre Solar System will let you put the sunshine to work!
But wait, there's more...
What are you going to do when the sun goes DOWN? 🌙
Wouldn't it be nice to have an LED light that weighs 3ounces and lights your camp up like the sun? It should definitely use the same Power Pack as Ember and Hot Pocket. Maybe even linkable, so I can add more light? How about Lantern Mode?
We got you!
We call it "Light Link" and it's a lighting solution that adapts to just about any scenario you can throw its way... and yes, it's linkable.
It comes with built in attachments, so it clips into all of our Shelters!
Link as many as you want together, all to the same Power Pack!
- Link up as many Light Links as you'd like!
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Light Link is packable, portable, and it conforms to your pack instead of hogging precious space
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Built-in adjustable connections allow you to quickly and easily hang Light Link anywhere it's needed
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The 30 L.E.D flood lights use minimal energy, produce no heat, and provide over 20 hours of light when paired with the Sierra Madre Power Pack UL (same Power Pack used in Ember and Hot Pocket)
- It's weatherproof and durable so you'll have light even when you get more adventure than you bargained for!
From guiding you back to camp to keeping others from tripping over guy lines, the Sierra Madre Light Link is a great addition to your camp!
28 comments
Lexi (Sierra Madre Support)
Please note solar panels are meant to give you some extra charge when all other power sources fail. You shouldn’t rely solely on the solar panel to completely charge your Hot Pocket. The base of the solar panel boosts your power by 7 watts with each additional solar panel link giving you an added 7 watts. Determining how much charge your solar panel will provide for the Hot Pocket all depends on the watts used and amount of sunlight the panels intake!
Please note solar panels are meant to give you some extra charge when all other power sources fail. You shouldn’t rely solely on the solar panel to completely charge your Hot Pocket. The base of the solar panel boosts your power by 7 watts with each additional solar panel link giving you an added 7 watts. Determining how much charge your solar panel will provide for the Hot Pocket all depends on the watts used and amount of sunlight the panels intake!
Lexi (Sierra Madre Support)
Hey guys! We’ve had some awesome questions and suggestions on this post. We appreciate all the feedback!
Here’s some additonal information about the Solar Panel.
The Solar Panel is built to be all-season weatherproof. It is built durable enough to withstand the gnarliest of thunderstorms! ⛈ The Solar Panel may be used to charge other compatible devices so you can stay fully prepared at all times. It’s never a fun time when you realize your phone is at 1% during the middle of the trip! Please note the Solar Panel is an add-on we have created specifically for the Hot Pocket. There is currently not an onboard battery built inside the Hot Pocket. The Hot Pocket will come with an external portable UL battery pack with additional battery options to purchase if you please 😊
Hey guys! We’ve had some awesome questions and suggestions on this post. We appreciate all the feedback!
Here’s some additonal information about the Solar Panel.
The Solar Panel is built to be all-season weatherproof. It is built durable enough to withstand the gnarliest of thunderstorms! ⛈ The Solar Panel may be used to charge other compatible devices so you can stay fully prepared at all times. It’s never a fun time when you realize your phone is at 1% during the middle of the trip! Please note the Solar Panel is an add-on we have created specifically for the Hot Pocket. There is currently not an onboard battery built inside the Hot Pocket. The Hot Pocket will come with an external portable UL battery pack with additional battery options to purchase if you please 😊
Lexi (Sierra Madre Support)
@ERIN
It’s up to you! The battery pack is what will provide the most battery juice. The solar panels work to help provide an extra boost. One panel will give you extra battery life but the more panels you have will help out with more charge time.
@ERIN
It’s up to you! The battery pack is what will provide the most battery juice. The solar panels work to help provide an extra boost. One panel will give you extra battery life but the more panels you have will help out with more charge time.
Lexi (Sierra Madre Support)
@DENA
The Panel will fan fold for extra compactness. You do not have to have it fully open all the time. The Solar Panel is all seasons weather resistant. It can withstand the gnarliest of thunderstorms!
@DENA
The Panel will fan fold for extra compactness. You do not have to have it fully open all the time. The Solar Panel is all seasons weather resistant. It can withstand the gnarliest of thunderstorms!
Joakim Elm
Great, but you are not the first in market with this solution. I have a system call solar paper from Yolk witch is a modular solar panel system with magnets. BUT, it has some drawbacks you can over come.
1. Too weak magnets, need fix / secure rings to keep panels together on backpack etc. You don\t wane lose a panel without knowing it….
2. Can’t charge Ipad Pro
Good features:
1. Auto-reset function if panels get in the shadows
2. Dual output (USB for Apple and none Apple devices)
3. LCD AMP meter to see how AMP the systen generates
More info, http://yolkstation.com/product/solar-paper-pouch/
For Solar Link system I would love to see one USB-C and one regular USB output
Some kind of AMP level indicator
My fare best experience with portable solar panel systems is in fact a system called Solpro Pyxis, 5000mAh battery pack with 4,85 watts foldable solar panels and dual USB out.
https://www.solpro.com/ Called Helios Smart today.
Make a mix and you have great winner!
Great, but you are not the first in market with this solution. I have a system call solar paper from Yolk witch is a modular solar panel system with magnets. BUT, it has some drawbacks you can over come.
1. Too weak magnets, need fix / secure rings to keep panels together on backpack etc. You don\t wane lose a panel without knowing it….
2. Can’t charge Ipad Pro
Good features:
1. Auto-reset function if panels get in the shadows
2. Dual output (USB for Apple and none Apple devices)
3. LCD AMP meter to see how AMP the systen generates
More info, http://yolkstation.com/product/solar-paper-pouch/
For Solar Link system I would love to see one USB-C and one regular USB output
Some kind of AMP level indicator
My fare best experience with portable solar panel systems is in fact a system called Solpro Pyxis, 5000mAh battery pack with 4,85 watts foldable solar panels and dual USB out.
https://www.solpro.com/ Called Helios Smart today.
Make a mix and you have great winner!
Andrea
What i do for solar Chargers?
What i do for solar Chargers?
Chelsea
Very cool! Do you have estimates of how long one panel would take to charge the Hot Pocket?
Very cool! Do you have estimates of how long one panel would take to charge the Hot Pocket?
Ann Whaley
Can’t wait to see how much they weigh!!
Can’t wait to see how much they weigh!!
Tommy
Super stoked for the deets on this! I always find myself needing more power. Cheers to being a nature lover and a phone photographer!
Super stoked for the deets on this! I always find myself needing more power. Cheers to being a nature lover and a phone photographer!
Lexi N.
Loving the positive feedback guys!
If you have any specific questions please feel free to reach out via customerservice@sierramadreresearch.com
Loving the positive feedback guys!
If you have any specific questions please feel free to reach out via customerservice@sierramadreresearch.com
Audra
Looking forward to more info on how the solar charge system will work and hold. I’m sure you thought of everything…again
Looking forward to more info on how the solar charge system will work and hold. I’m sure you thought of everything…again
Chris
Great idea.Hope the price and shipping to Canada is not as crazy as the hot pocket is
Great idea.Hope the price and shipping to Canada is not as crazy as the hot pocket is
Erin
So would one or two panels be necessary to charge the hot pocket?
So would one or two panels be necessary to charge the hot pocket?
J.S. Bergeron
Another brilliant idea pushing outdoor gear from SMR! Well done 👍
Aside from the pricing question, I do have a couple of technical questions:
The panel will provide a USB-C output but with what profile? Will we be able to charge a wide range of USB-C devices, beyond the Hot Pocket battery, items like a Goal Zero Sherpa or other battery pack, iPads or MacBooks, etc.
Have you considered having an onboard battery in the main panel? This would allow me to carry the panel and accumulate a charge without connecting to devices. This would make it easy to tie the panel to the top of my pack or kayak deck without risking water intrusion.
Love the design modularity but one feature I like with my current BioLite solar panel is the aiming lens coupled with the support brackets – are you considering something similar? Maybe a simple support panel that connect to the back of the solar panels? One support panels that connects and support two or three interconnected panels?
Another brilliant idea pushing outdoor gear from SMR! Well done 👍
Aside from the pricing question, I do have a couple of technical questions:
The panel will provide a USB-C output but with what profile? Will we be able to charge a wide range of USB-C devices, beyond the Hot Pocket battery, items like a Goal Zero Sherpa or other battery pack, iPads or MacBooks, etc.
Have you considered having an onboard battery in the main panel? This would allow me to carry the panel and accumulate a charge without connecting to devices. This would make it easy to tie the panel to the top of my pack or kayak deck without risking water intrusion.
Love the design modularity but one feature I like with my current BioLite solar panel is the aiming lens coupled with the support brackets – are you considering something similar? Maybe a simple support panel that connect to the back of the solar panels? One support panels that connects and support two or three interconnected panels?
Frank
Curious about the ruggedness, would love for this to be added to my military field kit
Curious about the ruggedness, would love for this to be added to my military field kit
Sherry Caldwell
Loving this so far!!! Also curious about a fan/map folding design and the water resistant limit for pop up showers while away from camp. Additionally, will the system HOLD a charge so you can capture during the day and transfer to the Hot Pocket or other item in the evening? If it will hold, can we back feed the charge? I.e. plug it in at home or car before going out to start with a full charge.
Loving this so far!!! Also curious about a fan/map folding design and the water resistant limit for pop up showers while away from camp. Additionally, will the system HOLD a charge so you can capture during the day and transfer to the Hot Pocket or other item in the evening? If it will hold, can we back feed the charge? I.e. plug it in at home or car before going out to start with a full charge.
Mari
Love the versatile nature can’t wait
Love the versatile nature can’t wait
Denise
Very excited to see your solar set up. I would love to be off the grid while camping.
Very excited to see your solar set up. I would love to be off the grid while camping.
Pedro
This is a game changer. Makes perfect sense and is easy to scale up to the needs required.
This is a game changer. Makes perfect sense and is easy to scale up to the needs required.
Kemper
Adélaïde
So for 2 pannels it would take ~ 3.5h to recharge fully your battery? (my estimaton might be terribly wrong please correct me!)
So for 2 pannels it would take ~ 3.5h to recharge fully your battery? (my estimaton might be terribly wrong please correct me!)
Meagan Stutz
Sounds perfect for National Park days and nights!
Sounds perfect for National Park days and nights!
Donna Spalla
Love the idea. Looking forward to seeing more
Love the idea. Looking forward to seeing more
Dena
With the maximum number of panels attached, will it fan-fold for more compactness? I like the ease of the magnetic attachment and detachment, there are no clips or snaps to struggle with or wear out. How water “resistant” will it be? If I leave it on my tent and a thunderstorm comes up before I can make it back to camp, will it be fried? I’m getting excited!
With the maximum number of panels attached, will it fan-fold for more compactness? I like the ease of the magnetic attachment and detachment, there are no clips or snaps to struggle with or wear out. How water “resistant” will it be? If I leave it on my tent and a thunderstorm comes up before I can make it back to camp, will it be fried? I’m getting excited!
MARGARET
Looks good (but I’m not sure about that “unthawing” – wouldn’t that mean “freezing”?).
Looks good (but I’m not sure about that “unthawing” – wouldn’t that mean “freezing”?).
Ben Tolman
Love the quick connect!
Love the quick connect!
Pete Ostrom
Sounds like a great way to multi-task while get to your destination or when you arrive! Hope you can have the Hot Pocket plugged in and running while it’s connected to the solar panel? It would help for the days when it’s cold during the day AND even colder at night!!
Sounds like a great way to multi-task while get to your destination or when you arrive! Hope you can have the Hot Pocket plugged in and running while it’s connected to the solar panel? It would help for the days when it’s cold during the day AND even colder at night!!
Ella Belle
Sounds like a dream come true for a person who lives pretty much off the grid in the far northern end of the Idaho Panhandle.
Sounds like a dream come true for a person who lives pretty much off the grid in the far northern end of the Idaho Panhandle.