The embedded panel can generate up to 6 watts of power

Sep 27, 2013 11:06 GMT  ·  By

Fancy a vacation into a remote part of the world, but still want to keep in touch with friends and loved ones at home, without caring a lot of gear with you?

Meet the Voltaic Switch solar bag, a kit designed to house your small tablet or smartphones by tapping into the clean and free energy of solar rays.

So next time you go exploring in Guatemala, make sure not to forget your Nexus 7 at home. Instead pack it in the Switch backpack and you won’t have to worry about a thing.

According to the manufacturing company, the solar panel can help charge the average smartphone in about 4 hours, if you leave it in direct sunlight.

The bag features an additional built-in 4,000mAh battery, in case you don't want to leave the device in the sun. Gadgets can also be pumped up with power via USB.

Those interested can purchase the Voltaic “baggy” powerhouse for the price of $129 / €96 off their official websites.