Camp-Power 35100 – Portable Solar Generator – 50w x 2 Panels and 35Ah BatteryThe Camp-Power 35100 portable solar generator uses two high quality 50w solar panels to generate electricity and a brand name 35Ah battery for storage. Based on personal, use at campgrounds, two solar panels are used instead of a single larger panel. Dual panels that can be placed several feet apart, reduce the impact of shadows as the sun tracks over your campsite. The 35100 is equipped with a 30amp charge controller, featuring an LCD display that provides information about power being produced and used. This controller is oversized as compared to the electric current produced so it is not required to work at or near its limit. The controller also provides overcharge and low voltage protection to extend battery life. The power station provides three 12 volt outlets, two 1.0amp USB outlets, and two 2.1amp USB outlets. Components can be replaced if damaged and since batteries don’t last forever, it is easily replaceable too.  You never know when the kids or family dog is going to run through and get tangled in your charging cords.A 35Ah battery was selected to reduce weight (35Ah at 25lbs vs 100Ah at 65lbs) and bulk. For comparison to most commercial devices such as the Yeti or River, this is a 420Wh battery.  A DC to AC inverter was not included due to their inefficiency and large demand on the battery for relatively low wattage household items. A 300w / 600w peak power inverter can draw as much as 25amps from the battery (look below for some examples).This system provides more than enough power to charge cellphones, tablets, two-way radios, AA chargers, power portable DVD players, and charge the battery during the day, then power 12v CFL or LED lights and watch a movie at night. Of course it will do the same thing as an emergency backup, at home, during power outages. Also works great at hunting cabins without electrical service.Note:  The Action Packer tote (black tote with grey lid) is for display purposes only and is not included.Shipping Note:  The most economical method of shipping will be selected.  Solar panels may be shipped separately, direct from my supplier to reduce your shipping costs.  If shipping and handling are less than $75.00, a credit will be provided for the difference.Specifications* 50w x 2 (100w total) high quality, polycrystalline, 25-year, solar panels (10.8lbs, 25.8”x26.3”x1.2” each)* 35Ah Duracell Ultra deep cycle, AGM, sealed battery (24.8lbs)* 30amp charge / load controller with backlit LCD display, multi stage charging, as well as, overcharge and low voltage protection, the oversized controller does not have to perform near its limit which extends service life and also allows for panel additions* Three 12v outlets, with dust covers, to power several devices at once* Two 2.1amp USB outlets with dust covers* Two 1.0amp USB outlets* Neatly wired using terminal blocks, which allows for the neat and easy addition of outlets, LED lights, etc* Tough, compact power station (12.5" H x 14" L x 12" W and 29lbs with battery, controller, and outlets)* 25ft, solar cables with MC4 weather tight connectors – 10 gauge cables are used to reduce energy losses on the long run between the panels and charge controller – add cables for more reach* “Y” adaptor and 5ft solar cables, with MC4 connectors, are used to join the two panels in parallel* Two MC4 connector tools (a spare to hide away)* During inclement weather, the panels and connected cables can remain in place; but protect the controller and outlets from moisture.You may have noticed I’m not a big fan of the AC inverter. They place a very big load on 12v batteries when converting electricity for small 110v loads (300 watt or less). My recommendation is to invest in a few 12v accessories for area lighting, AA & AAA battery charging for headlamps and bike lights, and a 12v to 19.5v laptop charger. You’ll probably find that most of these items can be purchased for about the same money as a quality true sine wave inverter suitable for powering sensitive electronics.Examples of power consumption for AC appliances assuming that there is no loss of energy converting the 12v DC to 110V AC. Losses are typically in the area of 10%. Formulas below.Voltage In * Amps In = Voltage Out * Amps OutWatts = Voltage * Amps  Voltage In * Amps In = Watts OutAmps In = Watts Out / Voltage In800w Coffee Maker: Amps In = 800w / 12v = 66.67 Amps   Used for 10 minutes will consume 66.67 Amps * 0.167 hr = 11.1 Ah of your 12v battery’s capacity.60w Household Lamp: Amps In = 60w / 12v = 5.0 AmpsUsed for 4 hours will consume 5.0 Amps * 4.0 hr = 20.0 Ah of your 12v battery’s capacity1200w Hot Plate: Amps In = 1200w / 12v = 100 AmpsUsed for 15 minutes will consume 100 Amps * 0.25 hr = 25.0 Ah of your 12v battery’s capacityAs you can see, power consumption by 110v appliances adds up fast. The total for the items above is 56.1 Ah and that does not take into consideration the losses that actually occur. Now consider that the typical 100w solar panel will generate 46.5 Ah, over the course of 8 hours in good sunlight and a portion of it will be lost in the charging process. This is why I avoid using inverters and 110v appliances and devices.