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Dawan Global Element ($60) integrated
solar panel and battery with IPX7
water resistance
Dawan Global’s Element is a self-
contained, solar panel battery option in a
lightweight, small footprint silhouette. It
stands about 5.5 inches in height and is a
half inch thick. Dawan Global classifies its
Element as a “power bank,” which can
be used to
charge de-
vices after
it has been loaded up with
direct sunlight. Hazim Yassin,
sales account executive for
Dawan, proffered the Ele-
ment as a one-unit-per-person
answer to supply power for at
least two charges per smart-
phone. A standalone Element
for the tablet or action cam-
era would probably be a
prudent move to meet the
power demands of the
trip scenario. Yassin also
mentioned the Element is
both dust resistant but rated for water
resistance, IPX7 (X meaning unknown solid particle
protection, and 7 is “ingress of water in harmful quantity
shall not be possible when the enclosure is immersed in
water up to one (1) meter of immersion for 30 minutes”
(International Protection Marking, IEC standard 60529).
For a backpacker looking for a lightweight, packable
solution, the Element fits that bill.
Charge time 5 hours
Weight of panel 7.0 oz (198 g)
Weight of battery Integrated into the Element
Wattage (peak) N/A
Battery capacity 5,000mAh/Li-Ion
Series or parallel construction Series between cells
Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline or Thin Film Monocrystalline
Country of manufacture China
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous
Substances)
Yes
Web address
Isolation
Mid-Weight 1/4 Zip
1/4 Zip for Venting
Mock Neck for Insulation
Flat Lock Seams to Prevent
Chaang
Sizes: XS-XXXL
InsideOutdoor | Fall 2015 19