JOOS Orange- Solar Power on the Go

Post Update

Sadly the Solar Joos is no longer available and their website is gone.  Even sadder, after 8 years, and halfway through our kayaking trip from Port Hardy to Klemtu in the summer of 2023, the Joos Orange died for good leaving us without a charger.  I must begin the search for a replacement.

JOOS Orange

JOOS Orange is a very cleverly engineered all-in-one solar charger and internal battery designed to charge all personal electronic devices such as cell phones, smart phones, MP3 players, GPS devices, portable game devices, etc. I carry one when I am on longer wilderness kayaking trips so I can charge my iPhone, and my inReach SE satellite communicator. I also find it very useful when we are boondocking in our RV and I want to conserve our house power as much as possible.

Portable & Rugged

Compact Rugged Design

Its slim design, just 8.58” x 5.77” x 0.79”, makes it really easy to carry and store and it has fold away, adjustable legs which make pointing into the sun a breeze. What I really like is that the JOOS Orange is a rock solid piece of hardware and completely waterproof (actually submersible!). The solar JOOS’s internal battery can also be charged from your computer or any USB, so you can have charged and ready to go before you leave on your trip.  If I do have one complaint, the JOOS is not light, coming in at 1.5 lbs, but for RVing and kayaking this is not a huge issue for me.

Fast & Powerful

According to the manufacturer, JOOS Orange captures up to 20 times more energy than other solar chargers. 1 hour in the direct sun = 2 hours 3G talk time. The large 5,400mAh replaceable battery pack holds enough energy to charge an iPhone about two and a half times.  Using the optional Power-Boost Reflector Kit and you can improve charge times up to 40%.  Charge time: 12hours direct sunlight/8hours USB Internal 5400mAh.

Connect to Your Computer

Track Performance & Charge

You can connect your JOOS to your computer and see how it is performing in real time. The free software will give you detailed reports about the power you’re generating and the level of charge of the internal battery.

For full tech specs Click this link.

What You Get With the JOOS Orange

• Device charging cable (black)
• USB connector and charging cable (white)
• Device adapter tips: Micro USB, mini USB, standard female USB and connectors for LG, Samsung, iPhone/iPad
  

  JOOS Reflectors

Optional Accessories

• Additional tips, adapters and cables are available  from the JOOS web site.
• Power Boost Reflector Kit – improves charge times up to 40%
• Neoprene case:

A highly recommended accessory for those heading into remote regions.