The US Army is currently testing solar powered tents. Hauling a generator up a mountain isn't very convenient or practical, so that's where this idea bloomed. They are testing three tent models currently;
The first, TEMPER Fly, 16 by 20 foot tent that can generate 800 watts of electricity.
The second, QUADrant, is a smaller version and can generate up to 200 watts.
The third is Power Shades, able to generate up to 3 kilowatts of exportable power.
This is kind of cool. Just another reason for me to escape to the middle of nowhere and live out the rest of my days playing my Xbox 360, while I'm not out hunting and fishing.
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I've seen this, almost reviewed it too. I guess it could be pretty useful but what if they go into a mission with this and that there are clouds and nobody hauled a generator? Well, I guess it's still better than nothing.
good idea except when it rains and the clouds cover over lol
i need one :D
Great idea - as long as they keep invading sunny places.
That's awesome!
Not only that, it saves on the electric bill!
I need one of these things!
i'm happy they're using solar power... i'm disappointed that it took this long...
Just now?! i am disapoint
Having served myself I can say that this could only be used for soldiers non-essential stuff. Imagine your tactical communications going down because of the overcast?
Buying one of these one day and living in the wilderness for a year. I shit you not.
Tents aren't always so light. I wonder if they save any labor with the setup.
i want one
Can we buy this somewhere???
Not really camouflaged. Anyway good to know that the army went green.
Sweet! Count me in.
It's a great idea but army =! green
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