The carryall uses a solar panel on the back to generate about 3 watts of power, enough to charge a phone in about three hours on a sunny day, and features a buckle-closed top, water-resistant construction, and soft shoulder straps.
The luxury fashion outlet's backpack may be a forerunner of a growing trend towards harnessing solar energy for mobile tech.
A company called Wysips recently introduced a prototype of its transparent screen coating that will allow smartphones and other mobile devices to soak up energy from the sun to boost battery power. Wysips hopes to have the product ready early next year.
Apple was awarded a patent this year for a solar charging system for portable devices, which could come handy since the Ralph Lauren backpack can't charge an iPad because of its hefty battery.
In addition to conserving energy and extending battery life, the use of solar power in mobile devices could lead to slimmer battery requirements, opening up new design options.
For now, the Ralph Lauren's RLX solar backpack runs $800 for U.S. customers in both black and orange colors. Ralph Lauren's website mentions compatibility with the iPhone and iPod, as well as other mobile phone devices, so potential customers are encouraged to check the site to verify compatibility.
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