Cruxley Field Goods makes ultra-compact, lightweight solar panels for backcountry adventurers and expeditions. Their panels deliver up to 4X more watts per pound than traditional models and fold down to the size of a file folder. Built and field-tested in demanding environments like Alaska’s Fairweather Range, they're designed to charge cameras, phones, and emergency devices anywhere the sun shines.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional portable solar panels are heavy, bulky, and inefficient, making them impractical for expeditions where every ounce and cubic inch matters. Backcountry users who need to charge cameras, drones, communication devices, and other gear are forced to haul panels that require nearly their own plane load, limiting mobility and usability in remote environments.
Solution
Cruxley Field Goods provides expedition-grade, ultra-lightweight solar panels that generate up to four times more watts per pound than traditional panels while folding down to one-quarter the stored size. The panels feature USB-C fast charging with 18W Power Delivery output, and they require no setup—unfold and they start generating power immediately. Designed and rigorously tested in harsh, remote conditions, they are built without delicate components, allowing them to be stashed in a pack or closet and pulled out months later, still ready to charge phones, watches, GPS units, and film production gear. The company's mission is to provide peace of mind by enabling reliable power generation anywhere the sun shines, from expeditions to spur-of-the-moment camping trips.
Target Audience
Primary customers are backcountry adventurers, expedition teams, film production crews, campers, and anyone needing reliable off-grid power for charging cameras, drones, emergency devices, and daily electronics.
Features
- Generates up to 4X more watts per pound compared to traditional solar panels, with a 25W real-world output rating rather than a novelty trickle charge
- Folds down to 12.5" x 10" x .25" (about the size of a file folder) and weighs only 11 ounces, lighter than a full water bottle
- USB-C fast charging with 18W Power Delivery support to quickly top off phones, watches, inReach devices, and other USB-powered gear
- Compact design stores at 1/4 the size of traditional panels with no setup required—unfold, place in the sun, and begin charging
- Built for durability in extreme environments, with a 2-year warranty and 30-day return policy