What’s an EMP

An Electromagnetic Pulse or EMP is most likely to come in the form of a Coronal Mass Ejection or Sunflare which is considered an E3 Pulse

Naturally occurring EMPs are caused by solar activity that interacts with Earth’s magnetic field

Downstream Impact: Because E3 pulses have a slow rise time and long duration, they “feast” on long conductors like power lines. This induces quasi-DC currents that saturate and overheat high-voltage transformers, potentially causing a cascading grid collapse. Small, handheld electronics are generally safe from solar EMPs because they lack the long “antennas” (wires) needed to collect this slow-moving energy.
Lightning: A common natural EMP that is highly localized, generating an E2-like pulse that can damage nearby unprotected circuits.

Then there’s the Man Made versions but beside what you read below, there are more ways to disrupt electronics than just from an EMP. There are microchips that can be shut down through a variety of methods and is why everything on this site has at least a certain level of protection available. Whether you’re stowing it for an emergency camping trip or gearing up to use it everyday as a layer of protection by not only having your backup power protected but also having an additional layer of protection by having your home electronics separated from the grid. Each one of the small portable stations on this site could power your Fridge or Freezer for a 24 hour cycle if solar is actively involved in charging for the day. Ask us how, if the math seems fuzzy on that claim.

2. Targeted/Man-Made Events

Targeted EMPs are designed to disable technology through intentional electromagnetic interference (IEMI).

Non-Nuclear EMP (NNEMP) / E-Bombs: These use high-power microwaves or radio frequency weapons to generate a localized pulse.
Downstream Impact: Their range is limited to several square miles or specific buildings (e.g., data centers, hospitals). They can permanently “fry” semiconductor-based electronics like computer chips and sensors within that radius.

E1 (Early-time): A near-instantaneous burst that destroys semiconductors and microchips. It is too fast for standard lightning surge protectors to stop.
E2 (Intermediate-time): Similar to lightning; it follows E1 and exploits systems already weakened by the first pulse.
E3 (Late-time): Similar to a solar storm, it causes massive surges in the power grid’s backbone.
Downstream Impact: A single high-altitude blast could theoretically disable electronics and power across an entire continent.

It’s not your Dads EMP event. What is not talked about in this field are Micro Targeted Electro Events. Think of knocking out your neighbors TV without disrupting the electronics in the vicinity. Not much published in this field and the work being done won’t necessarily make the cover your favorite science publication. So for us we think, only Jack and his beanstalk could possibly keep up with all the growth in technology all around us, why not throw the laptop in a bag that has some frequency protection especially when the cost is at par with what you find at a local field and stream store.