I used this solar panel several times .I would love to upload photos or a video this is my 15th attempt to post a review .I really loved this product thats why I didn't give up posting this . It is worth it you will love this .
04/02/2022
This is a very well made panel. It is molded together and not stitched together with fabric. This will take some abuse, I have 2 other 100watt solar panels made similar to this one and they've been drug around for 3 years without looking tattered.
The solar side is highly textured with some thick type of plastic, then those are molded to a substrate and the back is a molded on durable synthetic material.
I've only used this 4 days and only one of those 4 days was it clear enough, and we were sedentary long enough, to angle it the best I could to follow the sun. During that time I had it connected to a portable power station to give it a charge. This power station shows the input it's receiving. The highest it went was 20 watt input from this 30 watt panel.
I'm not saying it's not 30 watt capable, but it's a real challenge to angle this folding panel perfectly to pull the 30 watts.
If you'll be hanging this from a tree, backpack, car, or maybe flat on the ground, over a boulder for short stents, instead of being sedentary and focusing on angling the panel perfectly every 30 minutes to follow the sun, you can expect an average of 5-10 watts output while mobile.
This isn't a complaint any solar panel would require this to pull its full capacity.
We did use it to top off phones and small camera equipment, enough to get us by throughout our trip.
I'm pleased with it and glad to see a well built folding panel that endures outdoor activities in a small package.
This doesn't come with any cords, you'll need to provide your own.
Hopefully this was helpful, Thank you!
The solar side is highly textured with some thick type of plastic, then those are molded to a substrate and the back is a molded on durable synthetic material.
I've only used this 4 days and only one of those 4 days was it clear enough, and we were sedentary long enough, to angle it the best I could to follow the sun. During that time I had it connected to a portable power station to give it a charge. This power station shows the input it's receiving. The highest it went was 20 watt input from this 30 watt panel.
I'm not saying it's not 30 watt capable, but it's a real challenge to angle this folding panel perfectly to pull the 30 watts.
If you'll be hanging this from a tree, backpack, car, or maybe flat on the ground, over a boulder for short stents, instead of being sedentary and focusing on angling the panel perfectly every 30 minutes to follow the sun, you can expect an average of 5-10 watts output while mobile.
This isn't a complaint any solar panel would require this to pull its full capacity.
We did use it to top off phones and small camera equipment, enough to get us by throughout our trip.
I'm pleased with it and glad to see a well built folding panel that endures outdoor activities in a small package.
This doesn't come with any cords, you'll need to provide your own.
Hopefully this was helpful, Thank you!
07/01/2022
I've been collecting rechargeable flashlights and 12 volt batteries for emergency lighting, and this portable solar charger, looked like a great accessory to keep with my emergency kit.
After seeing how compact this solar charger is in a folded up position, I am considering placing in in my backpack instead. It would still be available to use during an electrical outage, but also available to take backpacking.
The temperature has been in the lower teens (F) so I haven't been able to use this outside yet.
After seeing how compact this solar charger is in a folded up position, I am considering placing in in my backpack instead. It would still be available to use during an electrical outage, but also available to take backpacking.
The temperature has been in the lower teens (F) so I haven't been able to use this outside yet.
31/12/2021
This panel is so cool! I have had several small panels that were basically novelty items, but this one actually charges stuff, lol. I even put it in my window and have been able to charge small household devices, in Oregon, in December! It isn't very fast and the hours of exposure are limited, but it works.
The panel is super light and it's feasible that you might actually carry this in or on a backpack. It's easy and quick to fold and stow.
The panel comes in a cardboard box with no manual or anything, just the general directions on the back of the box. It only comes with carabiners. I have no idea what kind of cable or situation I'm supposed to set up to charge anything that isn't USB. There's just a barrel-type DC outlet with no info. All my large-capacity emergency power banks are charged by AC wall plugs so I can't use this panel with those (yet). I have to figure that out, and I'm kind of annoyed that they haven't provided better guidance about it. The images on the listing say to use a "3 in one cable" which is nearly meaningless. They could have printed more info and saved me (and other noobs) a lot of time. But the USB ports are dead simple so they almost make up for it.
Anyway I'm really stoked and can't wait to take this panel camping. I will update with whatever I figure out about the cables and DC power.
The panel is super light and it's feasible that you might actually carry this in or on a backpack. It's easy and quick to fold and stow.
The panel comes in a cardboard box with no manual or anything, just the general directions on the back of the box. It only comes with carabiners. I have no idea what kind of cable or situation I'm supposed to set up to charge anything that isn't USB. There's just a barrel-type DC outlet with no info. All my large-capacity emergency power banks are charged by AC wall plugs so I can't use this panel with those (yet). I have to figure that out, and I'm kind of annoyed that they haven't provided better guidance about it. The images on the listing say to use a "3 in one cable" which is nearly meaningless. They could have printed more info and saved me (and other noobs) a lot of time. But the USB ports are dead simple so they almost make up for it.
Anyway I'm really stoked and can't wait to take this panel camping. I will update with whatever I figure out about the cables and DC power.
29/12/2021
If you are looking for a solar charger for outdoor and emergency use like me. Look no further. This is it! The product is super easy to use. All your need is the sun to charge your electronics. It is a great gear to have if camping outdoor to charge your phone, watch or camera. We had a blizzard in Austin in February and had blackout for several days. Had we have this solar charger, we would have kept cellphone working to keep communication channel open. A great product to have!
14/12/2021