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Review on Portable Solar Panels - 60W Foldable Solar Charger for 100-500W Solar Generators | Adjustable Kickstands, DC 18V Output, USB 3.0 & Type-C Ports | Ideal for Camping, Van, RV Trips by Philip Lindsey

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great, useful and eco-friendly way of charging on sunny days

I bought this as an eco-friendly alternative to charging my phone when I'm outside instead of using a power bank. I was very surprised when I connected my Galaxy S10. that when the sun was shining, the solar panel could provide enough power to quickly charge my phone. (Note that the solar panel doesn't work on cloudy days and this is what the manual states.) In the sun, my phone with 14% battery said the solar panel would fully charge my phone in about an hour and a half. Another day my phone was at 62% and I was told it would take 49 minutes for the solar panel to fully charge the phone. The solar panel feels solid and the lid is made of durable nylon fabric. Dry dirt can be easily brushed off with a brush, dirt spots can be wiped off with a slightly damp cloth. The panel does not come with USB cables, but various cables are included if you wish to charge. or power a device that uses a barrel jack. I personally look forward to testing this out as soon as I buy a portable power station. The folded panel is the width and height of a briefcase, but is only about 1 inch thick. It does have some weight, so backpackers concerned about the weight of their pack should be aware of this. The built in legs are really nice and help set the right angle for the panel. The flap also has two rivet holes in case you want to hang it on hooks or tie it to something. The lid has a zipped pocket that holds the box where you connect the cables. It also has ample storage space for the cables that came with it, as well as any USB cables you decide to add. Overall, the solar panel is very useful and does a great job of charging my smartphone on sunny days.

Pros
  • Quality construction
Cons
  • Some little things