Best Portable Solar Chargers
Whether you are hiking or just striving to limit your carbon footprint, the portable solar chargers below will assist you in your endeavors. The major features that we analyzed were reliability, storage capacity (watts), portability and durability. With these products you can go out to “Hug a tree” both figuratively and literally.
GOAL ZERO Nomad 10 Portable Solar Charger
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Price at Time of Rating: $99.95
- This is the Shiznit for rugged environments! It’s lightweight and can be attached to your pack or tent.
- Perfect for powering phones, headlamps, and lanterns.
- Lightweight and packable good for planes, trains and automobiles. You can even throw in some hills and dales.
- Pair it with a power bank to charge multiple devices at once.
Rating by Jim on May 2, 2023
Nekteck 28W SolarCharger
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Price at Time of Rating: $58.99
- The Nekteck 28W Solar Charger can produce up to 28W which is higher compared to some other portable solar panel chargers
- Water resistant materials make it highly reliable for outdoor use like hiking and camping.
- With two USB ports, it can simultaneously charge 2USB devices up to 2.4A(5V) max per port or 4.0A (5V) as its maximum charging power. It is compatible with the majority of mobile phones- iPhone series/iPad/Kindle Fire/Galaxy tablets/Galaxy S, GPS, Camera, tablets, and other USB devices(USB-A to Lightning Cable is NOT included)
- Being foldable and lightweight, the solar panels can easily be attached to your backpack or travel bags.
- Built with voltage stabilization and an innovative chip that detects the best or maximum charging requirement of your device.
- Strong value per watts with 28W of power.
- Please figure in your buying decision that no battery is included.
Rating by Jim on May 2, 2023
BioLite Solar Panel 10+
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Price at Time of Rating: $149.95
- The BioLite Solar Panel 10+ powers tablets, phones, and other gear with 10 watts of usable electricity.
- Includes BioLite’s Optimal Sun System, which is an integrated sundial that aligns you to the sun to capture direct rays.
- Also contains a 360 degree kickstand to simplify positioning on uneven terrain. The folding design makes it easy to pack for any adventure.
- Use energy in real-time or store for later with the integrated 3,200 mAh battery.
- It’s nice to have the battery pack but it is a little bulky.
Rating by Jim on May 2, 2023