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 Venture 30 Solar Recharging Kit
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Price at Time of Rating: $170
- This is the Shiznit for rugged environments! Power up in the rain as it is waterproof. I still wouldn’t throw it a lake to test it out.
- 30W, 7,800mAh Power Pack Power with dual ports packs some punch.
- Lightweight and packable good for planes, trains and automobiles. You can even throw in some hills and dales.
Rating by Jim on May 20, 2016
CHOE 19W Solar Phone Charger
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Price at Time of Rating: $50
- String holes design makes it convenient to be hung anywhere so that it can receive maximum sunlight.
- The 19 watt portable solar charger with SunPower solar panel provides enough power and ports to charge cellphone and iPad at the same time
- Upper-end durability! The solar panels are made from industrial strength PET polymer. The panels are sewn into weather-resistant, rugged polyester canvas.
Rating by Jim on May 20, 2016
Nekteck 20W Solar Charger
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Price at Time of Rating: $55
- Strong value per watts with 20W of power.
- Durable and water-resistant construction.
- Please figure in your buying decision that no battery is included.
Rating by Jim on May 20, 2016
Instapark Mercury 10WPortable Solar Charger
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Price at Time of Rating: $65
- Overwhelmingly positive reviews on reliability.
- A little under-powered compared to competition at 10W.
- It’s nice to have the battery pack but it is a little bulky.
Rating by Jim on May 20, 2016