What are the best portable solar chargers?

The best portable solar chargers are small or foldable, and have the right wattage for your charging needs. The first thing to consider when buying a solar charger is the size of the panel. Chargers with smaller solar panels typically generate fewer watts, which is a measurement of power, while larger solar panels generate more.

What is the best solar charger for camping?

Our favorite portable charger is the BigBlue SolarPowa 28. It provided consistent power, even in changing conditions. It even folds up small enough to fit in a backpack. The Jackery SolarSaga 100 proved to be the best overall solar charger for camping in our testing. It is lightweight and performs effectively in full sunlight and partial sunlight.

Which solar charger should I Choose?

To ensure we can stand reliably by our choices, we tested out multiple solar chargers ourselves: the EcoFlow Bifacial Foldable Solar Panel, Goal Zero Nomad 5 Solar Charger, and BioLite SolarPanel 10+ Solar Charger. We gauged each not just on its power (which obviously differed based on the model), but their versatility, durability, and portability.

Which solar panels are best for charging your devices?

The kickstand is made with a thin, centered style that adjusts up to 180 degrees, making it great for sliding on a backpack loop for charging your devices as you walk (but be careful—solar panels get hot!). EcoFlow’s Bifacial solar panel stands as the best option for heavy-duty charging.

What is a portable solar charger?

A portable solar charger is used to power your device when you're away from power outlets. We took this into account when we chose to weight direct solar charging speed the heaviest in our testing metrics. It's also no surprise that some of our highest-scoring panels in this metric were chargers with the largest capacity.

Can a solar charger fit in a backpack?

This solar charger easily fits in a backpack when folded up, and it’s incredibly lightweight, at just over a pound. The folding design means that you don’t need a ton of extra space to get double the output of many options with similar footprints. The SolarPanel 10+ shines for two major aspects: its internal battery and external power bank.