Buyer Guide to an Outdoor Solar Panel
Why an outdoor solar panel charger?
Having no electricity is a pain when going outdoors. Solar panel can convert sunlight into electricity, it is free and eco-friendy. By work with a power bank or portable power station, you can store electricity when need to use. Now outdoor solar panel chargers are made in easy-carry size, hassle-free setup with a long lifespan. With integrated output ports, portable outdoor solar charge is simple and versatile.
How an outdoor solar panel charger work?
Workflow one: Just plug and charge directly under the sun.
Ideal for powering small rechargeable USB electronics, like smartphones, tablets, headlamps, flashlights, wireless speakers & headphones, etc.
Method one: Just plug and charge directly under the sun.
Ideal for charging rechargeable USB electronics, like smartphones, tablets, headlamps, flashlights, wireless speakers & headphones, or 12V DC power devices and batteries, lithium portable power stations.
Method two: Collect solar power and store it into a power bank battery or a lithium portable power station. Then power your electronic devices via the battery or power station.
Ideal for working with a 12V DC battery or a lithium power station to power large watts AC-powered home appliance, like hair drayer, microwave, coffee marker, TV, etc.
How to choose your outdoor solar charger?
There are tons of solar panel types for outdoor use, their size, watt power and prices vary. How to choose yours within the best budget? You need to know your faveourite outdoor recreations and what gear you use most.
FlexSolar® makes outdoor solar panel chargers easy to use, portable to carry, versatile to charge most kind of electronic devices.
RV Solar Charging System
Use Scenarios:
When you just go for short trips or light travel without those bulky electronics, like hiking, fishing, backpacking.
Best for charging:
All devices that backpack-friendly solar chargers can charge, Plus USB Type-C rechargeable devices, Portable Power stations, Coolers, etc.
How to charge:
Just use a Micro-USB, Type-C or lightning cable to connect the inbuilt solar USB port and your device's charging port. Or you can top up your power bank and charge via power bank.
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FlexSolar® RV100 RV Solar Charging System w/ PWM Solar Controller | 100W
FlexSolar® RV200 RV Solar Charging System w/ PWM Solar Controller | 2*100W
Foldable DC Solar Panels
Use Scenarios:
When you have longer trip with more power collection and work with a portable power station to power big watts devices, like electric blanket, coffee marker, etc.
Best for charging:
All devices that backpack-friendly solar chargers can charge, Plus USB Type-C rechargeable devices, Portable Power stations, Coolers, etc
How to charge:
Charge USB Type-C powered devices directly via integrated USB Type-C port; Charge a portable power station via integrated DC port via included cords.
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Flexsolar® C60 Foldable Solar Panels Charger | 60W
Flexsolar® C100 Foldable Solar Panels Charger | 100W
FlexSolar 120W Foldable Solar Panel Kit
Briefcase Solar Panel Kits
Use Scenarios:
When you live outdoors, have a RV living or cabin life, you need more solar converting to electricity to power your portable home appliance.
Best for charging:
All devices that backpack-friendly solar chargers can charge, Plus portable power stations, Gel, Lithium batteries, other RV batteries, Coolers, etc. More rugged than foldable solar panel series.
How to charge:
Charge a portable power station via integrated DC junction box, rechargeable battery bank via via included PWM solar charger controller.
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FlexSolar® G100 Briefcase Solar Panel Kit | 100W
FlexSolar® G200 Briefcase Solar Panel Kit | 200W
Use Scenarios:
When you live in a vehicle, like a RV or campvan, you want a secure and extremely durable solar panel when dring on the road.
Best for charging:
RV/boat batteries, like Gel, Lead-acid, lithium.
How to charge:
Use the mount kits and rooftop box to securely install on a vehicle roof, with an included PWM 20A solar charge controller to charge your batteries in RV/boats.
Use Scenarios:
When you are off the grid and need portable solar charging. Or need to charge your portable power stations.
Best for charging:
Most portable power stations on the market, like Jackery, Ecoflow power stations; USB Type-C devices. 12V DC batteries.
How to charge:
Charge USB or Type-C devices directly via integrated USB or Type-C port; Charge a portable power station or 12V DC battery via integrated DC port.
Use Scenarios:
When you live outdoors, have a RV living or cabin life, you need more solar converting to electricity to power your portable home appliance.
Best for charging:
Most portable power stations on the market, like Jackery, Ecoflow power stations; Rechargeable GEL, Lead-acid, Lithium, LiFePO4 batteries.
How to charge:
Charge a portable power station via integrated DC junction box, rechargeable 12V battery bank via included PWM solar charger controller.
Or click the products list below.
Or click the products list below.
Or click the products list below.
FlexSolar® RV100 RV Solar Charging System w/ PWM Solar Controller | 100W
FlexSolar® RV200 RV Solar Charging System w/ PWM Solar Controller | 2*100W
Flexsolar® C60 Foldable Solar Panels Charger | 60W
Flexsolar® C100 Foldable Solar Panels Charger | 100W
FlexSolar 120W Foldable Solar Panel Kit
FlexSolar® G100 Briefcase Solar Panel Kit | 100W
FlexSolar® G200 Briefcase Solar Panel Kit | 200W
How the three kinds of solar panels work outdoors?
What do the customers say?
A great beginning!
'A great and easy plug and play solar panel! Easily charges all my small devices and slim enough to be stored on the side my of car. Handle is sturdy and allows for easy movement. Hooks make it easy to tie off and suspend from tents. A small feature that I find incredibly nice is the indicator light (it glows red) that turns on when the panel is getting enough sunlight. It's design hand-holds the user.'
Great Panels / Solid / Output is True!
'Plan to use for full time overlanding. Have only been testing periodically with an EcoFlow battery. In full sun I get very close to 190w but you’ve got to have zero cloud cover and direct sun. Not so great sun nets close to 120-150w. They are fairly heavy but have good construction.' My only gripe is that the panels were covered in manufacturing grease, I mean literally dripping.