Portable 120W Solar Panel for Power Stations Camping Off Grid Use

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1. Thomas H. Lawler Verified Buyer – 21 December 2024

   I’ve tried this and in good sun I’m getting over 4 amps. Some may see “Max power 5.4 amp at ~19V” or such and say “4 isn’t the full 5+ it should do”, yet I have roof mounted panels and usually see ~80% of the rating even in good sun. So I don’t expect to see 100% of the max power label where ~80% is what you’ll get from most. FYI on 2 different systems I’ve seen a cloud come over (allowing the cells to cool down), then gotten full sun again and will see 100% power for a couple minutes, then drop back to 80% as they warm back up.
   As far as personal likes/dislikes go, I like the power connection being near an end of the panel and aimed out (as you’ll be wanting to run cords to batteries or such). Yet this comes with under 2 feet to MC connectors, then only has the XC adaptor. Many may like to go to other connectors or something like the SAE or Anderson plugs for extension cables, so just the one is very limiting (unless these are marketed for one brand of generator with only that plug). I’ve also tried some other portable panels and like ones with just one fold better than multi-folds as it’s harder to control all of them at once (and extend the legs behind them all at once). Yet those are little things that can be overcome pretty easily.
   

2. Freija L. Verified Buyer – 3 February 2025

   This folding solar panel snaps closed into a very convenient suitcase shape that carries well. The handle is comfortable to hold and the weight is reasonably well balanced so it doesn’t tire your hand much. The outer pouch that houses the MC4 connectors makes a good place to stash an MC4 extension cable and possibly a charge controller, if needed, though you do need to take care not to lie the panel on top of the bag side and crush it. The bag section has two zippers, which you can bring up tight on either side of the power cables while they’re sticking out of the bag to keep it mostly closed, but it does allow some dirt or water to get in during use if you aren’t careful. This folds and unfolds easily, it has a little bit of wiggle to it that is more forgiving than some very firm “folding” panels, and there are button snaps and magnets to keep it from popping open unexpectedly. Although it has four panel sections, it only has three fold-out kickstands, and it does unfortunately tend to sag in the middle on the panel section without one so that you need to put this out very carefully to keep it straight. The wiggly body and light weight make it easy to knock over by wind gusts, and you might be better off just lying it flat on the ground facing up or against a wall or fence on very blustery days. The little sundial built into the handle makes it easy to get the perfect angle, it’s a nice little bonus I haven’t seen on other panel brands. At perfect alignment in high altitude Southwestern US mountains on a hot summer day I measured 23.4 volts and 6.37 amps directly from the panel, which using the formula of amps x volts = watts comes to a massive 149.05 watts without load, so this definitely gives the full rated output, and even over-performs a bit in ideal circumstances. The material of the panel faces is a kind of transparent textured plastic-like stuff, which is pretty tough for its weight, and washes off easily if it gets muddy, though bits of dirt or dust can collect in the little crater sections and need liberal splashes of water to clean out. The overall weather resistance of this is spectacular, minus the bag section needing to be open for the power cables to stick out, but that part is on the back/underside and easy enough to keep dry from most rain spells. I tried this with a charge controller and battery and a portable power station, and both charged up great. This gives good, reliable power, even as the sun moves across the sky and the angle doesn’t stay perfect. I was absolutely pleased with how well this performed. The carry shape is great, and it is light in hand, though it is easier to knock over by wind than I’d like and I didn’t enjoy the four sections but three legs, which made it try to sag in the middle a little. It is very weatherproof and easy to clean, and is pretty rugged, but you need to use care not to ever crush it, because it is fragile without a metal back plate. The built in sundial was cool, and when angled perfectly this absolutely meets and even beats its rated output. Overall I was really pleased with how well this travels and how powerful it is. It does have a few minor shortcomings, sure, but I am still quite happy and would gladly choose it again.

   

3. steve r. Verified Buyer – 19 March 2025

   I’ve tried many portable solar panels, and this is the only one that does what it claims to do. I am so very happy with it.