Solar Powered USB Cell Phone Charger - is it worth it?!

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Whether you like camping, hiking, Pokemon Hunting, or just getting ready for the Zombie Apocalypse... a solar powered charger is one of the necessities. This USB charger can easily charge GoPro cameras, as well as cell phones, or anything else that can be plugged into a USB outlet.

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[theilluminati]

1. Plug in the phone to the solar panel
2. Open flashlight and point it to the solar panel
3. Infinite battery life

[jeremyjudkins]

I had the 2 panel model that I tested and I could definitely see that 4 panels being useful when charging more than one device for the extra power.

[GoBears]

Wow! I was pretty shocked at how fast that solar charger is. Nice find.

[RangerCaptainA]

the Army gave me a six panel charger. we had night vision goggles, radios, red dot sights, gps. something always needed charging, and you wanted 100% before sundown. i had it lashed to my rucksack. it worked great when new, but as it got scratched over time it slowed down.

[escapetherace]

It's actually more efficient to charge a battery then the phone, than to charge a phone than the battery, but not for the reason you think.
Yes you lose power going from solar to battery to phone and it is 'technically' less efficient
but the battery can accept higher amperage, meaning you will be able to take advantage of and capture much more sunlight as electricity initially, that the mechanical losses later are minimal in comparison

[djentlover]

I just came here for the soothing voice.

[Doctoberfest]

I'm a bare bones, broke back mountain, back country camper and the issue I have with solor panels is simple. They only work with sun. SO, my suggestion is to pair it with a battery bank (or banks depending on what it takes for each of your devices to charge from completely dead to 100%) charge your banks before you leave and and bring all of it. Only charge your devices off the solar panel until it starts getting shitty out and then you'll have your batteries to back you up in foul weather.

[meatman]

Please do let us know how this works with repeat usage. I am a financially particular kinda guy who appreciates purchasing 'quality' the first time. Also, I'd like to thank you for the work that you do, your videos are very informative. If you are ever in Arizona, and would like to stress - test phones with large John Deere construction equipment, let me know.

[coolcatcarolena]

Excellent. Those of us living on the road can really use products like this. I boondock frequently so I'll have plenty of opportunities to use it. Thanks for the review. I'll let you know how it works out! Have a great time on your trip.

[ianvink]

Very helpful Jerry, thanks for taking the time to create it. Up Voted

[mohamedbensalem]

Keep it on Jerry, you're making a career out of this ! :)

[Odium]

And it never got updated on youtube, ha! Nice vid man, appreciate the effort you put in ;).

[jdneilso]

I think you convinced me to buy something I didn't even know I needed. ☺

[bazin-c]

Love the shirt!... "Snap it in like a LEGO".

[fruitjuice_]

I bought one of those when I went to Greece. I believe mine was made by a different company though, maybe it was Anker..
Anyways, it worked really well for me. It did take some time to charge but it still worked!!

[unowild]

I hang the panel off the back of my backpack as I walk around town doing what I do, I also place the phone in airplane mode for faster charging.

[bablobhai]

woah man !! your scalp is a great reflector lol !! your videos are awesome and you're even more awesome !!

[i_watch_everything]

Can I say that your voice is awesome!!

[karebu]

Depends on how you define worth. If you're thinking in financial terms, you can never break even the cost of the solar panels from merely charging the phones. It's more likely that the equipment breaks down first.

[AleksandrDemurin]

Interesting, whether it will loose the efficiency if you will put this charger on the winowsill (so there will be a glass between solar panel and sun) or not?