Solar Power Banks VS 28 Watt Solar Power Chargers

When it comes to portable solar charging solutions, you have choices, lots of choices, which is good.

But it can also be overwhelming.

Fear not my sun loving friends for I have knowledge to help you navigate this solar power landscape.

You're welcome.

Amazon link to solar power banks:

BigBlue 28W Solar Panel Amazon link:

Link to original, "Do Solar Power Banks Really Work?" video:

Link to the follow up, "Do Solar Power Banks Really Work? Part 2" video comparing single and four panel power banks:

Link to, "Do Portable Solar Power Chargers Really Work?" video:

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[samranch]

Nice touch leaving in the blooper. makes the vid more enjoyable as well as informative.
Thanks

[rhettoracle]

I use a folding solar panel (Anker) and 2 separate 10, 000 mah power banks. One is used to recharge devices, the second can be recharging easily even on overcast days. I normally carry a 5, 000 mah phone and either a tablet or phone of similar mah. The second device is used for Media consumption. This system has kept me going during power outages (usually hurricane) or camping. Peace

[mikeemmons]

I gained a lot of clarity on the subject. I can now shop more effectively. Thanks.

[scientia_potentia_est]

IMO the biggest flaw of all portable solar panels out there (i.e. ones marketed to backpackers...as in charge while you're moving) is that they only have USB-A port(s), each with a typical 5V/2.4A (12W) max power output. This is always less than the theoretical max power output of the whole panel array. This means that if your strategy is to charge only one power bank and then use that to charge up all your devices, you're only using 12W from the panel and wasting the rest! The only (less than ideal) solution is to plug in more to one power bank to the solar panel to not waste that (potential) extra wattage.
IMO, portable solar panel manufacturers need to include USB-C PD ports that can output more than 12W.

[powoxi]

It's decently sleek. The craftsmanship and the little details are pretty solid.

[Sayitaint_So]

this vid pretty much sums up all the other vids i watched today while trying to understand how effective the recent aimtom solar panel i bought recently might serve my time in the wild... worst case scenario seems to be that I end up going out on a rainy weekend so best buy a cheap but efficient power bank to carry along...

[suezbell]

What is needed is a really wide brimmed hat w/solar panels and the holes for cord connections could be inside the hat with waterproofing in between -- or would that be a fire hazard?

[zxpjtkp]

Good info, thanks so much. Please keep the bloopers coming, you’ve got a great sense of humor.

[daianauta]

I have been looking into different electricity storage options in case of an emergency and the solar power back you showed in this video seems like a great option. I do already own an external battery for my phone, but I wanted to buy one with a bigger capacity. This seems like the best option out there that is both rechargeable and at a lower price point. Thank you for the video it was really useful!

[speedsquishstupid]

Had a similar 4 panel foldout solar charger. Left it on my dash to charge and came back to a swollen battery. Now I just use a small 14w solar panel on my dash with a cable running either directly to my device or a larger power bank under my seat. Charges MUCH faster and no risk of a swollen battery.

[kelakinyele]

Thank you so much. I already have the solar power bank, however I need the fast charge, so it’s the stand alone for me I can charge my power bank as well directly from it also.😅

[KDDB]

This was useful and funny to watch. 😁👍🏻
Thank you. 🙏🏻

I wonder if somebody here has some creative ideas on how to avoid the actual battery heating of a solar powerbank when directly at the sun.
One solution I can think of is having a detachable battery: solar panels would stay at the sun, separated by a long enough cable to the powerbank/battery itself, allowing it to be in the shade, varying according to the actual area/terrain/scenario you would be. Maybe not pratical for most people, I suppose, but in my view it would be a more flexible powerbank with this extra option, should you come across the need to use it.

Have a nice day! 🍀

[lady_phoenix]

Thanks, you made it easy for me as I knew nothing about solar panels. I bought the big blue one 👍🏻

[pjnealon]

I have used both solar panels (Big Blue) and power banks (multiple). While traveling I take the power banks, while I am home I just use the Big Blue. I have had good results with both depending on the use case. Thanks for the video.

[daveycannsings]

Good video. I've used both types of solar banks mentioned on here, and not happy with either one's performance. Looking to buy a Big Blue, so this, and one or two other videos have helped me decide. Want something that actually works on my hikes and wild camps as 'The Jacobite Hiker', and Big Blue seems to be just that, so I will be ordering one ASAP. Thank you for sharing. Davey.

[SepiaMC]

weather simulation chamber 😂😂 you are hilarious 👍 thumbs up for sure

[mikeodonovan]

great job very knowledgeable very informative well done sir thanks for all that you do

[taniabrown]

Loved your video, however, there were a lot of reviews on Amazon about Big Blue that were not favorable at all, many said it did not work well or at all even in direct sunlight. This is so confusing now cause your video really had me thinking about Big Blue and a charging bank...not sure now.

[JE]

Big help with my choice for what to bring to 8 days of combat training in the desert sleeping under the stars. Thanks!

[dduncan]

Great Video on it all it helps educate me on what is best for me to purchase. Thanks for taking the time to make and post.