Best solar charger?

[Bear44]

Portable and maybe not so portable.

 

[DJCantonGA]

I looked at a few of Amazon's offerings, as long as you're talking about the small battery banks for charging your phone, etc. They had them ranging from $30-over $50.

Most of them don't recommend solar as the primary charging method, primarily due to how long it could take. I think it is a good idea to give you the option.

I have an Anker 8,000 maH that I carry when I hike, camp, or whenever I'll be away from the house/car. It is small, light, and charges my Samsung S6 several times.

Now you got me looking at a solar charger lol.

 

[10thmountain]

in for info...what is to be charged??

 

[GeauxLSU]

Yeah... we're missing a few tidbits of relevant info here Bear.

 

[YUK0N]

I like Goal zero's stuff - https://www.goalzero.com/

 

[REDX]

i like goal zero stuff as well

 

[DirtySouth]

I've seen the Goal Zero stuff be used almost exclusively, so I'd see if they have anything that would fit your needs.

 

[Smoothie]

They need to cut a hole in the top and turn them into cornhole boards. Dual purpose.

 

[Black Mountain Industries]

For Backpacking trips, I was given the MPowered solar light/charger by my brother. It has a USB slot to charge phones/cameras on long trips, and has worked pretty well. Its super bright with 3 brightness settings, and has a flash setting as well.
https://www.rei.com/product/124869/mpowerd-luci-outdoor-20-inflatable-solar-lantern

 

[spencer60]

Goal Zero also... a little pricey but they seem to work well.

I've had a small Nomad 7 kit since 2013 or so and it works like a champ every time I test it. Not very large, but it'll charge 4 AA batteries or a cell in a couple of hours of direct sun.