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MOKiN Energy Smart PD Pioneer AC300W power station and 120W foldable solar charger review

REVIEW – Ever since our energy grid failed us back in 2021 during that big snow event, I have been paranoid about having some backup power available. We have been getting notifications and warnings this summer to conserve energy and protect our electric grid. We have had over 32 days of 100 degrees or higher. …

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BLUETTI PV200 200-watt solar panel review – put a little sun in your power station

By Garry Kolb / April 8, 2023 / Reviews / power station, Solar, solar charger / 4 Comments

REVIEW – Portable power is a great thing. You can use these portable power stations to keep your portable electronics running at the beach, at a party, well, you get the idea. But…what powers the power station? What happens when that runs out of electrons? If you’re out camping and burn through your electronics battery …

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FlexSolar 120W Foldable Solar Panel Kit review – The power of the sun in the palm of your hand

By Joe Porletto / April 27, 2022 / Reviews / Solar, solar charger / 2 Comments

REVIEW – As my collection of portable batteries and power packs grows, the need for cheap (or free) electricity to keep them topped off increases as well. To avoid forking over my paycheck to Seattle City Light each month I’ve been looking for an effective solar panel kit to address this need. I may have …

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SunJack 25W solar panel with batteries review – power your portable life with the Sun

By Garry Kolb / July 25, 2021 / Reviews / Solar, solar charger / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I’ve talked before about how reliant we Gadgeteers are on power. We love gadgets and gadgets love power. How about a gadget that doesn’t run on power – it creates power! Let’s take a look at the SunJack 25W foldable ETFE monocrystalline solar panel charger with two 10,000mAh power bank batteries system. How’s …

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Sunslice Fusion FLEX 12 solar panel review

By Theresa Villeneuve / April 12, 2021 / Reviews / Solar, solar charger / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – I’ll level with you: I’m not much of a camper. I don’t get a lot of time off work, so when I get some I like to spend it somewhere with a real bed where people will bring me things like margaritas and other life giving sustenance. However, I buy a lot of …

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Gosun SolarPanel 10 solar charger review

By Lex Strickland / February 18, 2021 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Solar, solar charger / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Power outage or outdoor events when your phone charge gets low? No problem if you have a solar panel in your pack. The Gosun SolarPanel 10 may be a portable solution to keep your small devices charged. Read on and see if you have a need for one or would you pass for …

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Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 1000 review

By Dave Rees / January 25, 2021 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, power station, Solar, solar charger / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – We live pretty far out in the sticks which definitely comes with its pluses and minuses. One of the biggest hassles being when the power goes out. Now I grant you this occasionally happens to everyone but one tree can take us off the grid for days, if not weeks at a time. …

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CHOETECH Portable Solar Panel charger review

By Matt Gregersen / November 2, 2020 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, solar charger / 4 Comments

REVIEW – My outdoor adventures are usually of the less-than-one-day variety, so I often don’t need device-recharging options beyond small portable chargers. However, I’ve been wanting to do multi-day camping/hiking trips and the CHOETECH Portable Solar Panel charger looks like a good option for keeping phones/tablets/laptops charged for these types of adventures. It could also be …

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Solar panels don’t have to be ugly or hard to install

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 24, 2020 / News / solar charger / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Grouphug wants the world to know that harnessing the power of the sun doesn’t have to be hard to do. Instead of installing huge solar arrays on your roof or yard, you can get a small window solar charger that anyone can install in seconds. Just take it out of the box, put …

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Suaoki 14W portable solar charge panel review

By Howard Sneider / October 4, 2018 / Reviews / solar charger / 2 Comments

REVIEW – The Suaoki 14W portable solar charge panel can keep your rechargeable items fully powered even when you’re off the grid. The lightweight, thin, water-resistant design features two USB charging ports with optimized power output. Read on to see what I think! …

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Renogy 10,000mAh Solar Panel Water Resistant Power Bank review

By Andy Jacobs / August 26, 2018 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, solar charger / 4 Comments

REVIEW – Voice in your Head: Here we go again, another portable charging solution. Me: Ah, but this one has a bit of a twist. The Renogy 10,000mAh Solar Panel Water Resistant Power Bank has not only a solar panel for backup charging, but is also water-resistant. Other products may offer one or the other of …

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Suaoki 150Wh Portable Solar Charger review

By Dave Moore / February 20, 2018 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, solar charger / 3 Comments

In the summer of 2017, my family traveled to my wife’s home in the central Philippines. While waiting for a ferry to her island, an earthquake struck. Moments later, the power went out. In a few days, the rolling blackouts, heat, humidity and need to keep medical equipment functioning drove the need to purchase a …

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Use the power of the sun to charge your gadgets with this ultra thin solar charger

By Julie Strietelmeier / October 10, 2017 / News / Batteries and Chargers, Solar, solar charger / Leave a Comment

Paying your electric bill every month is a real drag when you can get as much power as you want from the sun – for free. Ok, it’s not totally free because you need a solar panel to collect the power and they aren’t free. But if you are interested in going green, consider starting …

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Harness the power of the sun to charge your gear while you drive, fly, or just sit around at home

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 21, 2017 / News / Batteries and Chargers, solar charger / 2 Comments

The Port Solar Charger from XD Design is designed to stick to a window and use the sun’s rays to power your gadgets.

StrongVolt Solar 18 with SunTrack Technology solar charger review

By Raul Sanchez / September 18, 2015 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Outdoor Gear, solar charger / 2 Comments

Let’s face it. We are a battery operated world. With all of our electronic gadgets, like our iPads, smartphones, iPhones, MP3 players, GPS, handheld games, and tablets, they will still have to be plugged into a power source to recharge the battery that powers them.