In our experience, the BigBlue (or other similar solar panels) will integrate best into your outdoor lifestyle with the help of an external battery, like the Anker external battery. The solar panel charges the battery, and then the battery provides a steady charge to reliably and safely charge your phone.
The Goal Zero Nomad 50 is a larger solar charger that is our winner for best for base camping. At 50 watts, it's the biggest and heaviest solar charger we tried. Like the Nomad 20, it can be linked to other solar panels and the only one that can be attached in a series to provide even greater charging power to a battery power bank.
The best portable solar chargers for outdoor adventures feature the BigBlue 28W USB Solar Charger as our overall winner, delivering reliable power for camping, backpacking, and outdoor activities while weighing just over a pound. I'm a science writer who has been covering solar energy and writing about renewable energy for the past ten years.
Full results from testing 19 top products are in our Product Comparison Table and Analysis & Test Results sections. The BigBlue SolarPowa 28 offers the best balance of portability and charging efficiency of any solar power bank we tested. When your small electronics need a charge, this panel delivers it more consistently than any other.
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