Can a portable solar panel power your home?

The sun powers our world, and with the right portable solar panel, it can also power your outdoor adventures or home emergency set up. I’ve tested dozens of models from top brands like Bluetti, Jackery, Anker, Goal Zero, EcoFlow, and BioLite, and have come away impressed with their power generation potential.

What are the best portable solar panels?

From our best overall, the Goal Zero Boulder 200, to our value and splurge picks and everything in between, these are the best portable solar panels to suit a range of situations. How we chose the best portable solar panels To say that I’ve “tested” solar panels is a gross understatement.

What are the best outdoor solar lights?

For an affordable lighting option that adds ambiance to your outdoor space, we recommend the 33-foot-long Brightown Outdoor Solar string lights. Available in seven colors (we tested white), these fairy lights survived all of our durability tests and were easy to install, with only two stakes needed for the solar panels.

Are portable solar panels smart?

Portable solar panels aren’t all that smart. Whatever blast of sun they are getting will be transmitted directly as power to your power station. So before you purchase a portable solar panel, first look at your power station to see how much solar input it can handle.

Are solar panels good for camping?

Whether you're camping in a front-country campsite or boondocking far off the grid, having the right solar camping setup can make or break your experience. Testing solar panels while van camping in Colorado. Our outdoor experts have been rigorously testing the best solar panels for camping since 2013.

Are portable solar panels good or bad?

Some portable solar panels had adjustable legs or sundials that made them quick and easy to use —- these were ranked as Excellent. Others toppled over easily, refused to lie flat, or had complicated setups. Those were rated Poor.