THIS IS THE SOLAR PANEL I USED FOR MY 1000km+ HIKE – Test and review
THIS IS THE SOLAR PANEL I USED FOR MY 1000km+ HIKE – Test and review
One subscriber asked if I could do a review on the XTORM SOLARBOOSTER 21 WATTS PANEL that I used for my adventure, I also did mention that I would do a separate review of it so by those two statements combined here we are. : )
Truth is I don’t know anything about solar panels, I’m just happy that it worked out the way it supposed to!
About the Xtorm SolarBooster 21 Watts panel
This 21 Watts SolarBooster enables you to easily use solar energy to charge your devices, anywhere you go.
Compact and lightweight
High yield
This SolarBooster uses high yield SunPower® cells to charges your devices extra fast. Thanks to these very efficient cells there is minimal loss of energy during the charging process, and they even function on a cloudy day! The LCD display shows the current Ampere output of the solar pane.
Easy charging
Mobile devices can be connected directly to the solar panel via USB. It’s even possible to use the SolarBooster 21 Watts to charge two devices, such as a smartphone and an Xtorm power bank, at the same time. Because the SolarBooster has an output of 2,1A it’s able to charge devices extra quickly.
Charging a smartphone via sunlight
Practical design
Thanks to the practical design and the carabiner that’s included, the SolarBooster 21 Watts panel can be easily fixed on a backpack, tent or bicycle. When the solar panel is not is use it’s easy to fold up and take with you. The material that’s used is strong, flexible and waterproof.
Features of the Xtorm 21 Watts Solar Booster
First-rate Solar Panels
Xtorm incorporates the latest SunPower® technology, these are the best solar panels available on the consumer market.
Solar efficiency
This Xtorm Solar Booster is provided with SunPower® solar panels boasting the industry’s highest solar efficiency ensuring the least possible loss of energy during the charging process.
Auto Power Management
The Xtorm 21 Watts Solar Charger is provided with the APM-chip. This means that this Solar Booster automatically balances the correct charging speed and efficiently divides the power between the attached devices.
Xtorm safety check
Overload protection
Xtorm mobile chargers protect the battery of the attached mobile device from overcharging.
Temperature control
All Xtorm Solar Boosters are provided with a temperature control chip that prevents overheating.
Auto Power Management
The Xtorm APM-chip automatically balances the power over the attached devices to prevent overcharging or overheating.
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perhaps i need to get this one because the two mini solar cell phone chargers are junk. they take more than 30 hours to be fully charged !
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Already BAD dfor me, not compatible wxcept if is them products?! So, 5 years from here and imagine the brand gonne and u are in a diferent world where you need solar to survive and no batteries compatible for use that amazing solar charge!
i buyed one in bogota colombia for about 80 bucks.
does yours also get very hot. here im in the amazon rainforest and it gets very hot. the solar panel heats up allot. when i put my hand on it after some seconds i need to tale it off cause of the burning
Nice🥰
Hey 🙂 I have a question! Backpacking soon and I ran into this solar panel after searching google. Anyhow, how long does it take to recharge your phone full in direct sunlight (and which phone)? 🙂 Thanks!
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Which iPhone do you have?
Asking cause I have a new iPhone and couldn’t get it charged in a friends solar panel
Looks like a great portable solar panel. I have a Ravpower 24W folding solar panel that works well. Yours looks to be more flexible and has the added benefit of having the charge indicator built in. That being said, I think that I paid about half as much as the one you show here costs. Although, yours may be lighter and/or more efficient, I don’t know much about solar panels either lol. Thanks for sharing.
What shorts are those, legend?
Can I ask what your normal amps were on an ideal day or maximum amps you managed to reach? Reason I ask is I bought one of these but doesn’t seem to be able to go above 2.0. Thanks.
Interesting! I’ve been wondering how effective these really are 🙂
Good video. When measuring power, do you find that when it is charging and you cover the panel with your hand for a few seconds and then take it off, it does not go back to the charging power it was before you covered it?
Most solar panels will charge almost all power banks( except the cheap panels from China). It’s probably more important to know if your panel will have the “Restore” circuitry to keep powering every time you pass through a cloudy area.
did you know if you can charge you garmin GPS from the solar panel?
You do a review without using actual numbers? Or even plugging in the device? Or even dong a time lapse? Come on
I have an XTorm power bank (10,000amp), it’s pretty decent, robust; I’ve been thinking about getting a solar panel charger, this looks like a good option.
Always thought about getting a solar panel, at least for emergencies. Great heads up on the power pack compatibility. I didn’t really think of that. What’s cooking on the grill? Peace
*Awesome solar panels accessory for the electric **Generater.Systems** lightweight easy to carry and set up love it love the set up thank you very satisfied*
Just bough it and have to say it is not good combination with XTORM 20 000 mAh powerbank which is too long and doesn’t fit into pocket on the back of the charger so combine it with shorter 10 000mAh powerbank from XTROM which is shorter and will fit better into pocket with cabel pluged into solar charger.
Dimensions of pocket on the back of solar charger fits better to thinner powerbanks around 15 mm and length max to 160 mm with cabel plugged in.
Also the port protective rubber cover opens the way it will soon be torn if frequently used and it somehow doesn’t fit well in pocket when you charging powerbank but for shorter 10k mAh battery from XTORM should be fine cause it is only 114 mm in length. Thanks for your review of product. It was very helpfull to me. I am planning to test solar charging in winter condition so I am interested what will be the results on winter sun which is on low trajectory during the day.
You say it is light weight. How much is that? Did you weigh it?
Hej Ted! Thanks again for a good video. I was wondering if 20-30 kg would be too much for the keb 52 Backpack? What are your thoughts and experiences?
best regards Jacob.
Veldig bra. Super
Hi, thanks for the review, short question, do you use it to charge only phones? Or does it deliver enough energy to charge, in a day, a battery pack to charge an average laptop for example?
What am I looking for to see if this solar panel can charge my power bank?