Portable Solar Power Kits

Did you know that the newest and most advanced technology in the power industry is solar? And with the rise of electronics and many small devices, portable solar power kits is a must. In this hub, we will cover some of the best portable solar power kits, reviews on a couple of them and then also leave some amazon products and videos towards the end. Please remember, there are new solar products being created now and some are good and some are not. But the ones we are listing have good reviews and have been field tested and proven for pretty harsh conditions. Grab some coffee and let's get started!

A solar power kit is a device that is constructed to help mobile users as well as invididuals who need the ability to have power on the go. They come in many shapes and sizes as well as prices. There are full scale solar panels that are meant as emergency survival gear while there are others meant only for your cell phones. The most common portable solar charger are for cell phones because 5.5 billion now own them and need a way to keep them powered up throughout the day without the need for an outlet. And in some countries, you can't find an outlet and solar is the only power source that works and works well at that.

The solar kit includes a built in solar panel most of the time, but there are some portable solar panel chargers that include a solar cell panel on the side where you then have to hook up. There are also some solar camping gear that includes solar panels built into them like the Nomad 7M where there panel is built into the case itself. But there are some panels that will be a stand alone and you have to connect an inverter or alligator clips to make it function and power your devices.

Some solar power kits will include an internal battery pack that helps you charge your device when the sun is not out. And there again are some that include them on the side. And there are even some solar panel kits that only use the solar energy to power it directly and charge your device and they will only charge in the sun.

In simple terms, a solar power kit is a solar charging device that provides power for your mobile devices.

Are you considering purchasing a portable solar panel kit but unsure how to choose which one you should buy? No problem, here are some simple steps to help you on your quest:

1)Figure where you plan on using your solar charger:

*There are consumers whose lifestyles are outside for the majority of their days and they need something that can charge quick or slow because it does not matter because they know they will be outside for the day. Like construction workers, lawn care company workers, dog walkers and more.

*Then there are campers and hikers who are outside for the majority of the day but want something that charges fast because they spend their day in the woods and in the tents and they want to be able to charge quickly.

*Then you have the city slickers where they want it fast, 1 hour is all they can stand and if you try to sell them something with a 8 hour charge or heaven forbide an 7 hour charge, they will run in the opposite direction.

2)Know how much power you will need:

*If you plan on charging a laptop and a cell plus many more devices, then having a solar panel kit that can handle all those watts will be very important because you won't want to blow a fuse or damage your electronics. Check your wattage before you just purchase. You can always get a solar panel system that has less watts than your device requires but please note that the charge time will increase.

3)How do you plan on using your solar panel kit?

*You could be using your portable solar power kit for your campsite or possibly for emergencies.  You might just want something small and able to charge your laptop and can be carried with you while out in the wilderness.

There are many more factors that come to mind, but these are the main ones.  Think and study how to choose solar chargers and solar kits before you just purchase one.

Are you camping and want some solar camping gear? These solar charger kits are very popular and new, they have been tested to work in harsh conditions. They are from your Goal0 company and Solutions from Science company.

Sherpa 50 Adventure Kit- The sherpa 50 is perfect if you need power for multiple devices and they equal out to less than 50 watts, you can also use this system to charge laptops. It comes with a solar panel & 50 watt power pack.

Sherpa 120 Adventure Kit-The sherpa 120 kit supplies users with 120 watts of power and comes with the battery pack and solar panel. It really helps for those who need power on a bigger scale but also want to be able to fit it in their backpacks when they are traveling from one site to another.

Sherpa 120 Explorer Kit-This is the only one I recommend for those who do not own an inverter already. This system is like the sherpa 120 kit but it comes with an inverter. Plus, because you would be purchasing this all together, you are able to truly plug and play. It comes with the solar panel and battery pack as well.

Scout 150 Adventure Kit-This has more power and is portable, however you cannot put it in your backpack and go, but carrying it is not a problem. Recommendation: If you plan on staying around the camp site often or on the boat. Provides up to 150 watts of power and can also be charged with the wall adapter.

If you plan a hiking trip or that is your regular thing to do, then these solar power kits will certainly help you.

Nomad 7 Solar Panel: This solar panel system uses mono-crystalline panels and has the ability to charge usb devices quite easily because of the USB port that is pre-built into the casing. This is one of those folding solar chargers. It provides up to

K3 Charger: This is a triple powered system that uses solar, wind and a internal battery pack. You can easily plug in your device as long as you have the correct connector. It is great for hikers and campers because you are able to hang from things. If you planned on hiking, then you would be able to place it on a side drink holder slot and charge while hiking along.

Suntrica Solar Strap: This solar system does not get much attention but from having one of these units myself, it is very powerful and charges rather quickly. It comes with many connectors and has an internal battery as well. It is very durable and perfect to keep attached to your belt loop while walking and doing your thing in the woods. This is one rugged and powerful solar battery charger.

Solstice 2.5: This is another folding solar panel charger and comes with many connectors as well. I believe that if you had this strapped to the outside of your bag it would be the only way to charge it on the go. Because it folds and would become tiring to hold it all day while on the trails.

Do you fall into any of these categories? Outdoor professional, military, RV-er, girl & boy scouts org, individuals who rely on power in order to provide for themselves and others, areas where you get power outages every couple months, survivalists, cabin owners, country with not many people or society to form a central power grid.

If you are any one of these then serious keep reading this section because there are many solar panel kits that will come up and knowing this could save you a lot of hassles and headaches.

Base Camp Solar Kit- This solar power kit is comes with over 600 watts of power and 2 lights and inverters. You can add more power systems to it by simply purchasing more panels and/or battery packs and of course lights. The solar panels are mono-crystalline and very light. The battery packs are two ranger 350 batteries which are roughly 19 pounds and the lights are powered with the battery pack and have LEDs in them.

MySolarBackUp- This solar panel kit is somewhat heavy however they are portable as you can move them into the back of an SUV or pickup truck. They come with 1, 2 or 4 solar panels depending on what model system you purchase. It providers up to 1200 watts and is a bit more but it comes with a big size battery banks to store all the power when it's night time.

Ranger 350 Adventure Kit-This solar kit comes with a 350 watt battery pack and an inverter and 30 watt solar panel. It can provide up to 1600 watts of power if you purchase 3 more battery packs. That is a lot of power if you need emergency survival gear.

As you can imagine there are many more tips and points that you should consider when purchasing portable solar power kits, by checking out the links provided as well as the hubs below, you will be able to learn more and make the best decision on your solar power purchase.

Solar Camping Gear-Hubpage

Solar Battery Chargers-Squidoo Lense

Best Solar Chargers-Hubpage

Portable Solar Panels-Hubpage