Living OFF GRID on the road for 1.5 years with two tiny Solar Panels - SUNBEAMsystem REVIEW

[@emmanbalmes9925]

As the battery level increases, the charging slows down. Thats why the Anker only charged it 5percent. You can try the Anker again for 10mins while the level is lower, say about 40percent

[@VoodooDewey69]

Hats off to you both .People have no idea how hard it is ride a bike long distance .

[@LichtTempler]

bare foot.

[@Solarsystem50]

Wow. I cant get enough of your videos. This one is so cool. Manufacturers are trying to sell you hubs for lots of $$$. This solution is way better and affortable. I am glad you are not taking advertisers, keep it up!

[@annamass7029]

❤️ to both you guys, especially Matilda.. what a champ she is!! Having gone through your vlogs.. I see her smile whatever the situation is.. ❤️ her! Peyman, man; your attitude towards Life is beautiful...

[@roses4me451]

Hello Peyman & Matilda! So glad to hear from you. While you're waiting for the borders to open to travel, you can enjoy all the fresh fruits and veggies you've grown in your garden. How's the cat? Peace & blessings. Stay safe.

[@Nicuhaha420]

Thinking of going off grid the only problem I have now is finding the right solar panels thank you for your review

[@dashsunil]

Renewable energy is the future and you guys are showing us the way ahead. Thank you.

[@fabiantechnogreen8409]

We are a company call TechnoGreen so we work with solar energy. We say that you are right!!!! Greetings from Colombia!

[@anthonyposadas5923]

My anchor solar charging panel works will,glad to see guys keep safe and god blessed.

[@mamunrubel6623]

Always pleasure watching your vlog. Stay safe guys.

[@hisholiness1123]

Gambia is treating you guys good.... It clearly shows on your wife... Wish you all d best

[@altraveltv5724]

hi Peyman and Matilda, glad to hear your voices again , what happened , are the borders are still closed, anyway hoping for your adventure to bicycling again , hope you two to arrive here in asia especially here in Phillipines, glad to see you , bye bye and be safe always,

[@albertbatfinder5240]

Very interesting. I have noticed many touring cyclists have ditched their solar panels because they just weren’t getting a useful charge. Maybe Gambia and that strong tropical sunlight is the key. Glad they are working for you. I imagine you wouldn’t really have had the necessity to rely on them in Northern Europe because grid power is rarely that far away.

[@felixmoran1]

It's all good if you're sleeping in a bed next to an outlet every evening, otherwise you either need solar/a dynamo or you need to stop in restaurants ect for multiple hours a day to charge your devices

[@NomadsTrails]

Thanks, it was actually pretty handy to have the panels for us when we were cycling in Scandinavia during summer time. as Felix mentioned it is nice when we don't have to stop couple of hours a day for charging.but all depends on how you travel, we wild camp every night in Scandinavia so we didn't have access to gird 😊

[@frbhobbyprojects-itswhatid2707]

Very interesting information. Now I will consider getting a solar panel for camping. You guys are always happy , positive mood and smiling, cheers, love watching you great videos.

[@wilfredmonteiro5482]

..... safe and happy journey.... take care and be safe

[@SolarAddict06]

Greetings from philippines...thats very good...free energy from the sun.

[@ankurkumar4133]

Most awaited video ❤️👍😀😀 All the very best

[@mugumyapaultheafricannomad9488]

I can't wait for the time you'll be arriving on East coast here in Uganda and Kenya... I'm following closely.. If by any means you'll be open to allow me to meet you in Kenya or Uganda here, I would be glad.... And for the first time I would cycle to show you around some unique places and adventures of this wonderful place.. I'm saying it because I'm on trip myself to cover 40 African countries over the next 5yrs, I have done 9 countries so far. Next year in March I'm back on road towards southern AFRICA. I'm confident somehow we shall meet up... I'm grateful for each of your videos

[@xplife343]

I'm thinking of getting a dynamo hub, but it would greatly affect my pedal efficiency. Upon watching this, maybe I should get a solar panels to charge my batts not only when I move. Thanks guys! Can't wait for you guys to come here in the Philippines when it's safe to travel. Always stay safe!

[@paokarapaok1777]

I have son 28 I didn't even notice difference so go for it

[@xxwookey]

It doesn't 'greatly affect pedal efficiency'. It's equivalent to about 1metre high gain per mile. Especially if touring with a load of stuff you really can't tell if you have a hub dynamo taking 4 or 10W - it's totally negligible. It is a lower power output than a 20W solar panel though. max 10-12W for most hub+charger combos, and less if you are cycling very slowly (due to massive loads or hills). Hub dynamos are brilliant because they _always_ work when the bike is moving more than 6km/h, but you can't run lights and charge a phone at the same time (in general) so the output is limited. I have an SP8 and a forumslader and that works really well for keeping phone nav going all day and lights at night. My wife has a SON which will probably last longer, but does the same job. PV works when you are not moving too (during the day, especially given clear skies), and that's certainly useful.

[@rudrojuvinaykumar]

Thank you guys

[@wishlist_12wishlist55]

You guys are geniuses. That's all I can say.

[@tapiorautiainen6993]

Once again a fine and interesting video from Gambia. Thank you and all the best to both of you!

[@NomadsTrails]

Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@21608617]

Good review. Never thought of mobile solar panels before.

[@VoodooDewey69]

I truly love your sense of freedom and adventure .

[@akurajeev100]

Superrrrrrr ,.....Happy And safe journey friends

[@PlanetaCicloviajero]

Great, i was waiting this review, be safe amigos 🚲

[@JeremyThomas_Environmentarian]

So cool guys, thank you for everything! Strangely I was randomly thinking about your solar setup the other day and now theres a video..

[@Rkk153]

Great review, nice demo and comparison . Take care, wish you happy cycling.

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

Hi Matilda and peyman so good to see 👀 your next video, I was wondering about the solar panels thanks good info, keep safe Dave.

[@davidp187]

Regarding your previous messaging about voting; watching your videos and just knowing there are people like you two in the world gives me much more hope for the world than any politician. So with all that battery power, how about some more videos!

[@omare_biketonature]

Just one detail Payman in order to compare the charging power of each solar panel you need to start charging when the phone has the same percentage of battery, if the battery has 35 % of charge is easy for the solar panel to charge the battery 7% in 10 minutes , as the battery has more charge it takes longer to charge that’s why the whet the phone has 70% of charge the Anker solar panel charged only 5% and the same 10 minutes. I can’t explain the physics of this but is something I heard from Neal DeGrasse Tyson 😅. Greetings from Norway.

[@NomadsTrails]

Hi thanks for the info! We have tested both of the solar panels many times with different the phone battery being in a different level with wall charger and the result was the same. Unfortunately the footage for anker from the same test as sunbeam system wasn't good so we used the footage from another test. That is a reason battery levels are different. The test is not super accurate like lab test but it is pretty accurate and gives a real life experience. 😊

[@FirstLast-ml7yf]

Quick tip..pieces of inner tube from bike tires is good for waterproofing connections..

[@NomadsTrails]

Great tip!

[@robertogutierrez8419]

You are great people!

[@ninadbhatt5550]

If sunbeam sponsors this couple me and my friends will buy their products.

[@glenswada]

Good handy hint to fold the wires back. Thank you.

[@salmanmohammad7335]

Every time I open KZbin I look forward to your new videos, when are you guys getting started from Gambia and how are you holding up so far.

[@hrudayam1]

Your honest review gets a like from me

[@burhankulle]

Great job guys,thanks ❤❤

[@spritebark1955]

Very helpful and presented with your trademark natural enthusiasm. 👍

[@NomadsTrails]

We're happy to hear that! 🙌🏽

[@piotrdarczuk2675]

Great adventure. Great movies. And YOU ARE GREAT!!!

[@simonrobinson8525]

Great work guys, hope you are ok,you seem happy enough. Great vlog on the solar panel's

[@acnlelis]

Wow, awesome!!! I'll live in an RV soon and now i want to learn more about solar panels... Mine is a bit old and it doesn't seem to be as resistant as yours... Thanks a lot for all the info ^_^ Greetings from Brazil

[@abhinavsirohi]

Amazing review on solar panels & great journey

[@athmaneboulifa4885]

Hi guys, is really good to think ahead and be prepared for the adventure, I have been following your long trip from the start and lately with the epidemic I know it become a problem for you to move ahead, anyway have you decided yet to move to the next country? good luck and all the best.

[@jacksnownomadesauvage8541]

Thank you and all the best to both of you!

[@holisticeducation5899]

Great video... Pls support them. They are doing a great job.. Love you both..

[@craigwaddell5025]

Great to see you both and thanks for all the detailed information - I'm sold on the Sunbeam system! Take care.

[@josinora]

Awesome video, please more test charging videos with other devices like a headlamp or camera akkus you use. A link for the planels or other electric equipment from testig would be nice, too.

[@abufalahhasyimi4125]

Thanks for sharing..HV a safe journey guys

[@johnhorsfall]

Great review, when I did my cycling trip, mine was terrible so great to know

[@KGopidas]

You have won the battle of honesty and sincerity

[@timmontanus4311]

Which solar panel did you use?

[@charlesjames4194]

The 20 watt panels are great for charging phones, tablets, radios, GPS, USB headlamps, and battery packs. A 20 Watt Elefeland USB panel makes about 2.3 Amps of 5.5 Volts or 12- 13 watts in the sun on a cool day which is much more than a Shimano hub dynamo.

[@xxwookey]

A hub dynamo will make 6-10W depending how fast you pedal, so yes it's less than a 20W PV panel, and it's important that your charger is efficient so most of that power makes it into your lights/battery/gadgets.

[@marcmaclellan3503]

hello is it difficult to connect your usb connector to the solar panel please could you do a wee video how you wired it all up please.. love your sense of freedom and wonderful attitude to life may your wheels keep rolling love marc xxx

[@meandyousharinglife1137]

Nice to see you both , All being charge, including you Ebike Batteries?I wish i could also find someone to make BikePacling trip like you do.Keep it up.

[@brojha123]

Keep going both of you and God bless you

[@patriciabasey-gibson3894]

Would Like to thank you for this video. We camp and have a pop-up this would be a great idea on our pop-up. Could you please show how you hook up the connectors. It would help us while dry camping. Keep on enjoying your adventurous lifestyle. God Bless and Keep You'll Safe.

[@shinchando7240]

U guys r so inspiring..🙏 god bless u both❤️

[@aremsultan2379]

Keep safe guyz..watching you here.. from philippines

[@therhythmicgirl]

This is truly an informative video. Thanks guys. Go ahed 👍🏻🌏

[@benhaj7662]

Where are you come from originally mate?

[@GauravSingh-vo5zv]

I just wait eagerly for your videos...❤🤍Take care guys!

[@craiglouw4057]

You are both legends 👍 love you both

[@pstolee]

Thanks for your videos. I actually used a two step system. I have the BigBlue which looks like the second one. I haven't measured its efficiency but I charged batteries and use the batteries to charge phones just because it seemed to switch off and not come ''on'' with the phone when I was under variable conditions. With the battery that did not happen. Without being on the grid, I was able to charge cell phone, music system, two lights on the bike and headlamp. Obviously, I did not have all these things all running all day nor did I strap the solar panel on the bike. I had to backup batteries that I would keep fully charged before leaving in the morning, breaks and at the end of the day. It worked great. Do you prefer one battery bank over another? Keep it up guys.

[@NomadsTrails]

Thank you! Yes we tested a BigBlue briefly and found it to be very efficient 👌🏽 We have battery banks from RavPower and they have been great, still hold power well after over two years of daily use 👍🏼

[@marcoantoniovqz.vqz.8192]

Only One Question.....Please What's the Friken PRICE .?.?. Thank you.!.

[@never_say_never_777]

100 $ as i found

[@marcinsykut497]

Good job . Keep riding . Love you and thank you !

[@nxesr]

With the size of those panels you could easily build to use 2 or 3 panels well connected. Work out a good strong frame with better materials and you should be good and with much more power.

[@daniamsterdam3702]

Always interested and excited to see what you are up to. I want to get out of my normal life..

[@NomadsTrails]

Thanks for watching, and hopefully you will be able to get out and explore! 🙌🏽

[@shivampawar3548]

Hello sir, search about recumbent cycle........👍

[@pristleyweerasinghe3805]

Take care you both!

[@NomadsTrails]

Thank you, you too! ❤️

[@saurabhrevar]

Love you peyman and Matilda. Love your journeys. I may never be able to do what u guys do but seeing your videos, takes me to the places you go. Thank you.

[@NomadsTrails]

Thanks for your kind words, and for watching! ❤️

[@billpotter9716]

Happy journey!

[@SupremeRepairs]

ಅದ್ಭುತವಾದ ಸುಂದರವಾದ ವಿಡಿಯೋ ನೈಸರ್ಗಿಕ ವೀಡಿಯೋ ❤️😍✋👌🙏 amazing and beautiful nd natural video ❤️🌹🙏

[@wildlifephotographer5070]

Looks like Africa is doing good to you Matilda. I notice you put some weight . Well done.😍

[@alaasadek2908]

You could charge they by a small dynamo while cycling. And you do a lot of that.

[@alanhaddy7499]

Hi can the sunbeam panels roll or fold up to store in a pannier if needed. I have one like the Anker (rav power 16w 5v) its ok but your Sunbeam look great!

[@NomadsTrails]

This model doesn't fold or roll, but they have newer models that fold 😊

[@maywandtimes4950]

Your journey is beautiful and good quality videos

[@jazuzzen5453]

Good review of good product. Enjoy your journey, have fun an take care... try some time cycling in Indonesia...

[@williamvan909]

hello guy's you need to get a view solar light bubles for out in the dark in the tents i love mine works great and you can charge them to in the sun give it a try .

[@aldunne2001]

Did you also consider building your wheels with dynamo hubs for charging? Lots of pros for this option, with the main con being that you have to be moving.

[@NomadsTrails]

Hi Alan, yes indeed we have a Son 28 dynamo hub and igaro d1 converter. Depending how many km and how fast you cycle, for us it was just keeping our phones a live and maybe we get 20% of charge. need to be mentioned, we use the phones during day. 😊

[@pravinaghor8900]

Great u both are! Plz tell me what is for storage of solar power u have set up? I am 63 yrs old and want to travel on bike.

[@powmanmoto]

Very cool. I had an ideal like this for mounting on a motorcycle. Have you seen the backpack solar systems?

[@bengalionroad]

Very Very Informative video Thanks for Review.. are you start your Journey? LOTS of love ❤

[@markperry4474]

I did a bit of online research last year. Solar panels become less efficient when they get hot, but the flexible panels are better than the solid panels in this regard. I believe the Anker has solid panels (correct?).

[@pierrrejette9023]

Great review, great attitude.

[@NomadsTrails]

Thank you! 🙌🏽

[@pierrrejette9023]

@@NomadsTrails I hope you guys are well.

[@BikeCamperJBelo]

very nice.......take care!

[@charlietravellerwithoutdes7068]

Wow how you guys made that solar panels ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@omarshiraz]

Hey guys, hope you're staying safe :) - just as a note, you can't really compare that way. To do a proper comparison you would need a meter and angle them the same way at the same time of day. Your sun angle may not be as efficient for the anker, the phone charger may only accept 5-10W so it wouldn't matter how many watts are theoretically possible on the Anker and finally, the batteries charge at different rates at different capacity (they charge faster when they are filled less) so this comparison may not be worthwhile but the overall concept of solar on a bike is excellent (I do the same).

[@NomadsTrails]

Hi, thanks for the note😊, Sun is pretty strong during the midday here (when we did test it) also we made sure the panels angle to the sun is the same by adjusting the panels. We have tested both of the solar panels when phone was 70% and when it was 40% also and the result was the exact same. The reason we choose the anker footage when the phone was 70% for the video because the footage was better in this test. Also the gird electricity is always the same. Correct? The test result between each of the solar panels (with phone battery being in different level) and the wall charger was confirming the test result. We don't claim the test is super accurate as lab test, but it is pretty accurate in our opinion. 😊

[@stayhappy1736]

Still waiting to come india😍😍😍.. Have a safe journy always loveu

[@alchemistthelonetraveler9431]

You guys are best 😍

[@NomadsTrails]

❤️

[@EmmetPowermootski]

Great video guys, just curious have you considered storing any excess power in powerbanks in case of emergency?

[@kylegrubb5418]

I'm pretty sure that was a power bank he put into the duffle. Maybe. Could be wrong

[@bartmanapat238]

Yeah! Level up 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🚴🏿🚴🏿🚴🏿🚴🏿

[@fa7842]

I like your braid , looks like a long-sailed pirate. Suits you and I am jealous.. Good roads, streets and winds on your journey. Fabio Aarau, Rainy, 9 C

[@aussielass5621]

Love the video. Does your system have a charge controller? I want to put a solar panel on my disability scooter. Some i am watching heaps of videos. Will be looking into these panels more. Can you ride the bikes while the panels are charging or do they need to be staionary? ❤

[@MegaTrdi]

Thank you for detailed and usefull rewiew.

[@JaysLoft]

With your solar setup can you charge your phone directly or do you need a battery bank thanks 👍👍

[@NomadsTrails]

You can charge it directly 😊

[@JaysLoft]

@@NomadsTrails nice one I didn’t know that thank you 👍👍

[@nancyelliott8007]

Thanks to you both for great vids. so not having any knowledge about solar how did you fashion the set up to charge your equipment directly. These panels need to charge 12 v batteries ....so what did you do to be able ton charge your equipment

[@freedomwon2004]

Thank you for your awesome video. Nice to learn about your solar powered system. Much love from us too you both. Please stay safe. ❤❤🚴‍♂️

[@NomadsTrails]

Thank you so much for watching! ❤️

[@MR.KING15]

AWESOME IDEA MOBILE CHARGING

[@ina_bauble8220]

❤️❤️ more power to u both

[@NomadsTrails]

❤️🙌🏽

[@awildandsimplelife]

That's amazing! Nice review! 😀

[@najimostafa4265]

Thank you for this information baby😘😘😘😍😍😍