The Best Emergency Solar Charger on Amazon

Wild fires, snow falls, hurricanes, and more can cause the power to go out for weeks on end. A portable solar charger can mean the difference between being connected to the outside world and not.
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[@deuceandguns]

Solar Charger Link: amzn.to/34R683f Anker Power Bank (large): amzn.to/34HnQ8Z Anker Power Bank (small so charge two at a time): amzn.to/2tDzftD

[@klimon531999]

Great video. If you could get a multimeter to measure the power transfer to the charging device, that would give us much more insight as to how bad or good these products are. Thanks!

[@AdventuresofGraywolf]

Just a side note, an ND filter would be a better choice to help with the bright light. polarizing filter is better for looking through glass or water or any reflections

[@jackrodgersjr]

A polarizing filter will cut the light by 2 stops or more.

[@joeframo3347]

I think you're awesome dude thank you for sharing this video helping people out you're the man 😎👍🖐️

[@paulhassan6836]

Thanks for the head's up on this video. You saved me money and time. Great

[@practicalguy973]

I like that solar panel. Looks thin and well built. The only thing I worry about is the plastic hinges. If I keep it in my backpack with other things and it gets flattened I'd be worried the plastic hinge could split if there was a crease and you opened it and closed it a few times after. Kind of like bending a creased piece of aluminum back and forth a few times and it easily comes a apart. Worst the wires that connect the panels would break. I'm still considering buying this solar panel but I might get a 1/4" soft foam sheet and keep it in the inside to ensure it never flattens entirely in my bag!

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

Thank you so much! I’ve been about to buy a small solar power bank but I cannot afford to mess up. The more I researched the more confused I became (not to mention it gave me a headache,lol). This was straight up logical and simplified for someone like me. I’m relieved that I saw this video before I wasted my money! Thank you so much! New subscriber!

[@willyjilly9684]

You made a lot of great observations, I appreciate you making this video!

[@robertmeyer4744]

great vid! correct on 18650 batt . also ANKER uses JAPAN cells not china ones. I have a few anker power banks and love them. one with 2 micro USB inputs use 2 panels to charge in 1 day run phone over a weak on it. found from camping alot use power bank to store power rather than charge directly from panel. mostly low sun. and have a few power banks and switch . never ran out . even clody and rain days.

[@Engineerboy100]

Really good video, thank you for posting. my learning curve is being climbed :)

[@madmax2069]

The thing to look for when finding a power bank is to find one that supports quick charging (PD/QC) and a solar panel that supports quick charging output, it'll cut the charge times down by a lot, I can charge my Aikmi 20000mAh power bank is around 5 hours, you also want to find a power bank that supports passthrough charging which means you can have the solar panel hooked up to the power bank while the power bank is charging a device.

[@jed9615]

I'm thinking about getting me a drone to check my property. What do you recommend? Thanks and as always, keep walking with our KING!

[@deuceandguns]

The DJI Mavic Mini is the newest good drone on a budget and is what I'd get if I were buying today. amzn.to/35NffTC

[@beardoggin8963]

Might have to get one of those to keep my Baofeng charged during the Virginia Boogaloo

[@SoundMediaVibes]

Great test and good info!

[@aaronmillersoutdooradventures]

May have to look at that for the deer feeders. Love the channel. Thanks and merry Christmas!

[@larrylucas5731]

Cool, I love solar! Free electricity is always welcomed.

[@project25055]

This is not free energy. You are paying for all of the pollution ahead of time.

[@texpatriot8462]

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@281covfefe5]

Awesome Thnxs for uploading and sharing this 👍🏻🇺🇸💯

[@nickl3872]

Thank you

[@Jesusandbible]

More of a test to go from zero charge upwards as 3 could be near 4

[@googleuser8448]

Sweet video deuce, cant wait for the next one!

[@ThePandaPhotographer]

Excellent review and well educated and knowledgeable

[@2000xlt]

Could video I feel at times there could be a toss-up in between the Chargers that use 18 650s vs Flats like Anker and ravpower make amongst many others.. anyway what is the Drone in your case?

[@jackrodgersjr]

Note that iPhones, iPads, and others use flat batteries shaped to fill in certain areas. I would be interested in learning the difference between these two types of batteries and various chemistries. That may be my next project.

[@robertscott2210]

Short of breaking one open, how can you tell what kind of batteries are inside one of those portable phone charger things?

[@deuceandguns]

First it has to be large enough to physically hold an 18650 but usually the manufacture will have an exploded pic of the inside on their website. If the pic shows a row of what looks like big AA batteries it's 18650s. If it looks like a stack of old flat cell phone batteries it's the flat packs which don't do well with rough handling.

[@robertscott2210]

@@deuceandguns Thanks Deuce

[@lukeg2091]

Thanks for the advice!

[@jubbabubba9521]

Nice solar panel a solar charge controller might be useful to have with that :) might not bring down the conversion rate to the power packs I'm gonna do that with mine.also you can get step up voltage transformers that work from 5 volt up to over 50 volts and higher you could run 12 volt lights from a 5 volt power packs

[@therightstuffAK]

Well here in Alaska, that solar charger will work great in the summer & horribly in the winter!

[@donavonlewis1039]

Smart dude. Thanks for the good info

[@hrhkee]

Very useful

[@rgraz4929]

No longer on Amazon. Can you help me find a similar hi wattage product? Highest folding charger I could find is 28w or 30w. Thanks so much!

[@christophern7921]

How long do these flexible solar panels last? I heard they have a short life do to heat and the sun!

[@WaschyNumber1]

Do you all yourself a favor and only buy thin film solar panels, becourse they produce also in low light energy not only with direct sun light, like so many advertising let you belive the crap, only to sell your crap. Think also for your fridge, needs a sine wave inverter and many good battery's, also don't forget your ink jet printer, that they don't dry out the ink after a couple days without cleaning process. Ect. Have a nice Christmas and a Happy new year 🎄🎉👍

[@kukunaokalabegay5586]

backpacking; How much does it weigh?

[@stankeylips9822]

Great video

[@nickpopelka]

What do you think about the Henry 45-70 rifle

[@deuceandguns]

Beutiful rifle, accurate, but it needs a loading gate.

[@mikemead2315]

FYI: large power packs that charge through USB take a long time to charge no mater what size the solar panels. If you look at power pack input limits, you will see those that charge using USB are limited to 2amps input and USB-C are limited to 3amps. Or less. Given the power pack’s charging limits, if your power pack is 13,000 mAmpHours (13 AmpHours), and it can charge at 2amps it would take around 6.5 hours to fully charge it. Total charging time needed is the issue that needs to be factored in along with solar time and strength - especially winter when totally daily energy from the sun is about 1/2. Given the slow USB charging and limited sun available, in some cases it might be better to have multiple smaller power banks that can charge in a few hours rather the a large power bank that can take multiple days to fully charge. Or just run an extension cord to your neighbors house at night ;-)

[@deuceandguns]

Good point on having multiple smaller packs. These 5Ah chargers are a single 18650 cell and on a good bright day two could be charged simultaneously at full speed. amzn.to/2tDzftD

[@TheNewton]

Mike Mead hmm interesting thanks I'll have to keep an eye out for small ones with designs that make it simple to carry and manage several of them or some sort of modular system if it exists.

[@oldgoat8861]

I agree...well said

[@jackrodgersjr]

Sorry, that is incorrect. PowerPacks are being sold that use USB C PD 2.0 and faster. I purchased a Tzumi PocketJuice at Home Depot that has an 18 W USB C PD 2.0 port plus a USB 3.0 and the standard USB Mini port for charging or use the USB C port for both charging both ways. The PD port is noticeably faster than the USB A port. I’ve run 100 charge tests using my iPhone, iPad and MacBook Air using my 5W, 18W, 29W and 30 W Apple chargers and the Tzumi and a Walmart Onn unit. The charge times for PowrerPacks and devices is limited by the port used for charging. For instance, all of the Apple chargers listed charge at the same rate (not the 5W) as the power input ports are limited to the wattage, volts and amps they will receive. The current limit on USB C PD is 20 Volts and 5 Amps or 100 Watts. Some of the newer PowerPacks and Solar Generators will accept this higher current. I am working one a blog post about this and will be creating a series of KZbin videos. The most import point in any purchase is the speed of the ports. A USB A 1.0 port is like riding a skate board on the freeway.

[@madmax2069]

Not now, you can find power banks that support PD/QC input and output and will charge a 20000mAh power bank in around 5 hours hooked up to a USB charger/solar panel that supports PD/QC.

[@TUKByV]

I need this.

[@joshv3385]

what if the phone networks (verizon, tmobile, att, etc.) are all down? Wouldn't it make that charged cell phone pretty close to useless? Maybe satellite phones would be the answer. Thoughts?

[@deuceandguns]

There are other things to charge other than phones such as lights and radios.

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

I didn't see the info on amazon, is it linkable so to add another panel to it.

[@deuceandguns]

Not linkable.

[@PaulBuikema]

I have a few different solar panel rigs, just ordered a digital usb voltmeter to see the output in different situations.

[@Primalxbeast]

The Big Blue solar panel I got has a meter right on it. It only tells you how much power is going to your device, so it won't go over 2amps if you have only one device plugged in because it won't sent more power than your device can take, but it does allow you to see how much the power varies in different conditions. I get the full 2 amps in good sun and it drops to .5 amps or less if a cloud passes over the sun. I can get a bit more than 2 amps if I plug in a second device.

[@Bgvolley]

Instead of Anker power bank can i use standard other one so once is fully charged to store the power I need for my other devices ?

[@deuceandguns]

You can use any power bank or rechargeable battery setup you want as long as it uses a USB to charge from.

[@ch-ny6pm]

I want this !! but this is sold out 2021.02.03

[@rorywalters1614]

1:23 not true. 18650 batteries have a higher discharge rate, they can get hotter and less durable than the flat cells. 18650 cells is a cheap and inferior technology, and will not getting any improvements in the future while flat cells are advancing.

[@nomadsurvival4952]

Ill bet dollars to donuts that it only puts out have what its rated for!

[@montster101]

Jus wait till they start producing anti solar panel devices and gadgets if they do. Anti solar is a thing..

[@MeChute]

I stopped watching after he said he doesn't know the name of it...