Anybody have a portable solar generator?

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If so what do you know about them?

[Dutch]

I have 2 portable generators but neither one is solar.  In fact I’ve never heard of them.

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16 minutes ago, Dutch said:

I have 2 portable generators but neither one is solar.  In fact I’ve never heard of them.

https://www.jackery.com/products/explorer-1000-portable-power-station?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6c_atOOH9QIVzm1vBB1MoQCvEAAYASAAEgIx6vD_BwE

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Technically a power station with a solar generator 

[nomolites]

Does not appear you will have continuous power at any appreciable draw, even with the panels.  I’ve used smaller systems like this for cell phones, gps, etc. and they work well as long as they have time to recharge between uses.

Mike

[jdmidwest]

Read an off road article that gave the Jackery a good review the other day.  Harbor Freight has them.

https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=jackery

Personally, a good gas powered inverter would suit my needs more.  I have a smaller battery pack to charge electronics while on campsites.  But normally go for a power site to charge the boat.

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13 minutes ago, nomolites said:

Does not appear you will have continuous power at any appreciable draw, even with the panels.  I’ve used smaller systems like this for cell phones, gps, etc. and they work well as long as they have time to recharge between uses.

Mike

I’m using it for cell phones or radios in the case of SHTF.   And ancillary uses in the outdoors when fishing and traveling.  I understand the limitations. I think.  

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6 minutes ago, jdmidwest said:

Read an off road article that gave the Jackery a good review the other day.  Harbor Freight has them.

https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=jackery

Personally, a good gas powered inverter would suit my needs more.  I have a smaller battery pack to charge electronics while on campsites.  But normally go for a power site to charge the boat.

I watched several.  

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7 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

I’m using it for cell phones or radios in the case of SHTF.   And ancillary uses in the outdoors when fishing and traveling.  I understand the limitations. I think.  

Cell phones will take a dump.

Harbor Freight sells the solar panels too.  I have a small one that I have yet to find a use for.  About 16"x16".  My "solar generator" is a $40 unit from Wally World that has an input for a solar panel.  SHTF, I have the tech to make it work.

Those Jackery's running a hot plate burner to cook on might be a stretch.  Lots of amps to make btu's just to cook clean.  I will light a fire to cook.

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11 minutes ago, jdmidwest said:

Cell phones will take a dump.

Harbor Freight sells the solar panels too.  I have a small one that I have yet to find a use for.  About 16"x16".  My "solar generator" is a $40 unit from Wally World that has an input for a solar panel.  SHTF, I have the tech to make it work.

Those Jackery's running a hot plate burner to cook on might be a stretch.  Lots of amps to make btu's just to cook clean.  I will light a fire to cook.

My wife’s is drawing 3w on the quick charge.  It went from 50% to 98% charge in about a half hour.  Maybe a little less.