A solar charger turns sunlight into power for phones, radios, lights and rechargeable batteries. It keeps your family connected and lit through a long power outage, two weeks sheltering at home, or days on the move.
A solar charger turns daylight into power for the phones, radios and lights you rely on when the grid is down.
- Wattage: Choose 20 watts or more to charge a phone in a few hours of sun, and 60 watts or more for a household on a long outage.
- Battery bank: Pair the panel with a power bank so you store daytime power for use after dark.
- Ports: Look for USB-C and USB-A outputs to charge phones, radios, headlamps and battery chargers.
- Weather: Pick a folding, weather-resistant panel with grommets to hang from a pack or a window.
- Weight: Keep a compact panel for a go bag and a larger one for sheltering at home.
- Storage: Store it flat and dry, and test it in the sun every few months so you know it works.
