Best Portable Solar Products in 2023

If you’re looking for a solid portable panel setup from a reputable brand, one Zamp’s Solar Charge Kits are an ideal place to start. With 80, 120, 160, and 200 watt models available, Zamp has the right sized panel system for most situations. All models are weatherproof and come with a handy zippered nylon case for easy transport. The larger models can get heavy, but this also makes them able to withstand wind and stay put on the ground where you set them up.

The Zamp kit has kickstand legs tilt up to 45 degrees, giving you fine control of how you orient your panels. Additionally, the system comes with a solar charge controller, allowing you to view the status of your panels and their power output.

Go Power! is another respected brand in the portable solar panel world, and their Portable Folding Solar Kits are good products for people looking to take solar power on the go. Like Zamp’s panels, these monocrystalline panels can be propped up with durable kickstand-like legs so you can rotate them at will and capture the most direct sunlight at any hour. 

Also like Zamp’s Solar Charge Kit, the Go Power! portable panels collapse down and fit in a protective carrying case. With a built-in solar charge controller, these panels can be used right out of the box with minimal extra setup. 

Eco Worthy’s Solar Panel Suitcase may be the most compact and portable option for a portable solar panel setup. Like the name suggests, these panels (available in 100 or 120-watt versions) fold and clamp together to look like a suitcase when they’re not being used. You can then use the attached handle to carry them around. Setting them back up is just as easy - simply open your panels, prop them up with built-in stands, and attach them to an external battery system or your RV/camper battery. The attached solar charge controller makes the whole process pain-free.

The Boulder Briefcase has all the features of a solid portable solar panel setup: folding kickstand legs, a protective carrying case, rugged design. The big advantage of this specific brand is the ability to easily pair a Boulder Briefcase panel (or panels) with Goal Zero’s solar generators. Because they are the same brand and are designed to work seamlessly together, setting up portable solar panels with backup generation is very straightforward.

The Boulder Briefcase, as the name implies, can be carried like a briefcase via an attached handle. While three models are available (50, 100, and 200-watts), only the 100 and 200-watt models have the briefcase feature. Transportability, ease of use, and sleek design make the Boulder Briefcase another solid option for your portable solar needs.

The Power Station works very easily with Goal Zero-branded solar panels, but it is also compatible with any other portable solar panels given you have the right adapter. And when the sun isn’t shining or you need some extra energy for a short trip, you can plug the Power Station right into a wall outlet and store power that way.

With a variety of ports to plug in to, including USB and regular outlet, your Goal Zero Power Station is an ideal companion for a camping weekend or longer RV/camper trip and will keep all of your devices charged. You can purchase the Power Station in two sizes depending on your backup energy needs.

POWEROAK’s Powerhouse Compact solar generator weighs only 12 pounds, but it is another powerful solar generator option ideal for RV trips, camping, or having around in case of a power outage. It has an easy-to-read LED display that shows the remaining power in the system, and a carrying handle on the top of the unit for easy transport.

With several kinds of output plugs, you can directly charge USB devices, regular 120V AC household appliances, and even 12V DC batteries. The Powerhouse Compact also has built-in controls to make sure you can’t overcharge the battery system with solar panels or an outlet. Because of its portability and durability, the POWEROAK Powerhouse Compact makes for one of the best energy storage companions away from home.

For a pure solar phone charger that can handle a rugged hike or camping trip, the Wildtek Solar Charger Panel is a perfect place to start. While it doesn’t have an attached battery bank, this panel setup utilize SunPower’s high-efficiency panels to provide steady and reliable charge power for up to two USB devices. It folds down to a small size so you can pack it up easily, and at two pounds it doesn’t add much weight to a backpack or other bag.

What makes Wildtek’s product so great is its versatility and durability. You can use the attached stainless steel rings to hang the panels from your backpack while on a hike, or simply set it up on any surface facing the sun. Those high-efficiency panels are housed in a polyester cover that is weather resistant and waterproof, and will even protect the panels from some physical stress. For backup power away from home, the Wildtek Portable Solar Charger Panel is a powerful, reliable, and durable option for charging any of your small electronics.

If you prefer to have stored battery power ready to be used right away, the RAVPower Outdoor Battery Pack provides stored power with the option to recharge with solar energy. A fully charged pack carries enough juice for anywhere between two and four phone charges, depending on the type of phone you have. Besides the battery storage, the Battery Pack has two USB ports, a battery status indicator, and built-in LED flashlight.

Running out of stored power isn’t a concern with the RAVPower Battery Pack - simply place the pack in the sun and let the attached solar cells go to work. The panels and battery are housed in a shock-absorbent and generally weather resistant casing, making this battery pack a great option for more rugged hiking conditions.