220W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase
220W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase
- Portable at 15.9lbs: compact, foldable, and lightweight.
- Superior fiberglass material for decades of reliability.
- 1-minute setup with IP68 solar connectors and aluminum kickstands.
- Unmatched durability with IP68 protection & ETFE coating.
- 5-Year warranty on materials and workmanship.
3 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews
-
Real world experience
I got 184w straight out of the gate, setting this up in the afternoon on a summer day in Seattle. After the panels warmed up in the sun, that dropped to between 170-175w for the next two hours while charging my Ecoflow Delta Mini. Had the same experience deployed while camping. About other reviews stating it performed poorly: Solar panels typically don't hit their stated maximum wattage outside of a lab. This is because 1) Panels need to be properly aligned to the sun, and 2) Efficiency of all solar panels decreases as they heat up. You're not going to see peak power output on hot days. *Also depends on the charge controller and battery setup it's connected to. Why this panel? I upgraded from a 100w Jackery, as it barely output enough to compensate for the draw from my fridge (~70w). I wanted to generate significantly more power without sacrificing much more room in the back of my car when camping. This suitcase fit the bill, as the form factor is only slightly larger and I'm getting >240% more power out of it. The 350w and 400w panels are all way too big for car camping. Why not the 200w Renogy folding panel (ASIN B0CNPHD4VY)? I opted to spend the extra ~$100 even though the output is nearly identical, because I wanted the warranty and durability that the rigid panels provide. There's no fabric on these to fray or breakdown, it's all metal and plastic, so I'm much more comfortable tossing it on gravel, dirt, grass, etc. *The leads from the panel are only about two feet long, so you'll need to source your own extension cables for your specific needs. I don't consider this a complaint as it's industry standard.
-
Construction
The Solar Suitcase is constructed really strong. The panels with the magnets in the edges is a clever idea for keeping the panels closed when folded for storage. The only issue I have is that since the aluminum is black and the panels are meant to be used in full sun, is the edges of the panels get really hot not warm HOT. So grabbing the panels you might want to use gloves..... I new this when I ordered the panels but felt that the construction and design out weighed hot frame issue......
-
Great Portable Panel
I had this panel for a couple weeks now and I'm really impressed. The size is great for a portable and setup is quick and easy. Overall, a high quality product. I will likely get another at some point. Highly recommend.