As solar generators are becoming popular I whimsically bought a lower end generator. This of course incited my curiosity about, solar panels. The flexsolar 40w (by the way they should change their name or modify it, as 'flexsolar' pulls up all sorts of other products), is highly appreciable. Had it not been for two videos on Youtube, about this product, I would not have taken notice. I ran across this panel while researching other, solar generators. I was waiting for pay day to buy another panel that was on sale for $50, a 60w portable panel. I missed the sale. Then flexsolar popped up, I really liked the ipad pro 11" size of the panel, when folded up. And, the youtube video was getting 35 x 38 watts on a cloudy day. (The clouds would make that number dipp significantly.) This was significantly better than other small, portable panels, that would only get half the wattage touted by their adverstising (anker, and others). It has been a several days since this panel arrived. Today is my first full sunny day. I am very famillar with a rav power 20,000 mah portable battery that I own. I charge it with an sd pd 61 watt and 30 watt ravpower ac cube, constantly. Lets just say I was not in the least bit displeased with the speed at which it was charging on solar. This panel has an old style usb port, a usbc port and a dc 5221 port. I was able to obtain from amazon a male to male dc 5221, a male 5221 to usbc male cable, and I already own the old school usb cables. The panel does not come with cables but if you have a usbc male to male cable you can use it for your usbc device, though I do reccomend a usbc battery rather than directly into your ipad, macbook air (there is no problem charging iphone or mac book air directly, but when you charge a brick, you do not have to leave your phone or computer vulnerable), they do sell usbc to lighntning cable for iphones. It is rather crazy that I can get input above a thirty watt wall charger, from direct sunlight. I could potentially buy another panel and parallel charge with an adapter, increasing my watt input potential. The panel is well built and in all probability will take a few years of abuse.I have lived through a few hurricanes in a major city with no electricity for in excess of two weeks. I also lived through the Texas power shutdown in our unusual freeze. This device would have been a game changer. In the freeze, even a small solar generator paired with two of these panels and the right cables in parallel, can run a 12v heating throw blanket, charge ipad, laptop, and run fans. A ten watt LED lamp is a god send after being in the dark all night long, not to mention all the books, and movies to make it through entertainment wise, knowing these solar panels can and will charge my portable batteries.I am very happy and am seriously considering another panel from flexsolar.*This panel could charge my phone in less than an hour of direct full constant sunlight.*This panel folds down into a shape comperable to an 11" ipad pro, though definately thicker and heavier. 3 lbs maybe. It is not that noticeabke in a backpack. It is an apppealing pannel, shape and feel.*This panel could potentially charge my 20,000 mah usbc battery brick in three hours. A 42,000 mah solar generator battery in 6 hours.*This panel does not have "kickstands", it does work laying flat, but something to prop it toward the direction of the sun would increase the watt potential.This is my first step into solar and I sincerely believe I have made a good first step.

I did hours of research to find this gift for my son who is an avid outdoor enthusiast. All of the solar chargers have limits, or particular features you may or may not want. So get what works for Your application. I got this because it is light weight, simple design, durable, versatile, and has enough power for 12 volts, not just a phone charger. you can run an. iPad, or charge a camera, or even run a fan, or some LED lights. there are bigger more powerful panels. also heavier, bulkier. this 40 watt it a big step up from one of those battery packs with small panels. so you can get both, this panel can keep your battery packs charged up. For the price, totally worth it, since it can be used many many times, in many applications.

So I'm about to leave for a 2 month solo back pack trip through Europe and the last thing I'd want is to run out of power on my phone in another country. Overall this thing is extremely well built however it's quite a bit heavier than I would of liked for a backpack. Also it has the ports kinda protruding a good inch off the side of it which is a little unfortunate. I wish it was part of its own cord to save room. I also bought my own second wattage reader which I wish it came with on its own so I could position this unit for maximum wattage. Overall the charging, build quality and convenience is fantastic. But I'm not thrilled about those two other factors as ever LB and inch counts when packing a backpack I know I'm living out of for 2 months.

This is the best 40 watt solar panel on the market. It’s extremely durable and has a coating similar to that of a basketball, yet it performs better than my 60 watt solar panel. It charges my power bank via USB Type-C at up to 30 watts, with a minimum of 21 watts on sunny days while laying flat. I highly recommend it as it even provides 4-5 watts of charge in daylight with no direct sun something my other panels don’t do. I love its foldability; it's well designed, compact, and easy to carry. It charges my iPhone 15 Pro at its maximum speed of 20 watts before dropping to 7-9 watts, making it a fast and efficient option.

First off, I will say that any solar panels need to be angled perpendicular to the sun to produce their maximum output, without any shade or clouds and that their output will decrease when they get too hot, hence why angling them is so crucial. That being said, this portable one produces pretty damn close to it's 40w advertised power and is easy to use. I was charging my Nintendo switch at 15v and 1 amp as well as my Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra at 9v and 1.6 amp for a total of 30 watts (rounded) at 10 in the morning. I did the same test with the same devices at 1 in the afternoon and measured 39 watts total, awesome! Once folded, it's a bit larger than an A4 size sheet of paper and one inch thick. Oh and I tested the solar panel with a bunch of other devices that support Q.C 3.0 and PD and the charge controller supports both charging protocols. It worked at 12v for a wireless charging pad and USB C power bank, 15v for the Nintendo switch, 9v for my Pixel 7 and Galaxy s23 and 5v for regular usb stuff. The 12v output (round plug) also works well to slowly charge a 12v car battery if you have the adapter cable. Overall pretty satisfied with the product, it's definitely a bit on the expensive side without a coupon but it's the real deal!

HOW does this product get so many good reviews? Do I have a defect?I tried using multiple devices and cords to get my battery packs charged. Even my cheap solar lights are getting charged but THIS ONE, stuck at the same battery % level.Very frustrating.Contacted customer support and NO response, multiple times already.Very frustrating and I do NOT RECOMMEND BUYING THIS SOLAR PANEL.JUNK.Updated: customer service was super helpful and replaced my defective solar panel!!

works great, seems durable, fairly compact but good power. can fast charge my usb-c devices in full sun and I like that it includes a 12v output also.

I took the FlexSolar 20W Solar Panel Charger on a recent camping trip, and I’m really impressed with its performance! It’s compact, lightweight, and folds up nicely to fit in my backpack, so it doesn't take up much space. The build quality feels solid, and I love that it’s IP67 waterproof—definitely came in handy when it rained briefly!Charging my phone, power bank, and even a small fan was easy with the USB-A and USB-C outputs, which is super convenient. It charged my devices at a good pace, even on cloudy days, though of course, direct sunlight works best. I like how I can set it up anywhere—on the ground or hanging it off my backpack while hiking—and it just works.

En cuanto lo sacas a la luz comienza a trabajar automáticamente. Cuando hay MUCHO sol, carga los dispositivos incluso un poco más rápido que la corriente (no lo cuelgo, lo coloco en el piso de la azotea). Recibe energía incluso cuando está nublado (aunque carga lentísimo, obviamente, pero funciona).Muy buena opción para dejar de depender tanto de la corriente.

I recently purchased the FlexSolar 40W Foldable Solar Charger, and it's been a game-changer for my outdoor adventures. The charger unfolds into six panels for efficient output.The USB-C port with PD 2.0 and QC3.0 ensures fast charging for my devices, and the IP67 waterproof rating means it cam handle unexpected rain. The ETFE material offers high light transmission and durability.Overall, this solar charger is efficient, portable, and reliable. Highly recommend for anyone needing a dependable power source on the go!

J'ai bien reçu le panneau et bien emballé. Le produit à l'air conforme. Poir l'instant il n'y a pas assez de lumière pour le tester

As solar generators are becoming popular I whimsically bought a lower end generator. This of course incited my curiosity about, solar panels. The flexsolar 40w (by the way they should change their name or modify it, as 'flexsolar' pulls up all sorts of other products), is highly appreciable. Had it not been for two videos on Youtube, about this product, I would not have taken notice. I ran across this panel while researching other, solar generators. I was waiting for pay day to buy another panel that was on sale for $50, a 60w portable panel. I missed the sale. Then flexsolar popped up, I really liked the ipad pro 11" size of the panel, when folded up. And, the youtube video was getting 35 x 38 watts on a cloudy day. (The clouds would make that number dipp significantly.) This was significantly better than other small, portable panels, that would only get half the wattage touted by their adverstising (anker, and others). It has been a several days since this panel arrived. Today is my first full sunny day. I am very famillar with a rav power 20,000 mah portable battery that I own. I charge it with an sd pd 61 watt and 30 watt ravpower ac cube, constantly. Lets just say I was not in the least bit displeased with the speed at which it was charging on solar. This panel has an old style usb port, a usbc port and a dc 5221 port. I was able to obtain from amazon a male to male dc 5221, a male 5221 to usbc male cable, and I already own the old school usb cables. The panel does not come with cables but if you have a usbc male to male cable you can use it for your usbc device, though I do reccomend a usbc battery rather than directly into your ipad, macbook air (there is no problem charging iphone or mac book air directly, but when you charge a brick, you do not have to leave your phone or computer vulnerable), they do sell usbc to lighntning cable for iphones. It is rather crazy that I can get input above a thirty watt wall charger, from direct sunlight. I could potentially buy another panel and parallel charge with an adapter, increasing my watt input potential. The panel is well built and in all probability will take a few years of abuse.I have lived through a few hurricanes in a major city with no electricity for in excess of two weeks. I also lived through the Texas power shutdown in our unusual freeze. This device would have been a game changer. In the freeze, even a small solar generator paired with two of these panels and the right cables in parallel, can run a 12v heating throw blanket, charge ipad, laptop, and run fans. A ten watt LED lamp is a god send after being in the dark all night long, not to mention all the books, and movies to make it through entertainment wise, knowing these solar panels can and will charge my portable batteries.I am very happy and am seriously considering another panel from flexsolar.*This panel could charge my phone in less than an hour of direct full constant sunlight.*This panel folds down into a shape comperable to an 11" ipad pro, though definately thicker and heavier. 3 lbs maybe. It is not that noticeabke in a backpack. It is an apppealing pannel, shape and feel.*This panel could potentially charge my 20,000 mah usbc battery brick in three hours. A 42,000 mah solar generator battery in 6 hours.*This panel does not have "kickstands", it does work laying flat, but something to prop it toward the direction of the sun would increase the watt potential.This is my first step into solar and I sincerely believe I have made a good first step.

I did hours of research to find this gift for my son who is an avid outdoor enthusiast. All of the solar chargers have limits, or particular features you may or may not want. So get what works for Your application. I got this because it is light weight, simple design, durable, versatile, and has enough power for 12 volts, not just a phone charger. you can run an. iPad, or charge a camera, or even run a fan, or some LED lights. there are bigger more powerful panels. also heavier, bulkier. this 40 watt it a big step up from one of those battery packs with small panels. so you can get both, this panel can keep your battery packs charged up. For the price, totally worth it, since it can be used many many times, in many applications.

So I'm about to leave for a 2 month solo back pack trip through Europe and the last thing I'd want is to run out of power on my phone in another country. Overall this thing is extremely well built however it's quite a bit heavier than I would of liked for a backpack. Also it has the ports kinda protruding a good inch off the side of it which is a little unfortunate. I wish it was part of its own cord to save room. I also bought my own second wattage reader which I wish it came with on its own so I could position this unit for maximum wattage. Overall the charging, build quality and convenience is fantastic. But I'm not thrilled about those two other factors as ever LB and inch counts when packing a backpack I know I'm living out of for 2 months.

This is the best 40 watt solar panel on the market. It’s extremely durable and has a coating similar to that of a basketball, yet it performs better than my 60 watt solar panel. It charges my power bank via USB Type-C at up to 30 watts, with a minimum of 21 watts on sunny days while laying flat. I highly recommend it as it even provides 4-5 watts of charge in daylight with no direct sun something my other panels don’t do. I love its foldability; it's well designed, compact, and easy to carry. It charges my iPhone 15 Pro at its maximum speed of 20 watts before dropping to 7-9 watts, making it a fast and efficient option.

First off, I will say that any solar panels need to be angled perpendicular to the sun to produce their maximum output, without any shade or clouds and that their output will decrease when they get too hot, hence why angling them is so crucial. That being said, this portable one produces pretty damn close to it's 40w advertised power and is easy to use. I was charging my Nintendo switch at 15v and 1 amp as well as my Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra at 9v and 1.6 amp for a total of 30 watts (rounded) at 10 in the morning. I did the same test with the same devices at 1 in the afternoon and measured 39 watts total, awesome! Once folded, it's a bit larger than an A4 size sheet of paper and one inch thick. Oh and I tested the solar panel with a bunch of other devices that support Q.C 3.0 and PD and the charge controller supports both charging protocols. It worked at 12v for a wireless charging pad and USB C power bank, 15v for the Nintendo switch, 9v for my Pixel 7 and Galaxy s23 and 5v for regular usb stuff. The 12v output (round plug) also works well to slowly charge a 12v car battery if you have the adapter cable. Overall pretty satisfied with the product, it's definitely a bit on the expensive side without a coupon but it's the real deal!

HOW does this product get so many good reviews? Do I have a defect?I tried using multiple devices and cords to get my battery packs charged. Even my cheap solar lights are getting charged but THIS ONE, stuck at the same battery % level.Very frustrating.Contacted customer support and NO response, multiple times already.Very frustrating and I do NOT RECOMMEND BUYING THIS SOLAR PANEL.JUNK.Updated: customer service was super helpful and replaced my defective solar panel!!

works great, seems durable, fairly compact but good power. can fast charge my usb-c devices in full sun and I like that it includes a 12v output also.

I took the FlexSolar 20W Solar Panel Charger on a recent camping trip, and I’m really impressed with its performance! It’s compact, lightweight, and folds up nicely to fit in my backpack, so it doesn't take up much space. The build quality feels solid, and I love that it’s IP67 waterproof—definitely came in handy when it rained briefly!Charging my phone, power bank, and even a small fan was easy with the USB-A and USB-C outputs, which is super convenient. It charged my devices at a good pace, even on cloudy days, though of course, direct sunlight works best. I like how I can set it up anywhere—on the ground or hanging it off my backpack while hiking—and it just works.

En cuanto lo sacas a la luz comienza a trabajar automáticamente. Cuando hay MUCHO sol, carga los dispositivos incluso un poco más rápido que la corriente (no lo cuelgo, lo coloco en el piso de la azotea). Recibe energía incluso cuando está nublado (aunque carga lentísimo, obviamente, pero funciona).Muy buena opción para dejar de depender tanto de la corriente.

I recently purchased the FlexSolar 40W Foldable Solar Charger, and it's been a game-changer for my outdoor adventures. The charger unfolds into six panels for efficient output.The USB-C port with PD 2.0 and QC3.0 ensures fast charging for my devices, and the IP67 waterproof rating means it cam handle unexpected rain. The ETFE material offers high light transmission and durability.Overall, this solar charger is efficient, portable, and reliable. Highly recommend for anyone needing a dependable power source on the go!

J'ai bien reçu le panneau et bien emballé. Le produit à l'air conforme. Poir l'instant il n'y a pas assez de lumière pour le tester