Solar Phone Charger Suaoki 25 Watt Portable Solar Panel
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If it's not feasible to get solar on your roof, try this Suaoki 25 Watt Portable Solar Panel. Great for backpackers, hitchhikers, small car dwellers, and anyone who has small power needs on the go. Or... use it to keep your phone charged while playing Pokemon Go. ;)
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I bought one two years ago to charge a tablet and phone when I'm out camping works great.
these are handy for those of us who only want to keep our phones and tablets charged...while keeping our systems as simple as possible.
so I ordered this little solar charger a couple weeks ago. It works awesome. I just finished charging up a 6000 milliamp hour battery and now I'm working on my Samsung smartphone. I'm quite convinced that outside of refrigeration and running a furnace, this is all a person would need for a minimalist lifestyle. I'm totally impressed and you just can't beat $59 plus shipping.
Thanks, I have one, they work great..I use out on the trails, in the Everglades.
Yes, this thing is legit.
looks like a good device for emergency back up. thanks for the video
I have a goal zero yeti 400 chained to an extra battery with about 150 watts of solar for my battery. I also have a similar portable charger, I use it all the time to charge my smaller batteries. It gives me peace of mind that I can still charge up my smaller devices even when I for whatever reason cannot utilize my main battery. I have also seen your comments regarding your experience with goal zero. That sucks, I've had mine for over 4 years and it's still going strong. Although building your own is way cheaper, I need the portability it affords. I use it camping as well for emergency preparedness in my home. Thanks for the review, always gives me new ideas to meet my needs.
Great video!
I love the portability of this little panel, it's goin' on me shoppin' list :)
I have one very similar to that, it's a different brand and mine's a 20 watt but I love it. I use it all the time.
Us too. We use ours a lot. It even worked through our mesh tent window. Tho of course we usually angle it toward the sun someplace outside.
I have a bunch of Suaoki items including folding water containers to Solar lights , all class products!
Wow, this is great Jamie. That solar panel is a tremendous thing. What if you are stuck out in the middle of nowhere, your car battery dies, snow all around your or you are in the middle of the dessert... the solar panel will save the day. Not to mention that it could be used specifically for your cell phone and other items. That would be wonderful to have to keep your phone charged. I think that every woman should have one for safety purposes.
C & B why do you say every woman? It would be just as handy for guys.
Ya, I really like it! Inexpensive and packs up small. Used it again today while working out. Temps in the 40's, charging just fine.
Wow, we are just starting to set our Chevy Conversion van up for camping and this is awesome. Thank you for the review.
got my new solar charger in the mail Monday, charging a smartphone as I type. Rock on Jamie and thanks for the review!
I have a similar one I bought at REI, GoalZero is the brand. It seems yours has the same charging output, but mine only has two panels that folds into the size of a mini-Ipod. I use it when I backpack, I used it when I walked the Camino de Santiago last year. I can only speak for mine, it worked amazingly. I dug it out last week to start traveling in my truck again. Good stuff!
That's really nice. I would use that little panel all the time. Ty 4 the video.
Just got exposed to a great nomadic tool that just may have the finessee to kick me out the door of brick and mortar living! Thanks!!
Your welcome Gary. This thing works great!
this thing is made to house a battery pack, which connects to it's internal usb port. The battery pack can charge your devices later on. No need to leave your cel, tablet or whatever out in the hot sun. this thing has an internal charge regulator, by the way. cool shit, eh?
omg that van must get hot as hell in there in the summer out there in the desert
Thank you for your hard work.
Looks like a good product for phone/tablet charging, but I'm inclined to go with the Anker panel. Suaoki may be fine, but have never used them. Both companies have 18 month warranties, but Anker also have a 30 day money back/no questions asked return policy). Anker is in the business of batteries and chargers, so I tend to go with a known entity.
Whatever panel you buy, consider using it to charge a fat power bank instead of your phone/pad directly -- keep sensitive devices out of the sun.
Great review, as always, Jamie.
thanks for the review i was looking at these and i ordered this one ....
You have such great informational videos! Thanks.
Great demonstration and looks like a solid product that's inexpensive, thanks😀👍
Thanks, Epic Vape. I see a lot of potential uses for this product.
25 watts, 12 volts equals 2.08 amps. It is a basic USB charger. I have an older, less capable one, I always thought that having the device being charged in the sun getting hot was a bad idea. So you should make sure the phone or tablet is sitting in as cool a place as possible while charging. Heat slows the charging down. One thing it could be used for is for charging a small storage battery that you could use later to charge your devices. Once again, keep the battery in as cool a place as possible.
Yes, keep the devices you are charging out of the sun or you can fry them to the point of no return.
Yes, John. The manual claims 5 amps max at 25 watts. I understand your math also. All I know is that it charged both devices at the same time, which I didn't expect. Also, I tested the equipment in very cool temperatures which I think helped me lose sight of your very important point. We need to keep our electronics out of the direct sunlight and heat. Even if that means placing them under a folded up towel. Thanks for the reminder.
John Bruce - I am confused. Since this is a 25 watt panel providing 5 volts as a USB charger, wouldn't it be 5 amps just as Jamie stated the manual indicates? 25 watts divided by 5 volts = 5 amps
Thanks for review. I ordered one. It will come in handy when I take to the road.
Definitely, Sylvia!
I picked a a goal zero 7 about a month ago. I set it up in a sunny Minnesota winter day in December and got absolutely nothing for charge. I'm going to try it again before it goes back to the store. That looks way better and cheaper.
Not sure about Goal Zero equipment. *Repeated comment response* This is a sensitive topic for me. I considered heavily whether or not to mention my past experiences with Goal Zero in the video and in the end decided against it. I do not like to down anything or anybody. We all have ups and downs. The fact is I invested a few hundred dollars in Goal Zero products in 2012 as I began the nomadic lifestyle. My experience was a series of multiple equipment failures and poor customer service from them. In the end I returned what I could and had a hard time even giving away what I couldn't return. Maybe this was a very isolated experience and the problems were resolved, but I would not do business with them again.
Enigmatic Nomadics , I appreciate your comment.
thanks!
Thanks for the review! Looks like something we could use.
Great info sir ..... Much appreciated !!
Thank you! Great information
I've got a 21w Anker that's pretty much the same thing. Charging up a battery bank with these panels is probably the best way to go, as you can still charge your phone from the bank, but have other options as well, like USB powered light bulbs, or night lights, etc. The cables make a big difference too. Cables you get at the convenience store counter are usually junk, and won't flow enough power to feed high drain smartphone batteries. Anker makes a good cable called power core that makes a huge difference. Using the shortest cable that is practical for your situation also helps ( a 3 foot vs. a 6 foot). I'm not affiliated with anker,.. I've just had good experience using their solar, batteries, and cables. Stay away from fuel patriot batteries. Their stuff is junk!
Thanks for the tip PTO!
Thumbs up... ENJOY.... THE SIMPLE LIFE
Suaoki shows two upgrades; a 40w and 60w. Great little items...
i use folding panels for cycle touring, and for picky devices, using the panel to charge portable battery banks and then using those to charge devices works best.
A battery is an excellent idea. I agree.
Thanks, great information.
thanks this is the second one of these chargers I've seen shown off. don't no if there the same Brand but I need one for when I go fishing my phones always getting low fast. and when I'm not fishing I'll check mail or go to videos on fishing being I run a non prophet kids fishing group. so I need 1 or 2 of these. for me and my daughter. but if it charges 2 phones at a time that's great. I'm not able to work but I do sell stuff mostly my stuff to run the group and pay bills. I'm gonna try to get one before spring. but thanks for the review. god bless.
Glad the review helped Heath. The paperwork states 5 amps max output. That should charge two phones with sufficient sunlight. Covering the electronics with a towel or something would be a good idea. Best!
Yea thanks yea I've learned don't leave phone face up in the sun 2 years back I used iPhone 4s me and my daughter had one I used to take pitures and videos of my kids in the group fishing. Well they were in the truck on the dash was shady for minute lol but went to go get both shut down. Thank god they had a shut off deal were until they cooled off couldn't use. Didn't take long 30 min. But that happen 2 times yea we never learn and sun does move and shad to lol. But again thanks sir. God bless.
Looks like a nice item!
thanks bro your the man me
great product test jamie. very portable and seems like good equipment not junk. :)
I used it again today. Simple and effective the manual claims 5 amps max output. I don't understand that math using 25 watts, but it charged both my power hungry devices flawlessly so what more could I ask for.
Enigmatic Nomadics , I just pulled the trigger on one, $59 on amazon prime and almost 4 times the wattage of my goal zero. I get it in 2 days and am excited to give it a shot!
Just got mine on Amazon ... It has a nice sized pouch on the side where the USB ports are to put a phone and keep it out of the sun...It's snowing right now so will have to test it tomorrow... LOL
Stephen Dorje , did you get a chance to try it out?
jim steele i have used it twice... charged phone from 35% to full im 90 minutes... Faster than my ac charger... so far very pleased...
Cool , like this review.
I will be going to the RV show in Quartzsite on Saturday. If you guys are still there and willing to meet a subscriber I would love to driver over and say hello.
We'll probably be here. Ya, come on over.
I unfortunately got hung up and can't come out there this weekend. I have everything ready to go and life happened. I hope I can get back out on the road soon.
would be good for people who do a lot of hiking
impressive.
Great review!, I might have to get one of those, much better than the system I am using, I bolted some metal arms to my one hundred watt panel with aluminum frame and bolted it to my aluminum framed back pack so it is above my head, charges my phone and gives me shade at the same time while I am walking , gets funny looks from people though, (who cares).
and it is pronounced S-u-a-o-k-i, suaoki...
Thanks, Wrangler. Wasn't 100% sure on the pronunciation. The manual claims 5 amps max output using 25watts. I just know the thing works great!
I know you bust your ass with all your videos and editing and all
I'm going to get this and the 20 amp 110 generator.
$50 not a bad price especially if you are out there and need to recharge them go pro's. Not best to leave your LCD in the sun if you are charging your cell place it under that panel so it will be in shade. Excellent for a guy that is using pedal power or if you have a Paul Elkins inspired camper you can charge your stuff and keep in touch.
I tell people this is the best time use to be you wanted to let people know you were ok you had to call collect and ask for FRED they would say sorry wrong number and if you worked it out in advance you sent them a message just with who you asked for. Fred I made it I got fifty dollars to hold me over Ted I am down to my last $20 . Yes we had a lot of not knowing back in the day. Today you can post a video for FREE on the www and nobody thinks 2x about it. You don't even need a cell phone you can have a tablet as long as you can get a little wifi you can keep in touch VOIP one needs a better connection for it but you can still get your messages this way.
Jamie, I just ordered one of the 25 watt solar chargers, hope you make a little something off it
+Mr. Waynes thanks! You'll love it!
Neat device! Very handy. I wonder what the price is?
+stringbender57 About 60 bucks. I use mine all the time.
is there a way to measure the output with a meter?
ok ordering two komaes 100 Watts 12 V with a 20 A PWM charge controller a Best 400 w inverter and two 35 AH 12 V DC SLA solar energy battery. will that be good enough.
if you like to camp or live on wheels and dont ride you are really missing some good extra fun
25 Watts is more than one thinks....I've charged 2-12 volt heavy marine batteries...for a camper situation to full charge, from a "low to fair" notification status (I know this is unobjective), so,....It's a
'time and surface area equation". If you're not time urgent..and have decent sun...just lay out any sized panel to charge batteries over time.
A 25 Watt panel....to charge batteries, would actually already need a "charge controller",...to NOT allow overcharging of one's larger batteries over time. An Iphone/Pad is nothing...for a 25 Watt panel,...even both would be easy for 25 Watts.
If you have a multiple battery setup like mine....just "pig-tail" some battery clamp "stub-outs" near your array of batteries...to facilitate easy solar connections. Charging connecting, then takes a mere 5 seconds...but always use a charge controller with your solar arrays.
I watched another video of the same charger. It would not charge an Anker power bank. Not compatible i guess. So for me that would be a neg. IMO
Does it work for an iPhone?
I hear your new president is going to ban solar charging....more reliance on good ol tar sand oil....hahaha....however it looks like a well designed device.
You heard wrong.
off subject, when boondocking for several weeks what do you do with your potty waste
Some blm allows burying it. Some doesn't, such as Moab. There are dump stations at many gas stations too. Several folks bag it with kitty litter and throw it away in town. I prefer a porta potty and my dogs will seek it out if I don't bury it very deep so I prefer the hole digging over the dog washing if you catch my drift. lol
great thanks, moving into my van in a couple mths
What would you think the expected lifetime of this panel? 5 years?
The warranty is 12 months. If cared for, why not? If had these types of products last that long.
is there a way to load your motorbike Battery with the Suaoki 25W? it only gives out 5v USB . is there any adapters?
Probably. I've never looked into it.
Suaoki 25w vs Rav Power 24w. . . . . Which is better?
Haven’t tested the Ravpower to be able to say. I do know them in the last couple of years the technologies changed with portable Solar Panels so they can detect devices better and charge them for what they call for.
I charge my phone on my van battery on acc setting on my column all night and wake up and my van starts right up. Is that because my van has an inverter in the back?
+Weekend Loving Gypsy Ooooooo. Be carful. Sounds like you have a very strong battery. Doing this over time will damage the battery and might leave you stuck one morning. Good luck and take care!
Ah ok. I guess I'm going to get two batteries and have someone hook then up to charge while I drive and stop current when engine is turned off. Thank you, take care
+Weekend Loving Gypsy Your welcome! Ask for the second battery to be 'deep cycle'!
Ok, hope this won't be hard to do lol. Thank you and Happy Easter
were are the best place to get solar panels
Renogys are pretty good. They are here: amzn.to/2rja5uX. Northern Arizona Wind and Sun is a good company and will ship.
Enigmatic Nomadics Thanks a lot, just trying to everything ready to head to Arizona in a few months
OK. Who's is it ?? Who sells it ? ? lotta battery packs. lot to chose from ! !
The battery packs want a bigger panel array. This is great as a stand alone, but bigger ones for battery charging.
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is this with amazon.
Yes. A link is in the 'about' section to it.
This product is "temporarily not available" on Amazon. Buyer beware of trying to get a defective unit repaired. Ain't gonna happen. No customer service.
Apple?
Yes.
Goal Zero my friends....
This is a sensitive topic for me BigBlue Glide. I considered heavily whether or not to mention my past experiences with Goal Zero in the video and in the end decided against it. I do not like to down anything or anybody. We all have ups and downs. The fact is I invested a few hundred dollars in Goal Zero products in 2012 as I began the nomadic lifestyle. My experience was a series of multiple equipment failures and poor customer service from them. In the end I returned what I could and had a hard time even giving away what I couldn't return. Maybe this was a very isolated experience and the problems were resolved, but I would not do business with them again.
Sorry to hear that I have several products from them and used my yeti 400 at several biker rallies while tent camping, left it in the rain, hail, storms and it worked great never an issue. But all I was powering was cells, cameras, portable speaker and a laptop. But that's why its good to get different opinions. Have you used any other band that makes systems for base camping? Thanks.
Man. I gotta tell you I absolutely love my Honda E2000i generator. It is amazingly quiet and I feel so much more confident of being able to handle a week of clouds and rain with that thing. I have an isolator for
my alternator so I can always idle my engine and pull juice in, but nothing compares to the Honda in conjunction with my Stanley 25 amp smart charger. Adding those items was a game changer. The 1000i would probably be just fine for occasional tent camping. Best of luck out there.
That's really nice. I would use that little panel all the time. Ty 4 the video.