I have the newly upgraded 28W panel set from Big Blue. I use mine mostly for backpacking. I recently did a trip to Yellowstone where I spent 11 days in the backcountry, shooting video on my phone (1-2 hours per day), and charging my apple watch, my headlamp, my air matress pump, and my Zoleo GPS Comms. My battery bank is the Anker 20k. I generally can charge my phone from 50% to 80% in an hour from the battery via passthrough. During my trip we covered on average 10 miles a day. I hung the solar panel off the back of my bag, which didn't do much. When we arrived at camp I would find the biggest opening nearby and set it up for 2-3 hours before adjusting it again. I was able to finish my trip with ~50% battery life left. This was a daily charge on the phone and watch. Every 2-3 days I would top off my Zoleo and my headlamp. My air pump only had to be topped off once on day 6. I also used the air pump as a fire stoker. If you want to record, or spend 4k mah per day, this panel can semi-keep up. We did have 1 cloudy day, and I was still able to add ~8% to my bank. On a clear, hot, sunny day I can add as much as 30% to the battery pack. I used to carry to Anker 10k, but found that there wasn't enough overhead for charging with my older 1/2 the size panel. Combined they weigh 24 oz... but I have never worried about power since then. If I took a 0 day while out there I think I could charge the 20k battery bank by 40-50% in a day, maybe more. High elevations make for great charging! Great video. May i suggest that you invest in the mini-USB voltage meter? It would give you instant stats.
I want to thank you for providing such a detailed a d extremely informative comment. I'm sure many will benefit from your very specific information! 🙂🙏
I have the same 2 products. I was wondering if it's possible to plug the power bank into the Big Blue (as you have) AND lay out the solar panels on the power bank at the same time
i just received the same model today but it didn't come with a zippered pouch nor a digital display. I even live in Florida as well, so I know it's not geographical.
This is why solar power plants have motorized mounts that track and keep the panels pointed at the sun. If you actually want something more reliable without needing constant adjustments, you'll need to go overkill on the wattage. If you had a 100 watt+ panel the orientation wouldn't matter nearly as much for charging small battery banks. The problem with those is that the size starts to be too big for backpacking/camping.
I have the newly upgraded 28W panel set from Big Blue. I use mine mostly for backpacking. I recently did a trip to Yellowstone where I spent 11 days in the backcountry, shooting video on my phone (1-2 hours per day), and charging my apple watch, my headlamp, my air matress pump, and my Zoleo GPS Comms. My battery bank is the Anker 20k. I generally can charge my phone from 50% to 80% in an hour from the battery via passthrough. During my trip we covered on average 10 miles a day. I hung the solar panel off the back of my bag, which didn't do much. When we arrived at camp I would find the biggest opening nearby and set it up for 2-3 hours before adjusting it again. I was able to finish my trip with ~50% battery life left. This was a daily charge on the phone and watch. Every 2-3 days I would top off my Zoleo and my headlamp. My air pump only had to be topped off once on day 6. I also used the air pump as a fire stoker.
If you want to record, or spend 4k mah per day, this panel can semi-keep up. We did have 1 cloudy day, and I was still able to add ~8% to my bank. On a clear, hot, sunny day I can add as much as 30% to the battery pack. I used to carry to Anker 10k, but found that there wasn't enough overhead for charging with my older 1/2 the size panel. Combined they weigh 24 oz... but I have never worried about power since then.
If I took a 0 day while out there I think I could charge the 20k battery bank by 40-50% in a day, maybe more. High elevations make for great charging! Great video. May i suggest that you invest in the mini-USB voltage meter? It would give you instant stats.
I want to thank you for providing such a detailed a d extremely informative comment. I'm sure many will benefit from your very specific information! 🙂🙏
The max I've got with this panel was 4.0 steady Amps and 4.2A peak. You have to keep them at a 45 deg angle and keep moving it for the best results.
it's blinking on the camera screen because of a thing called refresh rate of screens
I have the same 2 products. I was wondering if it's possible to plug the power bank into the Big Blue (as you have) AND lay out the solar panels on the power bank at the same time
I suspect that would work David, but the increase in charging in that configuration might be negligible. (just my opinion)
The power you get from the little power bank panel is close to zero
I am your 1000 sub, :)
That is wonderful! Thanks for watching 😀
A video shot from the hip provides more valuable information, than sleeky produced video's on youtube lP
Thanks! I think people are often looking for answers- not sleek production. Great observation. 👍
i just received the same model today but it didn't come with a zippered pouch nor a digital display. I even live in Florida as well, so I know it's not geographical.
your panels are wonky, better results if you tilt towards the sun.
Right? I’ve noticed slight variations in orientation make a measurable difference in the wattage.
This is why solar power plants have motorized mounts that track and keep the panels pointed at the sun.
If you actually want something more reliable without needing constant adjustments, you'll need to go overkill on the wattage. If you had a 100 watt+ panel the orientation wouldn't matter nearly as much for charging small battery banks. The problem with those is that the size starts to be too big for backpacking/camping.