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In clear skies and bright sun, the charging is actually very good. The watts-per-ounce is good and itвЂ™s a nice compact size. 10W is perfect if you only need to occasionally charge small devices when backpacking. The Voltaic Arc 10W solar charger seems fantastic at first glance. LetвЂ™s see how it holds up for backpackers first.Д«est For: When youвЂ™ll mostly be charging in sunny weather

I might choose this as the best backpacking solar charger but the brand is still too new. There is a pocket for keeping your devices while charging though. The charging port isnвЂ™t protected (not in a pocket like some chargers) so you need to keep it dry. Luminiser claims their charger is IPX4 вЂњwaterproofвЂќ but it is really just water-resistant. Note that only the 15W charger has the digital ammeter which helps with positioning the panel for optimal sunlight. ThereвЂ™s also a 28W panel which weighs 22.4oz. One user even said that it worked as well as the Goal Zero solar charger. I was skeptical about their solar charger (especially since it is really cheap) but it seems to perform quite well. Luminiser is a newer brand that only makes a few products. Once you understand this info, you will be able to get away with using such a cheap and lightweight solar panel for backpacking trips.Д«est For: If you donвЂ™t mind buying from a lesser-known unproven brand Get yourself a multi-meter and test the solar panel under different scenarios (weather, light, cables, deviceвЂ¦). ItвЂ™s more reliable at charging a power bank and then using that to power your devices.ДЄs one user pointed out though, the Lixada is great if you are willing to put the effort into understanding solar. I wouldnвЂ™t вЂuse the Lixada to directly charge devices. Nor does it have a blocking diode, so it could draw power from your device in low-light situations. Not surprisingly, the Lixada is lacking in a lot of features. Starting with weight: At 3.56oz, the 10W Lixada solar charger gives you the most power per weight of any of the backpacking solar chargers reviewed here. Part of the reason is because the Lixada solar panels are stupidly cheap and amazingly lightweight. Lixada doesnвЂ™t have the name recognition as brands like Anker or Goal Zero, but they are starting to develop a huge fan base with ultralight backpackers. I first heard about Lixada in discussions about solar panels on Reddit and backpacking forums. There is smart overcharge protection too.Д«est For: Insanely cheap and lightweight solution for backpackers who understand solar It will actually charge two devices at 2A each in good sunlight. The technology behind the solar charger also seems to deliver as promised. I also like that they use a magnetic closure instead of annoying Velcro. The elastic band for holding your device in place is a nice touch.

ThereвЂ™s a mesh pocket for protecting your devices and the charging port. The weight is pretty good, especially considering how durable the solar charger is. While they donвЂ™t get as much attention as Anker or Goal Zero, SunJack is a very reputable brand of solar chargers. IвЂ™d rather have a magnetic closure instead. One slight annoying thing is that the charger closes with Velcro (which gets debris stuck in it). The charging ports are locating inside a canvas pouch, which means the solar charger is (mostly) water resistant. At 2.4A per port, itвЂ™s fairly fast вЂ“ though note youвЂ™ll only get a max of 3A when charging two devices at once. ItвЂ™s easy to use on the trail because there are elastic loops for attaching the solar charger to your pack and a pocket for holding your devices.

The solar charger is very reliable, durable, and is lightweight for its wattage.

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In pretty much every list of the top portable solar chargers, the Anker PowerPort takes the #1 spot.

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ProductД«est Ultralight Solar Chargers for Backpacking 1: Anker PowerPort Solar Lite 21WД«est For:В Fantastic power-to-weight ratio plus great features *You want moreВ watts per ounce with backpacking solar chargers. Need an ultralight solar charger for backpacking or a thru-hiking trip? HereвЂ™s a thorough review of the best options based on overall weight, power-to-weight ratio, and features.ДЄll of the backpacking solar panels here are: Under 1lb (the lightest is just 3.56oz), have USB ports, and are reliable for charging phones, GPS, and other devices when backpacking or hiking.

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