Jackery SolarSaga 60W Solar Panel for Explorer 160/240/500 as Portable Solar Generator, Portable Foldable Solar Charger for Summer Camping Van RV(Cant Charge Explorer 440/ PowerPro)

bought during prime day for a good value. Used it a couple times to charge a phone and it works well. Worried about durability long-term with the panels but the setup appears to be as solid as it can be due to the fragility of the panels that can’t really be avoided. Wish the kick stand was a little more sturdy but it does it’s job.

Due to the pandemic, I decided to upgrade my emergency kits. I came across the Jackery products here on Amazon and read hundreds of great reviews, and now I am hooked. I started out with the Jackery 240. I liked it so much that I immediately ordered the 500. Then they came out with the 1000, so I got that one, too. I also got two of the Jackery 60w solar panels, as well as two of the 100w solar panels. All of the products are amazing. They are easy to use, quiet, very portable, and they look great. All of the power stations come with a wall charger and a car charger, as well as a pouch for the chargers. I really like how Jackery includes the pouch so chargers arent all over the place. The solar panels have a zippered pouch attached on the outside, which is also great. The cables that connect the solar panel to the power station are long, so you can keep the power station out of the sun while you recharge it. You can also charge your small devices directly from the solar panels (when they are in the sun) via a USB port. The 60w solar panels cannot be connected to each other (as far as I can tell), but you can connect two of the 100w solar panels together. The connector is included with the Jackery 1000 power station, not the solar panels, fyi. One thing to note about the Jackery 1000 (besides having more power) is the DC 12v output (i.e., cigarette lighter hole) is now covered with a rubber flap. There were many reviews that complained about that being exposed, and it seems that Jackery listened. Jackery makes carrying/storage cases for the power stations, too. I have one for the Jackery 240, and it is a very nice case. I will probably get one for the 500 and 1000 in the near future. I havent used these products extensively yet, but I look forward to years of use whether camping, traveling, power outages, etc. A huge thumbs up -- I definitely recommend.

So far, happy with my Jackery explorer 500 and what I can do with it. Charged it fully once with shore power (at home) and have since been using the Saga60 I bought for off grid living. Summer is ending, direct intense daylight fleeting so I’m hoping the 100w I’ve ordered will charge the 500w Jackery better/faster. The Saga60 is light and easy to use. Comes with USB and USB-C port as well as the cable for charging your Jackery … so my 60 may just be used in future for charging my tablet / phone / devices directly. It proved what I set out to prove. Now I just know I need more rapid charging for my location / direct sun exposure.

I debated whether or not to buy a cheaper panel than the Jackery. Ultimately, I decided the kickstands, the magnetic closure, the ability to charge usb and USB-c directly from the panel, and the proper charging input without the need for an adapter for my 240 were worth the price. I dont have other panels to compare it to, but I can say that, so far, I am 100% happy I chose the SolarSaga. For one, I didnt realize that its actually a 68w vs a 60w panel. Im testing it as we speak and am currently getting 65w out of it when the sun peaks out and 25w when it goes behind the clouds. Thats at 10:30 am. For two, I also didnt realize that my 240 unit could handle that. I thought it topped out at 42w input. Apparently the later models can? During my testing yesterday the unit rose from 0% to 34% in 2 hours. I did have good sun and was getting about 50 watts. Well see what it does when the sun wont come out at all, but so far I can say that is plenty for my use. My wife and I camp every other weekend and never fully drain the 240 in a day, so I think well be able to top it off every day no problem with 2 or 3 hours of mediocre sunshine. That alone makes it a game changer for us. Were going camping again in10 days. Ill update this if Im wrong about any of this.

Today was my test day and I must say I am extremely happy with this product. After reviewing many videos, and product reviews I chose the Jackery 240 watt solar generator. Besides camping, I live in a hurricane prone area and when we lose power it could be weeks before we get it back. With low wattage LED lights and the ability to keep my emergency radios and laptop charged it provides the security to my wife and I. Having a gasoline generator is fine for a little while but eventually you run out of fuel, you need to change the oil constantly and chances are if you dont have power neither will the gas stations. I have charged my laptop, two phones, hand held radios, emergency lighting and tested it with my CPAP and all worked well. When I need to evacuate this will go with me and when I return having a solar generator will be vital for communication. I would also like to mention the sales / service department that answered all of my questions. I took this with me to the VFW post told them why I got this and told them about the other products offered by Jackery, and my fellow post members were interested and are considering getting one of there own.

We bought this to use with the associated Jackery Portable Power Station. Before purchasing this solar panel we looked at some other cheaper panels, in person, at local stores but werent happy with the quality, So we ordered this one although its somewhat pricey. When we first hooked it up to test it , we placed it near a sunny window, inside the house. Initially we were pretty disappointed with the charging progress, barely charging after several hours. We were about to return it but then we read some other reviews talking about how charging through a window pane isnt advised. We moved the panel and charging station outside and were quite surprised at the difference. So we ultimately were very happy with the product and decided to keep it. Its definitively portable and easy to use. We can use this to power a good variety of items in case of power outages.

Let me start off by saying that I am a big fan of Hondas “Jackery” portable power stations I own three 240 W solar boxes and I love them... Initially I bought a rockpals 60 W solar panel charger that was on sale for $149. However I thought let me try the Jackery brand solar panel since i loved the cube 240 charger in hopes that maybe the Jackery Solar brand would be more compatible and would charge better on a sunny day. The item itself took extremely long to come almost 2 weeks. The Jackery solar panel compared to the Rockpals solar panel was a little bit more flimsy and only have three panels compared to the four panels on the Rockpals. The Jackery actual solar panel also was a bit soft and would look to me like it would scratch easier compared to the Rockford. It was ver y light .I did a test side-by-side on a full sunny day and rockpals vs Jackery, and the Jackery would not charge beyond 45 W input where is the Rockpals panel went to 54 W. So for the price, Personally I recommend the Rockpals 60 W solar panels that is nice portable and appears more heavy duty compared to this one. However I stay extremely loyal to the Jackery Brand for the charge cube box 240 W chargers and those in itself are outstanding- but returned the Jackery solar panel unfortunately did not meet my expectations for the price. Hope this helps

Need these to charge the Jackery. Worked well on a sunny day. They are not to be out in the rain, per Jackery - plus they are covered in cloth. Not heavy and they have a good handle, so easy to carry. Have a zippered bag to store cords. A little too expensive, but all Jackery is overpriced.

I bought this to charge my Jackery 240. It does not charge very well at all. I’ve had it in full sun and only getting around 40 watts input, so takes a while.

I was looking for a power solution to keep things like computers working during a power outage and the combination of this solar panel and the companion battery/inverter box meets the need nicely. It produces the rated 60W in full sunlight. The packaging is convenient - it folds up, and you can shove it in the back of the closet, or in the trunk of a car, etc. The fold out legs to hold it at an angle are a good solution. The one thing I wish it had was better water protection. I dont think the problem is the face of the panel - its solar cells under a clear plastic (or glass?) panel. Its the electrical connections on the back side. Id like to be able to put it outside (at a campsite, for instance) and not have to worry about it raining. I may see about jerry-rigging some sort of cover for the back side.