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)

This Jackery SolarSaga 60w is super easy to use. It comes with a 9 feet cable, good for both Jackery 160 and 240 power station. I tried it on a super sunny day and the input is about 34-36w, very similar to a wall charger 38w. Both the panel and power station can get really hot outdoor, best to cover the power station in a shady area to avoid overheat. I also used the portable solar panel on a less sunny morning sun and was able to get a 7w input. Not bad at all. Once it starts charging, the input and output watt will drop back drown to zero. At first I thought the panel is not working, however the LCD power percentage keep going up and stop at 100% once it is fully charge. Have to tilt the panel and find the right angle for the maximum input. Jackery solar saga 60w solar panel is very light weight, only 3.3lb and compact. Perfect for both camping and used as emergency preparedness tools. I always keep it fully charged as it will be ready to used at anytime. The battery will keep it power storage at 100% for many days if you dont use it. Love the product.

Im an avid astrophotographer. I wanted dependable solar panels to charge my Jackery Explorer 500 and 240 power stations during the day, then use that power to run my imaging rig all night while shooting planets and deep space images. I ended up buying both the Jackery SolarSaga 60 watt and 100 watt panels and I couldnt be happier with how they perform. The 60 watt is a great match for the Explorer 240. The 240s charge controller limits the input to about 40 watts so the 60 watt panel is perfect for it. Even with that limitation, it charges the 240 quickly. I use the 100 watt panel to charge the larger Explorer 500 power station and they work well together. I have used this 60 watt panel to charge the Explorer 500 but it takes a little longer. The 500 can charge at around 80 watts so it saves time using the larger panel for charging it. The 60 watt panel is easy to use because its very light and has a handy kickstand on the back to get it angled up at the sun. It has snaps to keep it folded when not in use. The material is very high quality and should stand up to heavy use for many years. I did buy a Rockpals 60 watt panel and while it works well, its output isnt quite as good as the Jackery Solarsaga 60 nor is it as easy to use (see photo). The Jackery produces more power with just the three panels vs the Rockpals four panels. The Jackery power stations charged by the panels allow me to do some nice planetary and deep sky work.

Works well enough but is Very SLOW. It took all day on a bright ,cear day.

So I am now an owner of almost every item in the Jackery product line, but here I will focus on the Solar Saga 60W solar panels for one primary reason: they are the most portable item in the entire line. There are a bit smaller than the 100W solar panels (as intended), but theyre also designed to be used with the smaller powerstations/batteries (further promoting portability). I use these whenever I am taking my car to go to the outdoors, along with the Explorer 240. They work as described by the manufacturer (i.e. it takes full daylight hours of a day to charge the battery), which means theres a risk of not having power during the day when it is charging (since pass through charging is not recommended). My solution? I purchased 2 batteries, so that one is charging using these solar panels, while the other one is in use! This way I have power round the clock.

This is not your Grandfathers solar panel!! This solar panel is light, portable, semi-flexible, and versatile! The non-glass, glare-free solar panels are not prone to breakage creating sharp glass particles; instead, making it lightweight, semi-bendable, and rugged; can be hand-carried with its built-in rubber-molded handle, or strapped to your backpack, if youre on the go. The tri-panel that folds to a manageable size makes that happen, and that same tri-panel can be positioned to efficiently absorb the sunlight thoughout the daytime. Inside the main pocket with waterproofed dual zipper, it has a built-in pod with USB ports, 1 USB-A & 1 USB-C, where you can plug-in your device directly without having to rely on the Jackery box itself. It has an affixed cable in the pod with Anderson-connector end, and a 8mm-ended adapter cable; these ensemble, which you can directly plug in to any power box with same connectors, making this solar panel usable with other power box. The main pocket itself, has a rommy compartment where you can house additional cables, adapters, extensions, phones, and other accessories and electronics. The panel has stainless grommets/eyelets to help tie-down or lash the panel on the vehicle roof-top or tied-down to the ground for security and/or prevent from being blown-away by high winds. PROS: Portability Lightweight & Ease to carry Versatility Accessible USB charging ports Carrying handle is perfect, not just for carrying, but for lashing it down to secure it Grommets/Eyelets Ruggen/Solid construction CONS: None at this time

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.

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 need to re-charge my Jackery 160 battery every few days to run my C-pap machine while we are boondock camping. I just pop it out in the sun in the morning, and its fuly re-charged in bright sunlight in 4-5 hours. If its cloudy, it can a little longer. Great product!

The solar panel I purchased works well with the battery. Its easy to transport in my car, not big and bulky, though it wouldnt fit in most backpacks if you were backpacking. Literally takes seconds of your time to plug into the battery and set it outside. Ive been able to use this to charge my battery in the summer/fall months every time I needed to charge, never having to plug the battery into an outlet or my car. The one downfall is that it takes forever to charge a cellphone when you plug the phone directly into the panel. Your best bet is to charge the battery with the panel, then plug your phone into the battery. Way better that way.

I can safely say that once you are in the Jackery family you will be hooked and looking for the next addition to it! So when they came out with the new 60 watt solar panel I was very excited to get my hands on one. I’ve had some time to test mine out now and a really like it. I was amazed by how small it was when I pulled it out of the box! It’s 11” x 16” and only a half inch thick all folded up. It’s tri-folded with snaps to keep it together and has a pocket on one side for the 8 foot cable that comes with it. Everything is very self contained and even has a built in handle for carrying. I tested it out for several days and found that even though it’s rated for up to 60 Watts it mostly put out a steady 36 - 38 Watts with occasional spikes into the 50 and 60 Watt range. I’m in New England and we aren’t into the brightest days of the year yet so that output may change. However even at 36 - 38 Watts it manages to charge up at a reasonable speed. The regular wall charger only sends out 41 Watts so the solar panel is not far behind in output. The manual says to be careful how you clean it (use a soft cloth) and to not let it get wet. I found that that is true with the cleaning. You don’t want to scratch up the panels or you will impact your output. And you will want to make sure it’s put away if you think a storm is going to come through overnight. All in all, I’m really happy with this product and look forward to putting it to good use! It is incredibly portable and will do a good job at keeping your Jackery battery packs fully charged! I’m a big solar power fan and this little setup of the 60 Watt Solar Panel and Jackery 160 is a great tool to have for whatever adventure your heading out into! Great job Jackery! Keep up the good work! I look forward to what you come out with next!