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)

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.

I bought this and the Jackery 240 battery to provide emergency power during our frequent power outages in the winter. This panel does a fine job of charging the battery. If you have good sunlight it will charge up the 240 from a 50% charge in only a couple of hours. If its cloudy it will still produce some power, but charge times will be a lot longer. The unit is light and easy to use. It has two USB ports on it so you can charge USB gadgets directly without the battery. It seems to be pretty well built. Its light, so you would have to be careful when trying to use it outdoors in a wind. Overall, its an ideal panel for the 240. And my cat seems to think it makes a great high-tech sunshade.

Super easy to use and very fast charging of my jackery power station. I had been charging in the car or at home but this is so much better. I can leave at my off grid cabin and recharge whenever the battery gets low. Great addition to my jackery.

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 really like this panel, but was new to the solar panel thing. If you are buying a panel for the first time please know that this or any other panel will normally charge at a much lower level than the max output rating of the product!

I got this 60W solar panel to compliment the Jackery 300 I had purchased earlier. Yes, I could have gotten the 100W but its about $300 and I was able to get the 60W, with tax, at $166 (normally $180 without tax) because of a special deal that Amazon put on a very limited time for me after I had purchased some other items and I decided I couldnt pass that up. I tested it with my Jackery 300 after it arrived and it worked just fine. Kinda cloudy so it was drawing about 15W. No big deal for me since I would probably have the panel out all day when camping and even with the low draw it should charge the battery full enough by the end of the day. Im glad I got it at the price that was offered.

When the user manuals FAQ dodges a question about the products water resistance, keep it Sahara dry! Seriously, dont even forget and leave it outside overnight, because morning dew is enough to kill it. That said, the company replaced my failed unit within the warranty period. They did ask for video proof that the battery charged when plugged in to a wall outlet but not plugged in to the solar panel, which is fair. As soon as I sent them the video they shipped me a replacement unit, no further questions asked. I get good, solid charging power from it. Im at about 36-37 degrees North (VA-NC border), and on a sunny July midday with the haze of dew points in the 76-80F range it maxes out at about 48 watts. On a rare lower-humidity summer day it can get up to 52 watts. For most of the daylight hours in my partially-shaded back yard it outputs an average of about 40 watts for the whole day, and even after the sun ducks behind the trees in the evening its still giving 8 watts for about another hour. 5 stars for the panels performance and the companys customer service, but deduct a star because its 0% weather proof.

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!

Powerful solar panel! 100% capable of over 60w charging if charging off the panel and into a jackery generator, I have pulled almost 70w. High quality panel. Quality stand to keep it at the right angle for maximum sun exposure. And quality thick cable for charging a Jackery generator. One standard USB for charging straight from the panel and one type c also direct from panel. Would be nice to have 2 USBs for direct charge, just a suggestion Jackery! The handles to carry the panel are magnetic and very strong. You wont have a problem with this thing staying closed! Its not terribly big but would be bulky for a backpacker. Possible. But would be challenging for any kind of hiking. It doesnt weight much, just bulky. It has little reinforced eyelets for hanging the panel, giving you more options for setups. Charges 250watt hours in less than 4 hours. Not bad. The sun charges quicker than your vehicle outlet and at the right angles, surpasses a wall outlet. Any of your devices with fast charging capability will be charged super fast!

I decided to pick up this panel because of its simplistic hookup capability to the Jackery power banks. It is nice and portable and features a nice fold-up design with a carrying handle. It has 2 USB and 1 thunderbolt ports on the panel if you need to charge smaller devices on the go and do not want to use your power bank. On clear sunny days the highest output Ive gotten out of this thing was 55W, though typically Ill always get 50-51W which is phenomenal considering its rated for only 60W; Very little loss for a panel. However, should even a small cloud pass the sun itll drop to around 20-25W, and if you were to block even a single tile of the panel with the shadow of your hand, you will get the same results. So if youre looking to use this for your Explorer power banks, expect to only get good mileage only when you have direct and uninterrupted sunlight. If you just need to charge a cell phone or some other USB device directly from the panel, youll be just fine even in less than optimal conditions.