Tested - 6 Portable Solar Panels! - Which One Is the Best?

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2 жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to do this video comparing different brands of portable solar panels for a long time and finally got the perfect weather to make it happen, with no clouds and no haze to interfere with the results. This is a test under conditions as ideal as I could find that shows which panel is the most efficient and which one gives you the best value for your money. For camping, travel, recreation and home use, this video should help you make an informed decision on which type of solar panel is best for you.
The panels in the order that they were shown:
Bluetti SP120, 120watt panel, $299.00: amzn.to/3OmHE9l
Oupes 100watt solar panel, $249.99: amzn.to/3xYumcq
Itehil 100watt solar panel. This one is currently on sale for $139.99 by using this link: itehil.com/sgbj168anj
Use the discount code: Gonagain
Xtar SP100 solar panel: The coupon code is:
buy xtar sp100 with 10% off, coupon code: Gonagain
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Jackery SolarSaga 100watt solar panel, $279.00 : amzn.to/3ODKNRT
Bouge RV 120watt solar panel. Currently on sale for $178.00: amzn.to/3OmJMxR
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Our current top three portable power stations:
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Bluetti EB55 - amzn.to/3vlU7Dg
Bluetti EB70 - amzn.to/3EUd3w9
Recommended Solar equipment:
Bluetti SP120watt solar panel: amzn.to/3Kmb18Z
Xtar 100Watt Solar Portable Solar Panel - amzn.to/38D5Vbu
Itehil 100 watt solar panel: amzn.to/38x8sUy
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Clam Screen Shelter "Venture": amzn.to/3ON0Ai7
Clam Wind Panels: amzn.to/3EUezyl
Coleman Single Burner Propane Stove (like the one we drop through the hole in the table): amzn.to/3jLoRWx
Gas One single burner butane stove: amzn.to/3rYFLqi
12volt Multi Function Rice Cooker: amzn.to/3xZPIaF
Instant Pot Duo Nova 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker: amzn.to/3EV7zkL
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@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

I had to re-upload this video because there was a mistake in the format of the first one making it appear small on your tv screen. We did read all of your comments on the first video and we're sorry for any inconvenience. To get the discount on the Itehil 100watt panel use the discount code "Gonagain"

@justmona9647 2 жыл бұрын

You're so accommodating Rick🌟

@MrCoconutcat Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the gorilla tape advice for water protection and thank you for the discount code

@darrylgibson3575 Жыл бұрын

Did you try all of these on the same generator ? (are they cross compatible ? )

@sandeedobberstine5591 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rick and Linda, your humor, honesty, and hard work are so appreciated! Thanks for making the decision process easier for me. You’re a God send!

@user-hh6ex9md4w 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! I completely agree with you, Rick and Linda did an amazing job in testing those portable solar panels and making our decision process easier. By the way, have you heard of the Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series? It's a versatile powerhouse with a whopping 5kWh capacity, powerful output, and super fast recharging. It's perfect for outdoor enthusiasts like us who value quality and reliability. Check it out if you're in need of a reliable power source during your camping adventures or for home backup power!

@kd5txo Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for doing this video. It is great that you have invested in all these different brands of portable solar panels. So often, when buying, it's just a shot in the dark. Not many head-to-head evaluations out there with real world figures and prices shown clearly. I appreciate it!!

@jeffreygraf3358 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the indepth review of the main panels out there. Thanks Rick and Linda!

@michaelmoore2802 2 жыл бұрын

Rick and Linda, this was a superb video. I enjoy all your videos, but the amount of work here is going to save so much time and money for your viewers. I want to thank both of you for your hard work..really exceptional !! God bless...mike

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike.

@1996Pinocchio Жыл бұрын

This is the only informative video I found so far on portable solar panels, that actually tests the panels and doesn't just repeat the stats from the website. Thank you so much!

@gonagain Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Hope you watch our other videos too. Thanks for watching this one, Punocchio.

@cvx2dog549 2 жыл бұрын

Good info! I’ve been wondering about the different panels.Thanks for the review!

@tylerconstantine8431 9 ай бұрын

1 min in i appreciate you having and testing all these together to see. Great idea. I live in arizona so im doing research to see how efficient this will be. I appreciate it. I wish you had one of them sponsor you since you show and bring interest.

@WordsByAsti Жыл бұрын

🍂 I was not aware that they had portable solar panels available until this week. And then I saw your channel. Your channel was informative. Your review of these panels is greatly appreciated! Gracias!

@baneverything5580 2 жыл бұрын

For those in danger of Summer power outages these panels can directly power USB fans even in very low light. Heat stroke was the number one killer after the last hurricane hit New Orleans.

@ZxAMobile Жыл бұрын

USB fans will keep you cool even in the hottest world record temperature ever recorded even if you are inside of a car.

@baneverything5580 Жыл бұрын

@@ZxAMobile That`s all I use now 24/7 even in Winter to help circulate the heat from my oil heater. And I always keep a battery solar charged to power them and Onite USB light bulbs. I`m slowly getting all the parts and learning all I can to build my own real solar power system for my small window air conditioner. I have a 300ah Ampere Time battery, 2000w inverter, 60 amp MPPT solar charge controller, cables, etc, and I`m waiting on one more 190w solar panel and a few other parts for safety like switches and fuses. Then I can rig it all up. I need a battery meter and maybe a few more minor things and later I can add more panels using some cool little simple in-line 10 amp MPPT chargers I found to add individual solar panels or even connect my folding panels easy. This is one of my dreams....solar power for air conditioning! Take THAT hurricanes and power companies!!! I hope I don`t screw up.

@ZxAMobile Жыл бұрын

@@baneverything5580 I am extremely obsessed with solar power, and I think it is absolutely the future I have lived with strictly solar power and no electricity, other than that for over three years, and I had absolutely no issues other than like you said air conditioning, which was completely out of my wheelhouse. I have theorized about running air conditioning off of solar panels, but it has become almost impossible task to even imagine. I was able to stay cool in my RV in 120° weather with no air conditioning I did it by running five small USB fans and putting two cooling towels on my legs in my chest. By doing this, you are essentially creating an air conditioner as long as you have a way for that humid air to escape to the outside which you could achieve by cracking a window. A mini air conditioner would be a dream though I would assume with around 1500 W of solar panels you could run like a 500 W mini air conditioner in charge everything else quite easily. Xtar right now is dominating the folding solar panel market. They actually push more watts than they are even rated.

@baneverything5580 Жыл бұрын

@@ZxAMobile Here in Louisiana my panels produce equal to or more tha the rated wattage. I`m starting with two 190w and two 100w panels and adding one more with a small, simple controller, and I`ll be using a 350 to 500 watt Frigidaire window air conditioner. Gonna see how well this works and then it will be much easier to add more single panels as needed going forward expense-wise on a fixed income by growing much of my own food. I hope to run a 400w heater next Winter during the day and some at night to supplement my main heater plus run my freezer, fridge, cookers, and lights too, maybe full time when possible. I already use solar cookers...350w griddles, 520w sandwich maker, and two 100w 12v rice cookers that can cook one dry cup in about 35-40 minutes with a 10 amp cigarette lighter port on even my tiny power stations, and I heat bathing water in my camper in a 5 gal bucket with a 600w immersion bucket water heater. My 300ah battery can power my air conditioner 7 hours on high per charge and solar should keep it topped up during the day. At night its thermostat kicks off half the time so running it all night should be doable in emergencies. A timer to turn it on and off will be added later to be sure the battery doesn`t deplete too low at night. I wanted two large batteries but only had enough for one and the inverter and charge controller. But it`s a huge step forward.

@baneverything5580 Жыл бұрын

@@ZxAMobile The issue in Louisiana is near 100% humidity so evaporative cooling is near impossible. It gets dangerously hot here too. 100 degrees and 100% humidity and you start dying.

@ralphp3057 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video testing those solar panels !! I bought the Itehil a year ago on sale . Works well. I bought it after I saw you test it . Thanks Rick

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and thanks for watching.

@vidzilla1 5 ай бұрын

Best solar panel review I’ve ever seen by far! Thank you

@ChuckisOutside 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I have the Itehil. Wow, 108. Great product comparison Linda and Rick. Thanks

@lindaballard 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and easy to understand. Thanks, Rick and Linda!!

@robertcuthill8484 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great side by side comparison. I'm totally new to solar but recently got a WattFun 300w power station as my first endeavor into solar. After watching your video I ordered the Itehil panel for $139.95 to keep it charged. Seemed like the most bang for the buck. I'm planning on making a lightweight/adjustable folding frame to better support it.

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

it could use that because it's a little floppy.

@seekingjoynow1722 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so excited because I ordered the Xtar last night. It will power my Oupes 1200. So glad I chose the this one. Great video.

@largelarry2126 2 жыл бұрын

Very proud of both of you and your channel. You are quickly becoming the authority on solar panels, E-bikes and portable power stations. Truthful and accurate reviews are hard to find online, everyone always seems to have a dog in the fight. I like how you will speak up and tell everyone that something is sub-par or of lower quality. It saves your viewers time and money plus forces manufactures to produce higher quality products. Loved the video and a power station is on our list before we head west on vacation.

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your most kind words, Larry. We try our best to be fair in the reviews and not do reviews on products that we wouldn't use in this lifestyle. How far west are you going?

@largelarry2126 2 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain from Indiana to Utah

@vencenzodemarco4393 2 жыл бұрын

@@largelarry2126 Once you discover Utah, it will be Hard for you to return home.👍🌝

@largelarry2126 2 жыл бұрын

@@vencenzodemarco4393 Been there done that, loved it and going back. We love riding ATVs on the Piute trail. Last time we covered almost 400 miles.

@vencenzodemarco4393 2 жыл бұрын

@@largelarry2126 Funny and Nice. I moved out of NYCity on my way to Beverly Hills in 87, Never made it to Cali, been here ever since. That's 35 years & I'm here till the Fat Lady Sings. Oh Boy. 🥴👏👏👏👏👏

@garretlewis4103 2 жыл бұрын

Good information. I currently run a Dokio panel. It was reasonably priced and performs well. Other KZfaq channels have tested it and it does well.

@alanosborne1947 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rick I wanted to let you know Bouge is running a Facebook ad featuring you doing your review on their portable solar panel! You've hit the BIG TIME now you're a celebrity!!

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! I don't think so.

@techwatch9133 Жыл бұрын

Great video, really informative but natural with it so you're able to take it all in. Good job!!

@jerrycollison3929 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review! Thank you. Very helpful! I’ll be using this review to purchase mind soon. When I make up my mind.

@jimmyjones5216 2 жыл бұрын

Rick, thanks for all the work you and Linda do in bringing us the facts on which to make these purchases. You definitely provide me with a sense of better understanding before I spend my monies. For the money and performance combined, IMO, you can't beat the Itehil. Could buy 2 units for almost the price of 1 of the others.

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jimmy Jones. Glad we are able to help with the reviews.

@MPrybil Жыл бұрын

I watched your review over a year ago on the Itehil 100 watt panel and bought one. After I received it and saw the quality and used it for a week I ordered a second one. It’s easy to set up bc of quality velcro and canvas cover and the legs let you set a low angle. Bc it’s four panel it is compact when folded. I’ve used them for ten days on the Gulf Coast beach east of Freeport,TX and they only blew over a couple times. I did have to brush off the blowing sand at least once a day. Then up to NW & central Arkansas. They’ve been in temperatures 26* to 100* and have work great with my Energizer 240, Go Lab 300 and Oupes 600. I would have to move the panels across a park road in NW Texas and Arkansas bc of tree shade morning sun then afternoon sun. I would fold the two outside panels in and pick it up with the smaller battery pack and carry them across the road, easily. The heavier Oupes would require a second trip. If I had clear skies it would output a 100 or more watts but usually 80 to 95 watts. I’m very please with these panels and the price was right!

@PP-ob8zr 5 ай бұрын

Thank you both for your work on this. 😊

@w_i_k_i_d Жыл бұрын

Thank you kind sir and ma'am :) Nice way to test them out. Great work. Really appreciated.

@Steve-Goff 2 жыл бұрын

That’s an incredibly thorough test. Thanks for the comparison. I think buying 2 of the Itehils would be the ideal scenario and use a y-cable. It would give you 200 watts for about the same price as the other panels

@davidskaggs9914 2 жыл бұрын

Great information...planning on buying panels soon and this definitely helps😁

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@TerriInBC Жыл бұрын

Great job both of you, thank you!

@allegrosotto2126 2 жыл бұрын

Great reviews, much appreciated👍

@davidkellogg2582 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou. That was a really informative video. Have a great day.

@jimv.661 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review Rick. The Bouge RV solar panels are the ones that I suggested in one of your previous videos that the manufacturer put a simple sliding bar on the top that would sturdy it up and make it a one-piece unit.

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

That would be a good addition to help make them steadier in a wind and on uneven ground.

@Tommyr 2 жыл бұрын

I use a Baldr 120 folding solar panel and it works great! I use to charge up my Bluetti EB70 and EB3A. I've actually got 118 watts from it. Panels don't usually put out their full rated capacity. Thanks for the video.

@gregpeterman1102 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I've just discovered my portable isn't working 100%, time for a new one. You may have just saved me some time and money.

@darellsunderlin4670 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job and good info , thank you .

@lisasmcg10 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Very helpful, as always! ✌️

@gonagain Жыл бұрын

Glad to help, Lisa! Thanks for watching.

@sarahmoore3831 2 жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks for your video

@justmona9647 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative review Rick & Linda🤙

@camper118 2 жыл бұрын

I have two XTAR panels and am well pleased with them.

@larrycarlston4044 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the honest evaluation.

@_purge9488 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the in-depth video!

@factsmatter4760 Жыл бұрын

Soo good 👍 thank you my friend Exellent review and test!

@weswalker1208 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video. I know they work better when it's cooler and apparently you had a pretty cool day I would love to see that test on a hot day with a laser thermometer

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

The panels would still compare the same, but the top readings would be lower. It was 55F that day.

@paulkillough3781 11 ай бұрын

Nice review! I just received my Oupes 1200w with a Oupes 240w panel and the support leg is on the outside beside of a smaller zippered cable pouch now!!

@baneverything5580 2 жыл бұрын

I got very lucky to get 100 and 120 watt folding panels with ETFE coating and Sunpower cells for 99 each. They both have the orange handles. They actually produce nearly 100% of rated output here in Louisiana.

@Bacnow Жыл бұрын

You lucky bastard!

@caroleelagrone9729 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Goal Zero, Boulder 100. It's the best One I have owned. And you can leave it out in rain and snow!!! It Never blows Over!!! It is the best one I have owned!!! Thanks for doing the test!!! That was alot of work for helping us!!! 🤗

@stuartlafrancis1371 2 жыл бұрын

Great information,thank you

@shughalonly4724 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Such an honest and detailed review

@RVingwithG 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff

@wootephrom5410 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this.

@oldpelon 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video and information Thanks for sharing

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

@bkanegson 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the overall review and readings of Watts output. But wondering if the working voltages need to be compared also, so as to be able to understand total amps being output? Not sure if this matters to the controller or battery being charged, but it would seem the total amperage output, might matter as much as measured watts alone.

@davidgalindo576 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the hard work. GOD BLESS

@stuartstuart866 2 жыл бұрын

I have a panel very similar to the Itehil that you demonstrated. I like the panel for its ease of transport but our Southwest heat causes the panel to get a bit droopy. I saw your thumbs partially covering the cells as you adjusted the angles, could this affect the test? That Xtar panel really appeals to me. Anyway, thank you guys for doing these demonstrations, they really help.

@susanchapman4231 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information!!!!

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@mattc825 Жыл бұрын

You guys are great!

@suesokoloski6644 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for a wonderful job that you two did I was really impressed with the effort and the education and help me to make a decision to what I need to purchase yes was kind of disappointed in the Jackery!

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Sue. I have a pair of those Jackery panels and they are both like that. I hope they've improved them.

@BillSprague 2 жыл бұрын

Well you do go through a lot of poop for us! 😉 I understand that they even pulled the nails and even packed the window glass. Those items were expensive! Good pie is hard to find, so thanks for the heads-up on the Shade Tree café. Thanks for the ghost town tour and for taking me along.

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along, Bill! You were great company and didn't try to eat the rest of my pie. ~~Linda

@BillSprague 2 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain Tried but my iPad kept getting in the way. 🤣

@badgerpa9 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent test on the panels. Reminds me I need to check my 10 year old panels to see if they are doing any good and redo the connections, been pretty lax on it and the batteries are paying the price for it. Be safe.

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Good tip on checking old connections, thank you Badger Pa.

@traviswilliams9225 Жыл бұрын

Hey man thanks for this video

@australianwoman9696 Жыл бұрын

You make it easy! 😁👍❤️ Thankyou.....

@carlaifera5254 2 жыл бұрын

.... silly wind! 🌬️🍃

@lydiavasquez1844 3 ай бұрын

Great info just ordered the inheri solar panel and used your promo code

@gonagain 3 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you!

@pattya1679 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Itehil panels based on your recommendation. They are great for charging the smaller power stations. I've gotten over 100 several times. The hardest part is trying to connect 2 of them in parallel. The instructions are confusing and they didn't come with the connectors to do it. Figuring out what the right ones are is hard for us inexperienced people. I do love the size and the ease for my Bluetti EB70. I also got the BougeRV rigid panels. I really like that they are waterproof and hard but not heavy. I really like that they have MC4 connectors. I'm thinking that I can use different sized PVC pipe with a T on the top to prop at the right angle. They could store inside. They do advertise that they are 120W and didn't reach that. Still, for ease of hooking up more than one to the bigger Bluettis that require higher voltage, they are best for portability and efficiency.

@iteHil 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Patty, Sorry for confused you, pls contact support@itehil.com, we will help you to solve your issue asap. In the days to come, if you have any questions during outdoor life, just feel free to contact us, we always still here.

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Patty. I like the PVC pipe idea to hold up the panels.

@danshively9960 2 жыл бұрын

Great work Rick and Linda! Bob Wells did a review over a year ago, your review was much better. But what he also did was he gave the panels people who used them every day and after the year was up checked them again. They all were falling apart - all of them! There was not a hard case one like the BoughRV you had. I think that would be the way to go, Just a 'seems to me". Again TY both.

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that bit of info, Dan. I can see where if these were used everyday, opening and setting up, closing up again, etc--they would fall apart. If used when your house panels were in the shade (like we use ours), they would last.

@danshively9960 2 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain Yes indeed. They have a purpose and when properly they are great!

@edwingramba8743 4 ай бұрын

Great informative video thank you guys, bless.

@baneverything5580 2 жыл бұрын

I see a lot of complaints about Jackery panels producing much less than the rated wattage. That`s why I was very surprised when the similar looking panels I got great deals on new actually produced very near rated output.

@practicaltactical1336 7 ай бұрын

Good Review! Thanks

@SHTFPreppersSurvivalChannel 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video sir!

@gonagain 9 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@0815funkmaster 2 жыл бұрын

thank you, you made me decide for the Itehil. Amzon has it for 149 :) now

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Get it through my link for $140.

@jonkirkwood469 2 жыл бұрын

Since we're drydocked, I have much, much more time to complete my power system. Thanks for the real life test. I see the advantage of the portable panels compared to the roof-mounted panels. We generally don't sit in camp during daylight. My concern is securing the portable panels so they don't go hiking without us. Any thoughts, gang?

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

We never leave ours out while we're out hiking or exploring. It'll be interesting to see if other folks have a way to keep those panels secure and not go hiking themselves.

@lauratibbles6598 2 жыл бұрын

Your comparison is phenomenal I have a question the panels that you have, can you use them to charge any device or do you have to use their brand unit with their panels just curious

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

You can use them with any device, but sometimes you need to purchase an adapter to make the connection. You can find these adapters on Amazon.

@crazyt5754 4 ай бұрын

thank you good sire for an enjoyable and informative video.

@edwardlooney4147 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for a lot of work! Loved your video .. One more idea for your chart ... dollars per actual watt produced. Example: Itehil ... $1.48 per actual max watt produced, Jackery $4.67 per actual max watt produced, everyone else was in between

@gonagain Жыл бұрын

Thanks Edward. That would have made a good comparison.

@arthurbach9016 3 ай бұрын

they're honest up, front non-bias Review .Keep up the great work

@gonagain 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@HullioGQ 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I would've loved to see the sizes folded down for ease of storage and transportation.

@jamescabaniss5857 Жыл бұрын

The best way to test out several solar panels at the same time is to just lay them down on the ground flat next to each other. This way you have the EXACT same angle giving you the most accurate way to compare the panels for efficiency. Yes, it is not a total wattage output test, but it is a great way to compare several panels’ efficiency. If you want to check using angles, then just set up one panel, then test it, then just place the next panel right on top of it (you do not need to buy a separate stand). Now you have an angle test with all the panels again at the exact same angle. This way you do not have to be using angle adjusters or be tilting the panel back on forth, much easier and more accurate. And because of the time saved, you have tested all the panels out with a more common sun angle (sun has moved less, ok, really the earth has moved less).

@dansklrvids7303 2 жыл бұрын

Just got the Xtar - great idea on the gorilla tape!!

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Love that stuff!

@jon964 Жыл бұрын

The xstar sp100 its it possible to connect this solar panel directly to the battery? Additional equipment such as battery clamps? ( 12 v battery )

@gonagain Жыл бұрын

It needs to go through some kind of charge controller to protect your battery from overcharging. It's designed to go directly into a power station. To charge a 12volt battery you would need some kind of charge controller to protect your battery from being overcharged.

@jamescabaniss5857 Жыл бұрын

Some of the newer panels now are using magnets to close the legs. This make it MUCH easier to setup the panels, especially the 4 sectional panels as you mentioned. Magnetic closures are much nicer than Velcro.

@gonagain Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@AquaTech225 Жыл бұрын

I actually set the 2 of mine up over a couple of the $2-3 dollar silver-Crome Mylar space blankets/survival blankets. Only to reflect any sunlight that’s in the couple feet infront of the panels that would be hitting the ground to reflect that light back up. Also it gets so hot in Louisiana. To keep the panels cooler to run the best they can. I connect a battery operated water misting thing to the top an bottom. It’s a long stretch of about 10 misters along the top than down an around the bottom. With the misting heads directed to spray over the panels. With it by remote any time it seems they may lag from heat. The misting system can be turned on by remote I leave by the solar generator an will click it on for 10-20 minutes. An the mist is so fine it basically evaporates sook as it touches the panels. Being the most is to like string around an umbrella shade that people would sit around under. To cool people since it’s so fine of mist without everyone getting wet. So they get an evaporative cooling here an there if there being beat by the sun pretty bad. Just to lower the temp of the cells to keep producing the best possible.

@gonagain Жыл бұрын

That's very innovative. The best output I've gotten is with the solar panel on snow, but who wants to camp in the snow?! Not me anyway!

@donedennison9237 2 жыл бұрын

Bought a no name panel last year and only getting 70 or so out of 100 watts, BOO. Didn't pay much though so that's okay. Also, no legs, no eyelets. I needed to pay more attention! Thank you for a new, better option. I'll use what i got for now and when I can, get the Itehil.

@donedennison9237 2 жыл бұрын

gas prices are keeping us home.. again.. BOO.

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

I hear you and totally understand your sentiment. It sure is taking a bite out of us too, and if it goes to $6 a gallon, we will be dead in the water.

@billmitchell7731 2 жыл бұрын

Awsome review my friend. This was very helpful. So which power pack is you're favourite?And wich one works well but affordable ?

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting suggestion and I'd have to give it a lot of thought. I guess my favorite brand is Bluetti, but I've had so many that test out so well. Also, it depends on what each one is selling for, like you said.

@mayaflynnster 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if a sun sight used for solar cooking might help to align the panels for the maximum time before moving them (again...lol). I also wonder if one could pair a folding panel with a solid one, or does that not really matter? I also wonder... just kidding (I am made of questions)! This was such a super helpful video!

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

LOL, glad you liked it, mayaflynnster!

@jdtexas2048 5 ай бұрын

Always learn something from watching your videos - thanks

@gonagain 5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! And thank you for watching.

@Lectrosoul Жыл бұрын

Great content, thanks! does anyone know where we can buy the 100w Itehill in Europe?

@dronetheworld4k67 Жыл бұрын

I have question How much wattage can I expect if not direct at sun ? Am just catching light during a sunny day but not directed at the sun ??....

@gonagain Жыл бұрын

Whenever possible any solar panel needs to be pointed at the sun. A 100 watt panel should be able to give you approximately 85 watts.

@davidphelps7763 2 жыл бұрын

I used Itehil link and the 100 watt panel is $199

@mad61265 2 жыл бұрын

It is $150 currently on Amazon. It was $110 last week after coupon but I waited too long to order and the coupon dissapeared. Now I'm worried we won't see that coupon again after this test.

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Hello David, I see that. I sent Itehil a message, but I would hear from them until this evening. If you're still interested in the panel for $139.99 please check back tomorrow and it should be fixed.

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

It's fixed now. Just use the discount code, "Gonagain" and the correct price comes up. Do that where it asks for gift and coupon codes.

@abbeyjane1306 Жыл бұрын

I got 125w from my Jackery solar saga 100 this summer in San Diego. My HQST flexible panel put out 86 when laid on the Jackery. HQST panel was $92.00, the Jackery was $299.00

@gonagain Жыл бұрын

Both of my Jackery panels are very poor in output, but I'm hoping their newer ones are better.

@Gerald-iz7mv Жыл бұрын

hi, nice video! which Portable Solar Panel is water resistant and you can keep outside 24/7?

@gonagain Жыл бұрын

Hello Gerald, I wouldn't leave any portable panel outside unattended because of possible wind damage. That being said, the BougeRV panel would be my choice. I just received a new EcoFlow 220watt panel that is the toughest panel so far and will be in the market by June 1st. I leave it out in heavy rain.

@joerudy5180 Жыл бұрын

How long would it take to charge a marine battery. Trolling motor battery. And ehat would the set up be. Tell me what you would use to charge a battery. Fastest way

@gonagain Жыл бұрын

Oh, interesting. First of all, you want to be able to protect the motor's battery, and that means that you should use the charger that came with the motor. To do that you would need a portable power station to charge the motor with it's 110v ports. You need some sort of voltage controller between the panel and the motor's battery and that's what the power station would be doing. That motor might even be able to run off of that power station. I can't tell you how long it would take to charge, because that depends on the size of the motor's battery.

@maureenwalker3078 Жыл бұрын

Hi are these for sale on market in the u.k

@noahriding5780 Жыл бұрын

Is it enough to just use the charge controller to tell the incoming readings? Or are the charge controllers really accurate? Thanks.

@gonagain Жыл бұрын

The readout on the power stations are very accurate.

@noahriding5780 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. And good luck.

@catpurrson3651 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done! I'm surprised at Jackery's abysmal performance.

@rossishima 9 ай бұрын

Were all of the panels connected paralle so can still charge in the shade?

@gonagain 9 ай бұрын

I'm not sure how each panel is constructed, but you could check that out on their websites.

@rossishima 9 ай бұрын

OK, just that those panels that are connected in series do not work when one of the panels become shaded. @@gonagain

@markparr7224 2 жыл бұрын

Cold in almost July? It was 94 here today in Western Wa.

@RVingwithG 2 жыл бұрын

Link to the. X one ? Thanks

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Here it is: amzn.to/3A8Zvwr

@KamperKen638 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick. I watch all kinds of utube videos and I learn more from yours then all the others put together. I just referred back to your Bougerv cooler video because I’m thinking of buying one. What do do think of them.? Your friend Ken.

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Friend! We still have our Bouge fridge and it it's doing a great job in our daughter's trailer. There isn't anything wrong with them.

@KamperKen638 2 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain thanks Rick