Solar-powered Power Bank with USB (normal) and USB C output connections

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space.gamer
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Solar-powered Power Bank with USB (normal) and USB C output connections

Post by space.gamer »

Hi, can anyone recommend a Solar-powered Power Bank with USB (normal) and USB C output connections (for bug-out bag), just to charge up a phone, torch or other similar devices?

I was looking at these on Amazon:

Hiluckey 26800mAh Solar Charger Power Bank) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hiluckey-26800 ... s9dHJ1ZQ==

or

DJROLL 36000mAh Solar Power Bank, Qi Wireless Solar Portable Charge https://amzn.eu/d/1QGEhIz

Both weigh around 500g.

Can anyone see a reason why either of these won't work or be suitable? I prefer the 2nd as it has wireless charging too so if perhaps a bit more useful for everyday use too.

Or do you have any other recommendations?
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Re: Solar-powered Power Bank with USB (normal) and USB C output connections

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If specifying USB C limits your choice, you can buy adaptors for a couple of quid (I need them to plug USB drives into my Macbook).
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Re: Solar-powered Power Bank with USB (normal) and USB C output connections

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Having the solar panel in the power bank limits what your going to be able to generate, they're just not big enough imho.

Better off buying a decent simple power bank, and a simple foldable panel.

I've a 10000mah power bank and a fold up "20w" panel that is A5 size and about 2cm thick when folded. It probably only generates 10w or so on a sunny day in reality but is enough to charge the power bank in a day.
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