Bought these to charge a Jackery 1000 that I purchased at the same time. It works well as long as you have good sunlight and you get to charging early enough to get 6 hours of sun. Of course that varies with how drained your battery is. One thing to note is don’t expect to get 100 watts charging out of any 100 watt panel. I have two 100 watt panels and the best I can get is about 150 watts. Good enough to get the job done but a little misleading on how the panel companies rate their panels. It’s not just this company but all. Frankly, I don’t know how they get away with that but it is the general practice in the solar panel industry.

At 70 years of age, Ive been a camper/hiker, of one kind or another, ever since my Dad threw me over his shoulder and took me fishing. Over our years together, we had many adventures in Mother Natures Grandeur, but, in those days, the only technology that went with us was Dads bamboo fishing pole! Today, car/tent camping is my choice and with all the electronics that we all think is necessary now days, I had to find a way to power all my toys while exploring the backroads of America. I wanted a substantial power source, but it had to be portable and could be recharged if it was needed for longer excursions. Being from the Stone Age, I figured Id end up with some kind of gas or propane generator, but as I researched, I discovered the new world of high capacity portable batteries with built in AC, DC and USB plugs, rechargeable with AC, DC or a Solar Panel. If youd like to learn more about which Portable Power Station I chose, see my review of the Jackery Explorer 500 (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/RQ5LWS1DHIDBW?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp) Since I have a road trip planned for next summer, I wanted to obtain some kind of solar panel to keep my Explorer 500 charged up, so I chose Jackerys SolarSaga 100 Portable Solar Panel and decided to experiment with it over the Winter. I received prompt delivery of my new Solar Panel and as it turned out, it was just in time for the first test. Living on the rural Oregon Coast, its not unusual to loose power when theres a storm. Although I did have some modern conveniences ( wood heat, running water and propane generator to keep the frig/freezer going and the camp stove for cooking), Im happy to report that despite being without electricity for 4 days, I was able to keep my toys and my neighbors toys charged. We were able to watch all the TV we wanted through our iPads and MacBook Pros and kept all our iPhones (3), iPads (2), MacBook Pros (2), Bluetooth Speakers (4) and Bluetooth lanterns and flashlights (6) fully charged. Life would have been very boring if I hadnt been able to keep our toys functioning, so I felt this was an excellent investment. Included are pics of my Jackery Explorer 500 with the complimentary SolarSaga 100 Portable Solar Panel which shows the rugged, compact unit encased in a protective storage bag with attached pouch for cables and instruction card. Support legs are attached as well which flip out to angle the panel properly for sun exposure. One edge has a compact plastic enclosure encasing the plug-ins and a storage compartment for the attached charging cable. I decided to keep the panel hooked up to the Explorer 500 all the time so it was fully charged and ready for whatever toy needed power. Fortunately, the sun finally came out and then the panel did an even more outstanding job of keeping us going. This was a good dry run to get familiar with this units capabilities, as I do a lot of car camping every summer and now have a better idea of how this set up will serve me as I travel and in future home emergencies. Some reviewers have questioned why Jackerys SolarSaga Solar Panels (60 and 100) are more expensive that other brands. Folks, we all know that some manufacturers produce higher quality products made with high end components and constructed properly. Personally, I always try to purchase the very best product I can afford, so if that means spending a little more, its usually worth it. The other important and valuable aspect of choosing a top notch product is choosing a reputable company that provides excellent service and stands behind their products. Weve all had poor experiences with companies that provide little customer service or worse yet, no customer service. Let me tell you that the Jackery Staff is the very best that youll find! Prompt, polite and frankly, I get the sense that they are genuinely concerned that you are happy with their products. I simply had some general questions on their equipment functionality, and I received feedback within a few hours, not days! If youre looking for an outstanding, top quality portable compact power station with a complimentary solar panel, I highly recommend spending those few extra bucks (its not that much more) for Jackerys Products. If you just cant afford the larger units, then start out with a smaller power station and the 60 watt solar panel. They offer various capacity power stations (160, 240, 500 currently, but are coming out with a 300), two solar panels (60 and 100 watt) and several portable power banks of a variety of sizes to throw in your pocket that can supply you with much needed power for your outdoor adventures or as emergency backup. Take the leap with Jackery, Friends, as youll be making a solid investment and youll be very pleased with their customer service!

[Updated to highlight differences between April 2020 and July 2020 versions.] Portable batteries have been seeing a rise in popularity over the past few years with the need to charge phones, tablets, computers, medical devices (ie. CPAP), and more. Gas-powered generators were a leading source of portable generators for decades, but their maintenance and environmental (and health) impact were overwhelming to some. Then came battery-based generators, made popular by Goal Zero, that offer convenience, silence, and ease-of-use to consumers. Pair them with solar panels and you are left with virtually limitless power for use by someone like me: an avid hiker, camper, backpacker, and survivalist. A battery power station, such as the Jackery Explorer 1000, and solar panel combination makes for GREAT survival/emergency/camping gear. However, not all solar panels are made the same way. Solar technology has improved a LOT over the past decade and prices vary. In early 2020, Jackery released an updated version of its SolarSaga 100W solar panels as a direct competitor to Goal Zeros Nomad 100. The immediate difference between both products is visually striking: whereas the Nomad consists of four panels, Jackerys folds in half with just two — accented with a rigid, orange carry handle. IN A NUTSHELL The April 2020 version of the Jackery SolarSaga 100W solar panels comes with a strikingly beautiful update. Where many panels in its class are either fixed or fold several times into a briefcase, the SolarSaga just sandwiches in half and is held together by strong magnets, accented by a rigid, bright-orange carry handle across the top. Within that handle is a lockable compartment that houses a built-in Anderson connector cable ready to be plugged into a battery power station with an appropriate extension cable. On a clear, sunny day, it had achieved as much as 80W of output, an exceptionally good number when considering that about 25% of efficiency is lost with monocrystalline solar panels. A built-in kickstand helps orient the panel at an optimal, 45 degree angle for maximum sun exposure, and a built-in pocket allows for cables to be stored. Along the carry handle, there also are two USB ports for direct-charging of mobile devices and accessories, although this has been moved to inside the zippered storage pocket with the July 2020 version (which also replaced the universal Anderson connector with an 8mm adapter). I had voiced my dissatisfaction to Jackery for the latters change as that nearly locks the SolarSaga for use with the companys own products. A Y-branch cable is included with all Jackery Explorer 500 and Explorer 1000 power stations so two SolarSaga panels can be used in parallel to faster charge their batteries. Overall, the SolarSaga 100W solar panels are beautiful, sturdy, efficient, and portable, and are backed by a company that has increasingly become well-known for its excellent customer service. PROS - VERY efficient charging. Most panels should expect between 50-75% charging of the stated wattage -- In my testing on a sunny, California day, I got about 80W, an 80% efficiency! That puts this panel right at the top -- Monocrystalline panels generally have a lifespan of 25-30 years, after which efficiency starts to drop - Foldable design makes the panel portable, easy to stow, and protected from dust -- Panels held together with two, strong magnets for quick fold/unfold - Built-in kickstand to help prop the panel towards the sun for better sun exposure - Bright, orange carry handle -- Adds stability and sturdiness to panels --- Makes product stand out and look professional -- Two (2) USB ports for directly charging mobile devices and accessories, such as tablets --- USB-A: 5V @ 2.4A --- USB-C: 5V @ 3A ---- Port is NOT PD (Power Delivery) -- LED light to indicate charging status -- Locking compartment with built-in Anderson DC cable (11/ 0.3m) --- Can charge battery-based generators at 18V (5.55A) ---- Compatible lead-acid batteries: sealed, colloidal, or open --- Anderson-to-8mm extension cable included (9.8/ 3m) --- Anderson connector can be converted to MC4 for broader compatibility with other products -- Note: July 2020 version of the SolarSaga 100W replaced Anderson with an 8mm adapter, and moved it and the USB ports into the built-in, zippered pouch. I criticized Jackery for this move as the Anderson connector is more universal for use with other branded power stations - Built-in, zippered pouch to hold accessories - Fairly lightweight at 5.5 lbs and portable: 24 x 22 x 1.8 (folded), 48 x 22 x 1.4 (unfolded) - Daisy-chainable -- Two of these panels can be linked together in PARALLEL (NOT in a SERIES) for a combined, theoretical output of 200W (or up to 150W actual) -- Y-Branch cable is required and can be obtained from Jackery free of charge if 2 SolarSaga panels were purchased --- Cable is included with Jackery Explorer 500 and Explorer 1000 power battery stations -- Jackery Explorer 1000 can accept up to 200W of input. As such, a 3rd or 4th SolarSaga is not needed - Jackery noted that panels are NOT waterproof -- However, online reviews show IPX3-equivalent water resistance. See TIPS section for more info - Unexpectedly EXCELLENT customer service - Priced much lower than Goal Zeros Nomad 100, but a bit more pricey than other brands - Circuitry to prevent against reverse charging - 2-year warranty - Partially worked with the Goal Zero Yeti 500x -- Although Jackery and Goal Zero use 8mm input ports, they are NOT the same -- Yetis front 8mm port was partially able to accept the 8mm cable that came with the SolarSaga. It would not stay on securely, but charging worked -- Yetis back 8mm port did NOT accept the SolarSaga cable. It would not stay on at all nor charge -- Recommendation: If you will use the SolarSaga 100W with Goal Zero power stations, purchase Goal Zeros own 8mm-to-Anderson cable CONS - No built-in battery to store some of the charge generated by the panel -- You can either directly charge devices with the panel, charge a battery-based generator, or a battery power bank - Can be considered expensive for casual campers/hikers - Bulky and heavy for some -- Orange carry handle makes overall product dimensions slightly larger than most competitors 100W panels - Not waterproof, though online reviews show IPX3-equivalent water resistance. See TIPS section for more info -- USB ports and the area the Anderson cable comes from are NOT water resistant. Keep them dry! --- Note: July 2020 version of SolarSaga 100W moved them to inside the zippered pouch, making the panel a bit more water resistant overall - 8mm charging cable is NOT compatible with Goal Zeros 8mm port (it will not securely stay connected) -- For use with Goal Zero, get a Goal Zero 8mm-to-Anderson adapter instead - July 2020 version of the SolarSaga 100W has replaced the Anderson connector with an 8mm one -- Reduces compatibility with other branded power stations, for which I have criticized Jackery in a feedback to their customer service team TIPS/NOTES - Panel lifespan: Panels generally die/become inefficient between 25-30 years -- They may last longer, but would produce less energy - Solar panels work best outdoor under full sun exposure -- Although the panels will work under the shade or behind windows, charging efficiency is greatly diminished -- Panels will STILL charge under cloudy conditions. So, keep the panels out even if you do not see the sun -- Operating temperature range: 14F to 149F (-10C to 65C) -- ONLY the solar panels can (and should) be directly under the sun while charging a battery power station --- Keep the power station in the shade to prevent overheating - ALL panels must be uncovered to generate a charge -- Do not completely cover one or more panels or the charging will stop - To maintain solar efficiency, the panels should be kept clean -- Remove dust with a soft brush and wipe with a damp (NOT wet) cloth -- Any residue, such as tree sap, should be removed as soon as possible - Although Jackery states the SolarSagas are NOT waterproof, online user anecdotes claim IPX3-equivalent water resistance. This translates to: -- Capable of taking water sprays of up to 60 degree angles or less -- Keep dry the USB ports and where the Anderson cable comes out. They are NOT water resistant! --- Heavier rain can cause damage --- Note: July 2020 version of SolarSaga 100W moved them inside the zippered pouch, making the newer panel a bit more water resistant -- Keep panel away from water that spray at greater than 60 degree angles -- Keep panel away from low-pressure (or stronger) water jet spray -- Do not submerge the panel under water -- Panels will work longer if they are kept away from water altogether - Do NOT bend the panels more than 30 degrees or risk breaking them! - Keep the panels away from fires and heaters CHARGING TIMES When using solar panels to charge battery power stations, the amount of energy the battery may accept could be throttled to prevent overcharging. Example: Jackery Explorer 1000 slowed incoming wattage from 70-80W to about 50W once it reached 70% battery charge. HOW MANY WATTS DOES A DEVICE USE? - Calc: Watts used by device = Voltage x Amperage - If a vacuum is 120V and 9.5A, it uses 1,140W HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SOLAR CHARGE A BATTERY POWER STATION? - Calc: Hours to charge battery = Battery capacity (Wh) / (Panel Wattage x [0.5 or 0.75]) -- In a perfect lab environment, solar panels charge at the indicated wattage (ie. 100W) -- Expect to only receive 50-75% on a good, sunny day (ie. 50W – 75W), depending on environmental conditions, panels age, and component quality -- Tip: Even if it is overcast, the panels will STILL collect solar energy. Keep charging! - Charging with a 100W solar panel -- Jackery Explorer 500: As fast as 6.7 hours [500 Wh / (100W x 0.75)] -- Jackery Explorer 1000: As fast as 13.3 hours [1000 Wh / (100W x 0.75)] CONCLUSION Jackery had impressed me with its Explorer 1000 battery power station. Unsurprisingly, their SolarSaga 100W solar panels performed very well, look professional and sturdy, and came with excellent customer service. The bright, orange carry handle makes the product stand apart, adds rigidity to partially-flexible solar panels, and houses convenient USB ports and a built-in Anderson connector for charging battery power stations. This, however, subjects those very same features to water damage during rain, and perhaps contributed to the companys decision to release the July 2020 version with the junction box housed within the zippered accessory pouch instead. That was a great move but left me perplexed to learn that the universal Anderson connector was replaced with their 8mm adapter at the same time. Why would Jackery cripple their product for use with just their own power stations? It makes no sense! Despite the strange decision to replace the Anderson connector, the SolarSaga, when used with a Jackery battery power station, makes for a formidable, off-the-grid combination. A pair of them (in conjunction with the Jackery Explorer 1000) had literally powered our work-from-home needs during a whole-day power outage: a 12V car freezer, two laptops and monitors, modem and router (for Internet access), fan, and 2 iPads. Could not have been happier!

Okay, I will start out by saying I am a U.S Service-member with over twenty years of Honorable service. With that being said I’ve done multiple tours to almost every desert in the Middle East, tours in tropical environments, tours in some pretty secluded off grid undisclosed locations. I only put this out there because I’ve had the pleasure of being a Jackery customer for years and years and the Jackery 240 portable power station, , the Jackery Solar Saga 60w tri-fold panels, and the small Jackery portable chargers were compact and lightweight enough to fit into my pack with ease and leave me room for the other essentials. Imagine being in the middle of nowhere and have a weeks worth of power at your fingertips for recharges, lights, portable fans, small burner for coffee and cooking. Then being able to say it never failed you, always recharged quickly, and has been through the worlds harshest conditions and environments, yet functions like the day you pulled it out of the box. So this began my Jackery passion. Which led me to purchase the Jackery 500. Everything I’ve said above applies to the 500 ten fold folks. Being Military my pay isn’t great so I’ve had to accumulate these items over the course of years, however never have I had to justify spending the money to my wife, as long as I said the word Jackery. Because she’s used the items as well here at home guard. My son plays Football and daughter plays soccer in the Nevada desert just miles away from where the annual Burning Man event is held. Hot dry desert climate, no trees for shade, just direct unrelenting heat. This genius woman, the love of my life used our Jackery Portable power stations to run dual fans, and a small refrigerated trucker cooler during daytime practices in a pop up sunshade tent, all neatly placed in one of those little soccer mom wheeled totes, and a folding low loveseat chair. Talk about super mom, with lots of friends who also wanted to stay cool. Then when night fell and the kids weren’t finished with practice, my lovely wife handed over the Jackery 500 to the coaches who then plugged LED lights into it and lit up the field for the kids giving us an extra hour or two to practice without the heat. This convinced her to give me permission to buy the SolarSaga 100w panels. Money was tight but she gave me the go ahead and we’ve never looked back and haven’t got an ounce of regret or buyers remorse for a single product. But this review is neither for the the Jackery 240, the Jackery 500, the SolarSaga 100w or 60w panels. It’s not even for the Jackery portable chargers. This review is to let you know, the day the Jackery 1000w Portable Power Station became available we did not hesitate for a second to buy it. With the stories we heard from friends about California and Washington power outages, the Covid-19 Pandemic, and any one of the many RV trips we take into Gods country to get away from it all for a few weeks, we both agreed this was the best thing for our family. Why use heavy loud generators, carry fuel, deal with all that monotonous nonsense, when you could literally live off the Jackery Families products. I say Family because over the years I’ve had multiple email contacts and numerous phone calls with them, and every interaction was amazing. Courteous, professional, and the products are literally second to none. The Jackery 1000 is my newest addition and there’s nothing I can say about it that the 240 or 500 don’t already represent. Twice the power, twice the life, multiple solar panel options, can recharge through car, wall, or good ol sunshine. I could get technical and go down the path as some of these reviewers do, but you anyone can read the box. I can sum everything the box says by just telling you that these products, put out by this amazing company, can enhance anyone’s life, save somebodies life, and will probably last your the rest of yours. It’s a no brainer for us. I’ve purchased every product so far with a smile knowing its perfect and the people handing it to me care enough to treat you as if you were family. These panels are amazing and I’ve got cleaner and faster charge times with them than I have with our RVs eight 4ftx2ft panels

A post PGE California power outage customer here. I got both this and the lighter-weight 60W, so this review is a comparison. I would have just bought the 60W first, but it was out of stock, so I bought this one; then the 60W became available again a day later. Thanks to Prime free shipping, I figured I would compare them and keep the one I thought better suited my needs. [NOTE: maybe because the 100 W is so big and heavy, I could only get totally free return shipping by taking the panel to the nearest Kohls store. To bring it to UPS for returning, the shipping would have cost $12. That surprised me--Ive never run into it before.] The 100 W is sturdy, solid, has the capacity to charge off 2 built in USB ports directly. A very well designed panel, I liked it a lot. It is pretty big, and would take some wind without being bothered. It weighs 9 lbs. The 60W is much flimsier. It weighs only 3 lbs. It would blow around in a lighter wind. It has no way to charge anything off it directly, only the hookup to the Jackery battery power station (I got the 240. Love it.). The 60W is also $120 cheaper than the 100W. You can see why, when you sit them side by side. Theres just less to it. But it does its job perfectly. Both have a zippered pouch for storing the connection cable right with the panel. Both have kickstands that help the panel stand up at an angle. The 100 W is more secure with its two kickstands than the 60W is with its three parts and only one kickstand; but you can put the battery behind it to help hold it up, which also keeps battery out of direct sun. The 100 W holds itself closed with magnets. If you want to carry it with one hand, youd need to buy the separate case. The 60 W has snaps and becomes a sweet little portfolio type thing with a handle. You can carry both it and the battery station easily with one hand. So it all depends what you want. I set them up side by side and used the battery station as a meter. Under the same conditions (sunny day in November), the 100 W was putting out 63 Watts, the 60 W was putting out 50. (Other reviews say the battery charges at 43 W, so each would work equally well if thats true.) One other time I tested it, the 60W panel was putting out 52 watts. Good job, in weaker autumn sun! Im keeping the smaller and less expensive 60W one. I like its lightness and smaller bulk, and I dont think Ill have many occasions when I would want to charge something and not have the battery with me. (But like many others, I wish that Jackery offered an adapter for the plug that would let you charge from the 60W panel directly. ) Customer service says the 100W will charge the battery quicker. On an inefficient/less sunny day, Im sure it would make a difference. You could also charge the battery and your phone or whatever separately and at the same time. Its a terrific solar panel. I give it 5 stars because its just personal preference that I want something less big and heavy. I give the 60W one 5 stars too. And am very happy to be better prepared for the next outage. Unless it happens in a winter storm, in which case any solar panel would be useless--but Id still have the charged up battery to get me through at least a couple days of being able to stay quite functional.

This review is for Version 2 of the 100W SolarSaga Solar Panel. The new foldable design SolarSaga 100W Version 2 color is black and orange, has a hard case style like my Jackery 50Watt Solar Panel with magnetic locking when closed with a firm TPE rubber handle, weighs 8.74Lbs making it a lightweight and durable solar panel with built-in kickstands to allow different angles to point to sun, open dimensions are 48.89 x 21.81 x .19685, closed dimensions are 24.44 x 21.81 x 1.77, has one USB-A 5V/2.4A, one USB-C 5V/3A built into side of panel which are exposed and should include a cover for these USB ports. The rest of this review is a from a previous review. I have a lot of experience with Jackery products, their products are top notch. I use ALL quality made Jackery products and only Jackery ...period. I have 1 Jackery Explorer 500Wh, 2 Jackery Explorer 240Wh, 1 Jackery PowerBar 77Wh, Jackery 100W SolarSaga version 1 solar panel, the new Jackery 100W SolarSaga version 2 solar panel, 50W Jackery solar panel kit and Jackery Protective Carrying Bags which I highly recommend to protect your battery bank and investment. I go camping regardless of weather conditions about 120+ days a year. I have a 21 RV which I use sometimes and 30 tents of various sizes, shapes and designs which I modify each one for my needs. I camp all over the USA and keeping my devices charged up is of great importance. I remote into my clients so I depend on recharging my 2 laptops, hotspots and other gear. I used it while on a 3 week camping trip to HOT Arizona for a gathering. I recharged 4 Action cameras, 4 Mavic Pro batteries, iPhone6, six 18650 batteries for 12v Fan, and 10000mah portable battery pack. When the Explorer 500Wh Power Station was at 45% charge, I would set solar panels outside 7:30am and reposition them thru out the day and was at 100% by 5:30pm on sunny no cloud days. If you look at the picture of shade on the panel, it was still charging whereas most panels will not charge at all when shade is on even 10% of some panels. The 3 Jackery solar panels kits I have are well made. As my device charging requirements have increased, I love Jackery so much I purchased Jackery SolarSaga 100W Portable Monocrystalline Solar Panel version 1 and version 2 and glad I did. The Jackery SolarSaga 100W Portable Monocrystalline Solar Panel gives me power outdoors and offers a high conversion efficiency up to 23% which really good. It provides 100W peak power, 18V Max, 5.5Amps power current, 21.6V open circuit voltage, 6.1Amp short circuit current, 23% cell efficiency, operating temperature range is 14F/149F, 64 cells, rated lifecycle is 10+ years, version 1 2 built-in USB Type A ports, (version 2 has 1 USB-A 5V/2.4A, 1 USB-C 5V/3A), weight is 5.5Lbs (version 2 weighs 8.74Lbs) on my scale, closed dimensions are 21.6 x 22 x .2. I do not have much room in my 21 motorhome so storage is important. That being said, this solar panel kit is small, compact and lightweight. I matched this 100W kit with my Jackery Explorer 500 which has 518Wh Lithium battery and is packed with features like 110V/500W AC outlet, carport at 12V/10A, 3 Type-A USB 5V/2A (20watts max) ports and a backlit digital display showing input/output/battery status. Everyone should have some alternative in case of emergency or a power outage. This SolarSaga 100W solar panel is designed with a nice rubbery carry handles, two 50W panels in a portable, durable self-contained canvas type material enclosure with a 2 kick-stands to prop it up to face the sun at different angles as I move it around pointing it towards the sun thru-out my day. It comes with a 8mm cable which measures 20.5 from tip to tip on one side is an Anderson connector and other side is a male 8mm connector to plug into female port on the panel. When opened and setup on the 2 included attached kickstands are 2-50W panels-one on each side, one 3 meter/9 foot extension cord with Anderson connectors on each end. Simply attach cable to the 20.5 cable to the panel and 8 Millimeter female port on the other end. On the panel there is an LED light which will illuminate when charging. There is a tag inside the case with the specifications on it and a water-resistant zipper across the pouch to store the cables when not in use. It has a 2 year warranty and the best technical support and customer service in the industry. I made my own extension cable to extend the distance to 35 feet and works perfectly. To clean it use a soft bristle brush to remove dust, then use a damp cloth to remove any remaining dust/dirt/guano/bird droppings. This 100W panel kit is not rated as being waterproof, it drizzled/sprinkled on mine a couple times and continues to work perfectly. In case of high wind, I use the built-in grommets and tie it off to the side of my RV. Yes the solar panels are a little pricey, but they are well worth it. They are very convenient, well made, foldable which take up a smaller foot print when not in use, tough and rugged, and do the job as described. Being able to charge multiple devices at the same time such the my iPhone, 2 hotspots, 2 laptops, iPad4 tablet, 4 Mavic Pro batteries and 4 action cameras, etc. Using SolarSaga 100W panel kit, In my experience you rarely get 8-10 hours of perfect sun each day, thats why it will vary in charging times, however, in summer good full sun 6-8 hours charging my Explorer 240 and 10-12 hours charging my Explorer 500. You can charge a variety of batteries using this 100W solar panel kit and you can make or order Anderson Connector to MC4 connector adapters. I am able to charge anywhere with good sun WITHOUT having to carry 5 gallon gasoline and my heavy loud smelly 2200watt inverter generator making my setup eco-Friendly, compact, lightweight and very manageable. As a pair, the Jackery 100W SolarSaga panel kit and Jackery Explorer 500W Lithium Portable Power Station it truly is a portable plug and play power station I give it 2 thumbs up!

When you start getting into the lithium ion game, and you start looking for ways to provide yourself with emergency or on the go or any type of survival, travel or camping power? The whole Jacory system is top notch but you better get your damn wallet out because you do have to pay to play. First of all I made the mistake of buying a Jacari 300 which cost me a little over $300, it’s a portable power pack run by a lithium ion bank of cells and it works phenomenally. The problem as that as awesome as lithium ion batteries are they hold a lot of energy they provide you with the energy for a much longer period of time but they also require a great deal of energy to bring them all the way up to a top charge , so for me to take my Jacari 300 and charge my iPhone 13 promax from absolute dad to absolute full. It will take this motorcycle battery powered Jacari 300 unit approximately 3 to 4 phone charges before that portable Jacory unit is dead. So I purchased this solar panel in case of emergency And I’m telling you that when I say emergency, I mean a patient emergency where I have time to allow this thing to sit out in charge and move it around so it has good sun angles and I have plenty of time to try and get a charge back in my Jack recharging unit. Because it takes multiple of these $300 solar panels to get any kind of a charge back into that unit without giving it a couple days of good sun. It’s absolutely zero fault of the product. It’s just the physics of charging batteries that hold and provide a lot of power over a long period of time and consequentially take a longer period of time and good sun and a couple of these panels to get them, charged back up in a reasonable period of time. So if you have enough food and water on the trail and you’re gonna be out in the middle of nowhere, I almost think your money would be better spent getting a much larger Jacory unit that’s going to hold much more power and reserve it for emergency purposes only Because you’re going to use less room in your pack out for a $1300 Jacari emergency power unit that you could run a chest freezer for two weeks on or you could buy a really small Jacory emergency power unit for 300 and carry three or four gigantic solar panels with you . Just depends on what you’re trying to do where you’re at and what your circumstances are, but if I had it to do all over again, I would save my money on the smaller Jacari emergency, power supply and the solar panel and I would just buy the $1300 big daddy, Jacari emergency power unit to begin with , their stuff is top notch not a single complaint about any of it. I just miss matched my needs with their products and they probably would’ve told me that. Had I taken the time to call and ask them they’re really great to work with.

My brother-in-law and I are the people in the family who do in-depth research into everything we buy. Several years ago my brother-in-law recommended the Jackery 6000mAh Portable Travel Charger. Love it when he does the research for me! He said it was the best small electronics charger out there and he bought one for everyone in his family. I got one and could not have been any more pleased. Now all five members of my family each have one as well and use them all the time! Next... I bought the Jackery AC 23200mAh Portable Laptop Charger for our laptops and iPads. Much more powerful than the 6000mAh and has an AC plug as one of the output options. Love it for using my computer outside and am constantly having to get it back from my son who uses it to power his occasional day long gaming sessions on the iPad! Most importantly, the Jackery Customer Service has been incredible. They always respond quickly, and when one of our small chargers had a problem, they immediately sent us a new one, no questions asked! Having such a great experience with Jackery, I decided to get the Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 500 and its been awesome! We live in an area where the power goes out for short periods on a regular basis, so I figured this could help us get through those times without having to deal with the mess and smell of a gas powered generator. In addition to emergencies, this is going to be a staple on our long drives, vacations, and car camping trips. All that brings me to the Jackery SolarSaga 100W Portable Solar Panel. I was intrigued by the simplicity and portability of solar panels that could keep all of my electronics charged completely off the grid! It actually arrived two days quicker than the estimated time when I ordered it. Unfortunately, it also arrived on a completely overcast, dark winter day, but I figured I’d try it out anyway. Day One: 11:50 am - Connected the SolarSaga 100 to my Jackery 500 which I had purposefully run down to 0% for the test. As I said, it was completely overcast. Using the supplied Anderson Solar Cable connector, the Jackery 500 input registered between 6-16 watts and charged to 4% in 4 hours. Not too exciting, but pretty much what you would expect (or maybe even better) on a day with absolutely no sun. The first photos are from that day. Next photos are from sunny days! Day Two: Perfectly clear full sun winter day when I connected the Solarsaga 100 to the Jackery 500 again. at 10:10 am. The input on the Jackery 500 registered between 60-70 watts and charged to 45% in 3 hours. The Jackery website says the Solarsaga 100 should fully charge the Jackery 500 in full sun in 14 hours, so 45% in 3 hours was much better than I expected! The temperature during those three hours was 48-54°F Later in the day I set it up facing the low western sun at 3:30 pm CST. The input registered at 25 watts until I lost the sun completely behind the neighbors house at 4:00. Day Three: Another clear sunny day. Plugged it into the Jackery 500 at 8:30 am with morning temperatures being a bit lower than the day before. The input ranged from 50-70 watts and charged the Jackery 500 from 45% to 81% in three hours. Once again, much better than expected! The SolarSaga 100 also includes one USB-C outlet and one USB-A outlet. At 1:30 pm, I plugged my iPhone 7 Plus and the Jackery 500 each directly into Solarsaga 100 With the sun behind a leaf-less pecan tree the input registered 26-28 watts (32-33 watt input if I disconnected the iPhone). My iPhone 7 Plus charged from from 40% to 91% in 1.5 hours. Even without the Jackery 500, the Solarsaga 100 seems like a great way to directly charge cell phones, cameras, iPads, laptops, or anything else that connects with USB-C or USB-A cables! The set-up and breakdown of the the SolarSaga 100 panels is extremely quick and simple. It opens like a book and has two stable legs that pop out to stand it up to face the sun. When you fold it together again it stays closed with the help of what seem to be a couple magnets in the corners. Since my house is surrounded by trees and other houses, I had to move it several times in order to keep it in the sun. Each time I moved it took about 15 seconds. While I was testing the solar panel, I had several work men (who also happened to be hunters) working on a project at my house. They were all super intrigued by the SolarSaga and the Jackery 500 for future off grid hunting trips and for taking with them on their worksites to keep their power tools charged. They said they usually park their trucks in places where there’s full sun and that they’d just lay the panel on the roof of the pick-up truck. Overall great purchase. I’d very much recommend the SolarSaga 100 for its efficiency, simple clean design, portability, and durability potential. As with my other Jackery products, it’s perfect for emergencies, travel, and any time you just might be away from a normal power source. Perfect back-up for your electronics as long as you have some sun!

I purchased this in July 2020. It was my first solar panel and I was soooo excited. I could sometimes get about 80 watts out of it on a sunny day... but Ive since learned that solar generators have all have limits on how much power can come in. For example, one of my units can only take 52w, so when it registered 52w incoming, I thought the Jackery panel was only producing 52w that day. Another unit can take 65w, while the Jackery seems to be able to take around 80w. So maybe I never knew what the panel was truly capable of because I didnt have a unit that could handle more. But now I do and something seems to have gone wrong with the Jackery panel in the past 18 months. Let me interject by explaining that I only used it in good weather conditions in sunny seasons. I worked from home the entire pandemic so if it started raining (or looked like rain) or too windy, Id bring all the solar stuff inside. It was never left in any adverse conditions and was not used in the winter. In November I got a larger Jackery that can take 2 panels (200w input to the unit, I believe) and we had some nice days so I set up my solar. Obviously not much sun because of the angle, but I now have some other brands of solar panels. I used the Jackery panel in parallel with another panel using the Y-connector provided by Jackery. At first everything seemed okay but then I noticed the incoming watts dropped sharply so I checked each panel individually. The Jackery was only pulling 6w while the other brand was pulling 45w (remember it was a winter day). Confused, I tried again another day and the same thing happened. I tried several more times with the Jackery panel solo on a smaller unit and it would start out around 40w when I first opened and positioned it, but after just a few minutes it would drop down to single digits (while other panels maintained double digits). I just dont get it. I visually inspected for any damage to the cells and I cant see anything wrong. It has had a gentle life so far.. The fact that it starts out pulling a reasonable amount of watts but then quickly drops down to almost nothing would indicate to me that the cells still work, but something is going wrong with the wiring. Im dont know enough about solar or electricity to say this with any authority; its just my best guess. Im really disappointed because this is an expensive panel for 100w. Its the most expensive one I bought. Ive since found another brand thats half the price for 120w and performs reliably. It also folds up smaller and is lighter than this Jackery panel. Ive been using that brand for almost as long as Ive owned the Jackery panel and no signs of trouble yet. So I dont know what the problem is but theres no way I would drop another $300 for a Jackery panel again. I kind of wish Id never bought it but then I wouldnt have anything to compare against to know what better options are out there. Also, I noticed another reviewer said that Jackery units only work with Jackery panels... thats false. Any solar panel can work with a Jackery power station (aka solar generator) as long as you get the right adapter. The brand I use now comes with a 5.5mm cord, so I bought a whole set of 5.5mm-to-8mm adapters for all the panels. Some other brands of panels come with 8mm cords now anyway. The 8mm size is pretty common on other brands of power stations; its not propriety to Jackery so please dont let that idea keep you locked in their ecosystem. Find another panel with good reviews and a good price and then just find the adapter you need to turn it into 8mm (or Anderson on Jackery880 or Jackery1000). Hope this helps!

Will use for FL hurricanes and no power for days. Ian wiped us out! Had it four days, priced reduced 30$. Amazon would not credit. I was told to reorder and ship current Jackery back. Disappointed in this practice I also ordered the 100w saga solar panels. Very nice and work well with Jackery.