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 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.

I own both the Jackery 500 and the 240. Love how they work as a remote power source! While I didn’t figure I’d really need the solar panel, I thought the power option of solar would be nice to have. So I decided to get this SolarSaga 60. Keep in mind that this is the older version. I made the purchase in 2019. I have the trifold version that includes USB charging. Well, once I received this panel I inspected it and it seemed to be of really great quality. My mistake was not testing it out. Several days ago, we had a power outage in the community. I pulled out the 500 and 240 in preparation of backup power for charging devices, running fans, etc. Both were well charged, but I decided that it would be a good time to test out the solar panel. I connected the solar panel to the Jackery 500 during a sunny afternoon without a cloud to be seen and got nothing. The display showed 0 input. The light next to the input jack didn’t even come on. Connected the panel to the 240 and got the same results. After my disappointment subsided I tried wiggling the wire at the black and red connector. Low and behold, I received input from the panel. Unfortunately, I had to hold the wire at a particular angle to maintain input. I’ve seen others complain about their Jackery solar panels not working. If you’re not getting any input at all, check the connector. And obviously, test your panel as soon as you receive it.

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

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.

The sun moves, you have to reposition this during the day if you are charging the generator battery. It does take all day, and we needed this for my husbands cpap when camping. I did have to top off the charge when I had a phone attached to the solar panel as well as the generator. I would have lasted all night anyway, but just to be sure, I plugged it into the campsites outlet in the bathroom. It is larger than expected and bi-fold, despite what another review mentioned-or any pictures. So it is a bit more awkward than I expected, but still folds flat. It is held together with magnets. The cord inside the flat pouch has a couple outlets for usb. I have included a picture with the generator on top and measuring tapes so you can see the size more clearly. The customer service shines, nothing but good things to say. I had a small issue and it was resolved IMMEDIATELY. Very impressed with the seller. If I think of more I will add. Bottom line, if you have sun and no outlets to plug into, this solves that issue. it is very flat so it can slip in next to a sleeping bag and tent for travel as least in a vehicle. More awkward to carry on a hike.

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.

Easy to carry, easy to setup, works well to charge Jackery Battery.

I bought this to charge my Jackery 240. It does not charge very well at all. I’ve had it in full sun and only getting around 40 watts input, so takes a while.

I ordered this Along with the Jackery 300. Which full Sun it draws in 40 or so amps, plenty to keep it charging while using it to charge our phone and iPads. I would recommend it if your buying a Jackery power unit

Great product ! Innovative ! Intelligent design ! Well made ! Excellent overall ! Highly recommended !