12 Best Camping Solar Panels 2022

• 100W power output
• Weight: 25.9 pounds
  
• Dimensions (folded): 26.75” x 21.75” x 3.75”
  
• Dimensions (unfolded): 26.75” x 43.5” x 1.75”

Goal Zero might just be the name in portable solar power for campers. As the name implies, the Boulder 100 Solar Panel Briefcase is a medium-sized, rigid solar panel “briefcase” with 100 watts of power, making it ideal for power-hungry car campers or even smaller RVs. The built-in kickstand allows you to get and keep the optimal angle to the sun throughout the day. When you’re ready to roll, it folds in half inside a durable aluminum frame, ensuring it won’t get damaged en route.

• 100W power output
• Weight: 9.1 pounds
• Dimension (folded): 24″ x 21″ x 1.38″
• Dimension (unfolded): 48″ x 21″ x 0.2″

Best known for its home backup power options, Generark makes plenty of great camping solar panels too. The SolarPower ONE Portable Solar Panel is its mid-sized option featuring 100 watts of power. That’s more than enough for most car campers or even home emergencies in a pinch. These panels feature industry-standard monocrystalline solar cells to capture 50% more energy than traditional alternatives. Each panel takes less than 30 seconds to set up: Just unfold, adjust the kickstand to face toward the sun, and you’re in business.

• 200W power output
• Weight: 20.9 pounds
• Dimensions (folded): 27” x 31.5 x 2”
• Dimensions (unfolded): 53.9” x 31.5” x 1”

For the most adventurous campers who regularly overland on extended off-grid expeditions, there’s Redarc’s 200W portable folding solar panel kit. It’s the largest, most powerful option on this list with enough output to keep overlanders going indefinitely. The unglazed panels feature a special, protective coating that ensures they’re less fragile than glass-designed alternatives. Bonus: At just over 20 pounds, it’s surprisingly light for its size and output.

• 100W power output
• Weight: 10.33 pounds
• Dimensions (folded): 24” x 21” x 1.4”
• Dimensions (unfolded): 48” x 21” x 0.2”

Like Jackery’s beloved solar generators, the SolarSaga 100W is rugged, well-designed, and built for the outdoors. The ultra-portable design features rubberized handles and dual kickstands for easy portability and set up at camp. A durable IP65 design also protects it against occasional splashes and light rain showers.

• 10W power output
• Weight: 1.21 pounds
• Dimensions: 10.12” x 8.19” x 0.94”

For backpackers and anyone who likes their wilderness escapes with as little technology as possible, there’s BioLite’s SolarPanel 10+. This ultra-portable portable solar panel offers just 10 watts of usable power through a USB power port. An integrated sundial guarantees perfect alignment with the sun to maximize energy capture. Plus, the built-in 3,200 mAh battery allows you to save a little energy for later.

• 100W power output
• Weight: 11.88 pounds
• Dimensions (folded): 20.47” x 14.17” x 1.97”
• Dimensions (unfolded): 67.52” x 20.47” x 1.18”

Itehil’s 100W solar panel kit offers the same power output, lightweight design, and high-efficiency panels as other brand-name solar panels for less. The IPX4 construction is durable and waterproof—exactly what campers need. Daisy-chain up to four panels together to charge a 500W portable power station or solar generator from zero to full in less than two hours.

• 60W power output
• Weight: 8.8 pounds
• Dimensions (folded): 21” x 16.5” x 1”
• Dimensions (unfolded): 21” x 32.1” x 1”

For solo car campers and anyone who packs light, Ecoflow’s 60W Foldable Solar Panel might be just enough. This panel is lighter than every 100W solar panel on this list but larger than other backpacker-friendly options, making it a great mid-sized option. When it’s time to break camp, the entire design zips neatly into the included carry case (which also cleverly doubles as a kickstand).

• 21W power output
• Weight: 14.7 ounces
• Dimensions (folded): 11.1” x 6.3”
• Dimensions (unfolded): 26.4” x 11.1”

If BioLite’s 10 watts of portable power isn’t enough, step up to Anker’s 21W foldable solar panel. The compact design packs down smaller than a standard sheet of paper but unfurls to more than two feet across for efficient energy capture at camp or in the backcountry. The rugged polyester canvas shell is adorned with stainless steel eye-holes, so you can easily tether the panel to a tree, tent, or even your hiking backpack.

• 140W power output
• Weight: 32.75 pounds
• Dimensions (folded): 32.4″ x 21.5“ x 3.1”

Zamp has long been a favorite for travel trailers, teardrop trailers, and other compact RVs. When 100 watts of power isn’t quite enough, but 200 watts seems like overkill, the Solar Legacy Series 140-Watt Portable Solar Panel Kit hits the sweet spot. The rigid design folds neatly in half, briefcase-style for the ultimate portability. With the built-in kickstand, it sets up fast and connects directly to an RV battery for virtually unlimited off-grid power.

• 42W power output
• Weight: 32.98 ounces
• Dimensions (folded): 11” x 5.5” x 1.8”
• Dimensions (unfolded): 26.8” x 22.4” x 0.2”

BigBlue’s 42W Portable Solar Charger is a perfectly sized on-the-go solar solution for campers who prefer to travel light. The 42-watt power output is enough to keep small devices like smartphones and tablets topped up while off-grid. But, the entire kit packs down to smaller than a sheet of paper—compact enough to throw in your vehicle’s trunk or even a backpack.

• 1.5W power output
• Weight: 1.18 pounds
• Dimensions: 7” x 3.8” x 1.2”

At roughly seven by four inches, Oeuudd’s Solar Charger Power Bank isn’t much larger than most smartphones. With a combination solar panel, power pack, and 36 LED lights, it’s a solid all-in-one emergency power solution for backpackers and car campers. The built-in 25,000-mAh battery boasts enough juice to recharge an iPhone 12 Pro or a Galaxy S9 up to eight times. Plus, it recharges from a standard wall outlet, so you can top it up before heading to camp.

• 15W power output
• Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Dimensions (folded): 20” x 10.5” x 0.6”
• Dimensions (unfolded): 10.5” x 6.5” x 1.2”

At just over a pound, SunJack’s 15 Watt Foldable Weatherproof Solar Panel is portable enough for even the leanest of backpacking trips. It unfolds to a generous 20 inches across, providing ample real estate for capturing up to 15 watts of solar. The ruggedized case is waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, and drop-proof, so it’s more than capable of surviving whatever backcountry adventures you have planned.