Total newb but want to buy a solar box

bennybolivar

Hey there, i'm totally fascinated about such solar boxes like this one --> https://solarcamp24.de/100W-Solarkoffer-MONO-WS100SKS
It's cheap, it's not to big and it would be enough for me. Does someone has experience regarding such a solar box? It would be for a camping trip into the woods entirely without electricity. I need it for charging my phone, led lights and stuff.

Thanks in advance

Estragon

It's likely a bit big for backpacking, but might be good otherwise. 

You'll want a small 12v battery (eg AGM powersports type, or lithium pack) and 5v or whatever adapters for devices to be charged.

I'm not a fan of clips to the battery and would probably replace with better connectors, but that's just me.

MichaelK

Publishing a link in English would be helpful when you're asking questions on an English language board.  From what I can tell from the photos the unit is just a rack of panels.  There does not appear to be a battery, charge controller, ect to go with it.  So, what exactly is the "box"?

Photowhit

I think you would be happier with a USB power bank (battery) and USB lights, cell phone charging and stuff that runs on electric. Look for something in the 20,000 amphour size. It would give you many charges on most phones and you can find fans, lights, radios, mp3 players that run off a USB  power supply. If  you would like to add charging while you are camping look for a 5v USB  output solar panel.

mcgivor

MichaelK said:

Publishing a link in English would be helpful when you're asking questions on an English language board.  From what I can tell from the photos the unit is just a rack of panels.  There does not appear to be a battery, charge controller, ect to go with it.  So, what exactly is the "box"?

There is an English tab that pops up, at least on my device.

WaterWheel

Here is something similar for less money.     https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074G1P2X5/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B074G1P2X5&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFYSVpLUklZTjJWQUsmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAxMTk4NzExNUFZMEcxU0ZOS1dVJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2MTI0NTYzTTZEWVgyRkNTMldNJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==       It has an attached PMW type controller and folds for transport.     
Renogy makes a smaller 50 watt model that folds the panels into a protective plastic case.     https://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Eclipse-Lightweight-Suitcase-Controller/dp/B07FW75XB6/ref=sr_1_10?crid=LS97LHAWLOLT&keywords=renogy+50+watt+solar+panel&qid=1574987323&s=lawn-garden&sprefix=Renogy+50,lawngarden,156&sr=1-10

But if all you're looking to do is charge a cell phone or a rechargeable light a 15 watt (or larger) foldable panel with USB outlets is sufficient.     https://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-Charger-Waterproof-Foldable-Compatible/dp/B07RMDKK5B/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=15+watt+USB+solar&qid=1574986872&sr=8-7