Solar Gear

Portable Solar Chargers for Off-Grid and Emergency Power

The sun doesn't run out of charge, which makes it one of the most practical backup power sources available once you're away from a wall outlet. This collection covers portable solar chargers built for exactly that scenario — camping trips, RV travel, emergency preparedness, or any time you need a reliable way to keep devices and batteries topped off without depending on the grid.

Solar Power That Travels With You

Our 21W Backpack Solar Charger is built to clip directly onto a backpack, converting downtime while you're hiking or traveling into usable charge for your phone, GPS unit, or portable battery bank. Available in black or camouflage, it's designed for hikers, hunters, and travelers who want charging capability without adding a separate piece of gear to carry — the panel simply rides along and works while you're already on the move.

For situations where charging isn't happening on the go but still needs to be dependable — a stalled car, a power outage at home, or a campsite setup — our Emergency 21W Solar Panel Charger folds flat for easy storage and unfolds to capture enough solar input to keep phones and small devices charged when the grid isn't an option. Both chargers use the same 21W panel output, so the choice between them really comes down to how you plan to use it: worn and moving, or set up and stationary.

Solar Works Best as Part of a Bigger System

A solar panel alone charges devices slowly and inconsistently, since output depends entirely on sunlight. Pairing a panel with a battery that can store that charge is what turns intermittent solar input into power you can actually rely on after dark or on a cloudy day. If you're building a more complete off-grid setup, our Deep Cycle Batteries for RV & Solar collection covers the storage side — batteries designed to accept solar charging and hold that capacity for extended use rather than a quick device top-off.

Our guide on deep cycle batteries for adventure goes further into why lithium-based deep cycle batteries have become the standard for campers, boaters, and off-grid setups — covering more cycles, faster recharge, and less weight to haul than the lead-acid batteries most solar setups were originally built around.

RVs, Cabins, and Bigger Power Needs

If your setup runs closer to a full RV or cabin power system rather than a single device charger, voltage matters as much as panel wattage. Our breakdown of whether a 24V battery is worth it compares 12V and 24V setups directly, which is useful before you invest in a solar-plus-battery system sized for something bigger than a phone or GPS unit.

Where Solar Fits — and Where It Doesn't

Solar charging is dependable for steady, moderate power needs, but it has real limits worth knowing before you rely on it exclusively. Our comparison of lithium batteries vs. gasoline covers where rechargeable, solar-friendly power makes sense and where higher-output backup like a generator still has the advantage — useful context if you're deciding how much of your power plan to build around solar alone.

Rounding Out Your Off-Grid Kit

Solar chargers work best alongside the rest of a portable power setup. Our Portable Power Stations give you a central hub to store and distribute the power your solar panel collects, and if you're outfitting for hunting, camping, or general outdoor use, our Hunting and Camping hub covers the rest of the lithium-powered gear that tends to travel alongside a solar setup.

Why Choose Mach 1 Lithium for Solar Gear

Being caught without power in the backcountry, on the road, or during an outage is the exact scenario this gear is built to prevent. Every panel in this collection is chosen for real portability and consistent output, not just an impressive wattage number on the box. Whether you're adding a backpack panel to your everyday gear or building a full off-grid power system, this is the starting point for keeping your devices — and your peace of mind — charged.