I really like that you showed a real world application of the panels! Too few reviews do this, it makes your review stand out!
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+zero11010 I always try to show the items I review in an outdoors environment. Tabletoppers SUCK!
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
***** the first picnic table was under a roof, the second wasn't
@renshieldonpadilla4190
6 жыл бұрын
This is is a good review showing real world scenario. Thank you for the honest review.
@Geologist_Mike
6 жыл бұрын
I have the same panel and came up with a good trick for it. In between your panel and the phone put in a Goal Zero Switch 20 or 30 battery with a small monoprice usb extension cable for a dollar. Unlike all of the better-priced Anker batteries, the Goal Zero battery was specifically designed for portable solar and so it allows power pass-through. That means your phone will charge while the battery is charging from the panel. Without a pass-through battery, your phone will keep switching between charging and uncharging which slows down the total charge time a lot and makes iPhones vibrate every time they restart. Also as the goal zero battery loses and regains input power as with shadows, it just instantly restarts charging itself with zero effect to the phone charging. Basically the phone keeps charging full speed no matter what. No interruptions. Everything just works reliably and with full speed just like you’re plugged into the wall.
@drillgirl718
5 жыл бұрын
thanks youre the real goat
@markamark123
8 жыл бұрын
I've been quietly watching your videos for over a year or so and I appreciate the time & effort for all these reviews & commentary for camping, survival & bushcraft. I picked up the Anker via your You Tube link on this video. Please keep them coming & thanks.
@kevincazal8617
8 жыл бұрын
so I finally got a hold of the 21w anker solar power charger and 2 portable power banks !! the 20000mah and 13000mah for my GF ! man I gotta say I love them awesome items all thanks to your reviews keep them coming !!!
@wjf213
8 жыл бұрын
Great video. I've always wondered about how well one of those solar panels would do in real life walking around in and out of the bush and sun. Keep up the great work.
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+wjf213 They work really well.
@davidbarclay3651
8 жыл бұрын
I took mine to boyscout camp where there was no power. Boys were plugging in their contraband phones along with my Anker battery. The 15w worked great.
@SteedDigital1
8 жыл бұрын
I really feel like they should have bundle deals with these. the best set up would be tethering both ports together to charge an anker battery, then charge the phone off of that. this way the phone is always getting a steady/consistent charge and the battery can keep near topped off. when the phone or other device is full unplug it and the battery will top back off through the day. Adding the battery in line with all the protection and smoothing features it has is really the best option.
@myelementz8402
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for great review. I just order the anker 21w. I really like that u showed off on how it really works.
@pinmarkretrievers7117
5 жыл бұрын
Great review my man!! I'm a back country hunter and use my phone as GPS. Can't afford for it to go dead. This is a game changer for me. Thanks again for the honest, practical, honest review.
@HayatoJapanese
8 жыл бұрын
Your videos are awesome ! I just decided to order 21W. Thank you !!
@Chooseyouruniquehandlebyaddin
8 жыл бұрын
The way a phone charges a lithium battery is completely different from what you think. By the time you hit 80% (84% in your case) The battery charging management chip has already switch over to constant voltage charging. Where is not limited by the 2A input USB anymore. Even if you plugged it into the wall. It still would have charged the rest of the 20% very slowly.
@exitinyourhead
8 жыл бұрын
Anker customer support is excellent. I had one of their first 5 port fast charging hubs and had a dead port. Anker warrantied it, paid the freight and didn't even want me to send in the old one. Had a new one in 4 days. They warrantied the device after 16 months.
@ChasinSimplicity
6 жыл бұрын
I had the same experience with one of their other products, totally good stuff.
@gmolvera
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quick response Ben, looking forward to watch the next video !!!
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+gmolvera thanks for watching.
@ive9th
8 жыл бұрын
I wanted to contribute my thoughts on this and prepared mind 101 as I found both your channels by looking for reviews for this device. I did some quick and dirty testing and direct sun light gives a little under 1000mAh per hour. In PA. It's about half that when it's overcast. Another tip is that I wouldn't top off devices when the sun is bright as its a waste of that light. I'd prefer to use the full capacity to actually charge normaly versus slow charging. So once my device hits about 80%, I take it off and charge something else.
@ericplantener5581
5 жыл бұрын
I agree! This was an informative, real world review. Refreshingly unbiased. The footage was well orchestrated and easy on the eyes, making this review a pleasure to watch and extremely helpful. Thank you and keep it up.
@cyborgvampirebell3059
7 жыл бұрын
I just used a self adhesive Velcro and placed it inside the pocket to get a full seal, 1$ from the $store and ta- da :)
@brucewayne-cave
8 жыл бұрын
Very sweet 21w They will also fit in your EMP/Faraday can.
@johnlord8337
8 жыл бұрын
Good vid. Ive always wanted to have a rollable panel for the EDC or the ultralight backpack, then you have a great energy option for electronics, even using as a firestarting sparker.
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+John Lord yep, just makes sense and i have used them enough to make it a permanent item in my kits
@ThevestguyUSA
8 жыл бұрын
Great Video, I just got the 21W today, Excited to try it out THX
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+The Vest Guy Awesome!
@Shirosori
8 жыл бұрын
thank you for this, it saved me a lot of time of research :D
@mauriciou
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice sir, the review I was looking for ! Cheers from Tactis Outdoor Chile
@ruthguthrie1099
5 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. My 2nd one arrived this morning. No change to the pocket Velcro but I can fix that.
@pinmarkretrievers7117
5 жыл бұрын
How are you going to fix it?
@AlmightyyCres
6 жыл бұрын
on your 21 watt model, does the red light ever turn blue? mine stays red even in direct sunlight i thought it turns blue when it has more light and the red is just let you know theres not enough sun.
@emmyann8214
6 жыл бұрын
How long can you run a 4 watt USB light bulb on the 15 amp model ?
@markiefresh
6 жыл бұрын
such a helpful review. Thanks so much!
@simkraf
3 жыл бұрын
Good test ! That will do great on my adventures... thank you 👏
@MrPatagonicus
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I have one of the ones from RAVPower that you've previously reviewed, and it has the same issue with only a small piece of Velcro holding a device precariously inside. A full zipper or least a longer strip of Velcro would be a big improvement. I'm thinking of modding mine with a piece just for some peace of mind. Can't go wrong with a solar panel these days if you're going out into the woods and you want/need your electronic devices!
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+MrPatagonicus Yep, love the RAVPower ones as well. I've been meaning to do the same. Just sew on a strip of velcro the whole length would solve.
@freddiedorris3788
8 жыл бұрын
Maybe you remember I fb messaged you about which one you preferred, this Anker 21 w or the Ravpower 15 w. Well I went with the Anker 21 W and it is awesome . It charged my iPhone 6 from 50% to 100 % in no time. I also put Velcro all the way across so none of my stuff will fall out. Glad I purchased it. Great review Ben , keep up the good work !!
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Freddie Dorris great, thanks for the comment.
@steveclark..
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving us some real life data feedback on the percentage of charge obtained.
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Steve Clark tough to make a solar panel work with indirect sun :)
@Craig0935
8 жыл бұрын
Great review, thank you for taking the time to make this. Watched your video right before I was about to make the purchase on Amazon, made sure to click out of it and use the link in your bio ;) Keep em' comin'
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Craig0935 nice, thanks.
@wengyamoyam9242
4 жыл бұрын
Subscribed. This is a must have item for me so thanks very much.
@sagegaming4543
8 жыл бұрын
what pack are you using
@TheKyleman999
6 жыл бұрын
What is the best solar panel out there so far?
@youjotr9876
7 жыл бұрын
Where can i get that same bag?
@Hiker63
8 жыл бұрын
I just purchased the 21W through your channel. Good price on it. Thanks.
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Hiker63 thanks man.
@Hiker63
8 жыл бұрын
It was your detailed review that sold me on it. Thanks
@Hiker63
8 жыл бұрын
+Living Survival The first one didn't work. Amazon replaced it and the replacement kicks ass! This beats the GoalZero hands down. For $54.00 it's a deal. I'm actually going to remove the panels and place them in cuben fiber to save weight for my 2017 thru-hike of the AT. Thanks again!
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
Roaming Gnome That's a great idea.
@meenoo
8 жыл бұрын
I am also going to buy the 21W and also through your channel/link because this review was super professional and addressed all aspects of the panels. good work, these things help a lot
@JonNgwisha
8 жыл бұрын
what pack are you using???
@muskatyn
8 жыл бұрын
Excellente vidéo, merci beaucoup : )
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Luciano 4711 thank you for watching.
@neekoboorne126
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Thanks !
@fr0sty
7 жыл бұрын
Which one had better power performance or what is better in your opinion GoalZero Nomad 7W power or the ANker 21W Powerport?
@Jesusandbible
4 жыл бұрын
I have owned Anker solar devices. They work well.
@heritage433
7 жыл бұрын
which powerbank from anker are you using? are all anker powercore+ 2100 /26800 compatible with these solar panels?
@florenlebaron524
3 жыл бұрын
Does this have a power regulator so it doesn't burn out my electric devices?
@jio-lito
8 жыл бұрын
this one or the switch 10?... any preference?
@jonw6815
8 жыл бұрын
Great review, very clear, entertaining too. Thank you very much.
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Jon W thank you.
@actualairsoftreviews3036
6 жыл бұрын
What is that EDC backpack you have?
@anglerbeaudry1027
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review! We have been debating on placing these more compact panels on top of our outdoor dining patio table umbrellas. We are located on a beach resort island and always have customers asking us: "do you have a place we can charge our cell phone"? This is because they drain their cell phone batteries while listening to music at the beach and such. We have only 1 outlet outside next to our patio and not many available inside the restaurant, so we are going to offer free recharging service for those that decide to dine with us at lunch. We are ordering extra IOS and Android USB cables, just in case the customers did not bring their own. We are also ordering 6 battery banks that are 10, 400mAh, 5-star rated and $15.95 on amazon.com for those customers whose cell phones are close to 0% charge or decide to dine indoors. By the way, our patio gets blasted by the sun from the time it rises until just before it sets! We will of course use our Anker Lite Solar Panels to recharge the battery banks every chance we get. Your review was a great help, as there are sooo many portable solar panels to choose from and we now feel even more confident, that the Anker 15w Lite, will be the way to go for us. Thanks again, Anglers!
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Angler Beaudry sounds like a good idea but for diners who need a quick charge in the time it takes to eat the portable panels won't do much good. if it were me I would invest in a few large solar panels on the roof and go into a goalzero battery bank 12v setup. that way you could run an anker 15 port usb or something that people could plug into.
@anglerbeaudry1027
8 жыл бұрын
+Living Survival That too is a great idea, but if we can boost them up by 10%-20% within 45 minutes, that's a lot better than nothing at all. Also, due to very strict ordinances and such, we cannot mount solar panels on our roof. They are very strict about exterior aesthetics here! So, we did switch to the 21w and ordering 6 of the 10000mAh KMASHI portable battery banks, for those customers that have 20% or less battery life, as we feel that the battery banks will do more for them, than just the panel/s. If that 15w did for you what it did in those cloudy and shady conditions, we feel confident that the 21w Anker Lite in some serious and very extreme direct sunlight; should offer a "better than nothing" at all charge to the Patrons cell phone. Again, if their cell abttery is too low, we will hand them a battery bank. We were going to get the Innogie 10400mAh for $15.95, but the KMASHI 10000mAh is on sale right now for under $12.00 and has a 4-star rating with 4200+ reviews. Your input is most greatly appreciated and should you have more, please do advise. We do plan on obtaining a multi-port unit for one of the regular outlets, that we do have available. I may in the future try and do the 12v set-up that you recommend, but for now, the above should be a good start...we hope! Thanks again for the reply and look forward to learning more from you and your videos!
@GeekfromYorkshire
8 жыл бұрын
+Angler Beaudry What did you end up buying? A 21W solar panel in sunshine would be normally showing about 2A output. A typical phone WHILST BEING USED will thermal throttle itself to limit its charging to typically
@ArcticGator
6 жыл бұрын
Whats that little pack you are using?
@tylerewing7591
8 жыл бұрын
what might help remedy the Velcro problem is those adhesive Velcro strip maybe.
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Tyler Ewing tru that.
@kathy9250
8 жыл бұрын
What is the best solar panel in your oppinion?
@BOOSTEDLASER
7 жыл бұрын
What flashlight is that
@longrider42
8 жыл бұрын
I'm getting the 21W Solar Panel and the Anker 26800 battery. So when I go camping this summer I will have power for all my devices. I think charging a battery that you then use to charge your device might be a little better idea. Okay, been testing the 21W solar panel, my Galaxy S4 likes it. Phone was at 77% and charged to 100% in an hour, in direct sunlight at a temp of 70 degree's. So this will supply me with plenty of power when I go on long weekend bike rides. Oh and yes, I did get the 26800 Anker powercore. Tests to come. Yes, would have been nice of the pouch was fully velcroed or zippered. However adding Velcro would not be that hard..
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+James Hart awesome. thanks for watching James.
@TheNatedouble8
2 жыл бұрын
I have these same solar panels and they over heat too fast when in direct sunlight for too long
@Yunginspirit
8 жыл бұрын
Great, very informative video. Must get one of these panels. Thanx!
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Yunginspirit thanks for watching.
@Yunginspirit
8 жыл бұрын
Living Survival You're welcome. My son (in Sydney, OZ) just informed me yesterday of a tiny solar gadget (something like 1'' x 2") he recently bought which keeps his smart phone charged. I'd never heard of these items before. Awesome! They may put cell phone batteries outta business...being so expensive. I'm definitely going to purchase an Ankar 3-solar panel device like yours tonite. TY.
@jstersmithson
5 жыл бұрын
Does this have Quick Charging 3.0?
@smiszuk18
3 жыл бұрын
This is a great video.
@haizi7179
4 жыл бұрын
Solid review brother!
@cycloneoutdoors7781
8 жыл бұрын
Any major differences between these and the 14W model? I have the 14W model on my amazon wishlist just because of the price at the moment.
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Cyclone Outdoors The 15W is nearly identical but the 21W has 2.4 amp output so it will charge devices faster.
@gmolvera
8 жыл бұрын
Great video, can you make a one comparing this panel vs. the Goal Zero 7, I have that one and it is really fast when charging my Note 4 while camping.
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+gmolvera I had the nomad 7 but have since sold it. it is only 7 watts vs 21 watts and does not output 2.4 amps. However the nomad 7 does have DC output which is awesome.
@thetopnacci
2 жыл бұрын
So how is it now?
@stuffandthings586
8 жыл бұрын
did u ever experience eating up the battery juice when your not in direct sunlight cos that is what happen to my solar charger,i have to be in direct sunlight all the time.what do you recommend for tablets? thanks
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Edwin U i charge a battery bank and then use the bank to charge my tablet.
@florenlebaron524
3 жыл бұрын
Can 21 Watts burn out a phone? My phone takes way less watts.
@TroyStennett
7 жыл бұрын
Do you have an AMAZON link for the flashlight shown at the 3:30 mark ?.
@livingsurvival
7 жыл бұрын
amzn.to/2lFE3IS
@ArtLevitt
7 жыл бұрын
flashlight brand?
@thomlocke1
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Do you have any idea how long the 21W panel takes to charge the Anker 21000 battery pack?
@paulczar
8 жыл бұрын
About a whole day in direct sun
@thomlocke1
8 жыл бұрын
+paulczar thanks
@ricardomiranda5274
8 жыл бұрын
what carabinas are that there are atatched to the Anker solar panel
@ricardomiranda5274
8 жыл бұрын
????
@jhughe90
8 жыл бұрын
What USB rechargeable flashlight did you have hooked up there?
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+jhughe90 nitecore mh20
@segads
8 жыл бұрын
Actually, after this review I might get one those solar panel, not sure if I'm gonna use it but is always a good thing have something like that in case off emergency
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+segads yep. works well.
@igzhan
8 жыл бұрын
If u had to choose between sun jack and anker, which would you choose?
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Ignatius Goh anker.
@botakarogant
7 жыл бұрын
is it waterprof ?
@firminmusic
7 жыл бұрын
Nice review, thank you Sir !
@tyoutubea
6 жыл бұрын
Hi great video. Do you know how to link these panels together as I have two anker panels. Thanks in advance
@livingsurvival
6 жыл бұрын
Can't link Anker panels.
@theignorantexpert6596
7 жыл бұрын
Might be an odd question, but will the 15w be able to charge a car battery?
@SolarizeYourLife
7 жыл бұрын
The Ignorant Expert This 6 volt panel, will not charge a 12 v battery...
@PH020
8 жыл бұрын
Wow what type of camera are you using, footage is amazing
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+David PhoTWENTY canon g7x
@DeJulius_Caesar
8 жыл бұрын
So, how long would the 21W take to charge your phone? I'm still a bit hazy on differences between 15W and 21W models
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+DeJulius Caesar About 8 hours.
@paulczar
8 жыл бұрын
My 21w will charge an iPhone 6 in a little over an hour when I use my panel on a clear day, around noon when the sun is the highest in the sky, and in May, June, July when the sun is most direct and intense. An hour is about the best you can hope for, but I think that's pretty damn good.
@crazyjsavedbygrace6089
5 жыл бұрын
Are they water proof?
@stuffandthings586
8 жыл бұрын
thanks..great vid review
@TantraMagnet
8 жыл бұрын
Can you daisy chain two panels together for more power? Thanx
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+TantraMagnet nope, not with these.
@Gamileg
8 жыл бұрын
Nice video Ben. You have a new camera? I picked up the XDragon 20w for an emergency/survival kit Im making to send to Philippines. It has a mesh zip lock storage section on it. I tested it with Nitecore MH20/Power banks/battery chargers all work great. It's good tech to have around just in case. I may try the Anker next.
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Daddy Dave i've seen that one. essentially they all share common components and are just branded differently ;)
@waviles7056
8 жыл бұрын
Which flashlight is the one in the video?
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
a nitecore ea11 i think.
@701overland
8 жыл бұрын
I agree why have they not enclosed that pocket yet?
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+P701 not a big deal really but c'mon.
@userresearch
7 жыл бұрын
So where is the performance comparison??
@joeychick8466
8 жыл бұрын
What braid is your paracord bracelet?
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Joey Chick brainworm
@carpenterfamily6198
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard ‘something’ about iPhones charging on panels like these. If a cloud blocked the panel & charge current dropped, the phone would detect this and lower its charge draw. But then when the cloud passed & high charge current was available again the charge state would not go high, but would stay low. That’s a problem. Has this happened to you ? I’ve heard battery packs don’t do this, so some folks charge battery bank then use that later to charge phone.
@livingsurvival
5 жыл бұрын
Yes some panels do not have auto-restart. This one does not. The goal zero does.
@marrngtn
8 жыл бұрын
What model flashlight is that your using?
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+marrngtn Nitecore MH20
@seanehook
8 жыл бұрын
What is your recommendation between the Goal Zero panels and these Anker panels?
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+seanehook goal zero needs to update their cells but they do have a 12volt output which is nice. combine the two into a panel and you 've got a winner. waiting...waiting...lol.
@seanehook
8 жыл бұрын
+Living Survival Thanks...nice review!
@kennethcaloun5138
8 жыл бұрын
nice video thanks friend
@Torossifamily
8 жыл бұрын
Portable solar panels are great. I use a product from a different company. I find that iPhones will shut off the system if the power fluctuates. Has that been a problem with your product and your smart phone? (Your phone looked like its wasn't an iPhone) I find using a battery pack is the best way to collect solar energy and then I use the battery pack at night to charge my devices! Thanks for all your videos.
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Torossifamily turn off the power save feature on the phone and yeah some panels don't work too well with iphones.
@PREPFORIT
8 жыл бұрын
I was kinda looking for a 21.5 W ); Just kidding They both look like gear I want/need.
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+PREPFORIT They make an 80 watt but it's like $400.
@KBABIN941
7 жыл бұрын
How does heat effect these? Will they be Ok during summer days in direct sunlight all day?
@livingsurvival
7 жыл бұрын
yep
@SolarizeYourLife
7 жыл бұрын
KBABIN941 Heat always effects all solar cells, by dropping in voltage, that is why solar panels are so much higher in voltage then the charging voltage of batteries...
@claytonhewlett6149
8 жыл бұрын
What do you think is better? The RAVpower 20W or the Anker 21W? Which one charges faster?
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Clayton Hewlett anker.
@claytonhewlett6149
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Ayrton4everrr
4 жыл бұрын
Are the panels flexible so some extent? Or prone to breakages? Thanks
@livingsurvival
4 жыл бұрын
Durable but not flexible.
@Ayrton4everrr
4 жыл бұрын
@@livingsurvival thanks
@benedettalustri5076
8 жыл бұрын
@Living Survival - Great videos and reviews. RAV Power 15W versus Anker 21W - who would be the Champ please advise ??!
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Benedetta Lustri Anker 21w.
@benedettalustri5076
8 жыл бұрын
+Living Survival - AmaZing Bro, Thank you for your prompt reply. All the Best
@Mr.SociallyAwkward
8 жыл бұрын
I just ordered a 20,000mAh battery pack and I was wondering do you know how efficiently if at all it would be for the anker 15 w to charge it? and Thanks for the video keep it up
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Joshua Correa it will charge it, prime time sun would take all day but you would get a decent charge.
@Mr.SociallyAwkward
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info
@irakmarin4911
8 жыл бұрын
Amazing Review.. thanks.
@Moostery
7 жыл бұрын
What pack is that? Nvm, found it on amazon. Might have to start saving up for it. I like it!
@actualairsoftreviews3036
6 жыл бұрын
What is the packs name?
@RavagHer
8 жыл бұрын
pretty sure they don't want to close off that little pocket due to heating...I mean if it was mesh they could but that would expose your wires and device to the sun causing more overheating...
@jduck9
8 жыл бұрын
Do you feel ankers panels work more efficiently than goal zero's?
@livingsurvival
8 жыл бұрын
+Joshua Duffy only tried the smaller goal zeros and yes better than those.
@bert3064
7 жыл бұрын
Where did you get that bag from?
@livingsurvival
7 жыл бұрын
3V Gear
@themiwoodsman7222
8 жыл бұрын
great review Ben , its now in my wish list ! thanks helping me make up my mind LOL atb john
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