A portable solar panel for charging your phone
When you’re out in the great outdoors, it’s always a challenge to pack enough power to ensure your phone won’t give up on you when you're miles from civilisation. Thankfully, the sun has been doing a pretty good job at creating the very juice it runs off for a little over 4.5 billion years now, which this handy little solar-powered energy generator allows you to harvest. And while that might not be a revelation in itself, we love the 8W Spectre Solar Panel from Dark Energy as, much like their 18W model, it delivers more power per ounce than any other panel on the market, is small and easy to carry, and has been optimised to deliver consistent power even in poor conditions — perfect for adventures across our cloudy little island.
- USB-A and USB-C compatible
- With a waterproof rating of IPX7, it delivers unwavering power in damp conditions
- Can survive up to 200lbs of crushing force
- 50% lighter than comparable solar panels
- Delivers the most power per ounce on the market
- Charges a mobile phone in 1-3 hours on average in optimal conditions
| Measurement | Folded | Unfolded |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 22.86 cm | 42.55 cm |
| Height | 22.23 cm | 22.23 cm |
| Weight | 226 g | |
These days, your phone is much more than just a tool for communicating with the outside world. It’s your map and compass, your pocket torch, and your means to finance a quick resupply — all at the same time. In fact, it could be argued that it's the singular item that can make or break your adventure more than any other, especially if you’re out of battery the moment you need it. Which is something that the folks at Dark Energy are acutely aware of. As long-distance backcountry adventurers, they often spend days at a time in their native Wasatch Mountains, hiking dozens of miles over harsh terrain in Utah’s unforgiving climate. And they rely on their phones to keep them on track, safe, and connected to the outside world.
Knowing all too well the pitfalls of lesser power products, Dark Energy has made it its mission to create hyper-rugged charging solutions you can rely on in the wild. And since 2013, they have become a brand trusted, used and abused by everyone from hikers, campers and emergency workers to the US special forces — all due to the outstanding quality of their kit.
