--- title: "backpacking solar panel — Niche Verdict: Skip it (46/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/cell-phones-accessories/backpacking-solar-panel" last_updated: "2026-07-10T01:45:26.252Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($240K/yr) — backpacking solar panel doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($240K/yr) — backpacking solar panel doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "backpacking solar panel — Niche Verdict: Skip it (46/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **backpacking solar panel** **Skip it****46/100 ** a small market ($240K/yr) — backpacking solar panel doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$240K** **Growth (1y)** **+115.0%** **Products** **18** **Brands** **10** was 4 a year ago **Sellers** **17** **Price range** **$26.13–$117.88** **Returns** **2.4%** **Rating** **4.4★** **Skip it** Scored 46/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **12** ×0.30 Growth **67** ×0.30 Competition **44** ×0.20 Quality gap **53** ×0.10 Returns **81** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +115.0% year over year. 11K5KPrime Day '24Spike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Aug, Oct, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.6× ## **Competition** - BigBlue52% - FlexSolar10% - Hiluckey9% - SOLUPUP8% - エレコム(ELECOM)7% - BLAVOR4% - Other (4 brands)9% The top 5 products take 61% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 10 brands and 17 sellers compete here. **Brands** **10 **▲rising was 4 a year ago **Sellers** **17** **Top 5 brand share** **87%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![BigBlue 28W Solar Panel Charger with Dual USB-C and USB-A Portable Solar Phone Charger for Camping Hiking Backpacking Emergency Solar Charger for iPhone iPad Samsung Galaxy Power Bank GPS etc](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jiYtfANJL.jpg) [**BigBlue 28W Solar Panel Charger with Dual USB-C and USB-A Portable Solar Phone Charger for Camping Hiking Backpacking Emergency Solar Charger for iPhone iPad Samsung Galaxy Power Bank GPS etc**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EXWCPLC) BigBlue$64.654.4★9,82532%▼falling 2 ![SOLUPUP Solar Panels 30W Portable Foldable Solar Charger with 5V USB-A and USB-C Fast Charging Compatible with iPhone iPad Samsung Power Banks IPX5 Waterproof Perfect for Camping Hiking Outdoor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pEeuxmVaL.jpg) [**SOLUPUP Solar Panels 30W Portable Foldable Solar Charger with 5V USB-A and USB-C Fast Charging Compatible with iPhone iPad Samsung Power Banks IPX5 Waterproof Perfect for Camping Hiking Outdoor**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6VRQ4VQ) SOLUPUP$34.284.6★1938%▼falling 3 ![BigBlue Portable Solar Charger 28W with Digital Ammeter 25.4% High-Efficiency USB-A/USB-C Ports Folding Waterproof Solar Panels with Carabiners for Camping Backpacking Phones Tablets Power Bank](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ejZxWhxLL.jpg) [**BigBlue Portable Solar Charger 28W with Digital Ammeter 25.4% High-Efficiency USB-A/USB-C Ports Folding Waterproof Solar Panels with Carabiners for Camping Backpacking Phones Tablets Power Bank**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071G4CQSR) BigBlue$67.984.3★1,8278%▼falling 4 ![Hiluckey Solar Charger 25000mAh Outdoor USB C Portable Power Bank with 4 Solar Panels 3A Fast Charge External Battery Pack with 3 USB Outputs Compatible with Smartphones Tablets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qJdbpqXYL.jpg) [**Hiluckey Solar Charger 25000mAh Outdoor USB C Portable Power Bank with 4 Solar Panels 3A Fast Charge External Battery Pack with 3 USB Outputs Compatible with Smartphones Tablets**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F37J94H4) Hiluckey$31.414.3★3907%▲rising 5 ![BigBlue Portable 35W Solar Panel Charger with Fast Charging USB-A and PD 25W USB-C for Camping Backpacking 1.54 lbs IP68 Waterproof Folding Solar Phone Charger for iPhone/Android iPad Power Bank](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41f6yc1LvrL.jpg) [**BigBlue Portable 35W Solar Panel Charger with Fast Charging USB-A and PD 25W USB-C for Camping Backpacking 1.54 lbs IP68 Waterproof Folding Solar Phone Charger for iPhone/Android iPad Power Bank**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2PQ22B) BigBlue$72.734.4★1,5105%▲rising 6 ![[Upgraded] BigBlue Ultra-Light Portable 25W Solar Panel Charger with USB-A and USB-C Ports 0.84 lbs Pocket-Size IP68 Waterproof Folded Solar Panel Compatible with Cellphone Power Bank Camping Light](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JkXJPELBL.jpg) [**\[Upgraded\] BigBlue Ultra-Light Portable 25W Solar Panel Charger with USB-A and USB-C Ports 0.84 lbs Pocket-Size IP68 Waterproof Folded Solar Panel Compatible with Cellphone Power Bank Camping Light**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXVGD15W) BigBlue$58.404.2★2405%▼falling 7 ![FlexSolar 40W Foldable Solar Panel Charger with USB-C and USB-A Outputs for Phones Power Banks Tablets - Waterproof for Camping Hiking Backpacking](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cY0bvydkL.jpg) [**FlexSolar 40W Foldable Solar Panel Charger with USB-C and USB-A Outputs for Phones Power Banks Tablets - Waterproof for Camping Hiking Backpacking**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09H6GGK55) FlexSolar$54.534.4★1,2475%▼falling 8 ![ELECOM NESTOUT Portable Solar Panel Dual USB-A Ports 28W Power Generation Charger for Phone Camping Durable Water-Resistant Ripstop Nylon Foldable Lightweight Adjustable Stands (2-Panel)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418LB8uXpaL.jpg) [**ELECOM NESTOUT Portable Solar Panel Dual USB-A Ports 28W Power Generation Charger for Phone Camping Durable Water-Resistant Ripstop Nylon Foldable Lightweight Adjustable Stands (2-Panel)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TKF28PS) エレコム(ELECOM)$84.164.6★6155%▲rising 9 ![BLAVOR Solar Power Bank 10 000mAh Portable Wireless Charger 20W Fast Charging External Battery Pack with USB C for Cell Phones Solar Panel Charging with Dual Flashlight for Camping](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FO3FenTyL.jpg) [**BLAVOR Solar Power Bank 10 000mAh Portable Wireless Charger 20W Fast Charging External Battery Pack with USB C for Cell Phones Solar Panel Charging with Dual Flashlight for Camping**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FDXDB3W) BLAVOR$26.134.3★46,4994%—flat 10 ![SOARAISE Solar Charger Power Bank - 48000mAh Wireless Portable Charger Built-in 4 Cables and 4 Solar Panels PD QC 3.0 Fast Charging USB C Battery Pack with Flashlight for Camping Travel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514lHXeH4+L.jpg) [**SOARAISE Solar Charger Power Bank - 48000mAh Wireless Portable Charger Built-in 4 Cables and 4 Solar Panels PD QC 3.0 Fast Charging USB C Battery Pack with Flashlight for Camping Travel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4DLKXJB) SOARAISE$50.634.3★2,2984%▲rising 11 ![FlexSolar 36W Ultra-Portable Solar Panel Charger with Quick Charge USB-A & USB-C & DC Ports Ultra-Lightweight for Outdoor Emergency Power Backpacking Hiking and Camping](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YFXvmJJ5L.jpg) [**FlexSolar 36W Ultra-Portable Solar Panel Charger with Quick Charge USB-A & USB-C & DC Ports Ultra-Lightweight for Outdoor Emergency Power Backpacking Hiking and Camping**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FY654LFK) FlexSolar$52.844.1★473%▲rising 12 ![FlexSolar 25W Ultra-Portable Solar Panel Charger with Quick Charge USB-A & USB-C Ports Ultra-Lightweight for Outdoor Emergency Power Backpacking Hiking and Camping](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zEDcz78gL.jpg) [**FlexSolar 25W Ultra-Portable Solar Panel Charger with Quick Charge USB-A & USB-C Ports Ultra-Lightweight for Outdoor Emergency Power Backpacking Hiking and Camping**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMXG7Q5D) FlexSolar$29.294.5★733%▲rising 13 ![ELECOM NESTOUT Portable Solar Panel Dual USB-A Ports 28W Power Generation Charger for Phone Camping Durable Water-Resistant Ripstop Nylon Foldable Lightweight Adjustable Stands (4-Panel)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31q9904qphL.jpg) [**ELECOM NESTOUT Portable Solar Panel Dual USB-A Ports 28W Power Generation Charger for Phone Camping Durable Water-Resistant Ripstop Nylon Foldable Lightweight Adjustable Stands (4-Panel)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TKD9KSJ) エレコム(ELECOM)$117.884.6★6152%—flat 14 ![BigBlue 30W Solar Panel Charger with Fast Charging USB-A USB-C and DC Ports IP68 Waterproof Portable Folding Solar Charger Compatible with iPhone iPad Samsung LG Power Banks Power Station](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414QIrKSsBL.jpg) [**BigBlue 30W Solar Panel Charger with Fast Charging USB-A USB-C and DC Ports IP68 Waterproof Portable Folding Solar Charger Compatible with iPhone iPad Samsung LG Power Banks Power Station**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMNGYMCT) BigBlue$65.454.4★9,8252%▼falling 15 ![2026Upgrade 40W Foldable Solar Panel Charger 25% High Efficiency Portable N Type Cell USB-C/USB-A/DC12V MPPT Fast Charging IP67 Waterproof Lightweight Solar Charger for Outdoor Travel Emergency](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jvb4xbDoL.jpg) [**2026Upgrade 40W Foldable Solar Panel Charger 25% High Efficiency Portable N Type Cell USB-C/USB-A/DC12V MPPT Fast Charging IP67 Waterproof Lightweight Solar Charger for Outdoor Travel Emergency**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G37WGWQM) Dongindar$48.624.0★472%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 18 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 18 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![BigBlue 28W Solar Panel Charger with Dual USB-C and USB-A Portable Solar Phone Charger for Camping Hiking Backpacking Emergency Solar Charger for iPhone iPad Samsung Galaxy Power Bank GPS etc](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jiYtfANJL.jpg)**BigBlue 28W Solar Panel Charger with Dual USB-C and USB-A Portable Solar Phone Charger for Camping Hiking Backpacking Emergency Solar Charger for iPhone iPad Samsung Galaxy Power Bank GPS etc** BigBlue**$64.65**4.4★9,825 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EXWCPLC) [![SOLUPUP Solar Panels 30W Portable Foldable Solar Charger with 5V USB-A and USB-C Fast Charging Compatible with iPhone iPad Samsung Power Banks IPX5 Waterproof Perfect for Camping Hiking Outdoor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pEeuxmVaL.jpg)**SOLUPUP Solar Panels 30W Portable Foldable Solar Charger with 5V USB-A and USB-C Fast Charging Compatible with iPhone iPad Samsung Power Banks IPX5 Waterproof Perfect for Camping Hiking Outdoor** SOLUPUP**$34.28**4.6★193 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6VRQ4VQ) [![BigBlue Portable Solar Charger 28W with Digital Ammeter 25.4% High-Efficiency USB-A/USB-C Ports Folding Waterproof Solar Panels with Carabiners for Camping Backpacking Phones Tablets Power Bank](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ejZxWhxLL.jpg)**BigBlue Portable Solar Charger 28W with Digital Ammeter 25.4% High-Efficiency USB-A/USB-C Ports Folding Waterproof Solar Panels with Carabiners for Camping Backpacking Phones Tablets Power Bank** BigBlue**$67.98**4.3★1,827 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071G4CQSR) [![Hiluckey Solar Charger 25000mAh Outdoor USB C Portable Power Bank with 4 Solar Panels 3A Fast Charge External Battery Pack with 3 USB Outputs Compatible with Smartphones Tablets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qJdbpqXYL.jpg)**Hiluckey Solar Charger 25000mAh Outdoor USB C Portable Power Bank with 4 Solar Panels 3A Fast Charge External Battery Pack with 3 USB Outputs Compatible with Smartphones Tablets** Hiluckey**$31.41**4.3★390 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F37J94H4) [![BigBlue Portable 35W Solar Panel Charger with Fast Charging USB-A and PD 25W USB-C for Camping Backpacking 1.54 lbs IP68 Waterproof Folding Solar Phone Charger for iPhone/Android iPad Power Bank](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41f6yc1LvrL.jpg)**BigBlue Portable 35W Solar Panel Charger with Fast Charging USB-A and PD 25W USB-C for Camping Backpacking 1.54 lbs IP68 Waterproof Folding Solar Phone Charger for iPhone/Android iPad Power Bank** BigBlue**$72.73**4.4★1,510 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2PQ22B) [![[Upgraded] BigBlue Ultra-Light Portable 25W Solar Panel Charger with USB-A and USB-C Ports 0.84 lbs Pocket-Size IP68 Waterproof Folded Solar Panel Compatible with Cellphone Power Bank Camping Light](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JkXJPELBL.jpg)**\[Upgraded\] BigBlue Ultra-Light Portable 25W Solar Panel Charger with USB-A and USB-C Ports 0.84 lbs Pocket-Size IP68 Waterproof Folded Solar Panel Compatible with Cellphone Power Bank Camping Light** BigBlue**$58.40**4.2★240 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXVGD15W) [![FlexSolar 40W Foldable Solar Panel Charger with USB-C and USB-A Outputs for Phones Power Banks Tablets - Waterproof for Camping Hiking Backpacking](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cY0bvydkL.jpg)**FlexSolar 40W Foldable Solar Panel Charger with USB-C and USB-A Outputs for Phones Power Banks Tablets - Waterproof for Camping Hiking Backpacking** FlexSolar**$54.53**4.4★1,247 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09H6GGK55) [![ELECOM NESTOUT Portable Solar Panel Dual USB-A Ports 28W Power Generation Charger for Phone Camping Durable Water-Resistant Ripstop Nylon Foldable Lightweight Adjustable Stands (2-Panel)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418LB8uXpaL.jpg)**ELECOM NESTOUT Portable Solar Panel Dual USB-A Ports 28W Power Generation Charger for Phone Camping Durable Water-Resistant Ripstop Nylon Foldable Lightweight Adjustable Stands (2-Panel)** エレコム(ELECOM)**$84.16**4.6★615 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TKF28PS) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Charging**31% *“Charges as advertised”* **Quality-Overall**11% *“Very rugged quality”* **Portability**8% *“Great for traveling”* **Strength**4% *“Seems to be sturdy rugged”* **Value For Money**3% *“great value for money”* **Weight Light**3% *“Lightweight and easy to pack”* **Ease Of Use**3% *“Very handy to have on hand”* **Durability**3% *“Seems durable”* **Efficiency**3% *“It works”* **Battery Life**2% *“Good battery”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Charging**48% *“Won't charge”* **Durability**6% *“Does not last”* **Functionality-Overall**6% *“Never worked”* **Quality-Overall**4% *“Quality control is non-existent”* **Battery Life**3% *“It doesn't have a built in battery”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**3% *“Misleading information”* **Weight Heavy**3% *“It was bulky”* **Size-Overall**2% *“Tiny Tank”* **Value For Money**1% *“Took at few hours to get to 20% I bought it for about $40”* **Defective Material/Parts**1% *“Its broken”* #### **Top return reasons**- Charging53% - Functionality-Overall8% - Size-Overall7% - Weight Heavy6% - Value For Money5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Compatibility-Overall2% - Socket/Port/Plug1% - Battery Life1%