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GoSun Chill + SolarTable 120 review – continuous cooling contingent solely on the sun

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REVIEW – If you’ve taken vacations, camping trips, or had lake/beach adventures with a cooler full of ice, then you know the hassle that GoSun is trying to solve with the GoSun Chill + SolarTable 120. Traditional ice-filled coolers inevitably have a lifespan measured in hours (or days for very nice ones that you’re not …

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UGreen PowerRoam 600 power station and solar panels review – The power of sunshine

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REVIEW – With the crazy weather patterns that the global climate emergency is causing, it is only a matter of time before you will have a need for off-grid power. Here at the Gadgeteer, we have shared stories of those flooded or burned out of main dwellings for a time being assisted by power systems, …

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HAOYISHU Solar Table Lamp review – A little light, anywhere you need it!

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REVIEW – Ever wanted a nice little light on your patio or your backyard picnic table? No power in those locations?  No problem; the Haoyishu solar table lamp has you covered. What is it? The HAOYISHU Solar Table Lamp is a battery-powered small table lamp, that can be charged from USB or solar. What’s in …

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XTAR SP100 portable foldable solar panel review – when they say 100 watts they mean it

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REVIEW – There are quite a few uses for solar panels, especially portable ones. You could combine them with a power station to create a “solar generator” system that can power things while recharging during the day and then continue powering overnight. Or you can harness the power of the sun directly to power or …

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BLUETTI PV200 200-watt solar panel review – put a little sun in your power station

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REVIEW – Portable power is a great thing.  You can use these portable power stations to keep your portable electronics running at the beach, at a party, well, you get the idea.  But…what powers the power station?  What happens when that runs out of electrons?  If you’re out camping and burn through your electronics battery …

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YARGO YP100 100W solar panel review – lightweight and works great

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REVIEW – Every time we get a power bill, our carrier makes a point of showing us that we are using way, way more energy than our neighbors. While we try to be conscious of our power usage by using energy-efficient appliances and turning off lights we’re not using, it still makes us feel bad. …

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Pecron E1500 Pro portable power station review – 33 lbs of power

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REVIEW – Ever had your power go out for a couple of days? It can be scary, costly, and even dangerous. If you’re into camping or hitting the road in an RV you also know how precious power can be. I’m in California and between extreme weather events and increased demand on the power grid, …

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ALLPOWERS 400W Portable Solar Panel review – More Power!

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REVIEW – Solar generators have become very popular in the past few years. Following closely behind is the popularity of solar panels. The efficiency has increased, providing more usability and applications for the use of solar generators. I had a chance to check out the ALLPOWERS 400W Portable Solar Panel; read on to find out …

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GRECELL 100W Portable Solar Panel review – great companion to a solar generator battery

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REVIEW – The many “solar generators” we review here at the Gadgeteer are only as good as long as their battery charge lasts, unless you pair them with a good solar panel set. Whether you’re setting up a solar generator system for an RV or cabin, or around your own house, or as a backup …

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BougeRV 100W CIGS Flexible Solar Panel review

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REVIEW – The BougeRV 100W CIGS Flexible Solar Panel is an extremely light, thin and flexible solar panel. Can a solar panel that can be fitted to curved surfaces actually continue to work? Does this very thin, less than a sixteenth of an inch thick solar panel convert sunlight to electricity as advertised?  Let’s find …

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Mpowerd Luci Beam 2 in 1 Solar Headlamp and Flashlight review

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REVIEW – I have a bunch of headlamps but the Mpowerd Luci Beam 2 in 1 Solar Headlamp and Flashlight brings a new concept to the game by combining a headlamp with a flashlight body that also has a solar panel. Let’s see if the Mpowerd Luci Beam is on to something.    What is it? Mpowerd …

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Geneverse Solar Generator HomePower ONE PRO review – Reliable app-controlled backup power from the Sun!

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REVIEW – As summer comes to a close and the days get shorter it’s time for me to gather and clean all of my outdoor gear and store it for next season. Usually, as I put my gear back into storage I do quick assessments of things I need to replace or upgrade. One item …

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GIGALUMI 8-Pack Solar Fence Lights review – Ambient lighting for your backyard

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REVIEW – Since we moved into our new home last year, I have been on a never-ending quest to add more light to our backyard.  My dream would be to run low-voltage LED lighting throughout the yard and trees.  Until I get more money saved, I have resorted to using solar lights in the backyard.  …

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