400W Portable Solar Panel Suitcase, 23% High Efficiency Foldable Solar Charger for Power Station, Durable for Decades, with Sturdy Kickstands, IP67 Waterproof for RV Camping Off-Grid Blackouts

I absolutely love these solar panels! I love the versatility since I can take them out when I go camping or keep them as an auxiliary power source on my sailboat, without the need to ever install them permanently. They are a little bigger than I anticipated but they are rated for 400W so the added size is expected, over let's say a 200W panel setup. Funny enough, these panels actually produce more power than some of my other permanently installed solar panels. The build quality is excellent, starting from the solar panels themselves to the carry bag. The color scheme is stylish and they look and feel premium. Using them does feel like using a top of the line product. The frame is sturdy and feels like it can easily withstand the outdoor elements. I also love the blue corner protectors that keep the panels a little bit off the ground and protect the edges. I've read and watched some reviews complaining that the kickstand is not adjustable, but it doesn't really bother me. I feel that having it adjustable doesn't add much and can lead to a potential weak point, breakage, or water sipping into the adjustment mechanism and leading to rust or other sorts of damage. The easier they are to use, the more reliable, and less prone to damage they are, the more points they score in my book. Since the build is mostly made of metal with very little plastic, they can be a little heavy. Personally, I consider the added weight a bonus since I don't have to worry that they will fly away with the wind, bend or break if something runs into them. If you're moving them short distances, such as from your car to your campsite, the weight is not an issue. The handles are also really well made and are constructed out of one piece of metal. They don't have any padding to make them softer which is good since you don't have to worry about the material rotting or going bad in the rain or snow. For longer distances, I move them using a collapsible cart/wagon which makes transportation a breeze. Connectivity is easy, just connect them to a charge controller and a battery and you are good to go. If you want to run your regular 110v appliances, just connect an inverter to the battery. Connect your coffee maker, toaster or any other electronics you like. It really is as ingenious and easy at it sounds. This solar panel is more than enough to power all of this. Just makes sure you have a good battery, good wattage on your inverter, and a good charge controller (recommend MPPT). Renogy makes all of these as well and I've owned several of them throughout the years without issues, but you can really use any brand you like, they are all inter-compatible (thank God). Price-wise, you get what you pay for. The cost spread out over years of use comes out to actually be low per year of use. At least, that's how I look at it and it makes sense to me when making this decision. If I buy a cheaper solar panel but it lasts me 6-12 months before the issues start appearing and I have to buy a new one every time, I'm actually financially better off by just buying this product. In terms of the enjoyment of use factor, every-time I use these solar panels it feels really good to use them. They are well made, reliable, and very pleasant to look at. Spread that enjoyment out over years of use and that makes me a happy camper (literally, pun intended).

It is a beast. It weighs less than our other glass 200W Renogy briefcase panels, yet provides double the power. Folds and unfolds nicely, has two built-in handles and comes in a soft "cordura-like" case, not a hardshell like the glass briefcase panels from Renogy. But it doesn't need that much protection. There is no glass. The folding wire legs seem a bit flimsy, but they do their job. Still, be sure to have some solution worked out ahead of time to stake this behemoth to the ground, if you go camping with it. Figure it out ahead of time... not on site. On a calm day, its a no factor, but even a slight wind, can make this thing go fly. And it WILL fly! It is a really good panel overall, very well built, as I'd expect from Renogy. We have five portable folding panels of various sizes from them and they all work great. I was able to get 385W from this panel on a bright sunny day in Chicago area and that surprised me - I expected way less. Of course, if you add an MC4 cable extension to this, your watt yield will start dropping fast, the longer the cable the more loss, so go with the heaviest gauge copper you can for your MC4 cables. I know they are very heavy, but I never buy less than 10 ga cables for my extensions. It is worth the extra watts you save in reduced loss of amperage. IMO, this panel is not for picnics or day trips. It's an overkill for such use cases, but this is a perfect piece of kit for prepper nerds, zombie apocalypse afficionados, RV-ers, or those who are price conscious and want to save a buck or two during hot summer days and run their small mini split or window A/C, which is what we did - we hooked up our window inverter A/C to an Anker F2000 power station and then ran this panel into the power station. The A/C drew around 600W on average from the battery and the panel fed back 380W into the battery, and on a 2kW bank we were easily running for ~6 hours during the hottest summer days when our energy prices were hitting 50c a kWh. You would spend decades like this trying to recoup the money you put into purchasing the power station and the panel, but that's not the point. The main benefit is the grid independence. The fact that we can run two refrigerators, freezer, some lights, a couple fans, a router, wifi on a summer day, right after a heavy storm knocked our power out for a couple days (happens every year here in Chicago suburbs), that pays for itself many times over, especially when you think of the thousands of dollars in frozen/chilled food you have in your freezer, fridge right now. If you have a hungry family and keep well stocked, you probably know what I'm talking about. I've spent way too many days without power to not be conscious of this. If you need more than a 200W panel, then get this one, instead of buying two 200W units, which is what we originally did. Many power stations these days allow you to "overpanel" them, meaning you can have a larger wattage capacity panel hooked up to them than their MPPT will allow. It will simply only take as much amperage as the station can intake and not more. I know that my Anker C1000X can be overpaneled above its 600W limit. Anker confirmed it. Just be sure to pay attention to voltage limits, if you start stringing more panels in a series and thus doubling your voltage, because this particular panel is actually two 200W Renogy panels connected in a series into a giant 4-piece kit, so its VOC (voltage open circuit) is 47.2V, not the usual +/- 23V. Bear that in mind, if you were planning to get two of these and run in series, you'd be far above the 60V limit most power stations limit you to in today's market. Let alone that anything above 48V could severely shock you and even possibly electrocute to death. This is why I said earlier to buy this 400W panel instead of two 200W panels and put them in a series. Price wise, it saves you a couple hundred bucks. This model I'm reviewing doesn't have it, but Renogy also sells this panel on their website (same price + free shipping!!!) and offer a model with Renogy Rover charge controller, so you could literally hook this up to your RV battery + some fuses or circuit breakers. Their Rover charge controller works very well - I have it on our other Renogy folding panel and it has settings for AGM, flooded, gel, LIFEPO4 batteries and is fully waterproof! As I said, this a a really great panel for back yards as an energy backup or large camping or cabin trips into wilderness, to complement your power station. It's big, even when folded, it takes a decent amount of space in the trunk (and won't even fit in smalll compact car trunks (doesn't fit in my Subaru Impreza hatchback trunk, though, just by mere couple inches...). I bought some plastic tent stakes, small carabiners, and a bunch of bungee cords to fasten this to the ground, because even in a moderate wind, this thing will tip over in a blink of an eye. What I actually bought this for is to act as a secondary off-vehicle array for my cargo trailer I'm converting into an RV - I will already have 900W worth of Renogy CIGS panels on the roof, but need a second array to supplement them when the RV will be parked in a shade and I need to top off the 5kW battery. And this is where this folding panel will come in super handy. Besides the sale markdown price, my main selling point was the weight per 100W of power. It wipes the floor with the Renogy glass briefcase panels we alreayd have. It's no contest. That's how light this panel is compared to those 200W folding glass panels, which are well over 30 lbs each. No, it won't compete with my 150W CIGS roof panels, which weigh mere 6.6 lbs each, but those are specialty, very expensive, and you can shoot bullets through those, drive a car over them, endure heavy hail, partially shade them and they still work perfectly, because unlike regular panels where you shade 5% of their area and lose 30% of output, the CIGS panels lose output proportionate to the shaded area. One 150W Renogy CIGS panel also costs more than this entire 400W foldable panel. You get what you pay for and CIGS panels were developed by DARPA for U.S. military. But, that's another story. This particular 400W one, though not CIGS, is still very good and I do recommend it, as long as you are clear on what your intended use cases and scenarios are. Because I need to repeat this again: it's big...

Well built, steel frames and handles. Output in good sun is 41 volts dc into my charge controller. The carry case is nice cordura nylon and seems well made and sturdy. My only issue is I feel the “ kickstands “ are a little too short and are not adjustable. I made some extensions out of 3/4” pvc pipe so I can place the panels at a steeper angle (~40 degrees) in the winter months and remove the extensions for a lower angle in the summer. All in all quite satisfied with these panels!

As someone who loves traveling around Australia in my mobile camper van, the Renogy 220W Lightweight Portable Solar Suitcase has been an absolute game-changer for me. I’ve been using it for a few months now, and it has exceeded all my expectations. First off, the portability is fantastic. The suitcase design is lightweight, compact, and super easy to carry around. Setting it up at camp is a breeze—literally just a minute to unfold the sturdy kickstands, and I’m good to go. I love how the IP68 waterproof rating and durable materials give me peace of mind when the weather isn’t ideal. It’s handled everything from light rain to scorching Aussie sun without any issues. The performance has been impressive too. It keeps my camper van’s batteries charged effortlessly, even when I’m running lights, a fridge, and charging my devices. I’ve been averaging great output under the Australian sun, and the efficiency of these panels is much better than others I’ve tried before. The included 20A charge controller works seamlessly, and the MC4 connectors make it compatible with my existing setup. The build quality is top-notch—it feels premium, from the solar cells to the aluminum frame. The kickstands are sturdy, and I actually prefer that they’re not adjustable because it makes the setup more durable and hassle-free. The compact design also means it’s easy to store when I’m on the move, and the carry bag with the extra storage pocket is a handy touch. If I had to nitpick, I’d say the carry bag could use a bit of padding to protect the panels further, but that’s a minor issue. I added a small foam layer for extra security, and it’s been fine. It also means it is very compact and probably not everyone else is as clumsy as me. Overall, this solar panel has made my off-grid adventures so much easier. It’s reliable, efficient, and well worth the investment. If you’re looking for a portable solar solution for your camper van, RV, or even camping trips, I’d highly recommend the Renogy 220W Solar Suitcase. It’s been a solid addition to my setup, and I couldn’t be happier with it! – Andy

I have a couple of other 400w portable solar panels and this one is BY FAR the best of the 3. I was able to pull in 390w at peak solar noon here in AZ in January! Clouds then rolled in quickly and it pulled in 275w while behind the cloud. It folds up beautifully and is ultra easy to setup compared to the fabric type panels which is what my other 2 are. It comes in a really sturdy carry case that has a nice big pouch on the front to hold your adapters and stuff. My only wish is that it came with a universal adapter cable, but that is sold separately. I would ding a star off for that lack of cable, but it does not claim to come with one, and it seems to be quite normal not to come with an adapter cable on most of the larger 400w panels so I guess that's normal. Also, the panel itself is soooo good I can totally overlook this oversight because it deserves 5 stars based solely on the quality of the panel. The 5 year warranty is unheard of! For anyone who travels full time via an RV or vanlife, I think this is the ultimate panel and its so sturdy it should last well beyond the 5 year warranty. Its rigid but light weight, and would hold up incredibly well being outside all the time, unlike any fabric panel. 100% recommend!

Logistics: - Purchased during Amazon Prime deals (July 8 - 11) - great price and savings for high quality product - These are 400 Watt panels - Arrived roughly three days earlier than anticipated -- kudos Amazon and Renogy! - Solid and durable shipping box from Renogy - no product damage Cons: -- Kickstands are stealthy looking and allows panels to easily fold, but appear to me a bit small. These panels are great off grid solutions, so perhaps to potential solutions: 1. Offer another version of panel with rugged, strong kickstands 2. Offer kit to switch between standard and rugged kickstands 3. In addition to rugged kickstands, offer another option that allows kickstand to adjust panel angles Pros: - High integrity construction over all 4 panels - Has bumpers on all corners to eliminate sharp edges; also good safety feature - Carring handles are durable - Carrying case also highly durable, with pocket for solar panel cables - Durable outer frame securing panels - Durable hinges to hold panels together, and easily unfolds without kinks or getting stuck - Stealthly placed magnets to keep panels locked in place while carrying - MC4 male-female cables from panel are just right length for me - Overall, very appealing product: high integrity, great astetics, easy to follow manual - Have not connected to Renogy's 40Amp MPPT yet, but I expect great off grid results - If all goes well, I plan on 2nd 400 Watt panels

This is the best form factor in a portable solar panel in that it is rigid but still folds up to take with you places. You can even leave this set up semi-permanently yet when folded up, stores in a fairly thin space. There are some negatives however. The first is there is no angle adjustments to the stands and adjusting the angle so the panels are pointing directly to the sun makes a HUGE difference in the amount of watts you get. Even if you just do that once during the day. The unit is also a bit heavy and unwieldy. The performance in partial shading could also be better. Whle each panel is set up in parallel, which is a good thing, this panel does not incorporate micro inverters or bypass diodes on each cell. In the partial shade, I found the Anker 200w foldable solar panel actually performs better as that one includes micro inverters. In the end, I really wanted to like this solar panel but the negatives outweighed any positives.

This 400W portable solar suitcase is incredibly well-made, easy to set up, and generates a ton of power. I've used it for camping, tailgating, and even powering some tools around the house during a recent power outage. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a reliable and portable solar solution. I've been using Renogy solar products since 2018 and I've always been impressed with their quality and performance. As I have come to expect from all Renogy products the build quality is great. The arms that support the product are are well built and sturdy. When you accompany this with its lightweight design and easy portability this is truly home run. I've used it both the power my RV and also to power my battery bank while camping and tailgating. Great products. Love the company as they have great customer service and support systems in place as well. You have a customer and me forever thank you.

Buen producto, compre 2 paneles, pero ya vi que solo me cobraron 1 y me entregaron 1 pieza. Ya volvi a comprar el segundo