Folding Solar Charger VS Rigid

Today, we're launching the first in our line of foldable solar Charger. Why we introduced these products and what are the key differences. The bottom line is that we love both panels and they each have some advantages.

Advantages to our Rigid Solar Charger

Our rigid Charger are coated in urethane and can last 10 years outside without significant loss in power. They are completely waterproof and can easily handle saltwater environments. This means you can have the panel mounted permanently on a bag or other surface so that it is always gathering sun. They are also extremely space efficient as there is virtually no wasted space on the panel.

Advantages to our Folding Solar Charger

The folding solar Charger fold up into a more compact form factor. If you're hauling a lot of gear, it is sometimes easier to stash a folder in your bag than a rigid panel. Although our rigid panels are super tough, it sometimes *feels* better to slide the folder in a bag because the panels are folded in on themselves. We coat the folding solar panels with ETFE. It is stronger than the PET or epoxy that many panels use, but won't last quite as long as the urethane. For nearly all portable power applications, it will be more than sufficiently UV resistant.