The Bluetti 60W folding solar panel offers a portable alternative to heavy power banks for outdoor enthusiasts. Priced at around £99, it uses an eight-fold design that collapses to roughly the size of an A4 sheet of paper and weighs just 1.4kg, making it easy to strap to a backpack or store in a car boot.
Constructed with monocrystalline silicon panels laminated in ETFE, the panel is weatherproof and scratch-resistant. It lacks a kickstand, but the flexible design allows it to be propped against rucksacks or tents. Reinforced metal eyelets and carabiners enable attachment to bags or bikes for charging on the move.
In real-world testing during a Somerset camping trip, the panel delivered 50-55W through the DC5521 port and consistent 30W fast charging via USB-C under sunny conditions. Its high operating voltage (23.1V) helps maintain output during cloud cover, though partial shading can reduce efficiency.
The panel features three ports in a zipped pouch: a DC5521 barrel connector for 60W output, a USB-C port (PD30W), and a USB-A port (18W). These can be used simultaneously to charge power stations, phones, or tablets directly.
