What solar panel did I get?

Poweradd
50 Watt Portable Solar Panel

I don't buy very many items on line or in stores. I have enough stuff. But when I do, it is something I really need.
For my trip I bought a portable, foldable solar panel.
I have wanted one for years and I believe I got the one best suited for my needs.
I waited to purchase one, as I was financially in the hole and didn't need one right away. I could not justify the expense. I also knew the technology would improve and the prices would come down.

I did buy this at Amazon. 
I am making a short video to show it up close.
It looks to be well made and I tested it by charging a portable bluetooth speaker. Everything works.
I like all the adaptors.

My Criteria
I wanted a solar panel that had adaptors. USB and DC connections.
I didn't want one that was attached to my vehicle.
I wanted one that I can take where ever I go so that I can charge my batteries the sun and leave my Element in the shade.
The price had to fit my budget.
The quality had to be good to better.

Here is what I bought through Amazon.  I just really started purchasing things on Amazon and it interests me they will have "stores" where my purchase can be shipped for me to pick up if not at home.  I can't believe they bought Whole Foods! (More on that later in my other blog.)

I had searched and saved many  in my watch list on eBay. eBay works for me sometimes as it connects to PayPal and that makes it easy for me to sell some items on eBay, save a nest egg on PayPal and then buy something on eBay. I searched other solar stores.
I was back at Amazon because of the choices, prices and the reviews. Sunpower cells are  supposed to have the best conversion rate, so I purchased it and it came packed well and not damaged.
Yippee!

50 Watt Poweradd
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