Which solar panel should I choose?Updated 24 days ago
AIR GEAR currently offers two portable solar panel kits. The best one to choose depends on how your needs.
If you have a Sorein Power Station
If you have a Sorein Power Station, we recommend the Sorein Portable Solar Panel. This system is powerful, lightweight, easy to use, and folds up into a carrying case. It's twice as powerful as the AIR GEAR 200W Portable Solar Kit. This is ideal for fast recharging of your Sorein Power Station.
- Sorein Solar Panels sold before September, 2026 are rated for 400W output.
- Sorein 450W Solar Panels (sold September, 2026 and later) are rated for 450W output.
Note that the Sorein Solar Panel does not include a charge controller, and it will routinely output more than 200W, so it cannot be connected to a factory-installed Solar Port on an Airstream or most other brands of RV.
If you do not have a power station
For charging through a trailer's Solar Port or 7-way cable, we recommend the AIR GEAR 200W Portable Solar Kit. This kit includes all the accessories needed to connect to a trailer with a factory-installed solar port, including a charge controller, 25-foot extension cable, and adapters. Like the Sorein panel, it folds up, includes a carrying case, and weighs under 20 pounds.
The Solar Port is limited to 200W maximum input, so the AIR GEAR Portable Solar Kit is sized to match.
Specifications and comparison
| AIR GEAR 200W Portable Solar Kit | Sorein 400W Solar Panel | Sorein 450W Solar Panel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum output | 200 Watts | 400 Watts | 450 Watts |
| Size (folded) | 23 x 28 x 4 inches | 24.4 x 38.7 x 1.4 inches | 24.4 x 38.7 x 1.4 inches |
| Size (unfolded) | 68 x 28 x 1.5 inches | 98.7 x 38.7 x 0.1 inches | 98.8 x 38.7 x 0.1 inches |
| Weight | 19.6 lbs (with bag, charge controller, and cables) | 31 lbs (with bag and adapter cable) | 31 lbs (with bag and adapter cable) |
| Charge controller | 20 amp MPPT | (not included) | (not included) |
| Solar panel connector | Anderson SB-50 | MC4 | MC4 |
| Adapters included | Three adapters: Anderson SB-50 to XT60, Anderson extension (25 feet long, 8 AWG), and Anderson SB-50 to Solar Port | One adapter: MC4 to XT60/Anderson PowerPole/ DC7907 (3-way adapter) | One adapter: MC4 to XT60/Anderson PowerPole/ DC7907 (3-way adapter) |
| Folding legs | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Panel type | Mono PERC | Monocrystalline Silicon | Monocrystalline Silicon |
| Efficiency | 24% | 25% | |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 | IP67 |
| Lamination type | ETFE | ETFE | ETFE |
| Max voltage | 20.5V | 31.23V | 36V |
| Max current | 9.75A | 12.81A | 12.50A |