Best Solar Generators for Camping (2025 Edition)

Solar Generators are becoming all the rage even showing up far from civilization to power all the gadgets and comforts that makes camping way back in the boonies bearable. Ok, all you hard core campers just got an eye twitch, but I am not talking to you, you can grab your mix trail granola and hike off.

Ok, now that the old schoolers and purists and Canadians (I married into a Canadian hardcore camping family) are gone, I am talking to the campers who need or want, for whatever reason, power on their camping trips. It may be that you need power for work to stay connected while being off grid or recharging drones, cameras, or other gear. 

Or, you may be a creature that loves comfort and wants the power to run a fan at night for a bit of cooling and white noise or power your fun toys/devices far from the power grid. 

Either way, you are further split into two groups: 

• You have to carry it in.
• Your truck/ATV/horse is carrying it in.

Which group you land in drastically changes our recommendations so for this guide, we are going to give you the best solar generator for both situations.

NOTE: Solar generators is a fancy term for portable power stations that can recharge with solar panels. For more basics, visit here.

Best Solar Generators for Camping Where You Have to Carry It

Let’s set the criteria. The weight and size of the power station and panels dictate almost everything here. The power needs are going to be relatively small, recharging with DC ports mostly (things like drones, cameras, etc) but having an AC option is nice so we will include that.

The Anker SOLIX C300X portable power station is a fantastic option. At only 8.5 pounds, it is the perfect pairing for your portable power station.  A few other key factors include:

• Super quiet: It won’t ruin the sound of the babbling brooks or singing birds.
• Has AC ports
• Pass-through Charging: You can be filling the power station with solar while recharging your phone.
• 100W Solar Recharging
• Supports 140W two-way USB-C fast charging as well.
• Built In Light: Nothing stinks like not being able to find a flashlight in a tent: this power station has you covered.
• 268Wh: That is 5-6 phone charges or a fan for 4-5 hours.

A great solar panel to pair with this solar generator is the Anker SOLIX PS100. Why?

• IP67 Waterproof Design: Don’t worry about rain or dust damaging your panels.
• Light Weight: Only 10 lbs to carry in.
• Compact when Folded: It is about the size of a large briefcase. 
• Simple to Use: Just plug and play
• Fast Recharge: With ideal sunlight, you can recharge your Anker SOLIX C300 to 80% in 2.5 hours.

Combined, you get a lightweight, but versatile solar generator with durable solar panels to keep the power flowing.

Best Solar Generators for Camping For Driving or Riding In

For this situation, we assume your faithful steed, whether that is a truck, ATV, horse, etc, is going to carry in your gear thus weight isn’t as big a deal. We will assume you need to power a few comforts but nothing too overpowering or demanding since you are camping after all.

What becomes the limiting factor is space and how much space you are willing to compromise for your power needs. A big power station with multiple panels takes up space that could be used for other things, thus we will keep our suggestions with being space conscious in mind. 

I am going to cheat and give you two options here. 

If size and weight are still really important, the Ecoflow RIVER Max portable power station provides good power, flexible recharging, and still only weighs over 13 pounds. 

If you need a bit more umph for bigger power draws, the Anker SOLIX C800X portable power station provides more power but is twice as heavy. And it has built in lights which scores it bonus points and has a more robust build. 

Both are great solar generators, recharge quickly, and have enough plug-ins to keep your party happy. It really comes down to the Ecoflow being more portable and the Anker having more power. Your situation and priorities will dictate which is the best fit for your unique camp needs so check them both out.

Packing in Power

It’s never been easier to camp and enjoy the benefits of a solar generator. From smaller, more powerful power stations to better portable solar panels, you can enjoy unlimited solar power in the great outdoors. 

If you have any questions regarding solar generators, solar panels, power stations, and camping, let us know! While we are not great at camping, we are great at power stations!