Anker PowerCore Solar 10000, 15W Power Bank 10,000 mAh with Dual Ports, Flashlight, IP64 Splash Proof and Dustproof for Outdoor Activities, Compatible with Smartphones and Other Devices

Updates to this review will be dated and at the end. First review 2/5/21 Fair warning I am a big anker fan. I like gadgets so I bought this. The flashlight works great, it’s not a focused beam but it lights up a large area, feels very sturdy and seems like typical anker quality.I’ve seen complaints about how long it takes to charge in the sun. I’ve never charged it from dead to full using the sun. Charged it once with the wall a month ago and it’s still fine. I didn’t consider its ability to charge from the sun, and quite frankly I don’t really care too much about that. but now that I think about it, It’s a tiny little solar panel and of course it takes a long time!If you plan on buying this (and I do recommend it), keep in mind that yes it is very cool BUT ITS NOT MAGIC and a small solar panel means long charging times. If because of a very strange set of circumstances you find yourself stranded on an island or in the middle of the woods, the solar charging aspect will be a lifesaver. It just may take some time.I keep mine in my glove compartment. The charge is well on the dashboard.in my opinion One of the best features is that the on off switch for the light is nothing more than on or off! None of that BS where you have to go through high medium low and flashing before you get back to whatever setting you want. Does anyone ever use the seizure inducing strobe light flashing setting that all flashlight seem to have? I would pay extra if the other anchor flashlights have the ability to just turn on and off and none of that cycle through crap.Update 4/9/21- I want this to my son to use as a battery. They charge his phone several times. When I got it back it was dead. Because I keep it in my car generally, I just put it up on the dashboard while I was driving around and it charged back quick enough. I made no attempt to time it by the end of the day I’m driving around it was ready to go.

This solar power bank was a life saver when we spent the day at Universal Studios in Orlando! I used it to charge my phone as well as my camera. It does require direct sunlight; and keep in mind it's not something you can use like a pocket charger. It converts sunlight to energy to charge your device in real time. I had one issue with the product not working after a couple of days, but Anker replaced it for me right away without any hassle. I will remain Anker loyal for all future similar purchases...and no one sponsored me to say that!

The device is very well built, appearing to be able to hold a lot of power, and be able to take some abuse. The solar part (that collects sunlight to charge the device), however, is best used as a last resort sort of thing. The manufacturer says even in ideal conditions, charging could take days, or weeks, even. If that is a deal-breaker, then there are other power banks more suitable (I was recommended a brand, but don't remember at the moment).

I haven’t used it much yet. But, I’ve used it a few times. I bought it to keep things powered while kayaking so I didn’t want to get a bigger model. It does the job with ease. The solar power charges very slowly and needs to be in direct light to charge. But, it works and easily keeps me powered on the water all day, and then some.

holds a solid charge. Can charge my phone & tablet simultaneously. One thing that required learning was that it does not begin charging the device immediately upon hooking up the USB. You must press the button FIRST! Haven't used the Solar yet, but will try this Summer.

Update: Dropped from 4 to 1 star because it does not charge by the sun. The little blue dot blinks but no blue dots are added. The trip described below was a test trip. Next I took it on the JMT, and even in full sun most of the day, I could hardly get enough charge to power up my phone let alone take a picture.It works fine as a power bank, but it’s really heavy, so not good for its intended purpose. So disappointed. I’m a big Ankor fan, and this is the first product that is a total waste of money.Old review: I used this on a 3 day backpacking trip and it held enough power for me to charge my phone a few times while taking pictures and using the Gaia app to track the trip. It still had a few dots left after 3 full days and 28 miles of tracking. We had a few stormy days so it only got a little sun, so I cannot tell you how long it takes to fill up again. I'd say if you're pretty low tech use and want a solution for a longer trail when you can't recharge a device with electricity, this offers great emergency backup power. Additionally it's durable and proved to be water-resistant when I forgot to put it away when the rain started. The strap is very handy for rigging it onto the pack, and the flashlight is very bright. I only brought a "ultralight" headlamp, which is very lame for actually seeing anything, so it was nice to have this flashlight for a brighter longer range. It's also attractive, if you care. Not a quality feature, but I like the blue striping around the solar panel.The reason I gave it 4 stars is that one of the little rubber non-slip thingys on the back was missing out of the box. I called Anker and they do not have replacement parts, which I find annoying. They did offer me a 15% credit, which I accepted in lieu of returning the device and ultimately adding to the landfill for an item which still works great with 3 of the 4 rubber non-slip thingys.I thought I ordered from the Anker Store, because that's what I clicked, but somewhere along the way I must have clicked away and ended up ordering from "Woot" instead. Perhaps they sell seconds? As a precaution I'd recommend only ordering this product from the official Anker store.

ANKER Rocks! I love their products always well built for the job ahead. Light weight, durable, great color and finish, power button is nice to have, and LED display when on Sun, Charging and if it's too hot you get a light alert for that as well. Flashlight is Non-Blinding, so if you accidentally shine your friend in the eyes he won't be seeing dots! Absolutely terrific product. I tried Solar changing option, it changed very fast I was surprised.