Really cool and helpful item. My partner and I enjoy hiking and this helped charge our phones, flashlights, and whathaveyou

Perfect thanks.

One of my favorite purchases to date

The solar charging wouldn't work at all if there's no power i the PowerBank. The manual claims it solar charging will charge the power and and also any device attached. Fact is solar power bank only charges devices (2 🌟 for that). If you put it in stand alone to charge the powerbank , that never works. The led indicators keep blinking at the same level as they did when you put it out for charging for whatever number of hours or days.

When I was first looking into buying an extra battery unit for my phone and some portable lights I use when hiking and camping, I read some mixed reviews on this charger (and other solar aided chargers) stating that it did not live up to its hype and that the solar power ability of the battery was bogus. After taking the plunge and deciding to buy the Hiluckey Portable Power Bank about a year ago, though, I now have enough experience using the product to give it an honest review.Let's get a few things out in the open first. If you are like me when first looking into this kind of product, you are probably wondering what to believe and not to believe from the reviews. This is my take, speaking only from my experience with the product.The things I like about the Hilukey Outdoor Portable Power Bank are this 1) it is made using a heavy duty plastic casing that is drop resistant and weather resistant 2) it has not failed me yet in the last year of using it as my primary backup battery supply for my phone or portable rechargeable lights I use it for 3) it has been through rain, sleet, snow, and dropped in a few muddy puddles and still held up very well 4) it is not prone to overheating when in use 5) I usually could get about 4 full charges on my old iPhone 8 plus (although, I have recently switched over to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 plus and have not had an opportunity to determine how many full charges I can get out of it for that particular smart phone) 6) if in an emergency situation, I can get enough charge from the battery by hanging it by the solar panels from backpack while hiking, or from the outside of my tent, or rock, etc. to get my phone up and running and get out an emergency call or text should I need it.Although I have no issues with the product per say, some potential not so likes people might have with the charger are 1) it is heavy compared to some other chargers and some might find it awkward to openly carry around 2) the solar panels are for emergency use only, so you will still need to charge it overnight or for a long period during the day to put a full charge on it 3) the solar panels are attached to the power unit using a folding system with leather-ish backing to protect the panels and a small, metal clasp to secured them shut (I suppose these might have the potential to rip off or get severely damaged but I have not had any issues with them yet)The verdict, if you are looking for a power bank that is affordable and can hold up the weather, and offer you a little bit of reassurance that you can power up your phone to get out an emergency call or text should all else fail, then you should be pleased with the Hiluckey Outdoor Portable Power Bank. If you are looking for something in emergency situations that is a little bit more robust and will allow you to somehow live off the grid powered only by your keen wits and this power bank, or if want something more convenient to carry around in the open, then this is still a solid product but maybe just not right for you.Overall, I would recommend this charger to anyone, and I would have no problems buying it again.Cheers!