https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/0c270662-23a2-4b51-b7e8-5da6afe2e1af Buying PowerFilm solar panels is a question often seen in the comments. So today on OH8STN Ham Radio, we'll answer that question. Hello Operators. I have been using portable solar panels for off grid and grid down work, quite some time. The Lightsaver Max, foldable and rollable panels are included in many of my kits. The power to weight characteristics of PowerFilm thin-film amorphous silicon is nothing short of astonishing. This makes it possible to carry a solar panel in a go kit, INCH bag, for bug out, emergency communications or preparedness, without sacrificing weight or space for other items. In a disaster, we can never know if or when we find ourselves abandoning a vehicle. What we do know from our field training is if we have too much gear to carry, we will start shedding the heaviest pieces of gear. I can't imagine anyone carrying a lead-acid battery or unnecessarily heavy solar panel very far. In a foot race our perceptions change. What we once considered reasonable, gets left behind when shedding weight. Remember "Ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain". Enjoy the preview. 73 Julian oh8stn Share video URL: https://youtu.be/T12TU-Q6L-8 Related videos: Icom IC-705 & PowerFilm Lightsaver max: https://youtu.be/4Gvs2ivc8lM The Ultimate QRP Power Supply: https://youtu.be/3G0GxVuReLg Portable solar power by PowerFilm: https://youtu.be/hiA9C9H9GQk Related Blogs PowerFilm foldable/rollable buyers guide: https://oh8stn.net/3pUnacW PF Lightsaver max rig compatibility list: https://oh8stn.net/31QMR6o Other PowerFilm posts on OH8STN blog : https://oh8stn.net/3IK3H7B When buying a PowerFilm panels or Genasun charge controllers, you can use the following links. North America GigaParts 120 watt FM16-7200: https://oh8stn.net/30YAeFz 100-watt FM16-6000: https://oh8stn.net/3DXtAOo 60-watt FM16-3600: https://oh8stn.net/3E38f6f 30-watt FM16-1800: https://oh8stn.net/2ZyAQ4w 20-watt FM16-1200: https://oh8stn.net/3yza6xP PowerFilm Lightsaver Max QRP: https://oh8stn.net/3nYR8Ny Genasun RF quiet Charge controllers Genasun GV5L LiFePO4: https://oh8stn.net/30lu2HP Genasun GV10L LiFePO4: https://oh8stn.net/3Da5Up3 Genasun GV10 Lead Acid: https://oh8stn.net/3IKJgY7 PowerFilm Panels in Europe Solar Bag Shop: https://oh8stn.net/3lXy54s Genasun Charge controllers Europe: https://oh8stn.net/3ETuPyw Other distributors PowerFilm in Canada at Canadian Preparedness: https://oh8stn.net/3pUsY6e ______________________________________________________________________________- Want something interesting to dive in to while waiting for the next video? Visit my blog and website: https://oh8stn.org If you found this post useful, entertaining, inspiring, or educational, consider becoming a channel member, joining my patreon community, dropping a buck in the tip jar, or getting yourself some Anderson Powerpole gear on eBay. It also helps if you simply share this video with someone who will appreciate it. Become a YouTube channel member or join the patreon community, to get bonus videos and content before everyone else. Join the OH8STN Patreon community: http://www.patreon.com/oh8stn Become a YouTube channel member: https://oh8stn.net/3G8LaQl Add a few bucks to the kitty with PayPal: https://oh8stn.net/2ZGAEjy Support the channel while shopping on eBay: https://oh8stn.net/32DGxPB Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:45:13 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/0c270662-23a2-4b51-b7e8-5da6afe2e1af All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.