In this concise video, content creator Mike explores the practicality of using solar panels for charging e-bikes during bikepacking trips. Using his personal experience with a 120-watt solar panel, he demonstrates that solar charging is largely impractical for e-bike adventures. The primary challenges include the extensive time required to charge a battery (nearly 2.5 days for a full charge), inefficiencies caused by weather conditions, and the additional weight and bulk of carrying solar equipment. Mike recommends alternative strategies such as carrying extra batteries and carefully planning charging stops along the route. While solar might have a minimal use case for stationary camping, for most bikepacking scenarios, it proves to be more of a novelty than a useful charging solution.
