Does this lantern come with the solar charger, or do you have to buy the solar charger panels separately?
1023829
No solar charger is included. The lantern had a short USB cable built into it as the main way to charge the built in battery. There is also a hand crank that can be used to charge the built in battery (but it would take many hours of cranking to fully charge an empty battery so its really only for emergency use). You would need a separate Solar system with a USB output to be able to charge from Solar. Something like a Guide 10 Plus system would work well.
1023830
Solar panels are not included with this model. Hand crank charger is built in. I understand that Goal Zero offers standalone solar panels, but I did not purchase any.
1023831
No solar charger is included. The lantern had a short USB cable built into it as the main way to charge the built in battery. There is also a hand crank that can be used to charge the built in battery (but it would take many hours of cranking to fully charge an empty battery so its really only for emergency use).You would need a separate Solar system with a USB output to be able to charge from Solar. Something like a Guide 10 Plus system would work well.
1023832
Solar panels are separate. It does have a hand crank on top for self power.
1023833
No solar panel included. You can charge lantern before you go, and while out if you have other stored power or solar panel. The lantern is nice and bright, with variable control to control power use.
1785781
It comes with one charger for the device and a USB out cord with a universal attachment that you can change into the numerous included adapters. The solar panel part of this is useless. It can charge for a week and not build up a charge. But if you plug it in, it works like a super powerful portable battery. It can charge my Samsung galaxy s5 active two full times.
208035
Both of mine came with solar charger port. Problem is I don't know what size charger to buy for 4 AA batteries
523971
It did not come with any charger except a USB to the computer.That has to be ordered seperately. Wind up or Solar.
94778
not a direct answer to your question, but i have run one of these slingers for over a year with out the need for a battery change, so i don't know if you actually need a solar panel.
830771
You need to purchase the lights separately. But there is wire at the top of the lantern around which you can wind the lights.
468667
The solar "portion" is only to charge the charger itself (you can also charge the charger by plugging it into the wall or a computer); you have to use the connector to attach the charger to the phone/device.
1171299
It does not come with a charger. The batteries last a very long time though. The light consumes little power
683674
It has a very well made set of solar panels available that can be used to charge, or recharge unit. Unit is very well made and ideal for a week of camping to charge misc. batteries. It comes with a cigarette lighter attachment to recharge as well. I also purchased 2 of the lights that plug into unit and are very helpful. Love the unit.
910363
You are correct, only one solar panel. Not to mention, they are very difficult to assemble due to size and none of these items work very well as they have to be in direct sun light, not through a window. Even outside, the panel has to face the sun directly or you get nothing. Don't waste your money
1289537
No, this particular light does not come with batteries or charger. You will need to order those separately.
1483652
The solar panel comes with a stake to put it in the ground or you can also attack it to the wall. It can be pivoted around. The lamp works very well< at least 9-10 hrs. of light. and it lights up to 6 meters depending of how you place it. I live in Curacao, where we have a lot of sun, so no problems to charge the panel.
2241701
The base of the lantern used 8 D batteries that have to be purchased separately. We use regular batteries. There is nothing saying that they cannot be rechargeable. Each of the 4 lights can be removed from the base to be used separately. The individual lights come with a rechargeable NIMH AAA battery, and that is the only kind that can be used. The 4 lights are good off the base for about 1 1/2 hours, and they automatically recharge from the 8 D batteries when they are put back onto the base. You do not need to have a battery charger. We love this lantern, and use it both for camping and around the house. Very handy to have 4 separate lights when the power goes out! The base of the lantern used 8 D batteries that have to be purchased separately. We use regular batteries. There is nothing saying that they cannot be rechargeable. Each of the 4 lights can be removed from the base to be used separately. The individual lights come with a rechargeable NIMH AAA battery, and that is the only kind that can be used. The 4 lights are good off the base for about 1 1/2 hours, and they automatically recharge from the 8 D batteries when they are put back onto the base. You do not need to have a battery charger. We love this lantern, and use it both for camping and... » Read More The base of the lantern used 8 D batteries that have to be purchased separately. We use regular batteries. There is nothing saying that they cannot be rechargeable. Each of the 4 lights can be removed from the base to be used separately. The individual lights come with a rechargeable NIMH AAA battery, and that is the only kind that can be used. The 4 lights are good off the base for about 1 1/2 hours, and they automatically recharge from the 8 D batteries when they are put back onto the base. You do not need to have a battery charger. We love this lantern, and use it both for camping and around the house. Very handy to have 4 separate lights when the power goes out! « Show Less
1515113
Yes, it comes with its own charger and cable. While it is usb, it is proprietary, and regular usb chargers (like from your cell phone) will not charge the light.
1728427
I ordered 6 of these for our garden area and the 16 foot cord was attached to the light fixture. Then it plugs into the solar panel.. So yes, it was included. Another word...they have been in since February of this year and are working perfectly. Very bright and lasts until 3 or 4 am. But we do live in sunny Florida.
2055357
You always need a Solar Charge Controller between the solar panel and the battery. This particular solar panel comes with a solar charge controller, so you don't need to buy one. You will need to connect it. The controller that came with the panel I bought is not high quality. I purchased a separate charge controller. The charge controller needs to be rated for 12 V battery and at least 2 A (amps). There are many available. How you connect to the battery depends on the battery terminals. I need reliability, so I bought ring crimp-connectors that fit the clamps on the battery.
2240130
Not sure. I would say go to Fry's or Best Buy and see if they have one you can try, if you've already bought the solar charger.