Durable, waterproof, somewhat flexible panels with grommets for Kayak camping?

[KnobCountry]

Looking for waterproof panels with grommets around the edge for strapping across gear for multi day kayak camping trips.

Somewhat flexible and of course durable to handle a little abuse, mostly edge bumps and gear falling on it etc.

So far only found some sunpower models. Other brands have reviews that say they stop producing after 6mos or a year.

Folding models are less desirable but a possibility.

 

[wme]

Check out Bouge RV they have flexible panels for good $. They also have ultra flexible CIGS panels for $$. https://www.bougerv.com/

 

[HarryN]

Historically, these guys make some of the toughest like that.

PowerFilm Solar

We design and manufacture custom solar cells, panels, and power solutions using proprietary thin-film or high-efficiency crystalline PV technology.

www.powerfilmsolar.com

Rollable Solar Panels

Rollable Solar Panels are lightweight, flexible, IP67 rated, durable, and ideal for charging boat batteries and other 12V systems in marine environments.

www.powerfilmsolar.com

Foldable Solar Panels

Foldable Solar Panels are lightweight, durable, and extremely portable. They are designed to be quickly folded for storage and unfolded for use.

www.powerfilmsolar.com

 

[KnobCountry]

Man those powrfilm are 650 for 60w I can pay a sherpa to pack my gear and give me back rubs for that

Tks for the info tho

 

[Andrewr05]

Man those powrfilm are 650 for 60w I can pay a sherpa to pack my gear and give me back rubs for that

Tks for the

Riiiiight?
You could build an entire pontoon boat out of standard solar panels for cheaper.

 

[IGBT]

Probably the 200 watt BougeRV cigs panels (or the narrower 100 watt versons) would work for you. They have a version with small (5mm) grommets that roll up into a cylinder that is about 11 inches in diameter and weighs 6 pounds (for 200 watt version). About 27 inches wide so it would roll up 11" diameter by 27inches. Alternatively, two of the 100 watt versions would roll up into about 12" diameter by 15 inches (both could be rolled up together)

 

[KITROBASKIN]

What I have but not used except for testing so far ($120):

Sunpower 100W Flexible Solar Panel with Maxeon Technology cells

100 Watt Sunpower flexible panels have amazing low light performance. Perfect for camping, powering RV's, buses, etc - the panels are extremely high quality, built to last and withstand years of abuse. Made in France. The panels are light and resilient, and can be glued or screwed onto any...

fullbattery.com

WindyNation has a decent reputation here. These look interesting but no knowledge of durability ($95):

100 Watt 12V Flextreme Flexible Thin Lightweight Monocrystalline ETFE

See photo gallery for dimensional drawing and technical specifications WindyNation's 100 Watt 12 Volt Flextreme Monocrystalline Solar Panel can be flexed 360 degrees! This allows the panel to be mounted to any curved surfaces like RV's, sailboats, campers, tents, etc. The Solar Panel weighs...

www.windynation.com

 

[Mongo]

I have had two sunpower 100W on the back of my sailboat for the last 5 years. They work great, very light, no delamination, not a noticeable power drop. I have heard that you need to keep them from overheating to keep them in good shape, like placing them on a surface without ventilation below is bad. Sunpower is on the edge of bankruptcy, which is unfortunate. They make great cells