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Chainable up to three panels deep, this rugged solar charger keeps working in clouds and crushing loads
The Dark Energy Spectre 56W Folding Solar Panel is built for the conditions that kill ordinary panels. On a multi-day backcountry trip or emergency deployment, a cracked rigid cell or a flooded port ends the mission. The Armor-Flex frame absorbs up to 200 pounds of crush force. Three output ports run simultaneously, so a satellite communicator, a USB-C device, and a high-draw load can all charge at once without swapping cables.
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I chain two of these together on longer expeditions and run the XT60 output directly into the Poseidon XL. The Photo-Skyn cells keep generating even when clouds roll in, which is—of course—when I need the panel most."
Details
- Folding solar panel for backcountry and emergency use
- Photo-Skyn cells charge in cloudy conditions
- IPX7 waterproof and 200 lb crush-rated
- Three simultaneous outputs: XT60, USB-C, and USB-A
- Chains up to 3 panels for 168W total output
- Folds to laptop size with kickstand included
- Item #DKE0009
- Material
- Armor-Flex frame with Photo-Skyn flexible solar cells
- Output Capacity
- 56W maximum
- Power Output
- 56W maximum output, with simultaneous charging via XT60 (56W), USB-C (35W), and USB-A (18W) ports.
- Chainable
- Yes, up to 3 panels (168W maximum chained output)
- Dimensions
- [Folded] 14.5 x 15.5 x 2in, [Unfolded] 65.75 x 15.5 x 1in
- Claimed Weight
- 6lb
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 5 years
- Activity
- Backpacking, Hiking & Camping
Dark Energy

Survives What Kills Ordinary Gear
Power banks, solar panels, power stations, and lights for hard use outdoors
The Full Lineup

Power Banks & Stations
From pocket banks to basecamp stations, every size is made to get knocked around.

Solar Panels
Panels keep pulling a charge in overcast light, so a gray day still adds power.

Lighting
Hands-free, handheld, or telescoping, each light covers a different job around camp.

Accessories
Cables, adapters, and tools that keep the rest of the kit running.






Power For Rough Country
Dark Energy builds for people who put their gear through the wringer, whether the trip is an afternoon or a season. This is power that stays out of mind until it matters, even when the rest of the kit has taken a beating.
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