SOLAR

Wildtrak folding solar blankets from 160W to 400W, A-grade cells with ETFE coating, built-in stands and carry bags.
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    Solar is what turns a two-night trip into a two-week one. Off Grid Superstore stocks the Wildtrak folding solar range in Australia, built on A-grade cells with an ETFE coating rather than the cheaper PET film that clouds after a season in the sun.

    What's in the range

    The blankets run in four sizes: 160W, 240W, 300W and 400W. All four fold flat, carry an IP65 rating, and include a built-in stand and a carry bag, so there is no separate frame to pack or prop against a wheel.

    A blanket suits touring because it folds into a swag-sized package and can be moved through the day to follow the sun, which matters more than raw wattage on a shaded site. Pair it with the batteries and chargers in Power.

    How much solar do you need?

    Add up daily consumption in amp-hours, then size for a realistic winter day rather than a perfect summer one. A 40-litre camp fridge typically uses 30 to 50Ah a day in Australian conditions, which a 160W blanket covers comfortably in summer and marginally in winter. Running lights, a fridge and device charging together is where 240W and up starts to make sense.

    Two practical points: a blanket flat on the ground loses a lot of output, so use the stand and angle it at the sun, and partial shade across a single cell drags down the whole panel. Move it two or three times a day and a smaller blanket will out-produce a larger one left in one spot.

    What size solar blanket do I need for a camp fridge?

    A 40-litre camp fridge typically draws 30 to 50 amp-hours a day in Australian conditions. A 160W blanket covers that comfortably in summer and is marginal in winter, so 240W or larger is the safer choice if you camp year-round or run lights and charging as well.

    What is the difference between ETFE and PET solar blankets?

    ETFE is a fluoropolymer coating that stays clear and flexible under UV for years. PET is cheaper and yellows and hazes far sooner in Australian sun, which quietly reduces output over time. ETFE also handles heat and abrasion better in a folded, packed panel.

    Do solar blankets work in the shade?

    Barely. Shade across even one cell restricts the whole string, so a panel with a branch shadow on it can lose most of its output. Position matters more than wattage, which is the main advantage of a portable blanket over a fixed roof panel.

    Do I need a regulator with a solar blanket?

    Yes. A solar regulator or MPPT controller sits between the panel and the battery to stop overcharging and to get the most out of the panel in variable light. Some blankets include one; check before connecting a panel directly to a battery.