--- title: "LightSaver Portable Solar Chargers" description: "LightSaver Portable Solar Chargers combine flexible, lightweight, durable thin-film solar panels with built-in batteries." type: article version: 1 version_id: "05a9896a-19b7-4e18-8d38-26a5ce0c238d" generated_at: "2026-05-20T15:44:51.411Z" date_modified: "2026-04-24T13:45:17.262Z" language: en reading_time: "12 min" word_count: 2256 keywords: ["LightSaver Portable Solar Chargers", "LightSaver Systems", "Key Features", "Best For", "Integrated Portable Charging", "Submit Project Requirements"] url: "https://powerfilmsolar.com/products/lightsavers" --- # LightSaver Portable Solar Chargers > LightSaver Portable Solar Chargers combine flexible, lightweight, durable thin-film solar panels with built-in batteries. ## Key Takeaways - Discuss Your Application - Field-Deployable Power Platforms - Benefits - Key Features - Best For ## Contents - [Field-Deployable Power Platforms](#field-deployable-power-platforms) - [Benefits](#benefits) - [Key Features](#key-features) - [Best For](#best-for) - [Integrated Portable Charging](#integrated-portable-charging) - [Products](#products) - [Engineering Evaluation](#engineering-evaluation) # LightSaver Systems Rollable thin-film solar panel with integrated lithium storage and regulated DC outputs for field-deployed electronics. Discuss Your Application ## Discuss Your Application Provide an overview of your application, operating environment, and power requirements. Our engineering team will review your inputs and follow up with next steps. [](https://www.powerfilmsolar.com/) - [Products](https://www.powerfilmsolar.com/products) - LightSavers LightSaver systems integrate rollable thin-film solar panels, internal lithium battery, and regulated 5V USB or 12V DC outputs into a single DC power platform. ## Field-Deployable Power Platforms LightSaver units integrate solar generation, lithium storage, and DC regulation in a single enclosure. No external controller or separate battery required. ## Benefits #### **Rollable Thin-Film** Thin-film construction withstands deployment cycles. #### **Integrated Storage** Internal battery supports operation without sunlight. #### **Regulated Outputs** Provides 5V USB and 12V DC output for field electronics. #### DC Power System All power systems integrated in one enclosure. ### Integrated System Construction LightSaver systems integrate a rollable thin-film solar panel, lithium storage, and regulated DC output circuitry within a reinforced textile enclosure. ### Thin-Film Structural Design Thin-film architecture uses a flexible substrate to withstand repeated transport and deployment cycles. The reinforced enclosure protects internal electronics from abrasion. ### Direct Field Deployment The panel deploys by unrolling in sunlight and connects directly to devices. Stored energy supports operation in low-light or nighttime conditions without external controllers or battery packs. ## Key Features - **Rollable Panel:** Withstands repeated deployment and handling cycles. - **Integrated Lithium Battery:** Stores energy for device charging. - **Regulated 5V USB Output:** Delivers stable USB power. - **Regulated 12V DC output (LSM-1):** Provides controlled 12V power. - **Internal Charge Management:** Protects battery and connected devices. - **Made In The USA:** Manufactured in our Iowa facility. ## Best For - **Field Communications Systems:** Radios and satellite terminals. - **12V Auxiliary Equipment:** Small standalone DC devices. - **Remote Sensing Platforms:** Temporary sensor deployments. - **Emergency Response Kits:** Backup DC power. - **Military Field Equipment:** Supplemental DC charging. - **Mobile Command Systems:** Portable auxiliary DC power. ## Integrated Portable Charging > I recently spent a weekend camping on the St. Johns River in central Florida. It’s a difficult river to navigate, and I ran a GPS app on my phone while running our boat. My late model phone usually runs out of power after a couple hours of constant use. With the phone connected to the LightSaver charger, which was spread out in the sun, it stayed near 100% power for the entire trip. The LightSaver charger had plenty of power left at night to run a small USB flashlight. This is a great everyday and travel accessory and will be invaluable the next time a hurricane leaves us without power. T.J. Bettis Orlando Outfitters > My partner and I used the PowerFilm LightSaver (LS-1) on our 800-mile thru-hike of the Arizona Trail. On treks like this, we like to take along a small solar charger. It gives us more battery life for our slightly obsessive photo-taking tendencies and for our phones in those just-in-case moments. This little baby performed well as a battery pack and usually brought both of our iPhones into town without the need to set it in the sun for a charge. When we did set it out or tied it to the top of our packs, it soaked up the desert sun rays more efficiently than solar chargers we've tried in the past. Always opting for less bulk on lightweight backpacking trips, I was also grateful for its compact design. Karrie Kressler Arizona Trail Thru-hiker > The LightSaver (LS-1) was the perfect charger for us to bring on our 66-day canoe trip! It was compact, lightweight, and easy to set up and lay out on the canoe while paddling on a sunny day. We used the LightSaver to keep our cameras and InReach satellite phone charged. I don't know how we would have kept these things going without a solar charger. Thank you so much! Stephanie Branchaud Journey4Renewal > I recently spent a weekend camping on the St. Johns River in central Florida. It’s a difficult river to navigate, and I ran a GPS app on my phone while running our boat. My late model phone usually runs out of power after a couple hours of constant use. With the phone connected to the LightSaver charger, which was spread out in the sun, it stayed near 100% power for the entire trip. The LightSaver charger had plenty of power left at night to run a small USB flashlight. This is a great everyday and travel accessory and will be invaluable the next time a hurricane leaves us without power. T.J. Bettis Orlando Outfitters > My partner and I used the PowerFilm LightSaver (LS-1) on our 800-mile thru-hike of the Arizona Trail. On treks like this, we like to take along a small solar charger. It gives us more battery life for our slightly obsessive photo-taking tendencies and for our phones in those just-in-case moments. This little baby performed well as a battery pack and usually brought both of our iPhones into town without the need to set it in the sun for a charge. When we did set it out or tied it to the top of our packs, it soaked up the desert sun rays more efficiently than solar chargers we've tried in the past. Always opting for less bulk on lightweight backpacking trips, I was also grateful for its compact design. Karrie Kressler Arizona Trail Thru-hiker > The LightSaver (LS-1) was the perfect charger for us to bring on our 66-day canoe trip! It was compact, lightweight, and easy to set up and lay out on the canoe while paddling on a sunny day. We used the LightSaver to keep our cameras and InReach satellite phone charged. I don't know how we would have kept these things going without a solar charger. Thank you so much! Stephanie Branchaud Journey4Renewal > I recently spent a weekend camping on the St. Johns River in central Florida. It’s a difficult river to navigate, and I ran a GPS app on my phone while running our boat. My late model phone usually runs out of power after a couple hours of constant use. With the phone connected to the LightSaver charger, which was spread out in the sun, it stayed near 100% power for the entire trip. The LightSaver charger had plenty of power left at night to run a small USB flashlight. This is a great everyday and travel accessory and will be invaluable the next time a hurricane leaves us without power. T.J. Bettis Orlando Outfitters - - - ## Products  [](https://www.powerfilmsolar.com/products/lightsavers/lightsaver-portable-solar-charger) ##### [LightSaver Portable Solar Charger](/products/lightsavers/lightsaver-portable-solar-charger) PN: LS-1 Battery Capacity: 3,200mAh Weight: 4.9oz / 138.9g [](https://www.powerfilmsolar.com/products/lightsavers/lightsaver-max-portable-solar-charger) ##### [LightSaver Max Portable Solar Charger](/products/lightsavers/lightsaver-max-portable-solar-charger) PN: LSM-1 Battery Capacity: 60Wh Weight: 1.5lb / 0.7kg ### Compatible Accessories  [](https://www.powerfilmsolar.com/products/lightsavers/12v-output-cable) ##### [12V Output Cable](/products/lightsavers/12v-output-cable) [](https://www.powerfilmsolar.com/products/lightsavers/power-chain-cable) ##### [PowerChain Cable](/products/lightsavers/power-chain-cable) [](https://www.powerfilmsolar.com/products/lightsavers/usb-a-to-usb-c-cable) ##### [USB-A to USB-C Cable](/products/lightsavers/usb-a-to-usb-c-cable) [](https://www.powerfilmsolar.com/products/lightsavers/12-volt-input-charging-cable) ##### [12V Input Charging Cable](/products/lightsavers/12-volt-input-charging-cable) ## Engineering Evaluation Provide power and integration requirements for review. Submit Project Requirements ## Submit Project Requirements Provide power and integration requirements for review. --- ## About This Content **Source:** [LightSaver Portable Solar Chargers](https://powerfilmsolar.com/products/lightsavers) *This content is provided for informational purposes. Please visit the original source for the most up-to-date information.*