Home
- Camp/Hike
  - Lighting
    - Batteries and Solar Power
      - Brunton SolarFlat Amorphous Solar Panel

Secret Stash Sale - Save on Nearly Everything

5 Watt

Brunton SolarFlat Amorphous Solar Panel

Item #BRU0188|21 in Stock – Ships Wicked Fast

Be first to testify.

Q & A - 10 Questions | Ask away, Sherlock.

Add Photos

100% Guaranteed

close Unconditional 100% Guarantee

We guarantee complete satisfaction and an unlimited lifetime warranty. If at any time - now, next month, in 30 years - you're not 100% satisfied, send your gear back for a full refund. No questions asked.
Need help returning an item? - Click Here close
Global Shipping Info

close Brand Notice

Due to contracts with the following brands, we are unable to ship any of their products outside the US. more...

Int'l Shipping

Backcountry.com uses UPS Worldwide Express or Worldwide Expedited for all shipping outside the United States. We have found this method to be quick, secure, and cost effective.
close
Pass It On

2
More

Brunton SolarFlat Amorphous Solar Panel

The Brunton SolarFlat Amorphous Solar Panel mounts to your RV, truck, boat, or roof to provide extra electrical power. So what if you played music and left your truck lights on for the last five hours? The SolarFlat has been charging your battery the entire time. Brunton used a weatherproof amorphous film that works even on low-light overcast days, and it's not harmed by rain or snow. The SolarFlat also includes a UV inhibitor to reduce the chances of heat damage.

Bottom Line: Backup power for home or on the road.

Product Wall

Talk shop with all the gear freaks out there: ask 'em questions, upload/browse photos, and give your 2¢.

Hi, throw your review on the Product Wall to show your Gear-telligence.

Hi, got a question? Ask on the Product Wall.

Write a review, others want your opinion >

What is the minimum panel that will power a string of Xmas lights...

What is the minimum panel that will power a string of Xmas lights - 50 LED "New Ray" lights - in Boston, in the winter. Collector will get x thousand footcandles, but not necessarily direct sunlight in the winter (it's Boston!) The small stake panel lit string lit for 10 hours after full charge in direct sunlight indoors but only 1/2 hour in overcast outdoors. Ideally want to have 3 strings powered. Installation is in semi-public location and theft is a risk. [We promised to put lights on tree at half-way house, so we are very motivated to get it done, but trying to avoid being stupid... sigh] thanks

By: Lucinda Seigel
1 day ago

Flag

Answer Lucinda Seigel's question >

Got a question about this product? Other gear freaks might know the answer >

Be the first to upload your photo for SolarFlat Amorphous Solar Panel >

The solar panels used to keep the batteries charged for my two...

The solar panels used to keep the batteries charged for my two electric rod iron gates were stolen. Will this solar panel trickle charge the batteries for my gates, efficiently and effectively?

By: David Reiswig
2 days ago

Flag

Answer David Reiswig's question >

can you mix panels that have different open volts like one with...

can you mix panels that have different open volts like one with 42 volts and one with 30 volts

By: dum2444606
September 26, 2008

Flag

Answer dum2444606's question >

I want to buy a solar panel that will run a utility light (25...

I want to buy a solar panel that will run a utility light (25 to 50 watt) What size solar panel should I buy and what light do I buy?

By: pinson_jam2373985
August 22, 2008

Flag

Answer pinson_jam2373985's question >

I want to use the 5 watt panel for a deep cycle marine battery...

I want to use the 5 watt panel for a deep cycle marine battery that runs my trolling motor. Will this product charge while I use my trolling motor?

By: edbass52314929
July 20, 2008

Flag

Answer edbass52314929's question >

Will this solar panel provide power to my RV when not plugged...

Will this solar panel provide power to my RV when not plugged in to 110?

By: emcorob2312417
July 18, 2008

Flag

Sure, but only 5W. That's not much power at all. 5W is great for charging your mobile phone or iPod, but your 1000W microwave will suck all the power up rather expeditiously.

By: Matt Fuller
July 20, 2008

Tweak This Flag

If I wanted to provide enough recharging for three connected...

If I wanted to provide enough recharging for three connected deep cycle marine batteries, how many of these panels would I need?

By: allen_2242294509
July 7, 2008

Flag

It completely depends upon the draw of these batteries.

For some simple math, use the equation P=VI, where P = watts, v = voltage, and i = current or amps. Batteries commonly run at 14volts, you'll draw several amps, and you'll need more watts going in.

For some comparison, my MacBook Pro (laptop) charger draws a full 85 watts to charge in 2-3 hours.

You'll need a lot of these panels for three marine batteries. If you're just wanting something to keep the radio going, these panels will do the trick.

Also, for connecting to a battery, I'd seriously look at this controller. It needs a minimum of 10 watt input:
http://www.backcountry.com/store/BRU0149/Brunton-Solar-Controller-Battery-Charge-Monitor.html

By: Matt Fuller
July 7, 2008

Tweak This Flag

I want to hook this up to a battery that powers a winch. Will...

I want to hook this up to a battery that powers a winch. Will it attach directly to the battery terminals to charge it?

By: mjeny2284239
June 29, 2008

Flag

Yes, this product includes a 12 ft cable, vehicle cable, battery clamps & link adaptor cable.

By: Matt Fuller
June 30, 2008

Tweak This Flag

I have a 10000 BTU Window AC unit. How would I connect a solar...

I have a 10000 BTU Window AC unit. How would I connect a solar panel to only run it and leave the rest of my house on city power?

By: weise.ben2271827
June 21, 2008

Flag

Most AC units draw more power than a small solar panel can provide, and wiring solar power to your home requires a skilled electrician. Many states offer tax credits for installing solar panels.

If you're serious about wanting to harness solar energy I recommend that you find a local person that specializes in solar installations. You can begin your search here: http://www.solarelectricpower.org

By: Matt Fuller
June 30, 2008

Tweak This Flag

how does this connect to a device?

By: spencetayl2150769
April 1, 2008

Flag

Includes 12 ft cable, vehicle cable, battery clamps & link adaptor cable

By: Elias the Terrible
May 21, 2008

Tweak This Flag

<form class="provide_answer_form" method="post" onsubmit="return false;" action="#">
		<span class="flag_close" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.close_dialog_onclick(this)"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/pdp/flag_close.gif" alt="Close the answer form" class="flag_close"/></a></span>
		<input type="hidden" name="question_id" value="${question_id}" />
		<input type="hidden" name="answer_edit" value="1" />
		<h3>Impart your wisdom.</h3>
		<div class="error_message"></div>
		<div class="textarea_container">
  		<textarea name="answer_content" onkeyup="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.answer_content_onkeyup(this.form)" onfocus="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.answer_content_onfocus(this)">${content}</textarea>
		</div>
		<input type="image" src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/buttons/answer_it.gif" alt="Submit Answer" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.answer_question_onclick(this.form)" class="answer_it_button" />
		<span class="answer_chars"></span>
	</form>

{if display == 'flagged'}
		<div class="question">
			<div class="question_text"><span onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.view_flagged_question_onclick(this, '${question_id}')"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">${flagged_description}</a></span></div>
			<div class="question_by"> </div>
			{if messaging.question}<div class="qanda_question confirmation">${messaging.question}</div>{/if}
			{if messaging.answer}<div class="qanda_answer confirmation">${messaging.answer}</div>{/if}
		</div>
	{else}
	<div class="question">
		<h3><a href="${qanda_link}">${title}</a></h3>
		<div class="question_text"><p>${body}</p></div>
		<div class="question_by">
			<p>By: <a class="user_profile_link" href="${user.profile_url}">${user.display_name}</a>
					<a class="user_profile_link" href="${user.profile_url}"><img class="minipro_icon" src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/profile/minipro_icon.gif" alt="" /></a>
					<br />${date}</p>
		</div>
		<p class="question_options">
			{if user.id == curr_user.id}<span class="editq_link"><span onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.edit_question_onclick(this, '${question_id}')"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Tweak This</a></span></span>{/if} 
			{if flagged}
			<span class="flag_link"><span onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.unflag_question_onclick(this, '${question_id}')"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Un-Flag</a></span></span>
			<div class="error_message"></div>
			{else}
			<span class="flag_link"><span onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.flag_question_onclick(this, '${question_id}')"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Flag</a></span></span>
			{/if}
		</p>
		{if messaging.question}<div class="qanda_question confirmation">${messaging.question}</div>{/if}
	</div>
		{if answer != null}
			<div class="answer">
			{if answer.display == 'flagged'}
				<div class="answer_text"><span onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.view_flagged_question_onclick(this, '${question_id}')"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">${answer.flagged_description}</a></span></div>
				<div class="answer_info"> </div>
			{else}
				<div class="answer_text"><p>${answer.body}</p></div>
				<div class="answer_info">
					<p>By: ${answer.display_users}<br />${answer.date}</p>
				</div>
				<p class="answer_options">
					<span class="improve_link"><span onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.improve_answer_onclick(this, '${question_id}')"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Tweak This</a></span></span>
					{if answer.flagged}
						<span class="flag_link"><span onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.unflag_answer_onclick(this, '${question_id}')"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Un-Flag</a></span></span>
                        <div class="error_message"></div>
					{else}
						<span class="flag_link"><span onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.flag_answer_onclick(this, '${question_id}')"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Flag</a></span></span>
					{/if}
				</p>
			{/if}
			{if messaging.answer}<div class="qanda_answer confirmation">${messaging.answer}</div>{/if}
			</div>
		{/if}
	{/if}

{if display == 'normal'}
		<div class="image_area">
			<a class="cpi_zoom" href="${url_large}" onclick="return false;">
				${url_small_html}
			</a>
		</div>
        <div class="cpi_right">
  			<h3>${title}</h3>
			<div class="image_by">
				<p>
					By: <a class="user_profile_link" href="${user.profile_url}">${user.display_name}</a>
					<a class="user_profile_link" href="${user.profile_url}"><img class="minipro_icon" src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/profile/minipro_icon.gif" alt="" /></a>
					<br /><span class="review_date">${display_date}</span>
				</p>
			</div>
			<p class="cpi_desc">${description}</p>
			<p class="image_options">
				
				{if flagged}
					<span class="flag_link"><a href="#" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.unflag_cpi_onclick(this, '${id}');return false;" rel="nofollow">Un-Flag</a></span>
				{else}
					<span class="flag_link"><a href="#" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.flag_cpi_onclick(this, '${id}');return false;" rel="nofollow">Flag</a></span>
				{/if}
					<span class="zoom_link"><a class="cpi_zoom" href="${url_large}" onmouseover="BCNTRY.cpi.load_large_image(this);return false;" onclick="BCNTRY.show_large_panel();return false;">Zoom</a></span>
				{if owned_by_current_user}
					<span class="edit_img_link"><a href="#" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.inactivate_cpi_onclick(this, '${id}');return false;" rel="nofollow">Delete Photo</a></span>
				{/if}
			</p>
		</div>
		<div class="error_message"></div>
	{elseif display == 'flagged'}
		<div class="cpi_text">
			<p class="user_flagged_text">
        		<span onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.flag_cpi_show_onclick(this, '${id}')">
					<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">${flagged_description}</a>
				</span>
			</p>
		</div>
	{/if}
	{if message}<div class="cpi_flagged confirmation">${message}</div>{/if}

<div class="cpi_flag_panel">
		<form method="post" onsubmit="return false" action="http://www.backcountry.com/store/tribe/flag_cpi.html">
			<input type="hidden" name="cpi_id" value="${cpi_id}" />
			<a href="#" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.close_dialog_onclick(this);return false;" rel="nofollow"><img src="/images/bcs/pdp/flag_close.gif" alt="Close Flagging Panel" class="cpi_flag_panel_close" /></a>
			<h3>Something wrong with this picture?</h3>
			<p>Thanks for pointing it out. We'll take it down immediately and send it to our clean-up crew.</p>
			<div class="error_message"></div>
			<ul>
				
					<li id="check_cpi_flag_${cpi_id}_1_lbl" onclick="BCNTRY.toggle_check(this);">
						<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Offensive</a>
						<input class="checkbox" id="check_cpi_flag_${cpi_id}_1_chk" type="checkbox" name="flag" value="1" />
					</li>
				
					<li id="check_cpi_flag_${cpi_id}_5_lbl" onclick="BCNTRY.toggle_check(this);">
						<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Copyrighted Material</a>
						<input class="checkbox" id="check_cpi_flag_${cpi_id}_5_chk" type="checkbox" name="flag" value="5" />
					</li>
				
					<li id="check_cpi_flag_${cpi_id}_4_lbl" onclick="BCNTRY.toggle_check(this);">
						<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Duplicate</a>
						<input class="checkbox" id="check_cpi_flag_${cpi_id}_4_chk" type="checkbox" name="flag" value="4" />
					</li>
				
					<li id="check_cpi_flag_${cpi_id}_2_lbl" onclick="BCNTRY.toggle_check(this);">
						<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Other</a>
						<input class="checkbox" id="check_cpi_flag_${cpi_id}_2_chk" type="checkbox" name="flag" value="2" />
					</li>
				
			</ul>
			<input type="image" src="/images/bcs/buttons/save_qa.gif" value="Save" class="cpi_flag" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.flag_cpi_save_onclick(this, '${cpi_id}');" />
		</form>
	</div>

<div class="flag_container">
		<form class="flag_as_offensive" method="post" onsubmit="return false;" action="#">
			<input type="hidden" name="question_id" value="${question_id}"/>
			<span class="flag_close" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.close_dialog_onclick(this)"><a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/pdp/flag_close.gif" alt="Close the flagging form" class="flag_close"/></a></span>
			<h4>Something rub you the wrong way?</h4>
			<p>Thanks for pointing it out. We'll send it immediately to our clean up crew. If you don't mind pointing us in the right direction...</p>
			<div class="error_message"></div>
			<h5>This post was:</h5>
			<ul>
				
				<li id="check_question_flag_${question_id}_1_lbl" onclick="BCNTRY.toggle_check(this);">
					<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Offensive</a>
					<input class="checkbox" id="check_question_flag_${question_id}_1_chk" type="checkbox" name="flag" value="1" />
				</li>
				
				<li id="check_question_flag_${question_id}_4_lbl" onclick="BCNTRY.toggle_check(this);">
					<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Duplicate</a>
					<input class="checkbox" id="check_question_flag_${question_id}_4_chk" type="checkbox" name="flag" value="4" />
				</li>
				
				<li id="check_question_flag_${question_id}_3_lbl" onclick="BCNTRY.toggle_check(this);">
					<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Miscategorized</a>
					<input class="checkbox" id="check_question_flag_${question_id}_3_chk" type="checkbox" name="flag" value="3" />
				</li>
				
				<li id="check_question_flag_${question_id}_2_lbl" onclick="BCNTRY.toggle_check(this);">
					<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Other</a>
					<input class="checkbox" id="check_question_flag_${question_id}_2_chk" type="checkbox" name="flag" value="2" />
				</li>
				
			</ul>
			<input class="save_question" src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/buttons/save_qa.gif" type="image" onclick="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.flag_question_submit_onclick(this.parentNode)" />
		</form>
	</div>

<h4>Something rub you the wrong way?</h4>
			<p>Thanks for pointing it out.</p>
			<div class="error_message"></div>
			<h4>Edit this post yourself:</h4>
			<div class="textarea_container">
			  <textarea name="answer_content" onkeyup="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.answer_content_onkeyup(this.form)" onfocus="BCNTRY.wall.PDP.answer_content_onfocus(this)">${content}</textarea>
		  </div>
			<span class="answer_chars"></span>

<h5 id="flag_edit">Or... let others do the dirty work.</h5>
			<p>This post was:</p>
			<ul>
				
				<li id="check_answer_flag_${question_id}_1_lbl" onclick="BCNTRY.toggle_check(this);">
					<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Offensive</a>
					<input class="checkbox" id="check_answer_flag_${question_id}_1_chk" type="checkbox" name="flag" value="1" />
				</li>
				
				<li id="check_answer_flag_${question_id}_4_lbl" onclick="BCNTRY.toggle_check(this);">
					<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Duplicate</a>
					<input class="checkbox" id="check_answer_flag_${question_id}_4_chk" type="checkbox" name="flag" value="4" />
				</li>
				
				<li id="check_answer_flag_${question_id}_3_lbl" onclick="BCNTRY.toggle_check(this);">
					<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Miscategorized</a>
					<input class="checkbox" id="check_answer_flag_${question_id}_3_chk" type="checkbox" name="flag" value="3" />
				</li>
				
				<li id="check_answer_flag_${question_id}_2_lbl" onclick="BCNTRY.toggle_check(this);">
					<a href="#" onclick="return false;" rel="nofollow">Other</a>
					<input class="checkbox" id="check_answer_flag_${question_id}_2_chk" type="checkbox" name="flag" value="2" />
				</li>
				
			</ul>
			<div class="clearb"></div>

<form name="rev${review_id}" id="rev${review_id}" method="post" action="http://www.backcountry.com/store/BRU0188/Brunton-SolarFlat-Amorphous-Solar-Panel.html">
		<input type="hidden" value="${review_id}" name="review_id" />
		<input type="hidden" value="${link_id}" name="link_id" />
		<input type="hidden" value="" name="helpful_review" />
		${rank_image}
		<h3><a href="${review_link}">${review_title}</a></h3>
		<p>By: <a class="user_profile_link" href="${user_profile_url}">${user.display_name}</a>
				<a class="user_profile_link" href="${user_profile_url}"><img class="minipro_icon" src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/profile/minipro_icon.gif" alt="" /></a>
				<br /><span class="review_date">${date}</span></p>
		<div class="review_text"><p>${body}</p></div>
		<div class="review_helpfulness">
		<p>Was this helpful? <a href="#" onclick="readReview('rev${review_id}', true, '${link_id}'); return false;" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/pdp/thumbs_up.gif" alt="Yes" /></a> (${helpful_count}) <a href="#" onclick="readReview('rev${review_id}', false, '${link_id}'); return false;" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://content.backcountry.com/images/bcs/pdp/thumbs_down.gif" alt="No" /></a> (${unhelpful_count})</p>
		</div>
	</form>

Tech Specs:

Dimensions:	[5] 14 x 13.3 x 0.6in (38 x 34 x 2cm); [1.8] 14 x 5 x 0.6 (38 x 13 x 2cm)
Power Output:	5 or 1.8 Watts (see options)
Weight:	[5] 3lb 5oz (1502g); [1.8] 15.8oz (448g)
Recommended Use:	RV, home, boat, car
Manufacturer Warranty:	1 Year

You might also dig...

Brunton Solar Controller Battery Charge Monitor

$36.32

Brunton Solo Personal Power Plant

$58.46

Brunton Solarport 4.4

$129.56

Clothing

Gear

Accessories

Brunton SolarFlat Amorphous Solar Panel

Please choose an option to order this item.

Brunton SolarFlat Amorphous Solar Panel

Product Wall

What is the minimum panel that will power a string of Xmas lights...

The solar panels used to keep the batteries charged for my two...

can you mix panels that have different open volts like one with...

I want to buy a solar panel that will run a utility light (25...

I want to use the 5 watt panel for a deep cycle marine battery...

Will this solar panel provide power to my RV when not plugged...

If I wanted to provide enough recharging for three connected...

I want to hook this up to a battery that powers a winch. Will...

I have a 10000 BTU Window AC unit. How would I connect a solar...

how does this connect to a device?

Tech Specs:

You might also dig...