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VEVOR Portable Monocrystalline Solar Panel, 120W Foldable, $72 -- looks good or recommend different?

SolarCanine

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What do you think of this foldable panel? Is there a similar product that you would suggest considering instead?
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I picture using it on trips to recharge phones and (slowly) recharge my EcoFlow Delta 2, assuming I can get an adapter from the DC5521 connector to the XT60 solar input of the Delta 2 (rated 11-60V, 500W).
At the moment, they're 40% off ($71.99) with code 40FZ1T89 at checkout.

Brief review video
 
I have no idea if it is reliable or if it would last. I just know from the measurements for size of the fold-able panels that the 120w rating is likely to be accurate. Not a small thing for many of these portable kits.

One thing I am not sure of is if the pictured USB power converter is included. It is not on the list of accessories. As to an adapter to your Delta 2 you might just need to make your own.
 
@Mattb4 , thanks! This review video shows the USB converter is in the zippered pouch.
(The adapter cable that comes with the 200W panel looks nice, but it's not on sale!)

To connect to the Delta 2, Amazon has several cables of various types that look promising:

E.g. this one for $6: https://www.amazon.com/ShenStar-Goggles-Charging-Fatshark-Accessories/dp/B07Y1K9VFX
UPDATE: That adapter cable overheats, at the DC5521 end, at least as low as 50W.
Prefer a better-built cable, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDM5YLPV . Its middle pin (signal pin) on the XT60i connector is connected to the ring (negative), which is okay, i.e., it doesn't tell the Delta 2 to limit amperage like for a car adapter with signal pin connected to the tip (positive).
 
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