Why a $19 must-have summer item from Kmart Australia is always selling out: ‘The best thing I’ve bought’

A ‘game-changing’ item from Kmart Australia worth $19 is flying off the shelves to make ‘life easier’ – and it’s not hard to see why.

The portable solar charger has been consistently sold out across the country, with many saying they’re struggling to get their hands on one.

The sought-after product can be charged via USB cable or in the sun, making it perfect for outdoor trips, travel or emergencies such as power outages.

It is compatible with most devices with USB ports, including smartphones, smartwatches, portable speakers, GPS devices, cameras, iPads and more.

With a runtime of up to 12 hours on a full charge, the 5,000 mAh rechargeable battery has two USB charging ports, allowing you to charge two devices at the same time.

Shoppers, including travelers and campers, are raving about the product, with one saying: ‘It’s the best thing I’ve bought. Have had it for a while now and it works well.’

The lightweight charger, which doubles as a flashlight, has received more than 80 five-star reviews, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

‘I bought this hoping it would be good and it exceeded my expectations. It holds its charge very well and even charges my iPhone and AirPods without dropping a bar. This will travel with me from now on, it is environmentally friendly and very light. There are much more expensive ones on the market, but this one gets my approval,” one person said.

The portable solar charger is sold out at Kmart, with many saying they are struggling to get their hands on one

With a runtime of up to 12 hours after a full charge, the 5,000mAh rechargeable battery has two USB charging ports, so you can charge two devices at the same time

‘Bought for an upcoming camping trip, but took it out when the power went out. It was amazing how quickly they charged my phone to 100 percent,” one person said.

‘Finally I have my mittens on, because they are selling like hot cakes. I can’t emphasize enough how much this makes my life easier – no more kids going crazy because the power goes out again, or we’re driving somewhere far away and they can’t play games on their tablet because the battery is dead again. Thank you Kmart for helping parents stay healthy,” one person added.

‘So glad I bought this. It’s great for camping. It charges super fast in the sun. The light is super bright too,” another shared.

Many said the portable solar charger was great to keep in emergency kits, while others raved about how it ‘saved’ them during power outages.

Meanwhile, many revealed that the solar power banks are constantly sold out in their local stores.

“Oh no, they’re always sold out in my area,” one person shared.

‘I finally got my hands on one. They work extremely well,” another revealed.

‘They are very hard to find but they make great gifts and the torch is excellent. And we have so many power outages that I no longer have to charge from the car. I love it,” one person added.

Many couldn’t believe how affordable it was, with one saying: ‘$19?! I bought one for like $290.”