Sometimes, you might need a kickstand for your portable solar panel. This is useful if you only plan to use your panel occasionally.
Most of the time, solar panels need to be tilted at any angle to achieve their maximum efficiency. While they'll still soak up the sun, if they're laying flat, you may not see the same performance as you would with a kickstand. If you can, aim to get a kickstand that allows you to change the angle, so you can adjust the amount of sunlight it's receiving.