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Battery Packs
Battery Packs
Battery packs provide the means to store and discharge power at a predictable rate - key when trying to power smart phones and other modern...
Combo Packs
Combo Packs

Solar combo packs are paired solar panels are battery packs, and provide an all-in-one solution for keeping your essential electronics powered and functional while outdoors. Buying both a panel and a battery means you can keep power output consistent while charging devices, and allows you to charge when sunlight conditions are optimal, and power devices at the end of the day, or overnight

Solar Panels
Solar Panels

Solar panels are excellent devices for keeping essential electronics charged and functioning when outdoors. Panels in the 7 to 15 watt range are well suited to cell phones, smart phones, tablets and smaller battery packs while larger 20+ watt panels are the best choice for larger battery packs, or increased speed when charging smaller ones. Our panels come with various output ports for use with electronic devices directly, or with separate battery packs - including USB, 12 volt, and proprietary mini solar ports.

Solar power offers the possibility of keeping electronic devices running in the field on extended trips, and allows one to pack less batteries to power them. There are a few things to remember when using solar power to keep cameras, phones, tablets, and flashlights running, however.

Solar panels come in various sizes. The surface area of a panel determines how much power it can produce - this is measured in watts. A solar panel that produces 14 watts will charge batteries almost twice as fast as panel that produces 7 watts given the same solar conditions. Determining charging times of devices can be tricky, as power output is so dependent on solar conditions: panels produce less power on partially cloudy days, or when the sun sits lower in the sky. Keep in mind that optimal charge times assume optimal sun conditions: a summer sun, from late morning to mid afternoon.

Electronics such as modern smart phones and tablets are very picky about the voltage and amperage of the power they receive when charging. Fall above or below spec, and your phone or iPad will most likely produce an error message, and fail to charge. While many solar panels offer the ability to charge directly to a device, this is not always very practical depending on sunlight and conditions. On a clear blue sky day, solar panels can reliably charge devices. If however there is sporadic cloud cover, or you're charging at morning or dusk, power will fluctuate or drop, and devices will reject these variances. A better approach is to charge batteries with the solar panels, and then draw power from the batteries. Batteries (being "dumb" devices) will charge regardless of whether power is consistent or not - if power levels drop, the batteries will simply charge more slowly. By drawing power off batteries, the voltage and amperage remains steady, thereby delivering a stable power source to your device.

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Goal Zero Nomad 7 Plus Solar Panel
Goal Zero Nomad 7 Plus Solar Panel
$104.64 US
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SKU: 11803
The Nomad 7 delivers an ultra-compact yet powerful solar panel that enables you to charge your handheld devices directly from its USB and 12 Volt DC charging ports. Use with a Guide 10 to power your devices when solar is not available.
Goal Zero Boulder 30 Solar Panel
Goal Zero Boulder 30 Solar Panel
$209.29 US
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SKU: 32201
Power and recharge your battery faster than ever with the technology of this 30 watt highly efficient mono-crystalline solar panel that can be linked to other panels for maximum energy.
Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Power Pack with AA Batteries
Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Power Pack with AA Batteries
$52.32 US
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SKU: 21005
The Goal Zero Guide Plus 10 USB Power Pack is a superior ultra lightweight USB solar charging system that fits in your pocket. Use the Guide 10 Plus as a single unit power pack to power your devices (including iPhones and iPads), or as a power source to recharge the batteries for use in any AA or AAA battery powered device.
Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Solar Kit
Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Solar Kit
$120.74 US
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SKU: 41022
The Guide 10 Plus Adventure Kit with 4 AA batteries is a complete ultra-lightweight USB solar charging system that fits in your pocket. Use the Guide 10 Plus as a single unit power pack to power your devices (including iPhones and iPads), as a power source to recharge the batteries for use in AA or AAA battery powered devices, or to recharge you cell phone 1-3 times per charge. Power up the Guide 10 plus Power Pack with the Nomad 7 Solar Panel in 2 hours or via USB in 6 hours.
Goal Zero Nomad 13 Solar Panel
Goal Zero Nomad 13 Solar Panel
$160.99 US
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SKU: 12003
When space is tight and every ounce counts, the Nomad 13 packs the perfect power source. Using 13 watts of highly efficient mono-crystalline solar technology, it's two small panels provide plenty of power and conveniently fold into a small, lightweight portable case.
So whether you're backpacking, hiking, biking, snowshoeing or more, you can easily pack and carry your solar energy - compatible with all of your Sherpa gear.
Goal Zero Nomad 7 V2 Solar Panel
Goal Zero Nomad 7 V2 Solar Panel
$80.49 US
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SKU: 11800
The Nomad 7 V2 is a lightweight, portable, weather-resistant solar panel that enables you to charge handheld USB/12V gear directly from the sun. Use with a Guide 10 to power your devices when solar is not available.
Goal Zero Yeti 150 Portable Power Station
Goal Zero Yeti 150 Portable Power Station
$241.49 US
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SKU: 22004
The Goal Zero Yeti 150 is a plug-and-play generator for emergencies, camping, or wherever you need power. The Yeti 150 Portable Power Station is a gas-free source of portable power to keep lights, phones and laptops powered on through any situation. It's your portable, mini powerhouse.
Goal Zero Yeti 400 Portable Power Station
Goal Zero Yeti 400 Portable Power Station
$482.99 US
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SKU: 23000
Quiet, portable power for base camp, cabins and unexpected outages. The Goal Zero Yeti 400 Portable Power Station allows you to live life off the grid, camp in luxury, or power through an outage without the noise and fumes of traditional back-up generators.
 
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