Posted: 5/10/2012 2:44:51 PM EDT
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Anyone use their products? Costco has an online "sale" and they have a rep in-store at my local warehouse for 9 days.
Are they good? Reliable? He was offering a few different package deals. |
| I purchased the Goal Zero 7w panel, and later the companion Guide 10 power pack...I'm trying to standardize batteries to AA and D (the cr123's are on the weapons lights)....I bought the 7w panel and another brand 120v/12v microprocessor charger for the Sanyo Eneloop AA s ... the Eneloops come partially charged, and the first 4 took a little under 3 hours using the solar panel and the 12v female tubular plug to charge with the other charger... I later purchased the Guide 10 pack, and using the USB cable (5v with higher current than the 12 v) charged another 4 Eneloops in a little under 2 hours... both days bright sunlight...the power pack can use the USB to mini USB to charge my Motorola cell phone....the adapters for the AA to D is pretty slick... haven't had any problems, but haven't abused the unit yet..mine is a backup for my Honda generator for hurricane season and not used for backpacking or camping... |
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I'm a big fan. See this link for a video on the emergency power unit I built, charged by Goal Zero 15watt panels.
I also own a couple of the nomad chargers. I like all of their stuff! I will tell you that the Boulder 15 panels for $99 is the best deal you'll ever find on them new. |
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I'm a big fan. See this link for a video on the emergency power unit I built, charged by Goal Zero 15watt panels. I also own a couple of the nomad chargers. I like all of their stuff! I will tell you that the Boulder 15 panels for $99 is the best deal you'll ever find on them new. Isn't that a lot of money per watt compared to other panels on the market? such as these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/170832666506?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649#ht_2131wt_1167 |
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I use the Guide 10 and the 7w panel to charge phone and other electronics. Works well, charges in a decent timeframe. I also use the Guide 10 to charge batteries via USB.
I've also got an escape 150, which I have used less, but makes for a nice backup and the led light works well at the campsite. Used it quite a bit last year during hunting season why dry camping with my tent trailer. I also have a 15W panel of theirs. Again, used the most when dry camping to charge the Escape 150, and also a to charge a SLA battery I use for ham radio. I like their products. I have had to do and RMA on the Escape 150, and the original Guide 10 was recalled, but they handled it well and I am a happy customer. ETA: Bought one of the "kits" at COSTCO, was a great deal on the 15w Panel, Escape 150, and LED light. |