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The Goal Zero Guide 10 Adventure Kit is an ultra-lightweight USB solar charging system that fits in your pocket and can charge all your portable devices while you're hiking, at the beach, or anywhere else. It includes the Nomad 7 solar panel and a Guide 10 power pack with USB and 12-volt output. You can use it as a single unit power pack to power your device or as a power source to recharge the batteries for use in AA or AAA battery powered devices. Recharge your cell phone 1-3 times per charge using the Guide 10 Power Pack. Charge up the Guide 10 Power Pack itself with the Nomad 7 Solar Panel in 1.5 hours, or via USB in 6 hours. The on-board LED flashlight will run up to 20 hours per charge. It's an ideal travel companion to help you keep your digital world with you when you're on the move.
Includes a Guide 10 battery pack and Nomad 7 solar panel
Rechargeable Batteries
The Guide 10 Adventure Kit includes four rechargeable AA batteries. Never waste your money or fill the landfill with Alkaline batteries again. Use them in the battery pack to power your USB devices or take batteries out and power your headlamp or remote control.
Plug in Your USB
Plug in any small USB-powered devices to the battery pack or into the solar panel to recharge them anywhere. The Guide 10 is powerful enough to handle smartphones, readers and tablets.
Light It Up
Handy and bright built-in LED light is always with you on the top of the battery pack. Can be used to find things in your dark backpack or purse. The light runs for over 150 hours before needing a charge.
Charge from Solar
With 7 watts of charging power this solar panel will charge the battery pack in about 3-4 hours. The mono-crystalline solar panel is the most efficient solar panel on the market. It also features a USB input so you can use just the solar panel to plug your device directly in to recharge.
Includes a Guide 10 battery pack and Nomad 7 solar panel
Small and Compact
When folded up, the Adventure Kit is about the size of a novel. It can open up and charge from your dashboard or backpack. Really just throw it out wherever you may be--the beach, in the mountains, or on the street. It goes wherever you do.
Zippered Pocket
A convenient zippered pouch pocket on the back of the panel stores the battery pack while charging up or keeping pack and cord neatly organized.
What's in the Box?
Guide 10 Battery Pack, Nomad 7 Solar Panel, Ultra Charge Solar Cord, 12V cigarette adapter, AA rechargeable batteries (4 pack).
Technical Specifications
- Battery Power: 4 x AA or AAA (with adapter) NiMH
- Battery Shelf Life: 12 months
- Flashlight: 100mW white LED
- Solar Panel Wattage: 7W
- Solar Panel Type: Mono-crystalline
- Guide 10 Operating Temperature: 32-104 F (0-40 C)
- Nomad 7 Operating Temperature: 0-120 F (-17-48 C)
- Guide 10 Dimensions: 2.5 x 4 x 0.75 in (6 x 10 x 2 cm)
- Guide 10 Weight (with Batteries): 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)
- Nomad 7 Dimensions (unfolded): 17 x 9 x 0.1 in (43 x 23 x 0.25 cm)
- Nomad 7 Weight: 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
Product Description
The Goal Zero Guide 10 Adventure Kit is an ultra-lightweight USB solar charging system that fits in your pocket. It includes the Nomad 7 solar panel and a Guide 10 power pack with USB and 12-volt output. You can use it as a single unit power pack to power your device or as a power source to recharge the batteries for use in AA or AAA battery-powered devices. Recharge your cell phone 1-3 times per charge with the Guide 10 Power Pack. Charge up the Guide 10 Power Pack with the Nomad 7 Solar Panel in 1.5 hours, or via USB in 6 hours. The on-board LED flashlight will run up to 20 hours per charge.
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175 of 179 people found the following review helpful
By Ernest Mayer
I have purchased, used and tested every lightweight solar charging device on the market that I could find. The Goal0 nomad 7 and Guide 10 set is the only one that works sufficiently that I can be completely off the grid with my backpacking devices and have no need for extra batteries. See below for solar panels tested. I have been testing portable solar panels for several years now, and the Goal 0 products are the best.
The Nomad 7 is the only solar panel that has the capability to charge an adequate battery pack, my headlamp AAA's, AND my smartphone/GPS all in the same day in full sunlight. It is the only panel that has reserve capacity to charge my devices in less than full sun (shady/cloudy). No other panel has the output of the Nomad 7. Its closest competitor is the Brunton panel. The Brunton weighs 20% more and is rated to output 30% less than the Nomad 7 (Brunton = 5 watts, Nomad 7 = 7 watts). In my testing the lower output was verified. The off-axis performance of the Nomad 7 is superior. It maintains full output to a greater angle of sun than any other panel I have tested. The Nomad 7 is the only panel, in my knowledge, that uses the more efficient mono-crystalline panels. It does seem to give it an edge in real-world usage. As far as flexibility, that characteristic has nothing to do with panel efficiency. Another of the well-thought out features of the Nomad 7 is the connection options. The Xpal SP-2000 and the Solio both rely on many different tips to connect to different devices. The Nomad 7 has three great options built in: 6.5 volt fast charge for the Guide 10 charger, 5 V USB connector, and a port that the included 12V female car lighter adapter plugs into. Every portable device has the option of an inexpensive car power adapter, and the Nomad 7 nicely offers that ability.
The Guide 10 charger works to its rated specifications, unlike most of the other solar devices I have used. It charges AA and AAA batteries. It charges them faster with the Nomad 7 than any other solar panel/charger combination that I have tested. The Goal 0 batteries that ship with the Guide 10 are the best of their type I have tested. They are low-discharge, like the Eneloops, but much better. The Eneloops are rated at 2000 mAh, but charge only to about 1900 mAh capacity. The Goal 0 are rated at 2000 mAh, but charge to 2200 mAh. The guide 10 has some very well thought out features, including the LED flashlight, the function switch and the built-in hanging loop. These touches all demonstrate that the designers are users, and thought well about how these devices would be used.
All is not perfect, though. The Guide 10 does have an overheating problem, but only in very strong sunlight and under certain conditions. This is a known issue that is being fixed as I write this. This brings me to one of my most important experiences; customer service. Goal 0 has the best customer service by far than any other of the solar panel manufacturers I have tested in this group. Immediate phone contact, responsiveness to questions and warranty service are far and away some of the best I have experienced.
Following is a list of the solar panels I have tested, and short comparison comments on each.
1. Powerfilm USB + AA: This one has a great form factor, is flexible and very durable, and is the lightest weight and most compact of all the solar chargers. Its fatal flaw is that it simply does not put out enough power to be practical in extended backpacking. It does not fully charge the AA batteries when it indicates a full charge, and is not nearly as flexible as the Nomad 7 for connection. The unit was replaced on warranty, but the replacement performed exactly the same. I tested a total of four of these, and all performed the same. Customer service was good, after spending weeks trying to get their attention, and this happened several times.
2. Solio Classic: This one has a nice form factor, but the unit simply does not charge its internal battery nor a connected device at all adequately. Just in case, I had it replaced on warranty and the replacement performed exactly the same.
3. Xpal Power SP-2000: Same as the Solio. Internal battery rated at 2000 mAh, only charges to about 1100-1300. Not enough power overall to be practical. Very good customer service.
4. Brunton Explorer: A good panel, but not enough overall power. Weighs 20% more than the Nomad 7, output is 30% less.
The Nomad 7 is the only solar panel that has the capability to charge an adequate battery pack, my headlamp AAA's, AND my smartphone/GPS all in the same day in full sunlight. It is the only panel that has reserve capacity to charge my devices in less than full sun (shady/cloudy). No other panel has the output of the Nomad 7. Its closest competitor is the Brunton panel. The Brunton weighs 20% more and is rated to output 30% less than the Nomad 7 (Brunton = 5 watts, Nomad 7 = 7 watts). In my testing the lower output was verified. The off-axis performance of the Nomad 7 is superior. It maintains full output to a greater angle of sun than any other panel I have tested. The Nomad 7 is the only panel, in my knowledge, that uses the more efficient mono-crystalline panels. It does seem to give it an edge in real-world usage. As far as flexibility, that characteristic has nothing to do with panel efficiency. Another of the well-thought out features of the Nomad 7 is the connection options. The Xpal SP-2000 and the Solio both rely on many different tips to connect to different devices. The Nomad 7 has three great options built in: 6.5 volt fast charge for the Guide 10 charger, 5 V USB connector, and a port that the included 12V female car lighter adapter plugs into. Every portable device has the option of an inexpensive car power adapter, and the Nomad 7 nicely offers that ability.
The Guide 10 charger works to its rated specifications, unlike most of the other solar devices I have used. It charges AA and AAA batteries. It charges them faster with the Nomad 7 than any other solar panel/charger combination that I have tested. The Goal 0 batteries that ship with the Guide 10 are the best of their type I have tested. They are low-discharge, like the Eneloops, but much better. The Eneloops are rated at 2000 mAh, but charge only to about 1900 mAh capacity. The Goal 0 are rated at 2000 mAh, but charge to 2200 mAh. The guide 10 has some very well thought out features, including the LED flashlight, the function switch and the built-in hanging loop. These touches all demonstrate that the designers are users, and thought well about how these devices would be used.
All is not perfect, though. The Guide 10 does have an overheating problem, but only in very strong sunlight and under certain conditions. This is a known issue that is being fixed as I write this. This brings me to one of my most important experiences; customer service. Goal 0 has the best customer service by far than any other of the solar panel manufacturers I have tested in this group. Immediate phone contact, responsiveness to questions and warranty service are far and away some of the best I have experienced.
Following is a list of the solar panels I have tested, and short comparison comments on each.
1. Powerfilm USB + AA: This one has a great form factor, is flexible and very durable, and is the lightest weight and most compact of all the solar chargers. Its fatal flaw is that it simply does not put out enough power to be practical in extended backpacking. It does not fully charge the AA batteries when it indicates a full charge, and is not nearly as flexible as the Nomad 7 for connection. The unit was replaced on warranty, but the replacement performed exactly the same. I tested a total of four of these, and all performed the same. Customer service was good, after spending weeks trying to get their attention, and this happened several times.
2. Solio Classic: This one has a nice form factor, but the unit simply does not charge its internal battery nor a connected device at all adequately. Just in case, I had it replaced on warranty and the replacement performed exactly the same.
3. Xpal Power SP-2000: Same as the Solio. Internal battery rated at 2000 mAh, only charges to about 1100-1300. Not enough power overall to be practical. Very good customer service.
4. Brunton Explorer: A good panel, but not enough overall power. Weighs 20% more than the Nomad 7, output is 30% less.
43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By Luke
Amazon Verified Purchase
I was very skeptical about purchasing this solar charger after reading the reviews.
I was going to take it on a 14 day back country hunting trip and needed some was to charge my android phone as I use it as a camera, GPS and alarm clock. I took this item in the mountains and on a nice sunny 60 degree day I hung it up on a small pine tree and occasionally adjusted it to be at the best angle to the sun and it charged my phone in just a little over 2 hours. I also charged my dads phone and the battery pack from Goal0 as well.
I love this solar charger and feel strongly enough about it I decided to write a review as I was extremely skeptical..
Great product!!
I was going to take it on a 14 day back country hunting trip and needed some was to charge my android phone as I use it as a camera, GPS and alarm clock. I took this item in the mountains and on a nice sunny 60 degree day I hung it up on a small pine tree and occasionally adjusted it to be at the best angle to the sun and it charged my phone in just a little over 2 hours. I also charged my dads phone and the battery pack from Goal0 as well.
I love this solar charger and feel strongly enough about it I decided to write a review as I was extremely skeptical..
Great product!!
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By TNT
Amazon Verified Purchase
There was a bad run of the power packs that would heat up and melt. GoalZero has corrected the problem months ago and sent out new power packs that are labeled "GUIDE 10 PLUS" in the indention below where it says GoalZero. The old defective power packs just say "GoalZero" with nothing in the endintion. The word !PULS! tells you that you have the re engineered power pack. Amazon's stock of GoalZero products are the old defective power pack that will heat up and melt. I ordered one on January 20, 2012 and got the bad power pack. After talking with customer service, it is evident that the old stock will be shipped until it is exhausted. They were very helpful in refunding my money without requiring the product be returned. Make your purchase from Amazon THROUGH one of the other sellers listed on the right. I contacted Blue Kangaroos and they are aware of the problem and HAVE the new power pack ready for shipment.
Update 2/3/2012:I have both the old and the new power packs now and have additional information. I was told by GoalZero Tech Support that some of the old power packs, the ones that DO NOT have the word "Plus" on the label, were modified before shipping and will not heat up. The only way to know if yours has been modified is the pry the end cap off of the Power pack. The end cap that covers the plugs and LED. Just take a small screw driver, put it in the grove and twist, it will come off. Behind the LED there are three large resistors [the large gray round things with color bands on them]. If none of the color bands are BLACK, this power pack has been modified and WILL NOT heat up. I have verified this. Mine has no black bands and does not heat up. GoalZero will still send you a new power pack and batteries if you request it. There is a slight functional difference between the Old and New power packs. The "Old" will charge devices through the USB port at about a 300ma higher rate than the New "Plus" power pack and will charge the batteries a little faster. This is because the old Power Packs have the Data+ and Data- lines connected together which tells most devices to accept charging at a higher rate.
Update 2/3/2012:I have both the old and the new power packs now and have additional information. I was told by GoalZero Tech Support that some of the old power packs, the ones that DO NOT have the word "Plus" on the label, were modified before shipping and will not heat up. The only way to know if yours has been modified is the pry the end cap off of the Power pack. The end cap that covers the plugs and LED. Just take a small screw driver, put it in the grove and twist, it will come off. Behind the LED there are three large resistors [the large gray round things with color bands on them]. If none of the color bands are BLACK, this power pack has been modified and WILL NOT heat up. I have verified this. Mine has no black bands and does not heat up. GoalZero will still send you a new power pack and batteries if you request it. There is a slight functional difference between the Old and New power packs. The "Old" will charge devices through the USB port at about a 300ma higher rate than the New "Plus" power pack and will charge the batteries a little faster. This is because the old Power Packs have the Data+ and Data- lines connected together which tells most devices to accept charging at a higher rate.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome Item this is a great addition to my B.O.B and welcomed. Now I can charge my phone, and my flash light batteries. Read more
Published 20 days ago by 18wheeler
5.0 out of 5 stars
Couldn't be better
I have used it for over a year now and works fabulous. I have a G'z one smartphone and in full sun charges it 100% in about 2 hours. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Sherwood
5.0 out of 5 stars
This thing is awesome
I took this with me on a solo deer scouting camping trip. I carried it on my back on top of my pack and my phone constantly being charged by the batteries. Read more
Published 1 month ago by T. Amberson
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not Useable
I ordered this product with the solar panel and power pack to use while dry camping. I attempted to charge the batteries using the solar panel over a couple of days and never... Read more
Published 1 month ago by R
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works exactly as described.
As a bonus, the AAA adaptor was also included (even tho the description specifically said it wouldn't be). Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daron Meyer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Accessory
Keeps GPS, camera and phone batteries charged in the back country. Works great. Slow on cloudy days but still works.
Published 2 months ago by Steve McMillan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
As soon as i opened this I pluged in my phone and it began charging it is not as light sensative as I was worried it would be, strapped it to my pack and went hiking on a fairly... Read more
Published 2 months ago by ray
4.0 out of 5 stars
Essential for back woods camping.
Only con is the pouch to hold the connections and battery pack could be a little large to hold everything. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Mancheski
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works Great!
We purchased this solar charging kit for my wife to use while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. She was carrying her iPhone 4 at the time and this combo worked well to keep her... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bill Langton
4.0 out of 5 stars
Got a 10 plus, great
Got a 10 plus package at last, it is very good.
Tried on the Guide 10 but still haven't try the solar panel. Read more
Tried on the Guide 10 but still haven't try the solar panel. Read more
Published 2 months ago by KO Man Kit
