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Brand	Goal Zero
Item Weight	3 Pounds
Connector Type	USB
Included Components	Solar Panel^Removable Kickstand/Zippered Pouch
Maximum Voltage	18 Volts

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Smart charging for phones and tablets features a dynamic auto-restart and Smart electronics to charge phones, tablets and other usb-powered gear directly from the sun, even in cloudy conditions.
Easy-to-read LED indicator display strength of Solar conditions and provides immediate feedback on the speed of charging.
Waterproof and modular rugged, waterproof construction means power without worry. Removable kickstand provides optimum angle placement toward the sun.
Auto restart feature means the nomadic 7 plus will automatically reconnect the charging Device when needed

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Brand

Goal Zero

Item Weight

3 Pounds

Connector Type

USB

Included Components

Solar Panel^Removable Kickstand/Zippered Pouch

Maximum Voltage

18 Volts

Maximum Power

28 Watts

Product Dimensions

12.2 x 7.87 x 0.98 inches

Item Weight

3 pounds

Manufacturer

Goal Zero

ASIN

B06Y5YNVLH

Item model number

11805

Batteries

2 AA batteries required.

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4.2 300 ratings

4.2 out of 5 stars

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#1,467 in Solar Panels

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PORTABLE SOLAR PANEL
A 28-Watt panel reengineered to be lighter and smarter, the Nomad 28 Plus Solar Panel has the innovative technology to charge USB devices directly from the sun. Detachable kickstand for modularity and power-flow indicator ensure the best solar charging experience. Larger footprint allows for quicker charging for all sized power packs.

SMART CHARGING FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Features a dynamic auto-restart and smart electronics to charge phones, tablets and other USB-powered gear directly from the sun, even in cloudy conditions.

SOLAR INTENSITY INDICATOR + JUNCTION BOX
Take the guess work out of charging from the sun. Easy-to-read LED indicator display strength of solar conditions and provides immediate feedback on the speed of charging.

WATERPROOF AND MODULAR
Rugged, waterproof construction means power without worry. Removable kickstand provides optimum angle placement toward the sun.

AUTO RESTART
The Nomad 28 Plus features an auto restart that’s smarter than anything else on the market. With the ability to track power flow history, the Nomad 28 Plus knows the difference between a device that has reached a fully charged state and one that disconnects due to environmental causes, i.e. lack of sunlight, shadow, etc. When the latter is detected, the Nomad 28 Plus will automatically reconnect the charging device, no extra work on your part is needed.

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Sold By	—	Goal Zero LLC	Goal Zero LLC	BioLite	Goal Zero LLC	Amazon.com
power source	Corded Electric	Corded Electric	Solar Powered	Battery Powered,Corded Electric,Usb Cable	Solar Powered	Solar Powered
connector type	USB	USB	USB	Usb	Usb	Usb
material	—	plastic	ABS resin/lithium battery	plastic	Monocrystalline Silicon	Monocrystalline Silicon
wattage	28 watts	—	5 watts	5 watts	60 watts	100 watts
weight	3 pounds	510 grams	360 grams	0.6 pounds	12.4 pounds	14.1 pounds

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4.2 out of 5

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Customers say

Customers like the performance, weight and appearance of the solar panel. For example, they mention that it works well, is compact yet powerful, and is lightweight. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, charging, efficiency, and sunlight.

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21 customers mention15 positive6 negative

Customers like the performance of the solar panel. For example, they say it works well, has no issues using it, and delivers exactly as expected. Some mention it's rugged and powerful. That said, most are happy with its performance and durability.

"...walking around town, this item attaches to my backpack and delivers exactly as expected...." Read more

"Works really well but only with something to store the charge (my son had one for his). I used it while hiking and plugged my phone directly into it...." Read more

"...I live in Israel - we have plenty of sun here and the product failed completely." Read more

"...It worked so well! Though the sunlight was inconsistent due to my continuous movement, it adequately charged my portable power stick. It was success!..." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers like the weight of the solar panel. They mention it's compact yet powerful, and portable. Some appreciate the magnetic detachable bag. Overall, most are satisfied with the portability and quick charging capabilities.

"This is a compact solar panel that fits in my backpack." Read more

"...This unit is lightweight and sturdy, as well as waterproof and has a convenient stand. I like the idea that I can charge my phone for free!" Read more

"Very handy- charges quickly and folds down small enough to fit along side a laptop, in the laptop section of a backpack, brief case, purse etc...." Read more

"This solar panels are so light! I could hand them on the sides and rest them on my fabric camper on my truck...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the solar panel. They say it's nice, lightweight, and versatile. Some appreciate the good design and the magnetic detachable bag. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.

"...And the design is much simpler with only one real cable that i can run through my backpack to the side pocket where the battery will be stored...." Read more

"Great product. I used it to charge my phone on top of a mountain. It is rugged. It rode in a backpack full of mountaineering hardware...." Read more

"...I only use it for my kindle so I’m ok with it. good design, light weight, the magnetic detachable bag is great...." Read more

"The best solar panel, with the battery it kept my Fitbit, iPhone and Garmin humming along on the john Muir trail" Read more

18 customers mention11 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the solar panel. Some say it's well-made, tough, and looks cool. Others say it is of terrible quality, flimsy, and falls apart.

"...This unit is lightweight and sturdy, as well as waterproof and has a convenient stand. I like the idea that I can charge my phone for free!" Read more

"...the full panel after it has been in the sun for a while, the panel becomes flimsy...." Read more

"this is not a bad panel system. well made. but I have to make sure that it is in direct sun (no clouds) or it struggles...." Read more

"Great product. I used it to charge my phone on top of a mountain. It is rugged. It rode in a backpack full of mountaineering hardware...." Read more

17 customers mention9 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the charging capabilities of the solar panel. Some say it charges their iPhone but takes two or three times as long as other panels. They say it can charge the Venture 30 fully after being in the sun all day, and adequate charges their portable power stick. Others say that it never really charged up, and would only charge halfway.

"...I like the idea that I can charge my phone for free!" Read more

"...walk in front of this panel while charging your phone, it will automatically stop charging, then restart at some point...." Read more

"...was inconsistent due to my continuous movement, it adequately charged my portable power stick. It was success!..." Read more

"...So never really charged up. Wish i had known so i could have purchased togeter." Read more

9 customers mention4 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the efficiency of the solar panel. Some mention that it's compact and powerful, while others say that it was virtually useless and disappointed with the results.

"...This solar charger and battery pack were virtually useless...." Read more

"...to a 14W or 21W version of the competition for one reason only: Efficiency...." Read more

"I love goal zero. They are never the cheapest but they offer fantastic quality and innovation." Read more

"...And it's free from the sun. Rugged. Powerful. Great device!" Read more

8 customers mention3 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the sunlight. Some mention that it works well and the lights indicate sunlight and charge strength, while others say that it only works in full sun, does require sun light, and is inconsistent. Some say that the solar panel is useless on rainy days.

"...It does require Sun Light, but I did expect that; cloudy, overcast days will not create a charge...." Read more

"Great device. Works well and lights indicate sunlight and charge strength. Great feature." Read more

"...It worked so well! Though the sunlight was inconsistent due to my continuous movement, it adequately charged my portable power stick. It was success!..." Read more

"...And it's free from the sun. Rugged. Powerful. Great device!" Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the sturdiness of the solar panel. They mention that the kickstand fell off, and the glue bond had broken. The back came loose, and things fell off.

"...Also, the kickstand fell off of the panel while being used in the sun when the temperature of the day was about 100 degrees...." Read more

"...only used the Nomad 28 for 10 days and the Glue holding the stand on the back came loose and the thing fell off, I contacted Goal Zero via e-mail..." Read more

"...The back stand has fallen off while sitting in the sun - the glue melted I think - I doubt it is related to the charging issue...." Read more

"...the back of the unit is a bit short for my needs, the flip 30 would occasional slip down in the pocket in my pack get disconnected from the cord." Read more

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Scott Hardin

Great Product, excellent quality that delivers

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2018

Size: Nomad 14 PlusVerified Purchase

I love spending time outdoors, and this product caught my attention. Whether hiking, fishing, camping, or just walking around town, this item attaches to my backpack and delivers exactly as expected. It does require Sun Light, but I did expect that; cloudy, overcast days will not create a charge. I have had no issues using this product, easy to understand instructions. I can plug it directly into my iPhone or iPad or anything that needs a charge. I purchased this product along with the 2 GOAL ZERO VENTURE 70 power charger. I typically use this to charge one of the power chargers while using the other power charger. Excellent Product

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Jason Supertramp

Small and quick charging....still shocked at how good.

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2018

Size: Nomad 7 PlusVerified Purchase

I purchased this alternatively to a 14W or 21W version of the competition for one reason only: Efficiency. After doing some research Goal Zero and Suntactics seem to be the only camping panels that clarify what type of cells they use. Which are Microcrystalline Silicone, the highest efficiency cells on the market. So when you see a YouTube video of a 7W Goal Zero panel out performing a 14W competitor, you now know why.

Small test of this in morning sunlight. 4 LEDs glowing. My iPhone 6S charged 3% in 5 minutes! An observation....if you walk in front of this panel while charging your phone, it will automatically stop charging, then restart at some point. So ideally, having a small power bank permanently plugged in is the best route to take, then charge off the bank, not the panel.

This might just be the coolest thing Ive purchased off amazon.

38 people found this helpful

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Tammy

Works really well but only with something to store the ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017

Size: Nomad 7 PlusVerified Purchase

Works really well but only with something to store the charge (my son had one for his). I used it while hiking and plugged my phone directly into it. Then my phone puzzed on/off everytime i came in and out of a shade patch. So never really charged up. Wish i had known so i could have purchased togeter.

12 people found this helpful

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Charles H Piele

Charges small devices

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023

Size: Nomad 7 PlusVerified Purchase

This is a compact solar panel that fits in my backpack.

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Daniel Crawford

Quality solar panel

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2019

Size: Nomad 7 PlusVerified Purchase

Used this solar panel to charge my camping lantern and cell phone. Even in the rain forest with cloudy days, I was able to charge (albeit at a slower rate.) This unit is lightweight and sturdy, as well as waterproof and has a convenient stand. I like the idea that I can charge my phone for free!

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Luv To play basketball

Don’t Waste Your Time or Money- Useless

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2023

Size: Nomad 7 PlusVerified Purchase

I purchased for use on an 11 day back country pack trip. This solar charger and battery pack were virtually useless. I don’t know if I received two faulty units, but I read the reviews and went with the 7 Plus and Goal Zero Flip 24 battery pack. The 7 Plus would never get all four indicator lights to illuminate regardless of how bright the sun was shining and what angle or position the panels were placed. The battery pack never charged past 2 of four indicator lights, even though there were days when I had three 7 Plus in direct sunlight for over 6-8 hours. There were guys on the trip who had the Nomad Goal 10 and they worked as described. I was left having to ask to charge my phone and gps on other peoples chargers. Would return if I could. This is literally the first time I’ve ever been compelled to leave a review.

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Lit Rox

The bend in the panels that make it easy to fold actually worked in my favor to capture ...

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2017

Size: Nomad 7 PlusVerified Purchase

I brought this on a jungle trek in Peru. I used the two provided caribiners as well as looped some 550cord through the slots along the panel edges to attach this to my hiking bag. It worked so well! Though the sunlight was inconsistent due to my continuous movement, it adequately charged my portable power stick. It was success! The bend in the panels that make it easy to fold actually worked in my favor to capture more light while hiking. I had one panel facing upward on the top of my bag and the second half was secured to the front of my bag. It made it possible to capture uv light from multiple directions since I was consistently on the move. I would spend twice the amount I did now that I know just how excellent this product it!!

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jab

90 day review

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2017

Size: Nomad 28 PlusVerified Purchase

Jury is still out, but as of today a three. I have used the panel a few times to recharge various Goal Zero products, (Yeti 400, F30, Lighthouse 400 and Lighthouse 250) and personal devices (iPad and cellphone). The highest reading on the Yeti 400 has been 14 watts on a bright sunny day in the mountains with direct sun. I have reached 4 of 4 blue lights while using the USB charging adapter. So not sure if it is the Yeti or the Nomad that is incorrect in the reading, even after resetting the Yeti 14 of 28 watts and 4 of 4 lights doesn't add it up. I would think the Yeti would be the most accurate, where it is an actual readout.
The kickstand will not support the full panel after it has been in the sun for a while, the panel becomes flimsy. Also, the kickstand fell off of the panel while being used in the sun when the temperature of the day was about 100 degrees. Not only had the kickstand fallen off, but the glue bond had broken on a magnet that holds the kickstand in place. You would think this would be normal usage, in the sun on a hot day.

In Goal Zero's defense I have not taken the Yeti or Panel back to see if there is a problem with either or both of the devices. Only about a two to three hour inconvenience to take the devices in for diagnostics.

Not sure the panel is worth the extra $200 over another non-Goal Zero panel.

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Daniel Domínguez

Funcional

Reviewed in Mexico on November 10, 2021

Size: Nomad 28 PlusVerified Purchase

Éste panel funciona muy bien y su diseño es excelente para salidas cortas al campo.

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Bob

Size is amazing

Reviewed in Canada on August 12, 2019

Size: Nomad 28 PlusVerified Purchase

I was shocked at how portable this was

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Andrew Gumley

Makes sense

Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2018

Size: Nomad 7 PlusVerified Purchase

What can I say. I love goal zero stuff. Well made and it works. It hasn’t let me down on my adventures yet

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Lauriano

Un piccolo gioiello di tecnologia

Reviewed in Italy on May 7, 2020

Size: Nomad 28 PlusVerified Purchase

Il non plus ultra dei panelli solari portatili,la qualità costruttiva ed efficienza eccellente si pagano ad un prezzo abbastanza alto.

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LMH Digital

Buenisimo el panel

Reviewed in Mexico on August 20, 2018

Size: Nomad 7 PlusVerified Purchase

Un panel solar compacto y ligero carga super bien cualquier dispositivo aunque sea la salida de 1A carga mi cel galacy 8 en 1.5 hrs con los 4 leds de indicador de sol prendidos recomiendo mucho este disposivo.

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