Firstly a bit about the product we're reviewing....
Product Overview:
The Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Adventure Kit
is an ultra-lightweight USB solar charging system that fits in your pocket. Use
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 you phone 1-3 times per charge with the Guide 10 Plus Power Pack.
Charge up the Guide 10 Plus Power Pack with the Nomad 7 Solar Panel in 2-4
hours or via USB in 8-10 hours.
Key Benefits
Lightweight USB solar
charging system that fits in your pocket
Functions are a Power pack
and Battery charger
Interchangeable batteries
(AA and AAA compatible)
USV and 12volt output
Built in LED flashlight
that runs 100+ hours per charge
What's in the Box:
1
x Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack including 4 AA Batteries
1 x Mini USB charging cord
1 x Nomad 7 Solar Panel
1 x Solar panel charging cord
1 x 12V cigarette adapter
Review:
Most
campers, hikers and general outdoor enthusiasts are now taking an array of
technology along with them when exploring the outdoors. With all these
increasing requirements you’ll need to invest in a good quality solar charging
kit that suits your needs and Goal Zero is definitely it!
This
kit in particular is very lightweight and is a great portable way to recharge
small devices such as smart phones and tablets.
When
I took Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Adventure Kit
into the field I also wanted to charge flashlights, GPS and digital cameras. It
handles these requirements without question when using both AA and AAA battery packs (AAA sold separately). I recommend
carrying a secondary battery set so that one can be
recharging whilst the other is in use.
Whilst
camping I used the Guide 10 Plus Adventure Kit to
charge two iPhone from 25% on one unit charge. This may vary depending on your
phone. I then used the spare batteries I had charged in my digital camera.
Being able to recharge one set of new batteries is much handier than carrying
around a few packets of batteries, especially if weight is an issue.
The
solar panels are very durable, efficient (providing moderate to low power even
in cloud or tree cover), compact and light weight. The folded solar panels can
fit easily in any bag and have an extra pouch to store cables and spare
batteries etc. The frame/casing of the solar panels has loops on each point for
easy attachment to a back-pack (see YouTube video for example) which gives it
exposure to direct sunlight without being inconvenient.
This
system is great for what it is designed to do. When assessing if this is the
right product check what kinds of charging requirements you have and compare
them with this kits capability.
Pros: Durable, easy to use, lightweight, car
changer included and packs down into a small kit
Cons:
Not water proof, would like the addition of a port to plug into a wall
socket for fast charging before trips.
I'm going to give this product 5 Sporks out of 5 for the specific uses I've outlined above - this product is inteneded to be for small electronics! If you need to charge something larger please consider one of Goal Zeros large kits :)
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