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Goal Zero - Boulder 200 Solar Panel Briefcase - Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(18 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 18 reviews
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69%of customers recommend this product.
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11 out of
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Customer Reviews for Goal Zero - Boulder 200 Solar Panel Briefcase - Black
Posted by: Jon H
from Moore, Oklahoma
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Nice sturdy design with a sleek look. Comes in handy if you need to charge your power station and you're on the go!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
5
Sheep Wagon LIfe
on February 16, 2023
Posted by: Studd Pyles
from Del Norte, CO
Gender:Male
When my 1000 watt yeti and 200 watt boulder briefcase showed up, my life completely changed! Generally sunny every day in southern Colorado, the unit charged to 100% easily in the time specified. Whilst changing the unit, I continually charged tool batteries an ran various power tools throughout the day. In the evenings I was able to charge phone, speaker and headphones, while I plugged in a 55 watt LED shop light and 45 watt boot dryer. I look forward to plugging in a variety of appliances and more power tools in the near future! Being winter and at 8600ft, I take some precautions when its gets below zero. Like every tool, the operator needs to take care and be responsible in adverse conditions, easily kept warm with a down jacket or sleeping bag at night or whilst charging during the day. Sure the unit and panels be a little heavy, or awkward to set up, sure beats not having electricity! Fellow permacampers recommended it to me and I no complaints yet! I can't imagine a solar unit could weigh less for the power it generates. Like every tool, it is a tool, the owner needs to figure out how to use it and ways to be more efficient with it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
3
MUST connect to their own devices, eg. yeti power
on June 26, 2023
Posted by: Dusty backroads
from Colorado Springs
Cannot connect to other brands nor find adapters to do so. Very frustrating
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Posted by: Armand
from Chicago
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this to speed-charge my new Yeti 1400. From the top: Price is too high (vs. Renogy's $400 200w panels) - MINUS 1 star. 12AWG cable from the back of the panel is only 6ft. long -- way too short that makes connection to power-stations EXTREMELY prohibitive (can't take power station inside). MINUS 1 star. Highest charging througput I can get is 144watts, was expecting at least 160-170w. MINUS 1 star. 'love the foldable legs design. PLUS 1 star... but it LIMITS tripod mounting. MINUS half a star. Overall rating 3.5 stars.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
3
I highly recommend some product redesign
on September 9, 2022
Posted by: Mike in Dallas
from Dallas, TX
Gender:Male
Energy generation performance is great. BUT...
Needs to be much lighter
The panels need to be inverted with respect to the hinge - put fragile crystal inside when folded to provide much better protection when folded up (the legs, wires should be outside when folded). The canvas cover doesn't afford crack protection, thus my suggestion here - get those crystal panels tucked inside!
The panels need to be inverted with respect to the hinge - put fragile crystal inside when folded to provide much better protection when folded up (the legs, wires should be outside when folded). The canvas cover doesn't afford crack protection, thus my suggestion here - get those crystal panels tucked inside!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Posted by: Karen in Boston
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is my 4th goal zero product. I step it up every time. Love the brand, ease of use and customer service.
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Posted by: Jessiekay
from Montana
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
It is cumbersome to carry and the case is very hard to remove and put back, its a design flaw.. the way it opens is also a design flaw, I could redesign it in 10 min.. I think very young people designed this who have no concept of user friendly. Otherwise works well as a solar panels.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Customer Rating
4
A good piece of necessary gear for the Yeti 1400
on October 13, 2017
Posted by: Jibaro
from Orange County, CA, United States
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very heavy. Bulky. Hard to find an appropriate storage location. Will not recharge in the shade; must charge with full sun exposure and/or thru the clouds (but will NOT charge in the shade). Very, VERY expensive; but the wife wanted it in light of the recent hurricanes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com