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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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Customer Reviews for Goal Zero - Boulder 200 Solar Panel Briefcase - Black
Customer Rating
5
I lived on it for 30 days
on February 3, 2019
Posted by: alwaysbcampin
Gender:Male
Worked great. At peak i pulled 180 watts on average 150. Charged the yeti 1000 everyday. I ran fans, phones, computers, water boilers, instant pots, christmas lights, headlamps, hair straighteners, blow dryers, air pumps, and a coffee maker. BUY THE 15foot Anderson cable from them. I ran the wire from the panel to the yeti inside the tent. Great product buy it as back up power, buy it as a party to go. It's a big kids toy with real life applications. Enjoy
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome power!
on May 29, 2020
Posted by: Mike1234
from Anacortes, WA
When the Boulder 200 arrived by UPS last night, there was still sun in the sky. So I unpacked it and plugged it into my Yeti 1400. I was getting over 150 watts until the sun sunk closer to the horizon. This morning I had drained my Yeti down to 3% charge and so I plugged it in with the Boulder panels in full miday sun with lots of small scattered clouds. When the panels were in full sun I was getting over 170 watts and it would occasionally go to 190 watts. More than once I saw it climb to 201 watts (yes, from panels only rated 200 watts!). I'm using the MPP charge accessory with the Yeti so I'm sure that helps.
The panels look beautiful and are well-made with the corner protectors being nice details. The panels are big and heavy (42 lbs) and most of the weight is in the panels themselves, not the aluminum frames. The weight and large size make it difficult to use the protective storage case (which doesn't really add impact protection, mostly just protection from dust and scratches). I think they are kind of heavy for adventure use, they are at their best as a back-up power source for critical items during unplanned/extended home power outages or at a base camp for extended camping in one location off-grid.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Joan5
from Florida
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
It has taken a beating from me, my kids hitting it, it falling because the legs weren't put all the way out, being stepped on by dogs and kids, and being dropped at 3 feet. They are very durable, I must say and I'm great at product testing because of all the variables I have to put it through, but not paid for it though. I even showed these to another solar company and an employee was impressed by them.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting goalzero.com
Posted by: Drsignguy
from Minnesota
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
After having the Boulder 200 Briefcase for about a week now, I have to honestly say that it is one tough solar panel. I have read some the reviews about the weight and the case that comes with it and I will mention that is a few. The product does great on feeding my LiFePO4 battery the power it needs and the controller is very easy to use. The weight, to some may be heavy but I prefer it as the outside elements throws curves once in a while and when this sits on the ground, it stays. you can move it with ease to keep it facing the sun. The case is just fine. protects it as it should. The wiring and connections are very well done, and I don't have to worry for bad connections. All in all, I feel this is a great product to have and I know It will hold up for years.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Psaw
from Traveling.
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Purchased four of these. One doesn’t work. Am in the field so can’t get a replacement for a month. Because I don’t have an address or the original box with me. Relying on these for work.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Hermit in the Maine woods
from Great Falls, Machias River, Maine USA
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Ruggedly built to last. I live off grid and have 6 of these now.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: John Vuk
from Albuquerque, NM
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Used it camping. Kept both my Goal Zero YETI 1500X and my RV battery charged (20 AMP CHARGE CONTROLLER).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: LylePbike
from Salt Lake City, UT
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Super powerful and easy to set up. I love how portable it is to chase the sun and how much power it captures.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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