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Goal Zero - Nomad 100 Portable Solar Panel - Black
Average customer rating
3.2
(34 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 34 reviews
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52%of customers recommend this product.
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12 out of
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Customer Reviews for Goal Zero - Nomad 100 Portable Solar Panel - Black
Customer Rating
2
Low power. Not worth the money.
on July 2, 2024
Posted by: jacoozzi
from Europe
Gender:Male
During clear summer day, i was getting max input of 40 watts.
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Customer Rating
2
Boulder 100 is better but heavier
on June 7, 2024
Posted by: JD231
from Dallas, TX
Gender:Male
Purchased this unit for a Yeti 500 as the Boulder 100 Briefcase, while providing excellent power is heavy. Today, June 7th, at 4pm US/Central in Dallas TX, on a full sun day (no clouds at all) I am getting 38W (as shown on the Yeti 500 display). BUT, the Boulder Briefcase 100 is providing 71W (best I've gotten from the Boulder is 91W). Checking at different times and conditions, the Nomad seems pegged at a hair over 50% of the output of the Boulder (panels sitting side by side for the comparison). I will probably keep the Nomad as I got it on sale, and it's still something for camping to charge phone, etc, but it doesn't not match the Boulder briefcase. I'm giving it a "Fair" rating as the price is high and the output is so low compared to the Boulder Briefcase (max 45W? compared to Boulder 100 at 90W?). The build quality is excellent, and the unit is far lighter and easier to carry than the Boulder suitcase. I just wish Goal Zero would be upfront that the Boulder units appear to be heavier but provide a higher level of output consistently than the Nomads. No one should have to buy 2 different units to test to figure this out. Or call this unit the "Nomad 45" and sell it for half the price.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
1
I know, the other reviews told me so
on February 10, 2024
Posted by: Mr. Multimeter
from Bay Area
Gender:Male
Easy to hook up straight out of the box, I will give them that.
I am at sea level and charging a Yeti 500x on a fully sunny day in California. 100w Nomad panels, topping out at 55w (per the display on my Yeti 500x). I know, the other reviews told you and me about this already.
I got curious, so I pulled out my multi meter. I checked the voltage (DC) at the 8mm output connection on the panels and got a reading of 20.65v, which is within the advertised range. Cool. I then checked the amperage with my multi meter set for DC and got a reading of 3.78 amps. Well you know, I am not an electrician or an electrical engineer or anything, but I am pretty sure 20.65v x 3.78 amps should equal approximately 78 watts. Seems dumb that if the panels can put out that kind of wattage, the manufacturer would want it to show up when you plug it into the “power station” of the same brand. Instead I only see 55w, which seems a bit low, even if there is some drop for the controller in the Yeti.
Anyways, I attached pics with my multi meter display visible for reference. Just sucks for the price. But again, the other reviews told me so.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: DD78
from Hilo, Hi
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have been using Goal Zero products for years as backup at home and for camping. Will be using this with my Yeti 400 for camping. Excellent quality and durability. Will definitely continue to use Goal Zero products in the future.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Migue2023
from Los angeles
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
So far it has been helpful charging my unit even when it's cloudy during the day
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
1
Lasted one summer
on November 8, 2022
Posted by: Sad customer
from Arizona
Gender:Male
Purchased this in 2020 in combo with the 500x. Had issues with the 500x, so this unit didn’t actually get used until 2021.
Lasted the summer of 2021, pulling up to 90 watts! Wow! And then by end of summer in direct AZ sunlight, it only pulls 10. Depressing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
1
No way it gets to 100
on October 22, 2022
Posted by: PTB1
from Fort Collin, CO
Rating this as one star b/c the fact is that it can't get 100 watts, so it shouldn't be priced and sold like that. Like others, I've tried it high elevation, no clouds, direct line to full sun - several times - and never seen it above 61.It's portable and convenient, yes. But again: if you pay for 100 W, that's what you should get.
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Posted by: Colin T
from New York
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent product works well when camping. A little heavy though. Better when using a car to get on site
I would recommend this to a friend!
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