Customer Reviews for Goal Zero - Sherpa 100 PD Portable Charger for Most USB Devices - Silver
Customer Rating
3
Good effort
on September 18, 2025
Posted by: GGPA
I bought this item about a month ago because I thought it would be a good fit for my Goal Zero collection of great products. However, this one did didn’t quite meet what I was looking for. It seemed to overheat my battery while it was charging.
I travel a lot so having a power bank that that is powerful and reliable is essential for keeping all my electronics and camera equipment topped off. With the changes to the air carriers rules for bringing power banks on airplanes its nice to know that this power bank meets the requirements for air travel.
Lasted 2 years then pooped out 2 most after warranty expired. loved it when it worked though, my venture 70 is still kicking though, likely replace the sherpa with venture
I bought this to support my various device while travelling and it’s performed exactly as advertised. One word on convenience: I can put my phone or earbuds on the PD100 for wireless charging. I simply rest my iPhone or AirPod Pro case on the top — it charges seamlessly as I work. Obviously plugging in can be done but this is way better. And, if I need to power up 2 devices at the same time, I can use short USB cord from the PD100 to the second device which can move around with me, unlike a hardwired cord to mains adaptor.
I bought the Sherpa 100PD about four months ago for a backpacking trip to Kings Canyon National Park. I started with a Sherpa that was 100% fully charged. I charged my Galaxy S22 phone three times (charging it only 40% each time). On the fifth charge, the Sherpa showed it was 79% full, and once I plugged in my S22 to recharge it, it dropped to 7% charged. Total failure of this product - being in the Kings Canyon backcountry with no power bank to recharge my phone or Garmin InReach. This is the second brand new Sherpa that has done this on me. This exact same thing happened last October in 2023 when I was backpacking in Ansel Adams Wilderness.