Goal Zero’s Nomad Solar Panel

December 1, 2010 in Emergency Preparedness | 5 comments

The other day I happened to see Goal Zero’s Nomad 7M Solar Panel. According to the website:

Nomad 7M Solar Panel For the minimalist on the go the Nomad 7M delivers an ultra-compact yet powerful solar panel that enables you to charge your handheld devices directly from its USB and 12 Volt DC charging ports.

Key Benefits

  • USB charging port
  • Compatible with most USB devices
  • 12 Volt DC charging port
  • Includes 12 Volt female cigarette adapter
  • 30% smaller than comparable panels
  • Only weighs 13 ounces
  • Pocket for devices and for cell charger
  • Compact foldable fabric case
  • Durable loops for hanging
  • 5+ year lifespan

Ok, I have to admit. The “kuil” factor got my attention. And since we purchased a portable solar radio a few years ago, this caught my eye. In the full sun it takes two hours to charge a Garmin GPS and up to four hours to charge a GoPro camera.

So I have to ask – how useful would this device be for you and under what conditions?

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  2. Blacky’s avatar

    Blacky on December 1, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    Actually if you look around you can find the “Nomad 7M Solar Panel” and the “Rock Out Speaker” together in a promotional package for $99.99. I have the Scout 150 Expedition Kit, I take extended tent camp – hunting trips and I don’t want to bring a generator. I can run the Goal Zero “Light Of Life” a portable DVD player, a laptop, charge my camera(s) and cell phone, walkie talkies, GPS, radio, Its all I need to be very comfortable for as long as I want to stay out. I know I sound like a shill but I assure you I am just very happy with all of the Goal Zero products Ive purchased and I would recommend them to everyone.

    KUIL may refer to:
    KUIL-LP, a low-power television station (channel 64) licensed to Beaumont, Texas, United States
    Quillayute Airport (ICAO code KUIL)

    I don’t know about the “kuil” factor… Goal Zero is very, very cool.

  3. Greg’s avatar

    Greg on December 1, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    Thanks Blacky for information. Do you think the Goal Zero solar products have much use in an emergency preparedness situation?

    Kuil = cool

  4. Stephanie’s avatar

    Stephanie on February 15, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    Many Goal Zero products can be used for emergency preparedness situations. The Extreme 350 battery is what I would recommend. It is a Lead Acid battery that can power LCD lights for 140 hours in a power outage. this battery can also charge your cell phone 120x or 70x for a smart phone which would have video or radio to stay up to date on such events. It can also power a laptop up to 7x from dead to full. I have found this extremely handy in emergency situations.

  5. Greg’s avatar

    Greg on February 17, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    Thanks for the recommendation Stephanie. I’m going to purchase a few of their products soon and test them out myself.

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