Remember the good old days when outdoor adventure meant unplugging? For modern adventurers, electronics are an essential piece of kit. From safety to convenience, having powered up electronics is a good idea. Think keeping in touch with loved ones on a thru hike, keeping your electronics available when traveling, or having the ability to get emergency help on wilderness treks. One of our favorite brands for portable power, Goal Zero, has made what was once an expensive luxury, an affordable essential- our new arrivals from them start at just $24.95.
How it works
Goal Zero products fall into two categories: power collection and power storage. Power storage devices can be used on their own for shorter trips or paired with solar panels for unlimited power collection.
If you’re new to the world of portable power, the pocket sized Flip 10 is the perfect introduction. It’s compact size makes it easy to throw in your pocket or purse for everyday recharging. It stores enough power to recharge a smartphone once in between charging, making it a great source of power for backcountry trips where you want to get away from it all, but still have power in case of an emergency.
This combo combines the Venture 30 Recharger with the Nomad 7 Solar Panel (also available separately) The IPX6 weatherproof rated Venture 30 can stand up to the elements, and sports enough power to recharge your smartphone 3 times or give your laptop some serious juice. The Nomad 7 solar panel can easily clip to the back of your pack to recharge the Venture anywhere with sun. This combo is the perfect way to keep you powered up without bulk.
The fume free way to keep the power coming in any situation. The Yeti 150 can power laptops, smartphones, and lighting with ease, and can easily be recharged at home or in the wilderness with optional solar panels.
