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Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack

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The Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus battery pack cranks out 1 amp of power, letting you charge an iPad® or other tablets from the sun when used with the Nomad 7 solar panel (sold separately).

Battery pack stores enough power to recharge your device up to 3 times per charge
Built-in LED flashlight runs 20+ hrs. per charge
The Goal Zero Guide 10 Battery Pack can also be charged up via USB from a wall outlet or computer

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Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack Customer Reviews

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Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack

3.2

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Fast charge (3)
Good value (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Emergency equipment (4)
Portable electronics (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Quality oriented (5)
- Primary use:
- Personal (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

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May

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good experience with minor adjustments

By Warwick

from Durham, NC

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Pros

Charges Quickly
Good Value
Reliable Performance

Cons

Best Uses

Emergency Equipment
Portable Electronics
Travel

Comments about Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack:

I actually love this piece of equipment. I use my iphone as a dedicated GPS and this unit allows me to use it on multiple day trips. (I have used this on trips spanning over 4 days so far with zero problems.) It also works great with my Guide Plus Mobile Solar unit. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the batteries it comes with could be better but that's an easy fix!

Having read the negative reviews on this product I will say this. Your charging power is only as good as the batteries themselves. My unit came with 4 AA batteries rated at 2000 NiMH. I replaced those with 4 PowerEx 2700 NiMH batteries which I already owned and charging power was significantly improved. (over doubled actually) I have been able to charge my iphone4 from 5% power to 100% and charge my ipod from dead with power still remaining on the goal zero.

I especially like the idea that it takes AA batteries because I can bring along an additional set or more of batteries for emergency backup. When other units go dead, they are worthless until you can recharge them from home again. This unit can be recharged using solar power on the trail or by simply bringing back up rechargable AA batteries. Having those additional features will keep this a key piece of gear in my arsonal for years to come!

Also, I have used battery chargers that interfear with my iPhone GPS while they are charging so I have to stop tracking while recharging. This product does NOT interfear with my tracking and I can charge in my pocket while hiking and continue to use my all my phone GPS functions. HUGE PLUS!

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Apr

2012

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Not as good as expected--disappointed

By hotskoz

from Portland OR

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Pros

Charges Quickly

Cons

Best Uses

Emergency Equipment

Comments about Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack:

I came to the store intent on buying the Brunton Aspire and had it in my hands. The salesperson saw me holding it, said he was going to do me a favor and told me it was no good and I should buy the Goal Zero instead. I had done my research prior and had decided the Brunton was the way to go. But he was pretty convincing and went to great lengths to talk me out of the Brunton. I had planned to charge from various sources and various devices. Goal Zero seems to to lock you into buying more cords (from them) in order to make this fully useful. Quite disappointed I let the salesperson change my mind. I'll probably just keep this in the emergency supplies I guess since I can't find the packaging to take it back. Going back online to buy the Brunton since it is no longer available in the store.

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Mar

2012

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Expected Much More

By bkress

from Decatur, IL

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Pros

Compact
Lightweight

Cons

Lacks Power

Best Uses

Emergency Equipment

Comments about Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack:

I have owned the goal zero guide 10 system for several months now and taken it on several outings. This thing is great for charging my headlamp a few times on the trail. However, I can only charge my galaxy s2 about %40 before the pack is dead and needs recharging. This is ideal for an emergency situation, but not really for sustainable power on the trail. I think this pack would be much better if they made it an internal lithium ion pack instead of AA's. NIMH batteries simply do not pack enough punch to power today's devices. Although I swear by goal zero solar panels, I feel this battery pack fell a bit short of my expectations.

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Mar

2012

3.0

Had higher hopes

By sadkomodo

from VanWa

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Pros

Charges Quickly
Good Value

Cons

Best Uses

Emergency Equipment
Portable Electronics
Travel

Comments about Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack:

Bought this after reading lots of reviews. I charged the batteries when I got home. It would only recharge my half dead cell phone once before the Guide 10 Plus would need another charge. I repeated this process several times before I contacted Goal Zero customer service. They were very helpful. They eventually sent me another set of batteries. They are much better however I was expecting the same performance as my Brunton Inspire, which I love. I did throw in a set of Eneloops while I was waiting for the replacement batteries. Only then did I get the same performance as the Inspire.

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Feb

2012

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Why not include the AAA adapter?

By bundter

from Northwest Territories Canada

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Pros

Good Value
Reliable Performance

Cons

AAA charging
Hard to get accessories

Best Uses

Portable Electronics

Comments about Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack:

I do a lot of backpack hunting and was given the Nomad as a gift. I could not find anywhere that would ship the guide 10 because of the batteries. I was able to buy the guide 10 at REI but the AAA adapter is not included and there were none in store. I am now able to charge batteries for my GPS and direct charge my sat phone. I prefer to use AAA headlamps and would like to be able to charge AAA as well. I have checked and have been unable to find anywhere to purchase the AAA adapter by itself (as nowhere that I have been able to find will ship batteries).

The concept and equipment are top notch, it's frustrating trying to get set up though.