Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Adventure Kit Solar Charger
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The Guide 10 Plus Adventure Kit Solar Charger boosts tablet power up to 25% and helps you charge up cell phones, GPS units and rechargeable batteries anywhere you go—just add sunlight!
Shop similar products- The portable Nomad 7M solar panel fits easily on a backpack for on-the-go charging and features a higher output than its predecessor
- Guide 10 Plus power pack charges 4 AA batteries using a computer or the sun with 2.5 watts USB output to run the built-in flashlight or charge your USB-compatible devices
- Handy magnetic closure; cables attach conveniently to the back, so they don't get lost
- This unit charges in 6-10 hrs. by USB or 3-6 hrs. with the Nomad 7 solar panel
- Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Adventure Kit Solar Charger comes with a 12V DC cord and USB to Mini USB cord
| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Charge Time (hrs) | Variable depending on device |
| External Charge | USB |
| Battery Included | Yes |
| Battery Type | NiMH |
| Solar Cell Output Capacity | 7 watts |
| Battery Storage Capacity (mAh) | 2300 mAh |
| Power Output to Device | USB: 5V 1000 mA (5W) / Solar: 15V 300 mA (5W) / Mini Solar: 6.5V 1100 mA (7W) |
| Material(s) | Mono-crystalline / nylon / plastic |
| Dimensions | 17 x 9 x 1.5 (Nomad 7) / 4 x 2.5 x .75 (Guide 10) inches |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 19 ounces |
| Solar-Powered | Yes |
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Delivered on promise
With gear we often "buy and try" only to buy another type. This is one piece you don't have to do that with. I took my Garmin 910 on a 4 day trip in Glacier National. We were with a guide so I didn't need the GPS navigation. I just wanted my track for later and monitor the distance as we hiked. I drained from 25%-50% of the "50 hour" battery each day. Each morning, I took out the Goal Zero, plugged in the watch and 10-30 minutes later while we ate it was fully charged. I didn't need the Guide 10 (although I brought it), the solar panels were enough. I only wish it was lighter.
Survived Burning Man!
I used this for a week at burning man, in the black rock desert. I would throw it on top of my tent in the morning, and in the evening I would charge the devices I needed to. I would definitely recommend using the solar panel to charge the batteries and the battery pack to charge your gear. Newer cell phones and tablets likely won't get a full charge out of 4 AAs, but they will get a big boost out of it. The only way around that would be to buy a lithium battery pack that can hold more juice. Overall, its a very convenient solution for boosting your phones and tablets, or keeping your AA powered stuff fed.
Good when static, not good on the move
I got this to keep a cell phone and iPod charged on a three-week bike trip on the backroads of Idaho. It worked okay but here's the catch, going in and out of shade and sun was not enough to keep the batteries charged even on full sunny days. In order to keep a good charge on the batteries, it required a layover day of no biking and keeping the panel in direct sunlight. If taking a day off every fourth day isn't an option and you'll be going in and out of shade, you might be disappointed with this product. And if you throw in some cloud cover, well, you're just carrying a lot of extra weight. So, in a nutshell, works great when not moving but on the move, not so great.
was disappointed
I bought this based on the reviews. I was looking for a solar charger to take to Jamboree last year as electrical outlets would be few. I liked the idea of the battery charger with the plan to use it & have a backup battery in an emergency for my GPS when backpacking. I quickly experienced the lack power. I have a Galaxy S3 phone and the best I could get after 10 hours in the sun was a 25% charge on a dead phone. Goal zero had a tent at Jambo, so I took it over to see if mine was faulty. The rep looked at it and told me it was working. He said the Samsung requires a lot of power. Essentially it could not charge my phone. Thank you REI for taking this back.
Hoping its an easy fix
I bought this the day before a week long camp with no electricity. Had great customer service and was hopeful for a great product. As soon as I plugged the battery into the panel it started flashing telling me it was 80% or more and 4 hours later it was still flashing, with an occasional flash of red, which means very low charge. I was confused but still hopeful. That night I tried to charge my phone with no luck. I tried it again 3 times over the next few days until I gave up. I'm hoping I just got a bad egg and it will be a swap out the next time I go to the store. With the reviews of this product I still would give it another try and recommend it.
worked perfectly!
I took this solar charger with me to Tanzania for a tent safari. I wasn't sure what my charging opportunities would be, so I opted to take this charger to charge my still and video camera batteries. I opened the solar panel to the sun to charge the battery pack while out during the day on game drives, then plugged my camera battery into the battery pack while at dinner in the evening. My camera batteries were charged in a couple of hours and ready for use the next day. I could have also charged my cell phone or other devices but chose to leave those home and take a real vacation. I'm sure I'll use this charger for camping and any other trips where I'm not sure when I'll have appropriate charging opportunities.
Works as advertized
Used the GZ10 on a recent backing trip in Palo Duro Canyon. Used it mainly during the day to charge the battery pack and charged my iphone (being used as a gps/camera) at night. Worked as advertized. Unit does get hot while charging but if you leave in the zipper pouch you won't notice it. The panels took quite a beating from being dropped and being latched onto a pack (the panels have enough loops on them to secure it so it doesnt flop around)but worked well. So far so good.
Pleasantly impressed
I was surprised at the performance of this piece of equipment. I bought a Brunton Solarport almost 10 years ago and I tried my damnedest to get the stupid thing to work for quite a while with absolutely no success. Thankfully I bought it here and was able to return it. The nomad 7/guide 10 combo actually works. The nomad 7 panels will take a charge even in shade and cloudy days which is nice considering that we don't see much sun in the winter where I live. In full sun the panels seem to charge the guide 10 quicker than via usb. In the shade it may take 6-8 hours but it's better than sitting in the shade looking for an outlet in a tree trunk. I'm extremely happy with this purchase (other than the fact that I had to return the first one due to it having a nasty scratch across one of the panels faces right out of the box), and will recommend it time and time again. Its rare that I'm this pleased with something like this kit.
This is a pretty good solar charger...
Of course this is the only solar charger I have ever bought, but it seems to be working well. I purchased it recently and have used it at Bonnaroo, on a hiking trip in the Smokies, and at home In bright sun the battery pack charges quickly and a phone will charge up quickly when connected directly to the solar panel. However, phones charge more slowly when charging off the battery pack, and a full charge on the battery pack will not give my Galaxy 4 a full charge. But it will fully charge an iPhone. Overall I like this product and gave it a 4/5 only because the battery pack doesn't fully charge my particular phone, which I guess is an energy hog.
Supercharged and unplugged
I have the solar panel sewn to the lid of my Granite Gear Crown 2. It not only protects the pack from harmful UV rays, it also keeps the pack several degrees cooler inside. I don’t charge if there is any shade obstructing the panel. Generally I’ll detach the lid and place it in an open sunny area early in the morning, during lunch, and late in the day when I’m setting up camp. If you’re hiking in the desert or in a long stretch with no shade you can hike and charge simultaneously. The battery pack isn’t the best, but I have found it useful in certain situations.