Goal Zero  Nomad 20 Solar Panel

I have tried to use this a couple times and just go back to the older model that I have. It won’t charge the iPhone 15 Pro Max over night as I sleep camping. It just doesn’t push enough power. It doesn’t seem to hold a charge either. My other older unit is way better in my mind and functions better. I been using the AC with a bigger power phone charger. I think this newer model isn’t worth buying but we all have an opinion.

I have the Sherpa 100AC and the Sherpa 100PD and use my Nomad 20 to recharge them. I love that the Sherpa 100AC has passthrough charging, so I can daisy chain them and charge them both at once. My only complaint would be that the 8mm charging cable that can be stored on the back of the solar panel is getting twisted inside the sheathing. I believe this is due to the heat of leaving it charging for multiple hours in the sun, then wrapping it back up. I wonder how long the cable will last and it doesn't appear to be swappable if it kinks/breaks at some point in the future. For now, everything is working as expected.

Just used this on Kilimanjaro. I got the large power bank that pairs with it, but it was nice to carabiner this to my tent on sunny days to ensure the bank and my phone (which I used as my camera) were fully charged. In a completely random coincidence, 3 in a group of 5 used this brand and we were all satisfied.

Initially, I was very happy with the design and portability of the unit, but it does not perform as expected. To start, I bought this panel (brand new) with the Sherpa100PD, and neither product comes with cables that are compatible with each other despite being advertised for each other. After purchasing a compatible USB charging cable (rated for 60w), the panel only provides 5w-max of power under full sun despite being advertised for 20w. I have tried modifying the angle of the panel, the location, etc. There is a cool feature to link additional panels, but 25% efficiency under full-direct sun is horrendous. You should not need 4 panels to do the advertised job of 1. I'm sending this whole unit and battery back.

This solar panel worked really well, and I'm very satisfied. I bought it since the pandemic had me running out of juice on all my power banks, with no way to recharge them since all the shops were closed. Originally, I was going to use it to power larger items but I realized that in the event of a storm-related power-outage, a standard generator shared with friends would be a more effective option. Instead, I decided to just use this to recharge power banks and batteries at campsites. It happens to be really effective- I tested it in full sun and on slightly overcast days. Even in a spot where I got only 4 hours of straight sunlight, it still fully charged two powerbanks within the 4 hours. It comes with adapters for multiple types of banks. It IS a little heavy, and I might trade it in for the two-panel since it so effectively does what I need it to do. Overall, it earned its place in my camping gear and will save me time in the future. I used to make sure to take a trip to a coffee shop or deli midway through camping trips to recharge things. With this, I can envision being able to comfortably stay out longer. I might actually stop making fun of people with battery-suck GPS units.

I used this for the first time during a week long stay at an off-the-grid cottage. For the first 3 days of the trip, I never saw the sun except through clouds and fog. Yet everyday, I was able to charge my power banks to keep our phones charged (that were working overtime searching for service). And it's small and light enough to take in the kayak. I also had a GoalZero power station with me and never had to use it. Very pleased.

Same price as a Boulder 50. Go with the Boulder. Yes, it’s bigger and heavier but this solar panel suuuuuuucks!!! Overheats and hasn’t charged my Sherpa 75 more than one for all day despite it showing it’s charging. Goal Zero used to have good products. Their quality control could use some help. 3 faulty solar products I’ve gotten back to back from them. Time to shift to a different brand.

I bought this 20 W panel back in April 2023. It worked great for about two months. Would charge batteries in about six hours of summer sun. Then wouldn’t charge nomad battery more than 10% in a 12 hour sunny day. Also had another battery it wouldn’t charge more than 5% Personally, I cannot recommend these panels at least not the 20 w folding panel. Also the $40 battery that’s recommended failed when the positive wire broke probably shouldn’t have moving parts on this battery.

Garbage, not worth the materials it's made of. Won't charge anything. In direct sunlight, won't produce more than 8 watts, and it's terribly inconsistent. No clouds? Doesn't matter, 8 watts for a few seconds, then 0, then 6, then 8 again. Thats using the 8mm output hooked to a Yeti 500. Using USB, my phone (25 Ultra) lost charge percentage points. No apps running, nothing. This thing is trash. Connected to my Venture75, same thing. It shows it's connected to power, but will not charge. Waste of time, and money. Should be discontinued.

I purchased the goal zero nomad solar panel and got it home and could not get it to charge anything I tried all types of USB cables it was dead. I returned it to REI for another one when I got it home and plugged it in to a phone while I was out in direct sunlight and facing the solar panel directly at the sun it would charge. Here’s where the problems begin the solar panel isn’t even close to putting out 20 W it was out in the sun six hours and only charged my phone to 23%. You can’t depend on the solar panel to charge your devices or the reliability of it. It is too slow for how big it is. I would not recommend this to anyone look elsewhere for your solar panels. I also reached out to goal zero for customer support and cannot get anybody to help me.