Goal Zero Nomad 50 Solar Panel
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Built tough for mobile basecamps and off-grid adventures, the Goal Zero Nomad 50 gives you enough solar-collecting capability to keep your essential devices charged for long stretches on the road.
Shop similar products- Pairs perfectly with a Goal Zero Sherpa Power Bank (such as the 100AC) or Yeti Portable Power Station (such as the Yeti 150, 400 Lead Acid, 400 Li or 500X Li), not included
- Solar capacity: 50 watts
- Monocrystalline cell type
- Multiple panels (not included) can be linked together to maximize power collection and reduce recharging time
Imported.
View the Goal Zero Nomad Product LineView all Goal Zero Solar Chargers| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| External Charge | USB |
| Solar Cell Output Capacity | 50 watts |
| Power Output to Device | USB: 5V, up to 2.4A (12W Max) / 8mm: 14-22V, up to 3.5A (50W Max) |
| Material(s) | Nylon/TPU lamination/canvas/monocrystalline solar cells |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 53 x 17 x 1.5 in.; folded: 17 x 11.25 x 2.5 inches |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 6 pounds |
| Solar Compatible | Yes |
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Easy to use - works like a charm
This was my first solar purchase and I'm quite happy about it. I bought this to pair with a Yeti 200X. Not surprisingly they pair together quite nicely. The panels are simple to use and in midday LA sun, charge the 200X about 20% an hour (your results may vary). I love that there is an additional USB-A port on the back so I can plug in a device while charging the 200X. It allows me to use my iPad Pro or iPhone 11 while charging. While the panels are not light, they aren't heavy either. Perfect for car camping or using around the house in emergencies. There are two things that kept me from giving 5 stars. There are foldout legs/braces on the back that allow you to adjust the angle of the panels. They seem a little flimsy to me, but do what they are supposed to. The second thing is a bigger issue for me. There should be a handle or shoulder strap to make carrying the panels easier. You could fashion your own strap or carry them in a bag, but having a built in strap would be better.
I would pay double for this. It works that well.
There are a few products that I will not shut up about and this is one of them. As someone who's been in the solar industry for almost a decade, I'm insanely impressed with how these panels work and can be daisy-chained together for 150 watts of energy on the go. I also bought the Yeti 200 at the same time and was able to work out of the back of my car on my laptop for a week straight without any power issues. This product is extremely durable, functional, efficient and impressive. Take my money, fools!
So far, so good
I just received this product. It was purchased for emergency use for an apartment. It's being paired with our Goal Zero Sherpa 100. I had it outside in not ideal conditions so I was only getting a 9W output. However with only a 9W output it was able to charge my Sherpa 100 battery 25%, so I'm calling that a win. If needed in an actual emergency I will fiddle with the angle/positioning to get a better output. It folds up nicely for easy storage when not in use. I wish this model had a kickstand like some of the other Goal Zero models, but overall I'm very happy with my purchase.
Great solar panel for biking and hiking!
Works great like my larger GZ solar panels, but super light for my bike and hiking!
i've got power!
Just what you would expect from both REI and Goal Zero. Great product with amazing support! I was able to get 50+ Watts with perfect sun coverage. The NOMAD 50 with the new 500x is a nice fit for a weekend run to nature.
Works fine
I got this to pair with my 500x. Only used it once so far so no idea about long term reliability. I had read some negative reviews about low output so wasn't sure what to expect. On a recent camping trip, I set this in the sun at around 3pm on a July afternoon in the Colorado Rockies (approx. 8100 feet) and it was outputting 40 watts. It did drop a bit after a while but still hovered around 30-35 watts. Obviously, the time of day and angle of the sun will impact the efficiency of the panel so 30-40 watts in the afternoon seems pretty good.
paired with yeti and fridge
I’ve had this for a couple of years. I use it with my Yeti 200x which powers my ARB fridge. Last trip (Full sun, long days of June, Temp low 70s) the panel and battery powered the fridge 24/7 for the whole trip- 3 days. Other trips with a little less sun and hotter temps it’s been around 18 hours of power. I’m really impressed with the capability of the products. I can pick up the panel in one hand, the battery in the other and easily reposition them when needed. The panel folds down pretty flat so packing is easy. When not camping I use them in my backyard and power my phone and iPads off them all week. Planning on getting a second one when I move up to a yeti 500x.
Nice Package
Folds nicely, very well made, charged my Goal Zero 150 under full sun in about 4 hours. Was sufficient to charge the GZ and run my Dometic CRF75 at the same time. Suffered under cloudy sky. Difficult to keep clean in dust due to not a smooth surface. Stows well and is protected by its own folds. Easy to chain to other devices. Used for 7 days in desert while car camping.
8mm connector
Do not hook more then three in series will melt 8mm connector.
Portable and great for small electronics
I bought this with the Yeti 200 battery. I wouldn't want to hike far with them both, and they would take up a lot of a bike basket, but to throw in the car for a camping trip they are great and full portability is certainly possible, especially for just one of the pair. The panels require a grocery bag to sling over a shoulder or a completely separate tie down - a handle or loop should have been included in the otherwise tidy fold-up design. Since the pair arrived when I was home I tried around the yard and in the house in advance of possible winter storm power outages. Won't charge through a northern double panel window, but do charge through a glass storm door. Charges best outside in full sun. For a camping trip or something make sure the battery is fully charged before departing. The panels take like 8-10 hours in FULL sun to charge the battery to 90+% - that means moving every couple of hours as the sunlight shifts. Also finding places to prop up - the legs are only useful on flat surfaces and windless days. I haven't had enough sun over enough days where I could manage the panels to reach 100 %. It doesn't really matter though because my cell phone only takes like 15% to charge and I even charged a laptop with like 60% of the battery. I haven't tried but I'm sure a cell phone could be conveniently charged by the panels alone during a meal stop. After a couple months I now use the panel to top up the battery whenever schedule and sun cooperate, then charge my phone and some other incidentals exclusively from the battery. I dust off the back of the panels before refolding, and have had to gently wipe the panels themselves several times so will bring some cleaning supplies on any trip. The panel backing has held up so far to the constant folding and unfolding, but that is the part I will watch over the long term.