Goal Zero Switch 8 Solar Recharging Kit
- Small but mighty, the Goal Zero Switch 8 portable recharger breathes life into your phone, music player, or tablet; bring it wherever your adventures may lead
- Powerful lithium ion battery is light and powerful and holds a charge for up to 6 months; charge it up from the included Nomad 3.5 solar panel
- USB in and out offer a simple and straightforward design for easy use
- Simply lay out the light and portable Nomad 3.5 solar panel and use the sun's power to charge the Switch 8 battery pack
- Compact, weather-resistant solar panel is smaller and more powerful than comparable panels
Imported.
| Best use | Backpacking |
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| Charge time (hrs) | 5-10 hours |
| External charge | USB, Wall |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Battery type | Lithium ion |
| Solar cell output capacity | USB: 5v 1000 mA (5W) |
| Battery storage capacity (mAh) | Sun: 5-10 hrs USB: 4 hrs |
| Power output to device (mA) | USB: 5V 1000 mA DC: 13V 1000 mA |
| Material(s) | Monocrystalline/nylon |
| Dimensions | (Switch 8) 5 x 1 x 1 / (panel) 10 x 5 x 1 inches |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | (Switch 8) 3.2 / (panel) 8 ounces |
(33 reviews)
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Feb 10, 2016usegreat products ! but just can't find the time to use them yet !
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Jan 9, 2016Great product, amazing customer service!Seriously, my experience with goal zero could not have been better. This product is really cool and when I had an issue their customer service representative got back to me quickly, and they...
Read More Seriously, my experience with goal zero could not have been better. This product is really cool and when I had an issue their customer service representative got back to me quickly, and they resolved my issue with zero hassle!
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Dec 14, 2015The daisy chain look comes off too easily.One of my daisy chain came off after I used it to secure the panels. Switch 8 is fine but it takes too long with Nomad 3.5 kti
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Sep 17, 2015An Easy Way to Go SolarI bought this kit in May, and I am glad I did. My Switch 8 can be charge by the Nomad 3.5, or by AC or USB, and then used to charge my phone, kids' IPod Touches, anything that can be charged...
Read More I bought this kit in May, and I am glad I did. My Switch 8 can be charge by the Nomad 3.5, or by AC or USB, and then used to charge my phone, kids' IPod Touches, anything that can be charged USB. Nice to know I am part of the solution!!
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Jul 23, 2015Tech dude loved itI got this for my boyfriend (the tech dude) to use on a 12 day backpacking trip we went on in Europe. He actually thought this was a cool gadget!!! Even though we had proper converters for E...
Read More I got this for my boyfriend (the tech dude) to use on a 12 day backpacking trip we went on in Europe. He actually thought this was a cool gadget!!! Even though we had proper converters for European outlets, this was really handy to have. It was always on his backpack charging so every night we could charge iphones, and his ipad, that had the all important maps. Really easy, lightweight, and it no joke WORKED really well. Highly recommend this product.
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Jul 5, 2015Piece of junkI don't normally write reviews but I felt I needed to warn people before buying this. When charged directly from a computer, the power cell only provided my iPhone 6 with a 34% boost in powe...
Read More I don't normally write reviews but I felt I needed to warn people before buying this. When charged directly from a computer, the power cell only provided my iPhone 6 with a 34% boost in power. When charging the cell with the solar panel, it would only charge up to 2 out of the 4 power indicators (in direct sunlight all day as it was strapped to my backpack). This would only provide a 12% boost in power. Say your money and your back. This is just extra weight in your pack and is worthless. Taking mine back to REI ASAP. -
Jul 2, 2015So far...very goodI just bought and received. I've successfully charged iPod and iPhone from sun directly and from goal zero battery that had charged from sun. Next week and for two months I'll be hiking the ...
Read More I just bought and received. I've successfully charged iPod and iPhone from sun directly and from goal zero battery that had charged from sun. Next week and for two months I'll be hiking the GR10 in France's Purenees. That will be the real test. Also it passed a drop on concrete test with flying colors! So far., love it. -
Apr 6, 2015Great idea, poor executionI bought this package thinking it would be useful for charging my smartphone while hiking this summer. Unfortunately, the only way to charge the phone is to use the included battery pack as ...
Read More I bought this package thinking it would be useful for charging my smartphone while hiking this summer. Unfortunately, the only way to charge the phone is to use the included battery pack as the solar cell output is too weak to provide sufficient current. The battery pack also takes more than 10 hours to charge, even in direct sunlight. In cloudy conditions or in deep woods, it takes even longer. I would return it and get the next bigger solar cell kit, but I am afraid it too will be insufficient to charge the phone on the go.
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