Goal Zero Yeti 400 Portable Power Generator
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Offering quiet, portable power, the Goal Zero Yeti 400 Portable Power Generator lets you live off the grid or power through an outage without the noise and fumes of a gas-powered unit.
Shop similar products- Simply plug in a compatible solar panel (sold separately) and let the sun power up your generator at campsites, cottages or cabins
- Solar charging times vary depending on weather and the panel used; charges in about 26-52 hrs. with 1 Boulder 30 solar panel or 53-106 hrs. with 1 Boulder 15 solar panel
- For speedier preparation, the Yeti 400 also charges in about 5 hrs. with the included wall charger and about 13 hrs. with a 12V car charger (not included)
- Powers laptops,TVs, tablets, lights, smartphones, cameras, e-readers, MP3 players and more; compatible with USB, 12V and standard AC inverter plugs
- Portable wall outlet powers laptops, lights and smartphones anywhere
- Easy to carry with the convenient pop-up handle
- Lead acid battery features 396 watt-hours (12V, 33Ah) capacity, hundreds of cycles, 3-month shelf life, no fuses and built-in charging/low-battery protection
- Chain multiple generators together for increased output; generator operates in temperatures ranging from 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
- The Goal Zero Yeti 400 offers the following approximate power: 12V light (100+ hrs.); smartphone (30+ recharges); laptop (3-5 recharges; tablet (10+ recharges); TV (3 hrs.)
| Material(s) | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Best Use | Emergency Preparedness |
| Dimensions | 10.2 x 8 x 8 inches |
| Weight | 29 pounds |
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Yeti 400 is great
I upgraded to a Yeti 400 from a 150. I have chained 4 - Duracell 35 amp hour batteries, totaling 2,000 watts/175 amp hours. I can watch a 50" Samsung LED HD TV with satellite dish for several hours and run an ARP cooler through the inverter with no problems. I also have several Goal Zero products that stay fully charged, as well as cell phones, tablets and an occasional lap top. I would have purchased the 1250, but no room, the 400 is doing a great job staying charged with a Renogy 100 watt mono solar panel.
Light in the Remote Meadow
We have to ford a river to get to our remote straw bale cabin in the mountains. Sometimes we can drive across; sometimes there is a foot bridge. This spring, the bridge had not yet been restored, and we were lucky that the river was low enough to drive through. The next morning the river was high and raging after raining during the night upstream in the mountains. This might seem irrelevant to Goal Zero customers, but for us, it underlines how remote our cabin is and how quickly we can be cut off from the world. It reminds us to appreciate the reliability of our Yeti Goal Zero!
Just Right!
The Yeti 400, not to small, not to big... "JUST RIGHT". I have numerous other Goal Zero product, after a quick test run in the kitchen, This will be very handy on jobsites where there is no power.
Mixed feelings, quite good overall
Used for about 10 days prior to camping. Seemed to hold more charge after a couple of uses. Would charge laptop, tablet, phone, fitbit. Standard outlets could be further apart--esp since it's only got a couple of usb outlets. Could not fit more than 1 Samsung charger in at a time. Did not get a chance to try the Boulder 100 with it because we got more rain than sun. At this price point, I really think it should hold more charge. My laptop is much smaller and the battery is much cheaper, and it holds about 75% as much useable charge. On the other hand, the Yeti 400 has a great deal of functionality and would seem to charge tablets and phones for ages (we used it on a camping trip for a few days and it was full when we left). Overall, I would recommend it, and I like it, but I would recommend others keep their eyes open for other options.
Load-testing the Yeti 1400
I hope the video attached speaks for why I rated the Y1400, 5 out of 5. Post back for questions if you have any. Thanks!
Cpap, Goal Zero Yeti 400
Went car camping and purchased this to run my Cpap during the trip. Dream station on setting 8.5 to 10, turned off heated hose and humidifier. Ran two full nights 6.5 and 7 hours including a 2 hour nap on the end of the last day. I think I could of gotten a few more hours out of it. That was the first camping trip. The second trip was a one night stay, so I ran my cpap with humidifier and heated hose on med setting. Ran all night and had juice for an additional 2 hour nap later that day. Probably could of gotten another hour out of it but it was almost tapped out. So not bad. I have not had this long enough to give it a full review, but here are my initial impressions. Easy to use, it is heavy so car camping for sure.
Runs CPAP All Night
We purchased this unit primarily to power my wife's CPAP machine (with humidifier) on camping trips. On our first outing of three nights, the unit worked very well. It powered the CPAP all night with 40% reserve remaining in the morning after 7.5 hours of continuous use. The unit charges fairly rapidly to 80%, but waiting for the last 20% is painful. The charging rate drops off from 45W-50W down to 20W or less and trickles in. Since we use the unit outside in high desert environment, I would like to see a zippered case for transporting. Overall an excellent value. Recommended!
CPAP Power
I purchased the Yeti 400 as backup power for my CPAP. I use a Philips Dreamstation Auto. Stats for the first night taken from the Yeti 400 display: -With mask off and humidifier off, it used 24 watts -With mask off and humidifier set at 2, it used 70 watts -With Mask on and humidifier off, watts fluctuated between 3 and 24 in relation to my breathing. -With Mask on and humidifier at 2, watts fluctuated between 50 and 70 in relation to breathing. I slept for 7.2 hours with the humidifier at 2 and pressure at 17, and I consumed 235 Watt Hours. The Yeti 400 showed that it was in the 60% block by morning. It was exactly what I needed!
Excellent gear for power in the field
My company acquired this generator to use in the field for video production. We do documentary film work in a multitude of locations and having a compact, portable power source like the Yeti 400 is a lifesaver. It easily powered our large LED light panels and left ample power available for other devices like battery and phone chargers. It's really nice to not even have to think about power solutions when you arrive to a location to film, and allows us to be more efficient with our setups, which is key to staying on schedule when we're trying to pack in a full day of shooting. Just a fantastic piece of gear that we quickly came to rely on.
Awesome until the AC output died
We bought the Yeti 400 to run a CPAP in remote areas which it did beautifully as it is designed for medical equipment with the sine wave output on the 110AC, lasting the whole night (without the humidifier). Loved the design. Used it for about ten nights total. Then the AC output died. It ramps the current up and shuts off every time i try to power it up without anything plugged in. The other ports still work, but the AC is permanently dead. Hoping someone posts a better brand to use here. I'll check back. Funny that "Short Life" is a con button on the review form. Must be a real problem. Could get a powerwall from Tesla for not much more.