Goal Zero Nomad 20 Portable Solar Charger

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About This Item

DESIGN & DETAILS:

  • 20 watt foldable panel that is durable enough for any adventure
  • Sleek design can fit into any bag
  • Integrated 8mm cable and USB port with built-in flip dock so you can charge any small to medium sized device
  • An adjustable kickstand clicks into place at multiple angles for optimal solar connection

  • Brand : Goal Zero
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 23GZEUNMD20XXXXXXCAC
  • SKU: 24649076
ModelNomad 20
Ports Solar Port & USB port
Weight2.28 lbs.
Dimensions (unfolded)11.5 x 21.75 x 0.75 in
Dimensions (folded)11.5 x 7.4 x 1.25 in
Cable length6 ft.
Rated power20W
Open circuit voltage 18-22 volts
Cell type Monocrystalline

REVIEWS

2.9
47%
Recommended

19 Reviews

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Trash, Don't Waste Your Money.

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.

Has One Usb Port, And One 8mm For Piggy Backing

I bought the nomad 20 a month ago. I am happy with it’s performance. Its light weight and compact a little bigger than my 10 inch ipad. Charges quickly

Huge Disappointment--doesn't Charge As Advertised

We bought this to recharge a Venture 75 power bank. We're very happy with the Venture 75 but this solar panel is a dud. We were expecting a charging time of 7-14 hours as indicated in the booklet, but after 10 hours on a sunny day the power bank wasn't even 1/4 full. It takes all day just to charge a single cell phone. We've discussed the possibility of chaining another solar panel or two to the one we have to make charging viable, but I think the money would be better spent on more power banks or trying a different brand of solar panel.

Can’t Keep Up

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.

Disappointing

I have multiple Goal Zero products, and they have workedfine. I recently bought a yeti 200x, it seemed to work fine. I just bought a Nomad 20. Connected via the 8mm jack, to the yeti 200. The yeti is a 45%, it been in full sunlight for over 8 hours. And is still at 45%. I have a solid Blue "charge" lite. I checked on the internet to see if I'm doing something wrong. I see about 20 articles, with other customers having the same issue. Question, how do you sell a solar panel that will not charge your own device. I'm getting ready to return the solar panel. But I'm very disappointed. From the articles on the internet, it appears the issue has been going on since January 2024

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