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Item 10 - Solar Panel -The Baker’s Dozen of Outdoor Gear, Gadgets, and Gizmos from Worthless to Essential

10/31/2012

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Item 10 – Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Adventure kit Solar Panel                     
 SCORE 15                                                                                                                                                            MSRP: $159.99

http://www.goalzero.com/shop/p/79/Guide-10-Adventure-Kit/1:1/

The Goal Zero Guide 10 Plus Adventure kit is a ultra-lightweight solar panel along with a USB charging system. Although it only came in 10th place I’d bring it with me again in a heartbeat. I have used other backpacking solar panels and they were a bust. This got low scores for a number of reasons.
  • I didn't use it every day. When I did use it however it worked great.
  • Although it is light weight, it is delicate. It must receive gentle care.
  • It isn't essential to our safety. 
However I now know I can bring fewer alkaline batteries because this works so well. It charged my NiMh batteries that I used in my Steri-pen UV water purifier and they lasted the entire trip. It charged my Kindle reader in a short time and kept my GPS batteries charged without a problem. 

Although this item’s list price is high, with a little shopping around, you can find it for around $100. It is worth every penny and will pay for itself over time.


FINAL EVALUATION: Great! If you bring electrical gadgets this is a great addition.

To see item 11 click HERE
To see the evaluation criteria click HERE

2 Comments
Glover link
11/1/2012 01:25:07 am

Hey Gadget Man!!

I especially liked yer thorough description of BWCA. I spent a week around the same time on the Quetico side. Highly recommend it for yer next trip there. Here's why:

1. Less crowded

2. Much better fishing, The place is absolutely crawling with largemouth bass.

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Jack
11/1/2012 01:07:56 pm

Jim,
Thanks for sharing. We considered spending a week in Quetico and a week in BWCA but obviously didn't end up doing it. I guess we have to go back!
Jack

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