Goal Zero Sherpa PD100 and Goal Zero Nomad 20

As a traveling and adventurous person, often off grid, I sometimes rely on powerbanks to power navigators, cameras and sometimes my PC. I have tried many different ones and have always been equally disappointed, as many powerbanks are full of flaws.

The latest generation Goal Zero Sherpa and especially the 100 PD is an exception. It is very capable, powerful and fast to charge. Wireless charging for your phone is possible and works well.

The Sherpa 100 is as powerful as a travel charger can be. The Li-ion battery has a capacity of 95 watt hours (25,600 mAh), which is the largest capacity a battery can have and still be allowed on board an airplane.

Unlike other powerbanks on the market, it also works in the cold. After two hours in the freezer, it has not lost a single percentage point of charge.

Charging is fast. However, keep in mind that charging is via USB-C, up to 60 W. So you'll probably need to buy a more powerful adapter than the one you normally use for your phone to fully utilize the power.

The Sherpa 100PD can also be charged using Goal Zero's Nomad 20 solar panel which also connects via a two-way USB-C port. Depending on the light and your location, it takes 8 to 16 hours to fully charge. The solar panel weighs just under a kilo and, with its monocrystalline cells, has a capacity of 20 watts, a smart flip stand and integrated cable storage.

The power bank weighs about 700 grams and is solidly built, but neither unbreakable nor waterproof. Because of its size, it may not be the one you choose to take in your backpack. It works better in basecamp or in the cabin without electricity. A protective neoprene case is available for purchase.

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Magnus Brink

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