Goal Zero Nomad 200 Watt Monocrystalline Portable Folding Solar Panel with Kickstand

The panel arrived promptly and the shipping packaging well protected it. Upon arrival, I connected the panel to my Sherpa 100AC. The solar panel worked fenomenal, it was a full sunny day, and I was able to obtain 52 watts (for a panel that was rated up to 50 watts). During overcast days I was able to get up to 42 watts from the panel, which imo it is still very good. The panel is more expensive than similar solar panels, but the quality and workmanship is second to none!

The Nomad100 packed easily in the back of the car. It is easy to set up and connect to the Yeti and as we have had full sun when I needed to use it, I was able to keep the Yeti at full charge for 7 hours. The Nomad was delivering 52WH and the device plugged into the Yeti was drawing that amount. It is a great, if a bit pricy, option for a generator and necessary since many of the outdoor events I go to have started to ban fuel operated generators. Everyone at the last show thought this was brilliant.

I used Goal Zero for a 1,500-mile, 75-day solo canoe and kayak expedition. (PaddleQuest 1500) The equipment performed so well that I upgraded for a recent Everglades circumnavigation expedition. Keeping the Venture 75 on charge all day, even with filtered sunlight gave me the juice necessary to keep navigation, communication and lights topped off. It's good to venture into the wilderness confident in my essential equipment!

This is a smaller and more convenient package than two normal aluminum 100 W solar panels. I feel like the weight of this package is almost the same as the two 100 W solar panels. However, because in my situation space is at a premium and weight is not really a factor, the extra expense of going this way to get 200 W of solar really the only option size of two normal solar panels would not have worked at all. However, I do have other 200 W solar panels installed on different things such as RVs and other things and have opted for the more cost-effective aluminum frame versions, which work Perfectly well in this situation, I am dealing with the trailer that is pulled behind a motorcycle making the issue. The product seems durable and easy to set up and of course interfaces seamlessly with goal zero yet 700 charging system with the adapter the additional price a necessary evil.

Opened the box and plugged it in - worked great from the start!

Excellent product works well when camping. A little heavy though. Better when using a car to get on site

I guess nomad 200 sounds better than nomad 120-170 depending on circumstances. Rather long title. However a full 200 is quite elusive. More than enough for my yeti 300, and more though. Does work on cloudy days some.. 25 -30 watts. Check you're connection for an extension you may have to also order. Fairly heavy so be sure not to let it fold backwards, or the taped connections under the canvas will disconnect. Always level. Clean with drip dry microfiber, and never never fold up wet or damp, because the laminate will peel. Less is better when handling that cable, remembering that copper core that can only take so much bending. Gently in and out.

The Nomad 200 panels are great, I love how thin they fold to, and the charging is good. Of course like with every solar panel getting the full advertised output requires perfect conditions, but I was getting between 130watts and 170watts while charging. In my book this is a win. There is however two thinks keeping these from being great! The first is a more secure buckle to keep these folded up and the second thing is a nice carrying handle. This would make it nice to carry the panels out to your sunny spot. All in all I like the Nomad 200 solar panels, but would love to see a carrying handle added!

I bought this a month ago and so far so good it charges my yeti 120 and so far it's been pretty slick 50!

I'm very disappointed. In direct sun light the 200 charged at a rate of 5% every 20 minutes, but when there was some scattered clouds present, albeit still very bright, it charged at a rate of 1% every 50 minutes. I work in an area where there is no power available. So I bought the 1000X power station, which I do like very much, but the busier I get (as I use a fair amount of tech) I need an assist in the form of a solar panel.