Update May 2017. Three years later and this battery is still going strong and working as great as ever. It is still my goto backup battery for trips. I take the battery alone on trips of 7 days and the battery plus Nomad 20 on trips longer than a week. There are a lot of competitors out there today but I think the Sherpa 100 still holds it own among the competition and is still a leading profile product on Goal Zero's website. Sometimes it is worth it to invest in the best and I feel that at the time I bought the Sherpa 100 I was doing exactly that. Time proved it to be true.
Great review of the Goal Zero Sherpa 100.. You can create a really cool "Solar Electric Oven" that could cook even at night!! By connecting Nomad solar panel to Sherpa 100 & then connect the Sherpa 100 (AC Inverter) to the Hotlogic Mini Portable Oven (45 Watts power). Would really appreciate if you can please create a video to demonstrate it. Thanks.
All depends on what your power needs are for a trip. If you are taking along a tablet or ipad on your runs then the Sherpa100 would be very well suited to this. Its tough, versatile, a small package and light weight. The only limiting factor is that it is expensive. You can purchase the Sherpa100 independent of the solar panel.
Oh, and I never used it outdoors except for charging! I used it for international travel only but kept it full charge between trips. Now it will only take a 20% charge then stops charging. Again...good luck with yours I hope it works for several years.
***** Only time will tell how it works out. Thanks for the heads up on your experience. Batteries can be finicky devices and I've had my share of systems become degraded on me. My only hope is that Goal Zero does use name brand GE cells in their sherpa's as opposed to the "who knows what source" you find in many knock/off internationally made devices. But as you experienced, with batteries there is always a risk of having problems with one regardless of who makes it and where it came from.
+digdug529 despite the warranty being only 6 months if you had contacted Goal Zero and asked them nicely they would have sent you a replacement if you mail the defective one back to them. their customer service is top notch now
thanks for the vids. very informative. love the goal zero stuff ,wish it was cheaper. just uploaded a vid on the nomad 7, and the guardian charge controller.
Not very long. 60 watts is a lot of draw, the battery is 100 watt total. You need a generator or a 1000 watt sized battery to drive high draw appliances. loud speakers fall into that category
It should work with a notebook no problem. most laptops have a battery that ranges from 56 to 90 Watt.hr. The Sherpa comes with some cords that allow direct plug in, but I usually use the AC adaptor (separate accessory) when powering my Microsoft Surface Pro.
Mark Steenson It will charge a macbook laptop, just not with the supplied connectors. I am using a we/Charge 12volt connector. Also, you can charge it with the AC adaptor if purchased.
+Solo Bikepacking Guy sure it will, you just need to use another connector or use the a/c inverter port. since the macbook pro has a large battery, it's best to have it charging the laptop when the laptop is OFF
IT WONT work with connector 100% dose not work ..off or on macbook air etc macbook pro etc will work with a/c connector but they advertise it works with just connectors .. which is false adverting,
Update May 2017. Three years later and this battery is still going strong and working as great as ever. It is still my goto backup battery for trips. I take the battery alone on trips of 7 days and the battery plus Nomad 20 on trips longer than a week. There are a lot of competitors out there today but I think the Sherpa 100 still holds it own among the competition and is still a leading profile product on Goal Zero's website. Sometimes it is worth it to invest in the best and I feel that at the time I bought the Sherpa 100 I was doing exactly that. Time proved it to be true.
Great review of the Goal Zero Sherpa 100..
You can create a really cool "Solar Electric Oven" that could cook even at night!!
By connecting Nomad solar panel to Sherpa 100 & then connect the Sherpa 100 (AC Inverter) to the Hotlogic Mini Portable Oven (45 Watts power). Would really appreciate if you can please create a video to demonstrate it. Thanks.
Nice review. Glad you got your money's worth and shared the experience.
looks like a great system, I need something for the adventure motorcycle trips, I may have to get ahold of them
All depends on what your power needs are for a trip. If you are taking along a tablet or ipad on your runs then the Sherpa100 would be very well suited to this. Its tough, versatile, a small package and light weight. The only limiting factor is that it is expensive. You can purchase the Sherpa100 independent of the solar panel.
Good luck with your Sherpa 100.....my Sherpa 50 quit working after 8 months. The Nomad 7, Nomad 13 and guide 10 work great but the Sherpa died!
Oh, and I never used it outdoors except for charging! I used it for international travel only but kept it full charge between trips. Now it will only take a 20% charge then stops charging. Again...good luck with yours I hope it works for several years.
***** Only time will tell how it works out. Thanks for the heads up on your experience. Batteries can be finicky devices and I've had my share of systems become degraded on me. My only hope is that Goal Zero does use name brand GE cells in their sherpa's as opposed to the "who knows what source" you find in many knock/off internationally made devices. But as you experienced, with batteries there is always a risk of having problems with one regardless of who makes it and where it came from.
Very true....I guess I expected a longer life with the price they demand. I do hope your's last for many years.
+digdug529 despite the warranty being only 6 months if you had contacted Goal Zero and asked them nicely they would have sent you a replacement if you mail the defective one back to them. their customer service is top notch now
Very helpful info, thank you.
no it cannot handle a hair dryer. why do you need a hair dryer when camping?
thanks for the vids. very informative. love the goal zero stuff ,wish it was cheaper. just uploaded a vid on the nomad 7, and the guardian charge controller.
how long do you think the sherpa 100 would power a 60 watt speaker?
Not very long. 60 watts is a lot of draw, the battery is 100 watt total. You need a generator or a 1000 watt sized battery to drive high draw appliances. loud speakers fall into that category
Can you charge a MacBook or MacBook Air with it?
It should work with a notebook no problem. most laptops have a battery that ranges from 56 to 90 Watt.hr. The Sherpa comes with some cords that allow direct plug in, but I usually use the AC adaptor (separate accessory) when powering my Microsoft Surface Pro.
no
ive got one.will it charge a laptop?maybe plug 500 watt inverter.prob wouldnt work lol
it won't charge macbook laptop
Mark Steenson It will charge a macbook laptop, just not with the supplied connectors. I am using a we/Charge 12volt connector. Also, you can charge it with the AC adaptor if purchased.
+Solo Bikepacking Guy sure it will, you just need to use another connector or use the a/c inverter port. since the macbook pro has a large battery, it's best to have it charging the laptop when the laptop is OFF
IT WONT work with connector 100% dose not work ..off or on macbook air etc macbook pro etc will work with a/c connector but they advertise it works with just connectors .. which is false adverting,
Ya it's crazy.I have a inverter which I will play with.good thing I have a 12000 mah backup battery for myou phone.
Major concern, when camping, can that provide power to a hair dryer?
LOL
Great setup and size.
Good comparison review, thank you!
Thanks for this. Much appreciated.
Well done mate!
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