Goal Zero Solar Chargers Are Perfect For Travel

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Have you guys heard of Goal Zero before?? 

Goal Zero makes portable solar power systems that power up different USB, AC, and DC devices anytime, anywhere. Ages ago I came across the brand on Instagram but had never seen them in person. Randomly when I went to the LA Times Travel show (in 2013), they had a booth and I saw them up close and personal.

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This is the Nomad 7 solar panel

Goal Zero Solar Charger Switch

The Switch Charger

Goal Zero Solar Charger for Travel

This is the Sherpa Battery

These solar chargers are perfect for round the world travellers and outdoor adventurers. Their chargers aren’t just for people who spend time off the grid. The chargers would even be perfect for a beach holiday or fishing trip. There have been so many times the battery on my iPhone or camera would give out on me while out on a snorkel trip or even a day at the beach. As a gear junkie, I need to be able to charge on the fly! Goal Zero would have been ideal when I was in Palawan where electricity is still on power schedules and electricity in my guest house was only on for 6 hours.

After going to the LA Times Travel show, Goal Zero sent me a charging kit to test out. I don’t use it daily but when I know that I’ll be outside or not able to get to a plug, I’ll bring it along with me.

Here are examples of my Goal Zero in use:

Goal Zero Beach Phone Charger

Perfect for sunny days outside at the beach or park

Goal Zero Solar Charger

Charging on my friend’s dashboard on our way to Palm Springs

Solar Charger for Travel

I took out my Switch and Nomad out on a sturgeon fishing trip

To buy Goal Zero items, click the following:

Nomad & Switch kitperfect for smartphones, GoPro, cameras

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**Many thanks to Goal Zero for sending over the solar charging kits. As always, opinions expressed are my own. This post contains affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you, if you click through an affiliate link and make a purchase, I may make a commission **

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