Goal Zero Sherpa 100 Portable Recharger, 98Wh, 100mW LED Light

2018-02-22T19:00:00

I bought this several weeks ago along with the nomad 28 plus panel tourch 250 and several lights for a trip to the Amazon jungle. In hindsight I should have done more research. They obviously haven't tested this equipment in extremely hot environments and most positive reviews are from what seems like temperate to cold environments. All I can say is that here in the jungle where even if you keep the equipment out of direct sunlight the equipment gets hot I'm having a lot of problems with overheating. The carry pouch on the back of the nomad has already fallen off after the glue melted. How can you keep solar panels out of the sun? The tourch 250 which is supposed to self charge now needs to be charged via the sherpa because of overheating. The sherpa is not holding a charge well and I'm getting half of it's advertised power etc. Under "normal" conditions this equipment is probably worth the money but if you're going to need it in desert or jungle conditions I suggest shopping around.

jungle J.

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2017-09-27T20:00:00

I bought 3 Sherpa 100 and one of them defective out of the box. also bought 3 Nomad 28 and 1 of them also defective out of the box. All very surprising given the price of these equipment. I called back and the customer service was very helpful so far. I am little nervous about the longevity of the products but well see. I need them so I am keeping them for now. any more surprising and they are all going back. (hopefully not). by the way, the functioning 2 sets are performing OK.

Candido

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2017-06-01T20:00:00

I got this with the desire to run my DreamStation CPAP machine for most of the night. Using direct 12v power I used about 40% battery/night (60% using the inverter). I'm pretty happy that I can get two nights out of it when I was hoping to make it most of one night. The battery is very compact and well powered with my only complaint being the lights around the 12v outlet and the blue lights around the USB. They can light up a room or tent! It would be great if those lights could be turned off also.

151LRS

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2017-04-25T20:00:00

I purchased a Sherpa 100 a couple years ago and used it for several months with no issues. One day a bad battery symbol came up on the small screen and it would no longer hold a charge. I contacted to customer service about a warranty, they had me send proof of purchase. I did, I never heard back after that, tried calling a customer service line they said I had to got through the email process, which I had already done. After that I tried emailing again but didn't get a response. Was a great unit until it got fried, not sure how they work long term as it only worked for a couple months.

Johnny10

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2017-04-18T20:00:00

I have a variety of Goal Zero products, all of them perform as promised. A couple of years ago I added the Sherpa 100 Power Pack with the Nomad 20 solar panel and an inverter. My electronics include an iPhone, iPad mini, Mac Air, power packs for my Canon camera and headlamp, and blue tooth keyboard. The Goal Zero gear has kept me powered up in a variety of conditions. I've been able to plug in my Mac at a conference when I was in the middle of a crowd and 50' away from the walls. I've used the power pack car camping, canoe trekking, and backpacking. One "emergency" occasion was during a fund-raising alpine ski demo day for a non-profit that provided ski lessons for children and adults with disabilities. Among their clients is my 9-year-old grandson who is deaf/autistic. He loves skiing. For two years in a row the batteries have run out on the organization's tablets and card readers. They depend on my Sherpa 100 to keep them up and running.

Rev N.

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2016-12-10T19:00:00

I use the this to go backpacking. This unit will run my cpap for about 8.5 hours. (no humidity) I bought an extra Nomad 20 to charge the unit faster during the day. It is also nice to have at home to run your cpap in case of a power outage.

easyyak

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2016-08-30T20:00:00

I bought this for a future multi-week camping trip where I will need to recharge camera batteries (Nikon D3s, GoPro) and run an Apple laptop. So far the Sherpa has been able to recharge everything and easily power the Apple laptop for more than enough time to upload, sort and backup my images. I recommend using more than on Nomad 20 as it will shorten the recharge time of the Sherpa 100. Get the inverter the ability to plug in just like at home is a wonderful convenience. Recharging two Nikon D3s batteries from totally dead to full power used less than half of the Sherpa's full capacity.

DMG P.

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2016-05-01T20:00:00

The unit holds a lot of power, the panels recharge it very quickly. I'm taking the system to Fiji, to a remote island, eco resort, that has very little power available , this unit will be used to charge my Iphone, my Mac Book, several camera batteries including Go Pro cameras, and a dive light and will also be using the USB light attachment at night to get around.

Bunkinator

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2016-04-18T20:00:00

Our team used a Sherpa 50 system during a 30-day paddling drip for a documentary film last year and it was great. On a recent 8-day kayak trip for a magazine shoot, I decided to buy my own Sherpa 100 system (so I could power my Macbook Pro Retina 15") and it worked brilliantly, in the rain, mud and sand. The whole team was psyched to have reliable power. I'd like to see a simple case/bag setup for the battery to use while charging in adverse weather or, say on top of a kayak where splashing could occur.

akornylak

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2016-04-15T20:00:00

I have used the Sherpa 100 with Nomad 20 on expedition to Aconcagua, Elbrus and few over one month long climbing trips over last year. Charging IPads, headlamps, satellite phone and other gear, I can say that I am 100% happy with this product.

Honza

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2016-04-09T20:00:00

First bought sherpa 100 and than yeti 150 and 400. They re enough to save the day. and keep tools working . do recommend everyone. Bought with the extra accesories car charger and 3rd party solar panels converter sockets

PROCAR A.

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2016-02-10T19:00:00

Excellent product, we use and carry it in our RV. Great for those times when you need extra light or power at night. Just set it out and let it charge, never fails.

Doc E.

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2015-09-17T20:00:00

I bought this model several months ago & I couldn't be more pleased. Comes in handy on long outings with my scout troop & keeps me in touch with my company's business!

Spanky

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2015-09-17T20:00:00

I carry this power pack around wherever I travel. It is in my laptop bag and it allows me to recharge all my devices (phone, watch, wireless headset, etc.) for a whole week while I am traveling. Which means I don't have to carry around a bunch of extra cords and plugs for all my devices. I really love the Sherpa 100!

leithal

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2015-09-17T20:00:00

This is the perfect tent campers power supply, run a light recharge your phone and iPad all at the same time! When the sun comes up your Sherpa will automatically recharge from a goal zero solar panel, good to go again when the night comes,

PauliesPistols

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2015-09-17T20:00:00

I bought 3 of these with the inverter. I have used them a lot in my bug out truck, but also while I was backpacking through Asia with my wife. They kept all of our devices charged and I even did a little portable gaming on my gaming laptop with an xbox 360 controller on long train rides where there was no power hookups.

jdubshizzle

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2015-09-17T20:00:00

I bought the Sherpa 100 Power Pack with the Solar Collector and Inverter. Overall, the kit is great for camping and adding extra power for working remotely, especially in the outback. The collector quickly powers the Pack if you have a good sunny day. It holds the power well when charging small items such as an iPhone, LED Camp and Video Lighting, eCigs, Wireless Speakers, etc. The inverter is a real energy drainer, but it works great especially when needing a full charge for a MacBook Pro. Do yourself a favor and DO NOT allow your Sherpa 100 to overheat. Keep it in the shade as recommended and you'll have that extra power to keep your devices up-and-running when in the field..

dnoss

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2015-09-17T20:00:00

I have been using it as my main power source in West Africa as a Peace Corps Volunteer for a year. 10 months of constant sun but during 2 months of rain it was difficult to keep panels dry ( should be constructed more water resistant/proof?) Dependable source for charging iPhone, laptop and fairly quickly recharged when current is accessable . "the brick" as it is called due to its weight holds good charge.

PCVAfrica

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2015-09-16T20:00:00

I've been buying goal zero products for years. From the guide 10 plus , all the way up to the yeti 400. My favorite , however, is the sherpa 100 kit with the nomad 20 solar panel and inverter. Super portable and versatile. Powers everything I need powered. The sherpa 100 is packed with features for everything I need powered. It has two super fast USB ports and other handy ports for charging pretty much anything in my kit. I take it everywhere I go. Super high quality and very reliable . It's always a good idea to have portable power when you need it wherever you go because you never know when you may need it. Like I said, I have almost every product goal zero has ever made but the Sherpa 100 solar power kit is by far my favorite. I love goal zero!

Pilot123

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2015-09-16T20:00:00

It fits in a briefcase and onboard carrier well. Ample power for a laptop , when on the go.

Nano G.

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2015-09-16T20:00:00

I never go into the backcountry without it! Best way to keep cameras running.

The J.

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2015-08-28T20:00:00

I bought this product for off grid kayak/camping trip. The Sherpa 100 was delivered fully charged. I did some test charges at the house with 3x cell phones, some rechargeable Ni-cad batteries 4x ea AAA and AA for my cameras, a Go-Pro and rechargeable video camera. It could charge the lot which seemed very rapidly but actual time was normal charge time. I tested the Solar Panels to ensure they were charging the power pack and then topped off the unit via the wall socket. The primary key is charge the unit to max via the wall socket then use the solar panels as needed to top off the unit. The trip was 6 days kayaking/camping off grid in Quebec's Sagueney Fjord from Sagueney to Toudassac. The weather was not the most desirable - 4 days of mostly cloudy, rain and the occasional heavy to torrential passing thunderstorm. Not the best weather for the use of a solar power recharging device. I normally was still able to get 1-3hrs of late afternoon to evening sun. I was able to keep 10 cell phones, 6x Ni-cad batteries (4x AA and 2x AAA), a Mofi charger, a sony camera battery and the video camera operational throughout the entire trip. The Sherpa drained down to 30% at one point but the next day we got lucky with a bright sunny day and quick paddle to the next site. I was able to take advantage of 8-9 hrs of great sunlight and charged every device to 100% and the at the end of the day the Sherpa was back up to 80-90% charge as well. A major key was to make sure the panels got a good angle to the sunlight. I have used the device twice since then to charge my phone and camera on the fly while hiking. The panels can usually top the unit off from 20% to 100% in about 7hrs. If the Sherpa fell below the 20% threshold I have noted that it requires a bit longer usually 9-10hrs to top the unit back up. I would recommend just making sure to charge prior to falling below 20%. The wall outlet seems to charge the unit within 3-4hrs to max no matter how low the battery state is at. I found the unit to be very easy to use, lightweight (under 5lbs.), and very capable of keeping multiple items operational. I had planed to use my laptop to download pics each night but limited space in the kayak forced me to not test the capability of the Sherpa handling my laptop in a limited use capacity as well. I took extra precautions of multiple dry bags to protect the Sherpa 100 unit while in transit in the kayak. I also use the dry bag while backpacking as well. Overall I love the unit and the price was very reasonable for what is provided. I am thinking of adding another panel set to my current system just to aide in recharge time. Highly recommend the product - great item to have for multiple needs and back up power in the event of an emergency.

macdive68

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2015-08-23T20:00:00

Easy to use and setup. Pretty reliable power generation, but I will likely add another solar panel. I like their cable and hookup options except the lack of Apple laptop support( otherwise 5 stars) . I found a competitor that offers a cable and was able to buy and use theirs successfully. I will buy the yeti 400 next and keep buying panels and then I will get that yeti 1250.

Bilbo

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2015-08-10T20:00:00

I took the Sherpa 100 to the 2015 World Scout Jamboree in Japan. During the day, the solar panels would charge the battery pack. At night, I would come back to the tent and charge my cellphone, iPad and Kindle. It was terrific and allowed me to upload photos and information to keep the folks back home informed. I highly recommend it.

Jamboree l.

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2015-07-02T20:00:00

I have Sleep Apnea and camp often with the Scouts. The 100 will run my Resmed S9(No Humidifier) for both nights without charging no problem. Great Product!

Orca

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2015-05-24T20:00:00

I have had a Sherpa 120 for a couple of years and thought I was satisfied until I went to recharge it today so that I could give it away to a lady doing street ministry in Seattle. I thought she could use it. Well, I plugged the Sherpa 120 into the wall to recharge it like they suggest and was quite surprised hours later to see that not only had the Sherpa heated up but had also bulged out. Batteries are NOT supposed to do this and after Googling, I found out that the product was being recalled due to overcharging problems and wasn't even being made anymore.

tom h.

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2015-03-17T20:00:00

I use it to power my small CPAP on backpacking trips. I get about 6.5 hours of it which is about as long as I sleep well on the ground in the woods as it is. GZ's customer service was very helpful as well. I have four other GZ products and all are great. Would love to see a Sherpa 200 for longer trips (without the weight of the Yeti).

TravelingTophe

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2015-02-12T19:00:00

While I purchased the Sherpa 100 to have on hand while camping to pump up the air mattress I have found it invaluable while at work where back to back meetings has my laptop always running low on power. Now, never an issue with the handy laptop plug I do not even need the charging cord because of the laptop adapter cable with the power pack. Everyone in the office has been impressed with it!

CO B.

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2015-02-11T19:00:00

This is not my first product from Goal Zero, but this kit is everything a tablet lover can want in portable power.When I saw the quality packaging, I know that a fantastic product awaited inside. I am not going to go into all the technical aspects of this product, but I want to speak about the look and construction of this kit. First of all I would be proud to take this battery pack anywhere, its light weight and looks awesome! The Sherpa 100 can power anything I am carrying from my tablet to my laptop to my portable WIFI hard drives. On the road or just at a friends, I have power to spare to power all my devices and I never have to worry where the outlets are. Best of all this power pack is light weight only about 2 pounds. The only down side to Sherpa 100 kits is the laptop connectors did not fit my laptop (An Acer Timeline X), but the enclosed AC inverter took care of the problem. I realize that Goal Zero can't make power tips to fit every laptop, but the AC inverter should power any laptop that can be plugged into a wall outlet. A quick word on the AC inverter, not only does it look great with the Sherpa 100, but it can be removed and left at home or in your bag if not needed. Last but not least, the Nomad 20 solar panel, I have 2 of these all ready that I use to charge my Yeti 400 power pack. I have had these two panels for over a year and they have given me nothing but great service. So I was very happy to see another Nomad 20 panel include with this kit. Finally about Goal Zero itself, and this is important to me, customer service, quality control and pride in a products workmanship are alive and well at Goal Zero. If you have a question, they will answer it, a problem they will fix it. For me at least, the product is only as good as the company that stands behind it. Goal Zero gets 5 star in my book

mharris1259

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2015-02-10T19:00:00

We run a company that provides technology for sporting events. We send iPads all over the race course and often there is no power. The Sherpa 100 and Nomad solar panels provide the power our clients need to use our technology all day long.

HereNow

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