Name: Goal Zero Yeti 150 Solar Generator, AGM Lead Acid, 168Wh
Brand: Goal Zero
SKU: GO22004
Price: 159.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.2 (127 reviews)

Goal Zero Yeti 150 Solar Generator, AGM Lead Acid, 168Wh

Goal Zero Yeti 150 Solar Generator

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Just Reduced: Goal Zero Yeti 150 Solar Generator, AGM Lead Acid, 168Wh Accessory Type: Battery Packs, Type: Solar Power Unit

Bought this in late 2019 to have something to recharge phones with around the house and while camping. Used it fairly regularly until today. It's capacity had started to diminish but there were no other issues. I had run it low and yesterday plugged it in. This afternoon I smelled something like sulfur and discovered the battery was hot to the touch and hissing. Upon picking it up I noticed it had bulged considerably. The AC port was still powered on and charging a device. I switched it off and ran it out to the garage where it started leaking a clear fluid when tilted. I know these batteries don't last forever but I would have expected it to fail gracefully. It's been a few hours and it's still hot to the touch, I hate to think what would have happened if I didn't catch it when I did. If you have one of these units, please keep a close eye on it or consider replacing.

Sudden expansion and leaking after 4 years of use

Although overshadowed by its replacement, the Yeti 200X, for low-power requirements, although discontinued, it is still a versatile and viable option on the second-hand market.
I picked up a Yeti 150 "new-in-box" out of curiosity, and I can truly say that, taking its limitations into account, it is a useful 'Smart Battery'. I have recharged my laptop, Smart Phone, and run LED lighting from the USB-A ports, as well as the Light-a-Life 350 lamp from the 6mm output. The AC is at a disadvantage, being "modified sinewave" and capped at 80 watts, but it will accept AC chargers for some cordless power tools, smart phone / laptop "fast-chargers", and low current CCFL lamps.
Although not as light as the Yeti 200X with its Lithium NMC battery, and saddled with the limitations of the Lead-Acid AGM battery, the Yeti 150 user can very easily change out the existing battery with a new one, should the need arise. Just remember, that even with Lithium batteries, the Lead-Acid batteries will have a far longer service life if you DO NOT completely deplete them. I avoid taking Lead-Acid batteries down below half charge. It might also be worth pointing out that should Lithium become more of a "strategic metal" than it already is, the Yeti 150 ( as well as the discontinued Yeti 400 & 1250 ) will accept widely available Lead-Acid batteries.
For success with any of the Goal Zero Yeti units, it's essential that you understand your power requirements, so that you can intelligently choose the Yeti that will best serve your needs.
For "Light-Duty / Car Camping" and minimal Smart Phone / Accessory and Lighting needs, the Yeti 150 might be for you.
Recommended Accessories for the Yeti 150: get the Car Charger to top off the battery while driving; at camp, I suggest the Nomad 50 watt Solar Panel or equivalent minimum.  I'm also a fan of the Light-a-Life 350 Lamp. If you require a USB-C port for your Smart Phone get an Adapter to plug into the "Cigarette Lighter" plug on the Yeti.
I hope these suggestions are useful!

The Yeti 150 for Light Duty...

Battery crapped out after a couple of years of very MINIMAL use, 5-10 times.  Now its no longer made and the batter is 50$? Why would anyone pay for that?  Just hook it up to your car.  Waste of money

Junk

I've only been able to use this in the field twice over the last couple of years before giving up on this. Both times, I barely was able to charge my phone twice in the field before I ran out of power. I have power packs 1/8th the size and weight that give me 10 times more charge capacity. When it's not plugged in after a full charge, the non-mutable alarm incessantly goes off after a week or two letting me know that it needs to be recharged and won't shut off until it gets plugged into the wall. The battery doesn't hold a charge at all for any reasonable length of time (typically it loses 50% of charge after sitting unused for 3 days). When I charge it, the bottom gets very hot, and the case noticeably swells (Very much a safety issue). Super disappointing given the money I spent on this at REI (over $250). I also am very careful to take care of my gear and this unit has never been dropped or exposed to water or other extreme conditions. Not sure how I can safely dispose of this. I'll never buy another Goal Zero product again.

Poor capacity and massive issue with discharge

My wife bought our yeti 150 about 2 years ago and we've only kept it for emergencies. This is the third time I've charged it. It overheated and made my kitchen stink like burnt electronics. The bottom was bulging and it took 4 hours for it to cool off.

Hunk of junk

It was easy to follow instructions and light weight. I feel more secure having it in case of a power outage. I love it

Goal Zero Yeti 150

Yeti 150 has not been able to hold a charge, and now won’t charge. Bought this replacement, and same thing. I’ve owned numerous GZ products but this is the worst by far w/zero support. Will go off brand or find a lithium as this AGM is pure garbage.

Don’t waste your $$$ or time on this AGM trash.

I purchased the Yeti 150 to power my  CPAP/APAP and other devices, during power outages and emergencies, and while camping.  

My Equipment:  
Philips Respironics DreamStation (without humidifier) 

Power Supply:  		
Shielded DC Cord for Respironics DreamStation

My Test Results are below. 

Note:  Before starting the test, I read the instructions for the Yeti 150.  Also, I charged the Yeti 150 to 100%. I did not charge my Yeti 150 again until I reached day 4.  

CPAP/APAP Settings:  
Min Pressure = 7.0 cmH2O 
Max Pressure = 20 cmH20 

1st night of sleep. 
6:23 hours of run time. 
90% pressure = 9.0 cmH2O

2nd night of sleep.
10:58 hours of run time. 
90% pressure = 8.1 cmH2O

On day 3, I charged my iPhone X utilizing the USB port on the Yeti 150.  My iPhone’s battery was at 5% and I disconnected it when it reached 95%.  

3rd night of sleep. 
9:27 hours of run time. 
90% pressure = 9.6 cmH2O 

On day 4, my Yeti 150’s battery indicator read 20%.  I placed the Yeti 150 back on it‘a charger (per the instructions).

Perfect for my CPAP APAP machine

Today i was out in the garage checking to make sure I had everything charged up as we are susposed to get a bit of a wind storm and snow about 4 to 6 inches in the next few days. I have read numerous reviews about the "cheap" batteries that Goal Zero puts in their Yeti 150. I have 2 Yeti 150's one I bought 1/24/2014 and the other I purchased April of 2016. I bought these after buying an Escape 150 about 10 years ago. I have replaced the battery on the escape one 150 about 2 years ago. I also have a Yeti 400 I purchased 4/3/2014. I put a new battery in the Yeti 400 just 3 or 4 months ago. I want to say I am careful not to drain any of my Yetis below 40% and I use them daily to charge up phones and other things around the house. mI make sure to drain down my Yetis to 40 or 60% at least once a month. It says some place on the Goal zero website you need to use your Yeti  to keep it working. I don't leave my Yetis plugged in all the time I discharge them, if I remember to, at least once a month. The reason for this review is to remoind people that the Yeti is a quality product and the big plus as I see it is I can replace the battery myself. The ease of battery replacement is one of the biggest selling points as far as I am concerned. I also am a fan of plug and play, which makes the Yeti family user friendly. Just my thoughts from the Big Sky Country, Montana.

Yeti 150 after 6 years on the orginal battery

Yeti 150 started beeping... found case bulged.  Openned cased to find expanded battery and corrosion of various metal parts.  Very nervous about using it again.  Glad it didn't cause a fire.

battery expanded to break case

Just purchased last week and disappointed to find it doesn't have the amp rating to use my DC inflator and not enough watts for my AC inflator.  Have to keep my other car jumper battery for the matresses camping.  Bummer.

Not powerful enough for mattress pumps for camping

believe it or not I can power 19 inch tv cell phone tablet and walkies at 57 watts and 60 watts of solar coming in which means battery doesn't die during the day or lose power checkout my youtube channel eclipse entertainment presents for my full review.

light weight  60 watt surge 8mm port perfect

I got mine as a catalogue gift for many years of service at my company. I could choose anything from the catalogue and decided on this after weeks of searching.That was 3.5 years ago and I tried to use it for the 1st time after being charged for 3.5 years and nothing. My girlfriend had a power outage at her work and took it as a backup a few days ago. After plugging in a device and tapping the button, the light came on, then turned off. I checked the documentation and did a reset according to the instructions and still nothing.I'm glad I did not buy a second one and glad this was a company gift.

Doesn't Work on First Try

If you lose the charger be prepared for it to nonstop beep until you charge it again. Seriously the worst design. It would have more battery life to charge things if it didn't keep beeping

Poor Design

Outstanding value for the money. Charges everything I want on my small USB appliances, lights and phone.

Small Isn't Always Bad

I bought this for an overseas trip working with international disaster relief. I used it a few times and it was great. I left it with my family and they used it for a few months then it stopped working altogether. Poor quality battery that goes bad. Same thing happened to the Escape 150.

Didn't last long

Powers my Meade LX90-ACF 8” just fine.  Grabbed a used Boulder 30 for it.  The Boulder seems to adequately charge this completely portable power supply.  I’m late to the game, but Goal Zero is the real deal!  Can power it off 12v car adapter, or utilize the 110v plug, leaving either or open along with 2 usb charge ports.  Nicely designed, Thanks Goal Zero!

Extremely Versatile

I am pretty disappointed that Goal Zero uses a 8 mm connector for charging.   I figured I could find a work around, or build a cable that would let me use other more affordable folding solar panels that I already have.  I can't seem to find any good solution.

Will not work with other solar panels

My yeti 150 is awesome! I’m a climatologist and work internationally on a regular basis; let me tell you, this generator is essential to me while working in the field especially during my frequent long-haul camp-outs. It’s extreamly versatile, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve used this to jump-start the truck rover in subzero environments. The ability to also recharge with a solar panel was a powerful selling point for me, seeing I’m often hundreds of miles from civilization. I also enjoy the ability to have easy access inside of the unit, which allows me to swap batteries if need be. A note for the battery, it’s heavy. To cope with this, I swap out the sealed lead acid battery (SLA with a custom made lithium polymer version; though I wouldn’t recommend this because the electronics inside were designed to charge SLA batteries and not lithium polymer. A special computer chip was retrofitted into my Yeti to charge safely. Lastly, I really enjoy the flexibility of being able to use multiple jacks/ports at once; unlike most other units on the market which don’t or can’t. It also is great for high drain applications. I have used this Yeti with my power-hungry satellite phone from the 1990s, which demands a minimum of 60 watts to operate, while also powering the string of 15 incandescent light bulbs strung around camp. I love my Yeti a lot and will probably purchase the next model up when and if that time comes for its decommission. Highly recommend!

Great generator and excellent customer service

I love the Yeti 150. I did have some issues with the cord when I first received it, but I contacted customer service and got it sorted out, thanks! I also have the Switch 10 kit, which I bring everywhere with me (the personal fan piece is AMAZING in the summers), and the Yeti 150 is the next bump up for me in solar charging. I will definitely be getting more Goal Zero products in the future.

Great Portable Power

With the passing of the recent Hurricane , 5 days without power is not good , I needed something that could provided some type of alternative that I could use to cool a room and provide some power to run a fan and provide light in this kind of situation and this unit has proven itself and I am happy I have purchased this unit 
Thank you

Good source for emergencies

I bought this a few weeks ago with the nomad 28 panel. Wanted to try it out for a little while before telling everyone how fabulous it is. That's what it is to, taken it out and about to keep cameras, batteries, cell, tablet, GPS and just about anything else that needs power (within its abilities) to stay out and about. The 28 panel charges this little beauty up in no time. Never got it below 40% even after charging everything on my list and running a cigarette lighter car fan to cool off on a muggy night. You guys have a very satisfied customer in me and I plan on coming back for more, keep up the great job Goal Zero.

For future adventures.

I have been buying Goal Zero products every since they started. It feels good to know that you have a little power when you need it and you can store more power through solar panels

it has great features

I plan to use the GZ Yeti 150 to power my new telescope.

well made product

I was given this as a gift in a package to help power my portable amateur radio.  The information on the site did NOT say that the 12 volt output was limited to 10 amps out.  The radio I wanted to use draws almost 20 amps on transmit so this power pack will not work for me.  It was a waste of money from my standpoint.  It might be good for other uses which I haven't tested, but do not recommend it for radio power unless for QRP use. This is not against Goal Zero as a company, just about this particular product.  I have other Goal Zero products and like them .

Not what I expected

I had the original 150 bowling pin shaped battery and worked well until it sat in the garage too long without being recharged.. not making the same mistake. This one is much better as it has a monitoring readout and every in/out puts you need. I will use it for my GZ lights and recharging devices in my GO Trailer. It should last me for  a week or more before recharging. This is a more compact and efficient design.

Well Engineered Battery

It failed in less than one year with minimal use and regular monthly charging from a wall outlet.  Such a great and useful product, but poor quality :( i only used it indoors and it was never outside the optimal temperature range, never got wet, never dropped or badly cared for.  I am disappointed.

Mine failed in less than 1 year

This worked exactly as I hoped it would. We wanted a digital sign for the front lobby area... but there isn't a good way to plug something into a wall outlet without having cords 10 ft long and across the walk-way. The Yeti Generator lasts all day for our digital screen and works like a charm.

Awesome product

My cabin is off grid. This is a great little charger. All my Goal Zero products stay fully charged, in addition to 3 LED flashlights. I have a 100 watt panel feeding the 150, which stays fully charged, even after heavy use. Small, compact and functional...

Great little charger...

I like the design except the lights and LCD screen seem like a waste, dimmer and all in one maybe. Also the solar panel needs a cord that is longer, I mean the idea is solar not plug yet the plug is long enough and solar is short and wouldn't be able to stay in a tent while getting charged.