Goal Zero Nomad 17 Solar Panel w/USB

Ultra-Compact Power. For the minimalist on the go the Nomad 7M delivers an ultra-compact yet powerful portable solar panel that enables you to charge your handheld devices directly from its USB and 12 Volt DC charging ports. The Goal Zero Nomad 7 Solar Panel is 30 percent smaller than comparable panels and 14 times more powerful than closest competitor.

• USAGE
• Charges from the following: Approx. Charge Time:
• GOAL ZERO Guide 10 Plus: 2-4 hours
• Cell phone, MP3 player: 1-3 hours
• Smart phone, GPS, USB camera: 2-4 hours
• INPUTS
• Solar Panel: Rated Wattage: 7W
• Cell Type: Monocrystalline
• Open-circuit voltage: 6.5-7V
• Converting Efficiency: 17-18%
• Cell Area: 0.0394 m2
• OUTPUTS
• USB Port: 5V, 0.5A max (2.5W), linear regulated
• 12V Port: 13-15V, 0.2A max (3W), boost regulated
• Solar Port (for Guide 10): 6-6.5V, 1.0A max (6W), not regulated
• GENERAL
• Weight (no pkg): 0.8 lbs
• Dimensions (folded): 6" x 9" x 1"
• Dimensions (unfolded): 17" x 9" x 0.1"
• Warranty: 12 Months
• Certifications: FCC and CE
• Optimal Operating Temp.: 0-120 F

Goal Zero solar panels are great for charging your small electronic accessories while you are out and about.  Whether you are camping or hiking, there is nothing more frustrating than a dead GPS unit or laptop.  After all, we need to be able to listen to our iPods at night while trying to sleep or in the morning when the birds lovely singing is keeping us from finishing our beauty sleep.  Using a Goal Zero solar panel allows you to have a battery for all of your portable devices without having to carry around individual batteries for each of them.  

Using Goal Zero solar panels also helps to minimize the overall use of these batteries and saves the environment by using the renewable and near permanent energy source that is our sun.  Goal Zero solar panels are clean and easy to set up and take down.  They are durable and have a great warranty from the folks at Goal Zero.