Author Archives: goalzero

APPALACHIAN TRAIL CHALLENGE

Posted on May 16, 2013 by goalzero

The Appalachian Trail is approximately 2,200 miles long and runs through 13 states on the East Coast. Also known as the second-longest trail in the world! The challenge: Hike the entire trail in one season. GZnation member Victor Maisano accepted the challenge. Most people take anywhere between 5-7 months to complete the trek. Victor is attempting to complete it by September 1st. Which means he has to hike about 15-20 miles a day. What motivates someone to take on such a challenge? Well, for victor it was purely the adventure. He had just landed back in America after a 6 month … Continue reading →

SOLAR CHARGE YOUR TABLET

Posted on May 13, 2013 by goalzero

Think of the last time you were traveling or camping. Now imagine that trip without your tablet. The words stressful, loud, and tiresome come to mind. Whether you have an iPad, Nexus, Samsung, Nook, kindle, (we could go on and on), charging your tablet with solar power is easier than ever before. Never worry about a dead battery again. How does it work? Collect the suns energy with your Solar Panel and store it in the Sherpa 50 power pack. Then, plug in anytime to power your tablet for a few hundred rounds of Angry Birds or Temple Run before … Continue reading →

WORLDS LARGEST CAVE

Posted on May 10, 2013 by goalzero

Sơn Đoòng Cave located in Vietnam was originally discovered in 1991 by a local man. However, fear of the sounds from its underground river prevented any exploration. It wasn’t until 2009 that British scientists embarked on an expedition to fully explore this mammoth cavern. The subterranean passage carved by a river over 1 million years ago can hold 40-story buildings for a half-mile block. 2 hundred meters down, you’ll find the largest cave jungle on the planet. Don’t forget to charge up before you go down. You don’t want your head lamp going out before you get a chance to … Continue reading →