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Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack

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$39.99

Charge AA/AAA batteries from the sun in 6 hrs with Nomad 3.5 solar panel or 2 hours from the Nomad 7
Recharge your cell phone 1-3 times per charge
Built-in LED flashlight that runs 20+ hours per charge
Stores power for charging devices day or night
Very small, about the size of a cell phone
Can also charge via USB
Includes 4 pack of AA rechargeable batteries
AAA Battery insert available with AAA battery purchase

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Features

Freedom from the outlet

Ultra lightweight USB solar charging system that fits in your pocket. Use as a single unit power pack to power your device or as a power source to recharge the batteries for use in any AA or AAA battery powered device.

What is the difference between the Guide 10 and the Guide 10 Plus?

The Guide 10 Plus has a 1.0 Amp USB capable of powering iPad.

What's in the Box

1 x Guide 10 Plus Power Pack
1 x 4 Pack AA rechargeable batteries
1 x Super Charge Cable

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Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack
USAGE
Charges from the following:	Approx. Charge Time:
Any USB Power Source	8-10 hours
GOAL ZERO Nomad 3.5 (solar port)	6-8 hours
GOAL ZERO Nomad 7 (solar port)	2-4 hours
INPUTS
USB-mini port	5V, 0.7A max (3.5W)
Solar port	6.5V, 1.5A max (7W)
OUTPUTS
Batteries	4 x AA or AAA** NiMH cells
USB Standard Port	5.0V, 1.0A max (5W)
Flashlight	100mW white LED, 100+ hours*
INTERNAL
Battery Capacity	10 Wh*, use only NiMH cells
Life-span	hundreds of cycles*
Shelf Life	12 months*
GENERAL
Weight w/Batteries	0.4 lbs (0.23 kg)
Dimensions	2.5 x 4 x 0.75 in (6.4 x 1.9 x 10 cm)
Warranty	12 Months
Certifications	FCC and CE
Optimal Operating Temp.	32-104 F (0-40 C)
When using GOAL ZERO NiMH rechargeable low self-discharge AA cells. *AAA Cells require an adapter, which is included with AAA battery purchase.

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Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack

4.5

(based on 17 reviews)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Reliable (12)
Good value (10)
Good power output (9)
Long lasting (9)
Fast charge (8)

Cons

Best Uses

Travel (13)
Emergency equipment (8)
Portable electronics (8)
Having around the house (5)

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- Quality oriented (14)
- Primary use:
- Personal (15)
- Was this a gift?:
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Most Liked Positive Review

Great Product !

I hang the solar panel in a south window of my home. I'm charging battery pack during the day, and charging Iphone4, iPod4, iPod5, 1st generation iPad at nights, also panel charges ...Read complete review

I hang the solar panel in a south window of my home. I'm charging battery pack during the day, and charging Iphone4, iPod4, iPod5, 1st generation iPad at nights, also panel charges all the above fully except the 1gen iPad (which can take up to a day-2day for full charge).
Great Product ! ! Thanx Goal Zero ! ! !

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Most Liked Negative Review

Disappointed!

I pair this with a Nomad 7 and while it works very well charging AA and AAA batteries, the Guide 10 Plus will not charge my iPhone 4S, even when I only try to ...Read complete review

I pair this with a Nomad 7 and while it works very well charging AA and AAA batteries, the Guide 10 Plus will not charge my iPhone 4S, even when I only try to top up the phone battery. For example, the phone battery decreased from 90% to 88% after an hour of charging from the Guide 10 Pus powerpack! I have tried different sets of 1.2V 2000mAh batteries which are new and fully charged and I am trying to charge the phone from the powerpack, not the solar panel. Very disappointing as charging my phone was the primary reason I bought the unit.

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5/20/2013

4.0

Dedicated charging ports

By Solarizer

from Finland

About Me Value Oriented

Verified Reviewer

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Emergency Equipment
Travel

Comments about Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack:

I bought Guide 10 plus but first I was disappointed with it, because it didn't charge my Nokia 808 pureview. It did charge two other phones in the family though. After some searching I read about USB charging standards. It said that data wires should be shorted and Apple used different method in their USB chargers. I carefully checked voltages of Guide 10 plus and Nokias own charger. That was it. Guide uses Apples "standard" and pureview 808 didn't recognize it. I made special usb cord, that has d+ and d- wires shorted in phone end and now pureview gets charged :)
So if someone is having problems with charging it might be that phone thinks it is connected to computer and it doesn't take enough current from usb.

5/10/2013

5.0

Great Product

By Steelhead_Kirk

from Portland, O

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Reviewer

Pros

Charges Quickly
Powerful

Cons

Best Uses

Portable Electronics
Travel

Comments about Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack:

I use this inconjunction with with the Nomad 7 soler panel for fly fishing in remote places.

I love the fact that I can recharge my Phone, my GPS batteries, my Go Pro Hero camera without using my car's electrical system.

I also use it to power a small USB LED light and small USB fan for use in the evening.

I have two, and use one for recharging batteries with the Nomad, and one for charging the deviceis listed above.

3/31/2013

4.0

My wife no longer has an excuse

By old boy scout

from Hawthorne, CA

About Me Quality Oriented

Pros

Good Value
Long Lasting
Powerful
Reliable Performance

Cons

Best Uses

Emergency Equipment
Having Around The House
Portable Electronics

Comments about Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack:

My wife constantly forgets to charge her IPhone, even with a car charger. My son will drain her battery to zero and hand her the phone back empty. I bought a second Guide 10 to throw into her purse while I kept one for emergencies around the house or at work.

3/7/2013

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Product !

By Skitty

from Small Town, USA

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Pros

Reliable Performance

Cons

Best Uses

Having Around The House

Comments about Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack:

I hang the solar panel in a south window of my home. I'm charging battery pack during the day, and charging Iphone4, iPod4, iPod5, 1st generation iPad at nights, also panel charges all the above fully except the 1gen iPad (which can take up to a day-2day for full charge).
Great Product ! ! Thanx Goal Zero ! ! !

2/22/2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect for Adv Riding

By mtbdemon

from Portland Oregon

About Me Quality Oriented

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Pros

Good Value
Long Lasting
Powerful
Reliable Performance
Small Footprint

Cons

Charges slowly

Best Uses

Emergency Equipment
Travel

Comments about Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack:

I use this while adventure mototcycle riding-Its great as a light in the tent AND to recharge your Cell phone. Duyring the day, I hanf a panel on my backpack while riding and usually, its mostly charged back up at the end of the day. Perfect for when you are watching the weight of your pack

2/11/2013

(6 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Disappointed!

By Otiswinston

from Chelsea, Quebec Canada

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Reviewer

Pros

Charges Quickly
Long Lasting

Cons

Inconsistent Performance

Best Uses

Comments about Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack:

I pair this with a Nomad 7 and while it works very well charging AA and AAA batteries, the Guide 10 Plus will not charge my iPhone 4S, even when I only try to top up the phone battery. For example, the phone battery decreased from 90% to 88% after an hour of charging from the Guide 10 Pus powerpack! I have tried different sets of 1.2V 2000mAh batteries which are new and fully charged and I am trying to charge the phone from the powerpack, not the solar panel. Very disappointing as charging my phone was the primary reason I bought the unit.

1/31/2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent Quality

By Robert Itsme Again

from Colorado

About Me Quality Oriented

Pros

Charges Quickly
Good Value
Long Lasting
Powerful
Reliable Performance

Cons

Best Uses

Camping Hiking
Emergency Equipment
Having Around The House
High-End Equipment
Portable Electronics
Travel

Comments about Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack:

I was impressed with the quality. The engineering is amazing. This is more than the common AA / AAA battery charger. This is worth the money. You get what you pay for.

1/1/2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great for long canoe trips

By Marys4re

from Silverado, CA

About Me Quality Oriented

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Emergency Equipment
Portable Electronics
Travel

Comments about Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack:

It was great on a 9 day canoe trip. We were able to recharge our cameras and mp3 players in the evening as we charged the battery pack during the day from the solar panels. Great little flash light too.

9/19/2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Tool for any kit

By Avid Hunter

from Coventry CT

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Reviewer

Pros

Charges Quickly
Good Value
Long Lasting
Powerful
Reliable Performance
Small Footprint

Cons

None that I have found

Best Uses

Comments about Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack:

its a swiss army knife in the solar world! Great tool to have.

Similar:
Nomad 13.5

8/31/2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Exactly what i Needed

By rockchalker

from Big Bear, CA

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Reviewer

Pros

Compact
Good Value
Lightweight
Reliable Performance
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Back up
Long Day Trips
Overnighters
Travel

Comments about Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack:

Plain and simple, charges what needs charging. Recharges quickly when needed.

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Q:
I use the individual AA's to run my headlamp. I have 8 GZ AA's. Can I mix a dead battery in with 3 fully charged batteries to bring the single dead battery back to full? Or, do I have to wait until I have 4 dead batteries to fully charge all 4 at once? How can I recharge a single AA?
Asked on 5/13/2013 by Steve
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- A:
  In order for the product to function as it is supposed to all the batteries should be a full charge. Do not use one dead battery with other charged batteries.
  Answered on 5/13/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
How is the product charged by the sun?

It came with an extra cable and a black "holder" for the batteries. What is that for as well
Asked on 5/12/2013 by Steven from United States
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- A:
  the black "holder" is for AAA batteries, the chrome steel cable is for hanging the device. as for "charged by the sun"; you will need the nomad 3.5 or the nomad 7 solar panel to charge the device from the sun. the nomad 7 is larger but shortens the charge time from 6 hours with good sun exposure to 3 hours with good sun exposure.
  Answered on 5/18/2013 by xui from Los Angeles, CA
- A:
  The Guide 10 Plus Batter Pack comes with a USB cable that attached to the power pack, while the other end has a solar panel that gets the energy. The black holder is used for hanging the batteries while charging.
  Answered on 5/12/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Can I use other types of rechargeable batteries than the Goal Zero brand?
Asked on 5/12/2013 by Sid from Woodland, PA
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- A:
  Yes, you can use any type of rechargeable battery with Goal Zero brands, as long as it is the correct type (AA, AAA, etc.)
  Answered on 5/12/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Can I also charge only one or two AA-cells ?
Asked on 5/10/2013 by mobamo
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- A:
  Yes one or two AA cells can be charged.
  Answered on 5/11/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
I am assuming you can use any type of battery with this charging system?
Asked on 5/10/2013 by Paul
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- A:
  This charges AA and AAA batteries.
  Answered on 5/11/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
can you use non rechargeable batteries in this to charge devices in a pinch?
Asked on 5/9/2013 by Fil from New York City
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  No it is not recommended, it will cause undesired performance, or can break the unit. The unit requires NiMH, and alkaline or lithium could cause problems.
  Answered on 5/9/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
will the guide 10 with the Nomad 7 charge my sat phone?
Asked on 5/7/2013 by bob
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- A:
  Thanks for contacting Goal Zero! You can most definitely charge your Sat phone through the Guide 10 Plus.
  Answered on 5/8/2013 by Anonymous
- A:
  Yes, you can. It will charge a Satellite phone in about 2 hours.
  Answered on 5/7/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Can the Guide 10 Plus charge a device at the same time that it's being charged from a solar panel?
Asked on 5/6/2013 by Alex from Chicago, IL
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- A:
  Thanks for contacting Goal Zero! You can definitely charge your Guide 10 Plus and use it at the same time.
  Answered on 5/8/2013 by Anonymous
- A:
  The Guide 10 Plus can be connected to charging source (solar panel) while providing a charge to a device.
  Answered on 5/7/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Can the guide 10 use regular AA batteries to power it?
Asked on 5/5/2013 by George
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  No you can not power this item with AA batteries.
  Answered on 5/6/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Will the Sherpa 50 be able to charge the Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack?
Asked on 5/4/2013 by George
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- A:
  The Sherpa can charge the Guide 10 through its usb mini port to the Sherpa usb connection.
  Answered on 5/5/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Can I charge the Guide 10 plus directly from the Boulder 30 panel if I have an appropriate cord?

Also, when plugged in and charging through USB, which LED pattern indicates full charge? Does the green flashing LED ever go solid green to indicate a full charge?

The instructions specify LED patterns for charging from the two smaller panels but don't specify the patterns when charging from USB.
Asked on 5/4/2013 by Newb
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- A:
  Yes, you are able to charge the Guide 10 Plus directly to the Boulder 30 panel with the appropriate cord. The light will stay green when the device is fully charged.
  Answered on 5/7/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Can i charge with my nomad 13.5
Asked on 5/4/2013 by ak from Omaha, NE
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- A:
  No the Nomad 13.5 Solar Panel cannot be used to recharge the Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack.
  Answered on 5/4/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
I have a pantech marauder and it is not charging when I plug it in the usb out port. I can't figure out why my nomad 7 is not charging my phone ether. It is in direct sunlight. Only the battery packs AA batteries are changing. Can you help!!!!
Asked on 5/3/2013 by Sam from Baltimore
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Does the Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack have an internal Battery independent from the rechargeable AA batteries?
Asked on 5/1/2013 by Bill from Seattle, WA
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- A:
  No, it does not. You would have to have all four of the rechargeable batteries in order to utilize the battery pack.
  Answered on 5/2/2013 by Anonymous
- A:
  The guide 10 is essentially a battery by itself.
  Answered on 5/1/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Will the product charge or run HTC EVO or HTC One cell phones.
Asked on 4/30/2013 by Mike from Wichita, Kansas
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- A:
  We cannot determine the HTC EVO because, there are different versions that can and cannot be compatible with the G10+. THe HTC ONE however cannot be charged with this GZ device. It requires at least 2 amps to charge.
  Answered on 5/2/2013 by Anonymous
- A:
  Yes it can charge both HTC phones.
  Answered on 5/2/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Is the Guide 10 Plus battery pack compatible with the new Nomad 13 solar panel?
Asked on 4/28/2013 by DJ
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  The battery pack is compatible with the Nomad 13. It will also say the descriptions on the junction box of the Nomad 13 as well.
  Answered on 5/1/2013 by Anonymous
- A:
  It does not have a port for the Nomad 13.
  Answered on 4/30/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
My question is about the Guide 10 plus now what is the point of the little black thing that looks like it can fit in side where the batteries can go, but the batteries cant go inside when that is inside? What is the point of this black thing that came with the guide 10 plus that looks like it can hold batteries? Is that think good for if you have smaller batteries or something?
Asked on 4/26/2013 by spicem from Albany ny
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- A:
  It is an adapter for AAA batteries.
  Answered on 5/1/2013 by JSF from Warrenton, VA
- A:
  Your talking about our AAA battery adapter. You can use this little black adapter to use to charge AAA batteries not only AA batteries.
  Answered on 5/1/2013 by Anonymous
Q:
Can this product be charged with the Nomad 13.5 or Escape 30 panel?
Asked on 4/25/2013 by SMKCamper from San Antonio, TX
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  Yes, you can charge it by both devices.
  Answered on 4/26/2013 by Anonymous
- A:
  Yes, both can charge this product with the right cords.
  Answered on 4/25/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Any issues with charging iPhone5 with this device?
Asked on 4/23/2013 by Dennis from Toronto, Canada
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  There are no reports of issues with the Iphone 5.
  Answered on 4/23/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
To Whom It May Concern:
I purchased this product at Costco. It's incredible. However, it whistles/hums while I have items plugged into the USB port to charge. It's fairly high pitch. Is this normal? Is there something I can do to prevent this?
I use this primarily at work, and it may disturb others.
-John
Asked on 4/22/2013 by Big John from San Diego, CA
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Where con I buy the GUIDE 10 plus power pack in Sydney Australia
Asked on 4/21/2013 by Margaret from Mona Vale Australia
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I bought this unit over the weekend. However, I can not get the batteries to charge. I had them hook to the solar panel for about 5 hours and nothing. Then I plug in into my computer and let it sit overnight and the red light is still blinking. Any suggestions?
Asked on 4/15/2013 by Rhonda from Orland, Ca
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  It sounds like it may be defective or the cable is defective. You should probably exchange it.
  Answered on 4/15/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
I am thinking about purchasing the Guide 10 Plus battery pack. I already own your Home power Kit. Will the Nomad 27-watt *Monocrystalline folding solar panel that comes with the Home power Kit connect to and charge the Guide 10 Plus battery pack?
Asked on 4/14/2013 by jl
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- A:
  Yes, you can charge the Guide 10 from the Nomad 27 mini USB port.
  Answered on 4/15/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
I have the same question as another person from Houston, TX "If the battery pack ran dry could I use alkaline or lithium AA/AAA cells to dump charge my phone. I know that's the point of the product to use rechargeable batteries but I like knowing if I am stuck in the airport I can purchase some spare batteries and still dump charge my phone even if my rechargeable batteries are dead."

Even though there were two answers to his question, the site would not show me the responses.... Anyway Please let me know thanks!
Asked on 4/13/2013 by Student4Life from Houston, TX
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- A:
  Staff reviewer said no because they don't know the long term effects.
  
  "Officially" I can't recommend doing it, but personally I wouldn't worry about doing it in a pinch a couple times over the life of the unit. Unless the internal G10+ components are really sensitive, the voltage difference doesn't seem too great that it would cause big issues. Just remember to take them out when you're done so you don't accidentally start charging them!
  
  The other thing of note is that charging your phone puts a heavy load on the batteries and alkalines function significantly less efficiently when under a heavy load. You would see much longer charge times by using NiMH or lithium batteries as compared to using alkaline batteries.
  Answered on 5/1/2013 by Tony from MD
- A:
  The answer to your question is "no," because the product requires NiMH to proper function. Alkaline or lithium batteries are not acceptable.
  Answered on 4/13/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Will the guide 10 work with all types of iphones? (if yes, then why do you think some other reviewers were having trouble) Thanks.
Asked on 4/12/2013 by River rat
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- A:
  The Guide 10 works (and has been tested) will all model of iPhones. Too many different variables for me to make a guess, but you note in the reviews that many users report no issues charging their iPhones.
  Answered on 4/13/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Can you plug your cigarette lighter plug directly into this unit? And in one of the video I believe it says the cigarette plug is used for charging devices but I have an inverter that I would like to use to plug a portable printer in will this work?
Asked on 4/11/2013 by derrick w from chicago il
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  The only output on this unit is the USB port. You might be able to find the right cables to make it work.
  Answered on 4/12/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Can I power up my digital camera dedicated battery with the Guide 10, with the included DC adapter? I was thinking of using the a DC power inverter so I could plug in my Nikon dedicated battery for charging in the field.
Asked on 4/10/2013 by Photokit from Durango, Colorado
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- A:
  Yes, it will power on your digital camera but depending on your battery power needs it might take longer than usual to completely charge your batteries.
  Answered on 4/10/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Iam sold on the Nomad 13 Panel & see it is compatible with the Guide 10 Plus. I'm going to be climbing Denali. How do these batteries perform in cold temperatures? Once the batts are fully charged up, would it be best for me to take out the 4AA's & keep them in my pocket to keep warm. And then when I am recharging my small devices, insert the AA's into the Guide10 Plus? Have you had any other clients successfully use this product in cold temperatures?
Asked on 4/8/2013 by Ed the Expeditioner from Anchorage, AK
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  Thanks for contacting Goal Zero! If the temperature gets below freezing it would be best to make sure that you keep the batteries warm to ensure their performance in harsh conditions. Cold weather obviously will slow the performance of batteries so as long as you keep them warm you should be fine.
  Answered on 4/8/2013 by Anonymous
- A:
  There has not been a reported instance where the batteries fail to work due to the cold. It is always best though to try to keep them warm in extreme temperatures.
  Answered on 4/8/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
will this charge any rechargeable battery or only Goal zero ones??
Asked on 4/5/2013 by E from Metairie, LA
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- A:
  Thanks for contacting Goal Zero! This battery pack can recharge any NiMh rechargeable batteries.
  Answered on 4/8/2013 by Anonymous
- A:
  Although the Goal Zero AA batteries are a perfect math for the Guide 10 Plus Battery Pack, you can use other rechargeable batteries as long as they match in both mAH and Volts.
  Answered on 4/6/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
I have a problem with mine, when i put my Micro USB cable and I charge my samsung phone is OK but when I try to do the same with my girlfriend Iphone it makes a high-pitched sound. I tried with 2 original usb cables and have the same result.
Asked on 4/4/2013 by idufour from Argentina
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