Compare Portable Solar Panels
If you require big power on the go, a portable solar panel may be what you need. Learn how briefcase-style panels stack up against smaller and bigger options.
Big Solar Collection, Made to Move
Tough, durable solar you can carry with you or keep in one place. Our Portable Solar Panels are made to collect more power when and where you need it, and move elsewhere when you don't.
Nomad 50 Solar Panel
Built tough for mobile base camps and off-grid adventures, the Nomad 50 is perfect for longer trips when you need more power without sacrificing packability. The versatile four-panel design makes it easy to unfold and collect solar power while stationary, then quickly pack away in tight spaces in your vehicle while traveling. Pair with a Yeti Power Station to keep laptops charged, run portable fridges, and power essential electronics.
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Nomad 100 Solar Panel
Portable, rugged, and powerful, our 100 watt foldable panel is designed for lightweight travel for mobile basecamps and die-hard adventurers. With built-in charging cables for the Sherpa Power Banks and Goal Zero Yeti Portable Power Stations, this panel can be chained with multiple other solar panels to collect more power from the sun for maximum solar input.
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Nomad 200 Solar Panel
Like their namesake, our line of foldable Nomad panels are designed for life on the move. Our most portable large solar offering, Nomads fold down to a quarter of their full size, making them ideal for situations where power needs are large and space is limited. The Nomad 200 provides up to 200 watts of solar to keep a Yeti power station charged and everything from laptops to fridges to medical devices running for days on end.
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Boulder 50 Solar Panel
Rugged, durable, and rigid. The Boulder 50 Solar Panel is built with strong tempered glass and an aluminum frame with added corner protection for temporary or permanent installation. Equipped with an integrated kickstand to help get optimal angle to the sun. Use with a Goal Zero portable power pack or portable power station to charge your gear day or night.
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Boulder 100 Solar Panel
Rugged, durable, and rigid. The Boulder 100 Solar Panel is built with strong tempered glass and an aluminum frame with added corner protection for temporary or permanent installation. Equipped with an integrated kickstand to help get optimal angle to the sun. Use with a Goal Zero portable power pack or portable power station to charge your gear day or night.
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Boulder 100 Solar Panel Briefcase
Rugged, durable, and rigid. The Boulder 100 Briefcase Solar Panel is built with strong tempered glass and an aluminum frame with added corner protection for temporary or permanent installation. Composed of two Boulder 50 Solar Panels (100 watts total) chained together and connected by a hinge. Equipped with an integrated kickstand to help get optimal angle to the sun. Included a protective canvas bag for easy carrying. Use with a Goal Zero portable power pack or portable power station to charge your gear day or night.
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Boulder 200 Solar Panel Briefcase
The largest of our monocrystalline solar panels (200W total) in an easy-to-carry briefcase form makes for the ultimate on-the-go setup. Whether you're boondocking, camping, or needing panels for your backup, the Boulder 200 Solar Panel Briefcase is ideal for any off-grid scenario.
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- Durable, waterproof construction made from lightweight aluminum and rugged tempered glass, it's designed to be portable enough to go where you need it, and tough enough to handle the elements.
- Adjustable kickstands allow for easy positioning, and built-in handle and carrying case make it easy to transport and store.
- Ideal for any off-grid scenario, whether you're boon-docking, camping, or needing panels for your home backup power.
What's the Difference? Nomad vs Boulder Solar Panels
View comparison chartNomad Solar Panels
Foldable and Packable
Lightweight and highly portable, ideal for collecting power from the sun when you are on the go. Features removeable kickstand with zippered pocket.
Power Collection
Recharge your phones and devices right from the sun by plugging directly into your panel or pair with a power bank to store power for later.
Cost
Nomad Solar Panels are more pricey per Watt. Patent-pending intelligent charging technology and ultimate portability result in higher overall cost of the panel.
Boulder Solar Panels
Rugged and Rigid
Strong tempered glass and an aluminum frame, ideal for temporary or permanent installation when portability is not an issue.
Power Collection
Pair with our largest portable power stations to connect and store big power for off-grid living, whether in a cabin or a camper.
Cost
Boulder Solar Panels are not as expensive per Watt. Heavier weight and less portability result in lower overall cost of the panel.
How Solar Works
We took solar power from stationary to portable, from rooftops to backpacks. Powering your phone, headlamp, camera or whatever essential gear is in your kit from the sun is a reality. It’s a little surreal, opening a solar panel, plugging in a phone, and watching as it starts to charge. The science behind solar is powerfully interesting:
- THE SOLAR POWER HOUSE - Nuclear fusion at the sun’s core creates energy, released in the form of light. The sun’s light takes an 8½ minute trip to the earth – even though we’re 93 million miles apart.
- ELECTRON PLAYGROUNDS - Solar panels contain two layers of carefully grown silicon slices with a uniform pathway in between. Energetic electrons in the negatively charged top layer are itching to jump to the positively charged bottom; all they need is a little push in the right direction.
- SUN SPONGES - Think of it like solar billiards. Visible and invisible light from the sun hits the top-layer electrons like a cue ball, and gives them the push they need to break loose and race toward the bottom layer, creating a current as they move.
- HERDING THE ELECTRON FLOW - Pathways created in the solar panels harness moving electrons, acting like a waterslide and forcing the energy where you want it.
- PLUGGING IN - An open solar panel is generating quite a bit of energy; the key is to harness that power and put it to good use. Placing a battery in the middle of the electron waterslide allows you to collect and store energy – which charges your battery.
