Goal Zero Launches Some Serious Power Solutions at CES 2014

Goal Zero might not be a household name across the globe, but it really should be. They make some of the leading outdoor gadgets and gizmos that any camper, nature hiker or outdoor lover who needs some juice when outlets just aren’t possible very happy.

At CES 2014 Goal Zero made two new product announcements. We were privileged enough to meet up with Lisa from Goal Zero to take a closer look and snag a bunch of great photos of the new products, along with some older ones. One of the bigger product announcements and show cases was the new Sherpa 100.

The Sherpa 100 packs in high powered batteries that deliver 8,800 mAh of battery power to any device you own. Unlike traditional battery banks this bad boy integrates in 2 USB ports @ 2.1smps, a 6mm 23v out, a multitip port for laptops and an AC inverter.  The Sherpa 100 sucks power in either from a 12 volt car charger (takes about 4 hours to charge), a traditional wall outlet (about 3 hours to charge), or from a solar panel (about 10 hours to charge). The solar charge timeline is based on their Nomad 20 panel.

Next up they brought out the new Rock Out2 Solar. It looks and feels identical to the original Rock Out with the exception of a few minor physical changes and the inclusion of a built-in solar panel to charge the internal battery. This little guy packs in an 800 mAh battery, 2x 40mm 3W drivers and has an average runtime of 20 hours. Inside is a place for your phone and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It does run on Bluetooth as well, so don’t go thinking you HAVE to be plugged into listen.

It was built tough too. The rep had no issues about tossing it around in the air and sending it to the showroom floor. As you can see in the images above, the internal cords are placed neatly on the back of the speaker housing and won’t get tangled or in your way. If push comes to shove, it even has a USB plug attached to charge the speaker up as well.

The Sherpa 100 is available for order, but shipping is set for January 22nd. It is listed for a moderately priced $349.99. Might seem high considering we have seen 10,000 mAh and 13,000 mAh battery banks for much less. However, many of them don’t bring the raw power to push the right volts and watts to power up that laptop. The added digital screen to tell you EXACTLY the remaining power remaining is pretty slick too.

The new Rock Out2 Solar speaker isn’t quite ready for you to stash for the summer camping season. It is scheduled to launch early summer of this year is expected to hit at $129.99.

Below you will find plenty more images to sift through. Things like the Lighthouse 250 Lantern, which is super cool with the ability to charge up via solar and a hand crank. Not to mention the impressive line of Yeti Solar Generators that can power a TV, Mini Fridge, Laptops and anything else you can throw at them.