Goal Zero vs Jackery | Nomad vs Boulder Solar Panels | How much power do you need #vanlife

In today's video, we look at two portable battery banks, the Yeti 500x and Yeti 200x, and compare them to Jackery solar generators. I also compare the Goal Zero Nomad 28 and 50 solar panels to the Boulder 100 briefcase as well as help you calculate how much power you need, Watt Hours, in the average day. Hope it helps!!!

(0:00) -- Introduction
(0:19) -- Calculate Power Needs
(1:44) -- Yeti 500x & 200x
(1:57) -- Power Backstory & Quarantine
(2:57) -- Goal Zero vs Jackery
(6:00) -- Solar Panel Comparison
(7:39) -- Downside of Nomad Panels
(8:56) -- Wrap-up
(9:26) -- Outtakes

**GEAR DISCUSSED IN THE VIDEO**

**CAMERA GEAR USED**

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[AlexisChateau]

I almost bought the Jackery 1500, but ended up getting the Goal Zero 1000X because they sold out and customer service never responded to my emailed questions. I'm glad I ordered the Goal Zero instead because the specs work great and it worked out to about $300 cheaper. I also have more confidence in the quality for Goal Zero than Jackery. I haven't received my GZ yet. Currently using a tiny Renogy solar generator and that gets me by with a 175 watt inverter and a 100 watt solar panel. I'm also full-time on the road. Happy travels!

[Pinkynthe]

I tried out both Jackery 1000+ and Goal Zero Yeti 1000X. Jackery does not work for me. When I contacted Jackery for charging problem from solar panels, they keep telling me that I should have used Jackery panels. I brought "portal power station"! That means I will travel. When I travel, I may not always bring my solar panels. I may just use whatever solar panels that I can find or borrow. Only works with Jackery panel defects the purpose of being portable! I tried the same panels with Goal Zero, no problem! Looks like Jackery's target customers are those who imagine that they will bring the power station somewhere, but actually stationary at home, or stay in expensive hotels. I can see the influence from Apple, only works with its own accessories so that they can charge you an arm and a leg.

[colleendaniels]

Thank you! Just knowing that I can walk into an REI and buy the GoalZero was the info I needed to make my decision. I hope you do more product reviews! You give real world reviews and don't sound like you're a company spokesman. You include all the little stuff, like the solar panels without the built-in stand, that would drive us insane! All the other video reviews I've seen almost require you to be a solar expert. Your explanation of determining the size of the "battery" you will need was right on!

[Arshia_Thirza]

Thanks mate, this was exactly the information that I needed!

[gianfrancosantoro]

Great done! exactly what I. needed to know. Greets from Bern, Switzerland.

[Saulbadass]

Cheers for the review!!! Very chill guy u seem to be 🙌 Regards from New Zealand

[dolores]

Thanks for this! I've been watching a ton of videos, but I think most of the solar ones have been about Jackereys or about kits, so it's good to hear about Goal Zero.

[ExploringTheWestCoast]

Great Video Man! We use the Jackery Explorer 500. You are right about all the benefits of the model you have. I am however, extremely happy with the performance of the Jackery! Great, Helpful Video!
Thanks!

[kk_reviews]

Nice video! Very informative and very honest! Thanks a lot!

[krasnaludek]

I have a Goal Zero 1000 & no complaints. From a pure value & feature standpoint; I’d go with a Jackery 1500 or Bluetti unit if I was buying again today. I wouldn’t personally buy any unit that’s less than 700w, because smaller cap units will greatly limit the type of appliances that can be powered.

[odgreenoutdoors]

Good review man, yea I think goal zero technology is way more advanced then any other on the market, Smarter and safer, I love the way the MPPT Charge controller operates on the X models specially on those cloudy days, get you some of those pop up lights they have, on low setting they will stay on from dusk to daylight with still a little juice left in them, 20 bucks apiece I think their a great bargain

[braxtonsmith]

Diggin all the content you've been putting out lately

[roybodin]

You seem like a very down to earth guy.

[jgg]

You can just walk into any REI store and walk out with a Yeti 1500x. That is stellar IMO

[fixittony]

Goal Zero prices are too high. Newer Jackery products have USB-C ports now. The money you save can buy food, additional equipment, gas for the car. Jackery also outperforms goal zero in keeping an electric fridge running.

[luismc]

Nice video, thank you for doing it. Now i have things a little bit clear now. BTW you look like Brody from Homeland.

[TheCumminsturbo]

You can turn on each function on the jackory also. goal zero is incredibly over priced

[Just.Ashley.S]

Have you considered a small immersion heater for boiling water. They’re available in 120 volt and 12 volt versions (if you don’t want to use the inverter).

[martykong]

Thanks for share and information! I went with a Bluetti 50S for 500 watt solar battery bank, has usb c, and cheaper with more cycles than Jackery. Curious how much Boulder 100 briefcase was.. will google it... Thanks again and CHeers! :)

[michaelwolff]

I have a ton of Goal Zero products including various wattages solar panels, my question is can I use the jackery 500 with the Goal Zero panels? Are they both the same input specs? Thanks Buddy