Goal Zero · Updated July 2026
Goal Zero Nomad 100: price & specs
The Goal Zero Nomad 100 costs $399.95, #5 cheapest of 7 portable solar panels (median $399). It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 43/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 9 in class.
Verified Jul 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Good power output for its size and price; Handy built-in kickstand for angling toward the sun.
- Skip if Only so-so real-world performance in power tests is a dealbreaker.
Goal Zero Nomad 100. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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Is the Goal Zero Nomad 100 a good buy?
At $400, the Goal Zero Nomad 100 is #5 cheapest of the 7 portable solar panels we track, where the median is $399. On the spec sheet, its rated power watts of 100 is below the median of the 9, its open circuit voltage of 21.5 V is below the median of the 7, and its short circuit current of 5.9 A is below the median of the 6.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Goal Zero Nomad 100
Only one whitelisted tester — Wirecutter (NYT) — hands-on power-tested the exact Nomad 100; no other whitelisted outlet published a hands-on review. Wirecutter praised its power-for-size, built-in kickstand and trusted brand, but ranked it only so-so in power tests, and flagged no listed IP rating and zero included accessories.
Tested by Wirecutter
Consistently praised
- Good power output for its size and price
- Handy built-in kickstand for angling toward the sun
- Made by a trusted, well-established brand
Commonly flagged
- Only so-so real-world performance in power tests
- No listed IP weatherproofing rating
- Ships with no included accessories
Where reviewers disagree Single-source: only Wirecutter's competition-section verdict was available from a whitelisted tester, so no cross-source agreement or disagreement could be established. Wirecutter power-tested the unit but did not publish a Nomad-100-specific wattage figure, so measured[] is empty.
The sources (1)
The Goal Zero Nomad 100 offers plenty of power for its size and price, it has a handy built-in kickstand, and it’s made by a brand we trust.
However, it performed just so-so in our power tests, it has no listed IP rating, and it doesn’t come with any accessories.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $399.95 US MSRP $399.95. Official Goal Zero product page lists "Regular price $399.95"; Offroad Alliance retailer page lists MSRP/Now "$399.95". Both confirm SKU 13007. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Goal Zero |
| Released | — |
| Rated power watts | 100 |
| Cell efficiency pct | — |
| Cell type | monocrystalline |
| Open circuit voltage (V) | 21.5 |
| Short circuit current (A) | 5.9 |
| Weight (lb) | 10.2 |
| Folded dims (in) | 20.5 x 15.5 x 2 |
| Ingress protection | — |
| Surface material | — |
| USB ports built (in) | No |
| Connector output | proprietary |
Source: goalzero.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by offroadalliance.com. The official Goal Zero product page confirms this exact model (Nomad 100, SKU 13007, 100W foldable panel), listing Rated Power 100 Watts, Open Circuit Voltage 21.5V, Short Circuit Current 5.9A, Monocrystalline cell type, weight 10.2 lbs, folded dimensions 20.5 x 15.5 x 2 in, a single blue 8mm male solar port (no USB), and a Regular price of $399.95. The Offroad Alliance retailer page independently corroborates the same SKU 13007, identical electrical specs (100W, Voc 21.5V, Isc 5.9A, monocrystalline), the same folded dimensions and 10.2 lb weight, and the $399.95 price. Cell efficiency, IP rating, surface laminate material, and release date are not disclosed on either fetched page, so those are left null; the sole DC output is a Goal Zero-specific 8mm solar port, classified as proprietary.
Is the Goal Zero Nomad 100 worth it vs cheaper portable solar panels?
Goal Zero Nomad 100 against its closest cheaper and pricier portable solar panels on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 7 ranked →
| Product | Price | Rated power watts | Cell type | Open circuit voltage (V) | Short circuit current (A) | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goal Zero Nomad 100 this | $399.95 | 100 | monocrystalline | 21.5 | 5.9 | 10.2 |
| Bluetti PV200 | $399 | 200 | monocrystalline | 26.1 | 10.3 | 16.1 |
| EcoFlow 220W Bifacial Solar Panel | $549 | 220 | — | 21.8 | 13 | 20.9 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Goal Zero Nomad 100?
Only one whitelisted tester — Wirecutter (NYT) — hands-on power-tested the exact Nomad 100; no other whitelisted outlet published a hands-on review. Wirecutter praised its power-for-size, built-in kickstand and trusted brand, but ranked it only so-so in power tests, and flagged no listed IP rating and zero included accessories. Praised: Good power output for its size and price; Handy built-in kickstand for angling toward the sun; Made by a trusted, well-established brand. Flagged: Only so-so real-world performance in power tests; No listed IP weatherproofing rating; Ships with no included accessories. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Goal Zero Nomad 100 cost?
The Goal Zero Nomad 100 has a US price of $399.95 (US MSRP $399.95. Official Goal Zero product page lists "Regular price $399.95"; Offroad Alliance retailer page lists MSRP/Now "$399.95". Both confirm SKU 13007.), as of 2026-07-11.
How does the Goal Zero Nomad 100 compare on price?
At $400, the Goal Zero Nomad 100 is #5 cheapest of the 7 portable solar panels we track, where the median is $399.
What are the Goal Zero Nomad 100's key specs?
Goal Zero Nomad 100 (Goal Zero): ratedPowerWatts 100, cellType monocrystalline, openCircuitVoltageV 21.5, shortCircuitCurrentA 5.9, weightLbs 10.2. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.
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