This Guide 10 Plus Solar Recharging Kit from Goal Zero bundles the Guide 10 Plus charger/battery pack with the weather-resistant, 1st Gen Nomad 7 Solar Panel. It also includes a 4-pack of AA rechargeable batteries and a battery adapter. The kit enables you to charge the included AAs or optional AAAs via solar power. Additionally, it offers a USB output for charging smartphones and other devices.
The Guide 10 Plus accommodates 4 AA or AAA NiMH batteries, which it can charge using its solar input or USB mini input. A USB 2.0 to mini USB cable is included. To use the sun's rays for power, you simply connect the Guide 10 Plus to the high-efficiency mono crystalline Nomad 7 Solar Panel. Just plug the supplied cord into the Nomad 7's solar output and the Guide 10's solar input. Charging takes about 3-6 hr this way and about 6-10 hr using a USB power source. You can charge your smartphone or other USB-powered device by connecting it to the USB output on the Guide 10 Plus. This unit can also be used as a battery pack for powering the built-in LED flashlight, which is capable of running for over 100 hours per charge using AAs. There is an on/off switch on the Guide 10 for the USB output and LED flashlight, and a charge indicator light is also present. In addition to its solar output, the Nomad 7 Solar Panel also features a USB output for directly charging devices.