Goal Zero Escape 150 -Kids

Escape 150 battery pack (the Coffee Maker looking battery) often goes with the Boulder 15 Solar Panel. The advertisement says to expect to fully charge the Escape 150 battery from empty charge in about 15 hours using the panel. When I bought the two together I charged the battery to full and then ran it down to empty. The next morning at sun up (I live in the California desert mountains . . so I'm high above the haze layer and have 100% crystal blue sky and sun) so I faced the panel directly at the sun for 11 hours solid. At the end of that time I was knocking on the door of 80% power (75%??) according to the battery charge indicator, and took the next day for another 3 hours (total of 14ish hours) to get the Escape 150 fully charged. Recommendation: if you're going to run the Escape 150 down to empty during the day/night (for laptops, etc.) then you'll need two (2) Boulder 15 solar panels (daisy-chained) to fully recharge the battery the next day. NOTE: Also, I did run the battery to empty off 3 of their LED lights (which are outstanding at 207 illumens 3-watt, "Light-a-life" as they're called). Manufacturer states to expect getting 16 hours of light (with 3 lights daisy chained). I got 17 hours 10 minutes with the Escape 150 battery.

I had to stay in a tent for a week during the hottest week of the summer in upstate NY. I was alone with my dogs. I was able to run a 12v DC fan I had all night and still listen to podcasts on my smartphone while it stayed charged. I had to recharge it once and used the outlet at the camp pavillion. Really glad I had this.

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Bought this to run my CPAP while camping with my son. First use of the Escape 150 it worked great. Camped outdoors in a tent and it ran my CPAP for a good 8 -9 hours and still had 2 bars left. Next time I used it, we were camping inside, but no available power outlet, only lasted 8 hours, with no bars left. Fully charged both times. Charged it again and it only lasted the 8 hours again. Called Goal Zero support, they had me disconnect the battery for 5 mins and then hook it up again, also pull the 3 fuses and re-inert them. I did so, then fully charged it again and now only lasted 4 hours. Called them back and sent it in for service. When they sent it back, it only lasted 6 hours. They then swapped it out for a new one and that one only lasted 8 hours. Would recommend looking at a different product. Need to find another myself for next camping trip.

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I purchased this battery as an emergency power solution. It was packaged well. It wasn't to heavy, considering the battery size. I tested it out by charging my ipad, just to get a general idea of consumption for the things I plan to keep it charged with. Charging my ipad over 6 hours, utilized about 20% of the battery down from full. I think thats great! As I could charge multiple devices in an emergency.

I'm currently keeping it charged with the provided cord to a wall outlet, so that it won't start discharging while it waits for use. I did also purchase the Goal0 30 watt briefcase solar panels to charge during a power outtage. I'm impressed with quality and build of both items. But the solar panels carry a little weight. I wouldn't neccessarily want to walk a great distance with it; However the built in handle is nice. Overall... Very satisfied.

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Love it! I have been using Amazon for several years and this is the first time I wanted posted a review. I have been using the Escape 150 for about 6 months now. It serves as backup power on my CPAP machine while in the house. I just lost power for two days and having the Goal0 was a life saver. I powered the CPAP one night and still had over 50% power remaining. I used it to power a lamp, my laptop, and recharge my cell phone during the outage. I purchased this to replace a big, heavy, Xantrex Powerpack 600. There is not comparison for me. The Escape 150 is much lighter and more efficient. The Goal0 does not have all the extras like a built in radio or light however I do not miss it. It is so much more portable. I cannot wait to take it on a camping trip and take my CPAP with me. I also like that you can leave it plugged in all the time. In fact the instructions says it helps to to maintain the battery health. Great product and I would recommend and buy again in a heartbeat.