Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

In addition to announcing lighter — and more powerful — lithium battery packs at CES 2017, Goal Zero has also taken the wraps off of a couple of other interesting products. These items include the new ...

In a world of crumbling infrastructure and exploding interest in outdoor recreation, Goal Zero's Yeti 1500X is just what the doctor ordered. Goal Zero introduced its second-generation lithium power ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." People love the idea of using solar power as an emergency backup power source. When a severe weather ...

Goal Zero today introduced its latest portable solar generator, the Yeti 150. Weighing in at 12 pounds, the plug-and-play energy source is described as ideal for camping excursions and emergency ...

A solar generator’s capacity is measured in watt-hours, and it can give you an idea of how long you can power devices. Higher-powered devices eat up more capacity, thus draining the battery faster.

A solar generator pairs a large-capacity rechargeable power station — a big battery, at heart — with a set of portable solar panels, making for a versatile device that can provide backup power for ...

When your home office is in a motor home, keeping your Mac, iPad, and iPhone charged can be a hassleu2014until you try Goal Zerou2019s batteries. Goal Zero specializes in portable batteries, totable ...

Goal Zero’s new Yeti 200X is the company’s lightest power station to date: it weighs just five pounds, compared to the 45.6 pounds of the Yeti 1400 I reviewed several years ago. Of course you’re not ...

Update 08/30/2024: Since publishing this on August 26, we've added the Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station, which is a hefty 45 percent off (as of this writing). Otherwise, the other ...

Over the past five years, my wife and I have built many outbuildings and tackled numerous projects around our homestead. First came the chicken coop, followed by a greenhouse, a garden, a dog kennel, ...