On the fence even at this price...
http://www.rei.com/product/842689/goal-zero-yeti-1250-solar-generator
http://www.rei.com/product/842689/goal-zero-yeti-1250-solar-generator
Goal Zero Yeti 1250 on sale at REI
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coax
Adventurer
I'm most definitly not an expert on these types of things, but sure seems like a lot of extra cost for the package/container this comes in? Guess it depends on the intended use, but a decent 3 stage charger, agm battery, and a nice inverter (either true or modified sine wave depending on intended use) could be had for ~half that price? It is a pretty slick little system though and if traveling a bunch with it would make it really easy to toss in the car. Well, as easy as tossing a 100lb box in the car is 
Thank for posting!
(just looked up the detailed specs, it does include a mppt charger so that makes it more worth it.
Thank for posting!(just looked up the detailed specs, it does include a mppt charger so that makes it more worth it.
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spikemd
Explorer
Already sold out. Curious as to the price though. I have seen the Yeti in person and it is big. 100lbs, but puts out a lot of juice. It may be possible to build a cheaper version but you will never produce a device with all the features and integration of the Yeti in the same size package.
I think it is too large for vehicle storage but would work great in a trailer. But if you have a trailer and the space, it would be cheaper to build your own system.
I think it is too large for vehicle storage but would work great in a trailer. But if you have a trailer and the space, it would be cheaper to build your own system.
Richietherocket
Adventurer
REI also has a 20% off coupon that is good from Oct 4-14. GZ has a list price of $1800
I have the build your own system, which is heavy on the goal zero- I didn't get the yeti because I don't like the fact that it doesn't use easily obtainable (nor scalable) storage technology.I do like their solar stuff though, especially daisy chaining, and more importantly, storage. So I got 2x 27 watt folding panels, and a guardian. The guardian has a max input and output of 90w (may be too small for some of you folks!), and is not a MPPT charger. How much difference? eh, 10-15% difference, at best in conversion. But I can hook up the guardian to a cigarette lighter, to charge off the car (at 30 watt), or to a wall (at 80 watts?). Its a very flexible system for me, depending on what my needs are, and is vehicle portable. Best part is, I am not tied to one battery, I can use any battery I wish. Agm, flooded, deep cycle, or even the starter battery.