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Goal Zero Announces Availability of Venture 30, the World's First Smart and Weatherproof Backup Battery

Features patent-pending design for weatherproofing/ruggedizing regardless of environment

May 13, 2015 01:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time -- SALT LAKE CITY -- Goal Zero, the leader in portable solar power, today announced availability of the Venture 30 Recharger on Goal Zero's website. The innovative recharger features smart charging profiles and patent-pending designs that lend to its weatherproofing and ruggedizing.

The Venture 30 Recharger is intended to charge smartphones, tablets, and other USB-powered devices in unpredictable environments, yet still be practical enough for everyday use. It is the only portable power product on the market that is weatherproof (IPX6) without any port-covering plugs. In order to create its rugged, weatherproof body, Venture 30 went through innovative engineering, design and manufacturing processes that have never been done in portable power.

“The Venture 30 is a game changer for active and outdoor enthusiasts. Carrying multiple devices has become part of daily life, and this rugged, weather-resistant device ensures whatever you need for your next adventure works,” said Bill Harmon, who recently joined Goal Zero as General Manager and brings years of experience in the energy innovation space from Reliant Energy. “Goal Zero has established itself as an inventive company, and prides itself on putting creative new products, like the Venture 30, into the hands of consumers. Our goal with this product is to eliminate the worry about charging or braving the elements so you can focus on what's really important – the experience.”

Additional features of the Venture 30 include the following:

• 30Wh, 7,800mAh Power Pack. Power phones (2-3 times in one charge), tablets (1 time) and more. Lightweight and packable from the airport to the trail.

• High-speed USB 4.8A across dual ports. Two high-speed ports capable of dishing out up to 2.4A at the same time. Power two devices at once or share with a buddy. Smart-charging sequence optimizes USB output to match devices without overcharging or overheating.

• Solar Ready and Built-in Charging Tip. No extra cables to lose. Charge up in four hours from USB, or in nine hours of full sun from the Nomad 7 Solar Panel. Pass-through power enabled to charge in and charge out at the same time.

• Waterproof in Use. Dunk it, spray it, use it in the rain. With an IPX6 weatherproof rating, this charger is safe in all environments. No rubber plugs needed.

• 60 Lumen Flashlight. Doubles as bright flashlight with strobe settings.

• Built-in Micro USB Tip. Tangle-free charging for phones and tablets.

All of Goal Zero's products, including the Venture, allow for pass-through power, a unique feature not found in other brands of portable power products. This means consumers can simultaneously charge in and out at the same time. In hotel rooms where outlets are scarce, consumers can charge up the Venture and their phone all at once, waking up to a full battery on both their phone and their recharger. While hiking, consumers can charge up a Venture and their GPS unit from one solar panel hooked to their backpack; power for now, power for later.

The Venture 30 is available today for $99 or $169 paired with a Nomad 7 Solar Panel, at REI and GoalZero.com. For more information about the Venture 30, visit http://www.goalzero.com/venture30.

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