We take a look at two new products to land on the 4×4 scene: Goal Zero’s Sherpa 100PD Power Bank and GME’s TX616XO radio.

Goal Zero Sherpa 100PD Power Bank

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This new portable power source from Goal Zero has been designed to keep all of your gadgets going… and going. Called the Sherpa 100PD Power Bank, it has a whopping 25,600Ah capacity yet is still carry-on approved, is only slightly larger than a modern smartphone, and weighs just 635g. There are USB-A charging ports as well as a 60W USB-C port to provide reliable power for laptops, phones and tablets. The Sherpa 100PD also has a wireless QI charging pad.

Goal Zero says the Sherpa 100 PD packs enough power to fully recharge a phone up to eight times, a tablet up to four times and a laptop up to two times… all on a single charge. And when you need to top up the Sherpa 100PD, it will fully charge from a wall socket in just three hours, from a vehicle’s 12V outlet in 3.5 hours or, when connected to a compatible solar panel such as the Goal Zero Nomad 28Plus, in seven to 14 hours.

Other features include built-in charging and low battery protection, and a battery-level indicator.

RRP: $299 Website: goalzero.com.au

GME TX616XO radio

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The new TX616XO is a limited edition blaze-orange handheld radio that offers class-leading five-watt transmission power, IP67 dust/water ingress protection and robust construction at a very competitive price point.

The brightly coloured radio (perfect for never losing the thing, if you ask us) claims a 30-hour battery life, courtesy of its 2800mAh Li-ion battery pack, and features include VOX hands-free mode and a built-in LED torch.

GME also claims this new unit offers improved scan speed, while there is a rotary power/volume control that enables easy operation. The TX616XO is compact and light, too, measuring only 285mm tall, 110mm wide and 95mm deep, and it comes with a desktop charger, AC adaptor and a belt clip. GME offers a two-year warranty.

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RRP: $249 Website: www.gme.net.au

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