Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC Review

Some small electronics still insist on their own wall adapter. The Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC includes a limited AC outlet alongside USB charging, offering a way to support those devices without moving to a full-size station.

The Outlet Has a Small-Device Role

The published specification describes a 100W AC inverter. I'd compare that with the complete demand of the device and its adapter, not just assume a household-style socket supports a household appliance. This is a small-electronics feature, not a heater or cooking outlet.

• Energy class: Approximately 95Wh.
• AC output: A 100W outlet is described.
• Other options: USB-C, USB-A, and wireless charging.
• Feedback: A display showing charging information.

Match the Sherpa Generation

The name has been used across versions with different USB-C and wireless specifications. The manufacturer’s published text contains mixed-generation details, so I'd confirm the exact model number and its port chart before buying for a particular laptop.

That step also determines which charger and cables are supplied. An accessory pictured with an older version shouldn't automatically be expected in the selected package.

Use Direct Connections Where They Fit

A compatible USB-C laptop may charge more simply through its direct port than by converting battery energy to AC and back through a wall adapter. The AC outlet remains useful for equipment that requires it, within the rating.

Wireless charging offers another convenience for a compatible phone, though alignment and cases affect operation. Each charging method shares the finite reserve, and the display is guidance rather than a promise of fixed remaining hours.

I haven't tested Sherpa 100AC. I'd compare it for someone with a mixed set of small electronics that genuinely benefits from a compact AC option. If everything charges through USB-C, a simpler high-output bank may provide a lighter and less complicated setup.