Left outside during camping?
What are the expectable conditions to leave the goal zero yeti outside? Can I leave it outside the tent when camping? Obviously not in sun or rain but cool nights okay? What is the range of temps that is okay?
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Hi @Kronk
It is totally fine to leave the Yeti outside your tent while camping. If the forecast shows rain for sure bring that inside the tent or in your car. I found this article on their website that breaks down temperature.
COLD WEATHER USAGE
If you’re planning on using your Yeti in cold (sub-freezing) conditions, there’s a possibility you’ll run into some issues. When Yetis are too cold (32°F), they will stop accepting a charge, and if they’re even colder (-4°F), they’ll stop outputting power. A simple solution – keep your Yeti in a cooler. That extra layer of insulation and the natural heat created by the Yeti during use or while charging will help keep your Yeti working well in those frigid temperatures.
HOT WEATHER USAGE
Just like the Yetis don’t particularly enjoy extreme cold, they don’t operate at peak performance when placed in extreme heat either. They can stop accepting a charge at around 113°F and stop outputting power at around 149°F. Keeping proper ventilation around your Yeti at all times will help mitigate any potential mishaps while working in extremely hot conditions. In order to better protect them, we’ve also added special features into the Yetis, such as automatic cooling systems. If you have a Yeti power station in the back of your car on a hot summer day and you hear a noise, it’s probably the fan kicking on to keep it cooled off.
https://www.goalzero.com/blogs/news/goal-zero-yeti-tips-and-tricks?_pos=1&_sid=e8a1679a8&_ss=r
