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Goal Zero Flip 36 vs Nitecore Carbo 10000

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Nitecore Carbo 10000 is the lighter option — 69 g lighter than the Goal Zero Flip 36 (31% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Goal Zero Flip 36 Nitecore Carbo 10000
Weight 226 g · 0.226 kg · 0.50 lb 157 g · 0.157 kg · 0.35 lb
Brand Goal Zero Nitecore
Category Electronics Electronics
Goal Zero Flip 36
226 g

Rugged 10000mAh power bank compatible with Goal Zero solar panels.

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Nitecore Carbo 10000
157 g

Ultralight 10000mAh carbon-fiber power bank with USB-C and USB-A fast charging, IPX5 rating and 1.5m impact resistance, approved for air travel.

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Goal Zero Flip 36 vs Nitecore Carbo 10000: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Nitecore Carbo 10000 wins — at 157 g it is 69 g (31%) lighter than the Goal Zero Flip 36 (226 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest electronics page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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