Portable Chargers & Power Banks

Whether you are headed on a road trip or you write in a coffee shop, a power bank can help your devices stay charged. In order to find the best power bank for your needs, consider the type of charging you will be doing and how many devices you it want to serve.

A power bank’s capacity is measured in milliamp-hours. 10,000mAh represents roughly 1.5 full charges of a new smartphone. You can find small 5,000mAh power banks that attach directly to your phone to increase the time needed between charges, power banks with 30,000mAh and higher for keeping numerous devices charged, and everything in between. Additionally, you may notice that power banks list wattage. The higher the wattage, the faster the power bank will charge your device.

Finally, there are many different charging interfaces, including magnetic phone chargers for easy wireless charging. And some portable phone chargers include built-in charging cables so you won’t have to carry separate charging cables. For laptops and some other devices, you need an AC port, which is only offered in some of the larger power bank designs.

You’d be surprised how easily you can live away from wall outlets when you have the kind of power bank charger you need. Do you want to keep your phone and portable GPS charged on a backpacking trip? You can! Having a power bank charger can make a world of difference when you’re on the go. There are power banks that plug into the car to charge while driving. If you’re spending time in the outdoors, consider solar portable chargers to harness the sun’s energy.

Only charge a device, whether from a power pack or a wall outlet, for as long as necessary. Every time you charge your smartphone, tablet, smartwatch or any device, the battery heats up in response to the incoming charge. Over time, heat wears away at the battery life. So, it is important to minimize the amount of charging time.

The best phone bank or best phone charger for your needs will be the size that’s easiest to carry while offering the kind of power that you need. For a more extensive power supply, you can also invest in a solar panel power system for emergencies or extended camping and outdoor trips.