Thread: Powerbank recommendations

Originally Posted by Bagheera

I use an LED Lenser one that holds just a single 18650.
The same size goes in my head lamp so I have two batteries with me in the hills. Ie a spare for the headlamp if I need it.
It has some antiquated USB connections so I need to carry several small cables to connect to phones, Garmin watch, flextail mattress pump and so on.

I carry it in my bumbag along with survival blanket, first aid, PLB, knife, spare ammo and stuff.

The most critical device to recharge is my phone as it has GPS, emergency calls, weather and is the camera. One battery does it about one and a half charges (150%) but I do t go above 80% in the bush. The most phone charge is drained by taking photos and by using the GPS map continuously- ie when the screen is lit up.
At home, I recharge the two 18650 in a Fenix charger as its a bit faster than in the powerbank or headlamp.
I can carry extra batteries but only the LED ones really charge the phone well.

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Just a thought. An older, but reliable phone would serve as a good backup. Not much extra to carry around.