Back-up Power Bank

[TN2shot07]

Hey guys -

I know this has been hashed out before but the way technology changes I just wanted to see what you have had the best experience with? I’m thinking it would be nice to have in my pack for all day sits since I’m a few iPhones behind and the battery only lasts a couple hours.

I know the prices are all over the board and I don’t mind spending money if it’s justified. If the cheap ones work the same I will happily go that route too.

Thanks!

 

[RidgeRoamingRichard]

I bought three cheap power banks at walmart for 8 bucks each. I get about a charge and a half out of each one. They work just fine, hold a charge well, charge phones quickly. They're a little heavy and have to be kept in a water-tight container, but they work for me.

 

[MO Betta]

I've used 3 RAVPower models, an I/O Magic, and an Anker charger throughout the years. I really like the RAVPower ones, the higher the mAh rating the better. They have held up better and getting multiple charges out of one is great.

 

[Festus]

I have a Dark Energy. Indestructible, waterproof, holds charge in cold weather, charges my android phone 3 or more times.
A friend has one that is, I think, 4 years old and another that is 3. We use the older one most weekends to power a Lab Radar while out shooting. It has seen some use.
Pretty sure they have even better/newer out now.

 

[blueridge]

I have a Dark Energy as well that has worked well. Having said that, the FIRST thing I would do is to just get your iPhone battery replaced with a new one. A battery that holds a charge like it should would be my top priority; otherwise you're just trying to keep water topped off on in a sieve.

 

[TN2shot07]

I have a Dark Energy as well that has worked well. Having said that, the FIRST thing I would do is to just get your iPhone battery replaced with a new one. A battery that holds a charge like it should would be my top priority; otherwise you're just trying to keep water topped off on in a sieve.

I agree and had contemplated replacing the battery but at $79 and have to drive at least 2 hours and spend half a day waiting at an Apple store didn’t really appeal to me. I figured I’d use it as an excuse to get the battery back up that I wanted anyway and maybe bite the bullet next year for a new phone! The dark energy’s seem to come with pretty good reviews and I like their tolerance for cold weather.

 

[MO Betta]

Pre-Order a Dark Energy Poseidon Pro and you get a tactical carabiner...

Sorry, had to have a bit of a laugh at their site. The IP68 rating is pretty nice, looks pretty rugged. Just on the low end of mAh for what I'd take out for a week, though.

 

[TN2shot07]

Pre-Order a Dark Energy Poseidon Pro and you get a tactical carabiner...

Sorry, had to have a bit of a laugh at their site. The IP68 rating is pretty nice, looks pretty rugged. Just on the low end of mAh for what I'd take out for a week, though.

Just pulled the trigger on a RAV 22000mAh bank, probably a little more than I needed. They had 20% off plus free shipping, so $60 to the door. Not as cool as the Jim Shockey edition but should work!

Thanks for the replies!

 

[MO Betta]

32000 mAh should get you a lot of charging power, hope it works well for you.

 

[fadilale]

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[Ben Lamb]

I've been using the same Jackery pack for the last 7 years of so with good effect, but it's heavy for the charge. I can get 2-3 full charges out of the little 10K MaH pack.

Got this one a few months ago and it's been good so far: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P5ZP943/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Since I've already got 5 of the Makita 18V batteries, I'm trying this route next: https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/ADP05

 

[AlaskaHunter]

I've been using the same Jackery pack for the last 7 years of so with good effect, but it's heavy for the charge. I can get 2-3 full charges out of the little 10K MaH pack.

Got this one a few months ago and it's been good so far: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P5ZP943/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Since I've already got 5 of the Makita 18V batteries, I'm trying this route next: https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/ADP05

Looks good. Unfortunately Amazon will not ship them to Alaska and we are stuck with whatever is in the local store like Walmart.

 

[Slawger42]

I keep an Anker powercore 10,000 in my pack. Lighter than heavier bricks and keeps its charge.

 

[mtnkid85]

Since I've already got 5 of the Makita 18V batteries, I'm trying this route next: https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/ADP05

I run all Makita cordless tools on the job and have a few of those usb adapters- they are awesome. I don't carry them while hunting, with a full size battery they make for a fairly heavy package. When sleeping in the back of the truck I plug into one though. A 5.0 battery will charge my iPhone all weekend.

 

[Ben Lamb]

I run all Makita cordless tools on the job and have a few of those usb adapters- they are awesome. I don't carry them while hunting, with a full size battery they make for a fairly heavy package. When sleeping in the back of the truck I plug into one though. A 5.0 battery will charge my iPhone all weekend.

Definitely a base camp deal. Charged my pixel 6 5 times on one 5 amp hour battery.