Portable power bank charging?

[Eddiex]

I want to buy a small portable power bank so that when I am wandering out and about I can charge my iPhone - something that would do 2 or 3 charges. I am away from EH most of the time. When the power bank goes flat can it be recharged via the 12v in my van which has solar or do they need mains power? Thanks

 

[Tombola]

I want to buy a small portable power bank so that when I am wandering out and about I can charge my iPhone - something that would do 2 or 3 charges. I am away from EH most of the time. When the power bank goes flat can it be recharged via the 12v in my van which has solar or do they need mains power? Thanks

most can be charged with solar vai your usb or 12v connector just the same way as your phone

 

[suavecarve]

We have got 4 of them. Havent spent more than 20 quid on each and can get a good 2 to 3 full charges out of each one for a mobile phone.
We just stuff them in different places. 1 in the motorbike 1 in the car and 2 in the motorhome.

 

[Two on Tour]

These ones popped up on a MyMemory email this morning as cheap as chips at £6.99 for a 4000mah battery bank.

Portable Mobile Phone Chargers & Portable Power Packs | MyMemory

Charge your device on the go with our portable mobile phone chargers, power packs & batteries. Shop leading brands like Anker and RAVpower from just £3.99

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[Eddiex]

Great - Thanks for your replies!

Is it the case - the bigger the mAh the more charges I would get?

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[autorouter]

Yes that's right. There is a limit to the size you can take on an aircraft, it's 100Wh, equivalent to about 26000mAh, so very few are bigger than that. That's about the size and weight of a small book. I have one about 10000Ah that is a bit easier to carry round in my pocket. Some of them have rectangular USB Type A output and micro-USB input. Some have USB-C input and output. Some have both. Try to get one with QuickCharge 3.0 or better (QC3) if you have a modern smartphone, it will charge faster.

 

[Off da Grid]

Ankor are a good reliable make have a look on amazon.
20000mA will recharge the average phone at least 3 or more times.
Mine has 3 USB ports to recharge 3 devices.
I’ve had one for years now
They recharge by usb.
It’s also allowed on an aeroplanes

 

[Kannon Fodda]

I've had an Anker Powercore for a few years. Was ideal when I was stuck in tents without any power. Even with the van it's great. I often found myself recharging not only the phone, but Kindle and indeed a lot of things that run off USB.

It recharges from USB. Can take some time if the USB port itself is low powered.

 

[mofurt]

Not as good for shoving in a pocket out and about, but some of the modern jump start packs also give a USB output for charging. Useful for both charging your phone and getting your vehicle to start if the battery is dead - mine is small and light enough to shove in a bicycle/motorbike pannier, but I wouldn't want to put it in my jacket pocket for a long walk.

 

[nicholsong]

most can be charged with solar vai your usb or 12v connector just the same way as your phone

In which case why is the power bank needed, as the iPhone can be charged direct from those sources?

Am I missing something?

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[Kannon Fodda]

The powerbank is usually small enough so it can be stuffed into a pocket or whatever when out and about. You won't always have your motorhome with you. Even with motorhome, the powerbank is a useful backup when off grid if I need to save on the habitation battery use.

 

[autorouter]

In which case why is the power bank needed, as the iPhone can be charged direct from those sources?

Am I missing something?

If you stay near your MH most of the day, no problem. But if you go out on bikes/bus early, using the phone as a satnav, taking photos and videos, looking up interesting places etc, and don't get back until late in the day, maybe stopping in a restaurant/ bar, a modern smartphone is not going to last with just its internal battery.

 

[Tombola]

In which case why is the power bank needed, as the iPhone can be charged direct from those sources?

Am I missing something?

he wants it to go out and about as a backup, I do the same if I know im going to be using the phone a lot.

 

[scotzsue]

We used a small powerpack while at Chester and no hook up. Can't remember the name and it is quite slow at charging apple stuff, but that might have been because i was using a non apple lead. It's not nearly as good as the one i bought for £8 at one of the shows, unfortunately i left that on the table of the motorhome and manage to fry it.

 

[nicholsong]

If you stay near your MH most of the day, no problem. But if you go out on bikes/bus early, using the phone as a satnav, taking photos and videos, looking up interesting places etc, and don't get back until late in the day, maybe stopping in a restaurant/ bar, a modern smartphone is not going to last with just its internal battery.

Sorry, did not conceive of so much use - my phone is used about twice a week.

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[Outdoors Dad]

We use one of these it fits in back pack or pocket but isn't tiny. I've tried a one from Lidl it was tish and broke.
This charges my phone quicker than the MH 12v outlet.

 

[Chrisvh]

Look at the Anker range. Very good quality. I have a few. They do one the size of a disposable gas lighter that will give one charge.

Anker 313 Power Bank (PowerCore 10K)

Anker 313 Power Bank (PowerCore 10K) is a light and incredibly slim portable charger with a sleek exterior design—perfect for work and travel.

uk.anker.com