As per title want a powerbank for winter sessions,. Will be using one of those Solar cushion things, and obv power for tablet, phone etc. No more than 48hrs. Looked at RM/Fox offerings but don't think they offer anything high output Amazon type PB's do other than 12v ,which I don't need. Am I right in assuming this? Suggestions please TIA
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I've got Anker ones from Amazon, they're really good, 5200mAH lasts me a 24 hour session but I've only got my phone. You can get a 20000mAH one for about £30, get one of them, see how you go on with it, you can always buy another if it doesn't last you.
I've got Anker ones from Amazon, they're really good, 5200mAH lasts me a 24 hour session but I've only got my phone. You can get a 20000mAH one for about £30, get one of them, see how you go on with it, you can always buy another if it doesn't last you.
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What output do you need. ?
What output do you need. ?
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Hi Goose... That's a good question.. already have a 3.7v /26800 , but it's on its last legs, and charge drops off faster than I'd like. No idea how much power one of those Solar cushions draws, but I'm after enough juice for a night's use at least, with a bit to spare.... have another 15K Anker somewhere.
Hi Goose... That's a good question.. already have a 3.7v /26800 , but it's on its last legs, and charge drops off faster than I'd like. No idea how much power one of those Solar cushions draws, but I'm after enough juice for a night's use at least, with a bit to spare.... have another 15K Anker somewhere.
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OP. May I ask what is the Solar cushion you mention?
OP. May I ask what is the Solar cushion you mention?
Before you ask..Solar heat pad thingy....yes I'm a wuss.!!But I do have lower back issues that benefit from a spot of heat.
Must say, I've never come across the Solar Heat Pad thingy before, are they any good? (Sorry to go off on a tangent!!)
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No idea...Santa's supplying it ! It sounds like it could be a solution for my back ache though, or an alternative to a hot water bottle?.
No idea...Santa's supplying it ! It sounds like it could be a solution for my back ache though, or an alternative to a hot water bottle?.
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Cool, I'll ask you in spring because I also have back issues, old age I think.
Cool, I'll ask you in spring because I also have back issues, old age I think.
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I had one, sent it back. Not he greatest design and would switch off as the button can easily be pressed. No difference in heat between the three settings. Didn't get very warm either. USB cable is also very short.
I had one, sent it back. Not he greatest design and would switch off as the button can easily be pressed. No difference in heat between the three settings. Didn't get very warm either. USB cable is also very short.
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Really I'm pressed with this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255714637461?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=-CkIBvNcSQ2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=ounMa5mATWK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Bivvy light and power bank solar powered as well
My brother bought one as well and was delivered Saturday he said the solar panels work and charge the phone up as well via sunlight
I will check on mine as soon as I get home but impressed so far
Really I'm pressed with this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255714637461?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=-CkIBvNcSQ2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=ounMa5mATWK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Bivvy light and power bank solar powered as well
My brother bought one as well and was delivered Saturday he said the solar panels work and charge the phone up as well via sunlight
I will check on mine as soon as I get home but impressed so far
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Only 8000mah so on chance of charging a typical smartphone 4 times as stated in their specs, unlikely even twice. The solar may show charging but I suspect that is joint battery and solar, but can't see any specs of the panel and would guess it will be next to pointless like all tiny panels like that.
However, happy to be wrong if actual use works for you
Only 8000mah so on chance of charging a typical smartphone 4 times as stated in their specs, unlikely even twice. The solar may show charging but I suspect that is joint battery and solar, but can't see any specs of the panel and would guess it will be next to pointless like all tiny panels like that.
However, happy to be wrong if actual use works for you
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Hope the NGT works fine but I have one of these, the Leds blink to give the appearance that it is charging but it doesn't matter how many days you leave out in really sunny days it does not charge one little bit. The reviews back that up.
Works fine when plugged in to mains electricity.
LINK
Hope the NGT works fine but I have one of these, the Leds blink to give the appearance that it is charging but it doesn't matter how many days you leave out in really sunny days it does not charge one little bit. The reviews back that up.
Works fine when plugged in to mains electricity.
LINK
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My brother texted me yesterday to say he left his in the sun and it charged up so I'm not sure what else to say
My brother texted me yesterday to say he left his in the sun and it charged up so I'm not sure what else to say
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I have one that looks identical, made by a firm with an equally unpronounceable name. It came with a little usb fan. On a bright day the solar panel will power the fan but does not seem to recharge the battery very much after several days in sunlight. It performs well otherwise.
I have one that looks identical, made by a firm with an equally unpronounceable name. It came with a little usb fan. On a bright day the solar panel will power the fan but does not seem to recharge the battery very much after several days in sunlight. It performs well otherwise.
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The panel on your power pack should produce around 1 watt for that area if it's of reasonable quality, so it seems it will take 130 hours of good sun to fully charge your power pack, assuming the ah rating is for the
5v output. No wonder it's not noticeable.
(Red wine could affect calculations though)
The panel on your power pack should produce around 1 watt for that area if it's of reasonable quality, so it seems it will take 130 hours of good sun to fully charge your power pack, assuming the ah rating is for the
5v output. No wonder it's not noticeable.
(Red wine could affect calculations though)
Might class this as a slight review of a similar product.
With regards to the OP and the Solar heat cushion I see someone has provided a link which states output at 8W which I wouldn't think would offer much warmth outdoors coming through your backside clothing given the following.
For some comparison (call me a wuss I dont care
) I have the Nash SS3 all season bed/sleep system with the heated blanket for the same reason to help with the back pain plus my feet getting cold are my Achilles heel as I've always had poor circulation and the last few winters the diabetes hasn't helped, yes I can use hot water bottle which warms the feet but that is all it warms.
Now I was skeptical if the heated blanket would make a difference, I bought the heated blanket when it came out and never even got it out the bag as we were coming into the better weather but did last week fit it in the bag what with Winter on the way, anyway I fished Saturday night just gone and it did drop off with the clear sky's so I turned it on to see how effective it was and all I can say is what a game changer "instantly", a very good mate who was fishing with me was sat on my guest chair while I was all toasty in the bag was sat by my door making a brew with my kit and commented how cold it had dropped off to which I replied "I wouldn't know what with the heated blanket and all that" giving it the big one, he thought I was exaggerating, now without sounding gay I said "I'll get out you jump in for a minute and tell me I'm exaggerating" he couldn't believe the difference as he has the same bed but no heated blanket once he'd witnessed it for himself he was online looking for the cheapest place to get one but did question the price so looked at other options in the Camping market which when we looked stated a 9w output which we compared to the Nash stats which I've pasted below.
which states the following:-
Mode 1 Timed Heating Fast warm up and then slowly reducing heat over a 2 hour period before automatically switching off.
Mode 2 Rapid Heating Rapid Heating constantly heats the Blanket at 35 Watts Guide Run time 14 hours*
Mode 3 Sleeping Mode High Sleeping Mode High constantly heats the Blanket at 31 Watts Guide run time 16.5 hours*
Mode 4 Sleeping Mode Low Sleeping Mode Low constantly heats the Blanket at 29 Watts Guide run time 17 hours*
* Using a fully charged 77,580mA/h Power Pack
To compare Nash claim 35w to 29w dependent on setting, I would wonder if this is accurate but it was very warm instantly, I left it on for an hour which was more than needed to see what the consumption was like on my RM 76'000mAh charger I then charged my phone and went to sleep, I awoke at about 2 in the morning for a wazz, jumped in the bag with the intention of popping it on for another 10 minutes for a quick warm which turned into a nice sleep until I awoke at 6am checked the charger again and it was still showing 4 blue dots.
I would wonder if the Camping market blankets are on par given their wattage or if it is right and Nash have over egged theirs who knows what I do know is I cannot wait for the first proper hard frost to see if there is any difference.
With regards to the OP and the Solar heat cushion I see someone has provided a link which states output at 8W which I wouldn't think would offer much warmth outdoors coming through your backside clothing given the following.
For some comparison (call me a wuss I dont care
) I have the Nash SS3 all season bed/sleep system with the heated blanket for the same reason to help with the back pain plus my feet getting cold are my Achilles heel as I've always had poor circulation and the last few winters the diabetes hasn't helped, yes I can use hot water bottle which warms the feet but that is all it warms.Now I was skeptical if the heated blanket would make a difference, I bought the heated blanket when it came out and never even got it out the bag as we were coming into the better weather but did last week fit it in the bag what with Winter on the way, anyway I fished Saturday night just gone and it did drop off with the clear sky's so I turned it on to see how effective it was and all I can say is what a game changer "instantly", a very good mate who was fishing with me was sat on my guest chair while I was all toasty in the bag was sat by my door making a brew with my kit and commented how cold it had dropped off to which I replied "I wouldn't know what with the heated blanket and all that" giving it the big one, he thought I was exaggerating, now without sounding gay I said "I'll get out you jump in for a minute and tell me I'm exaggerating" he couldn't believe the difference as he has the same bed but no heated blanket once he'd witnessed it for himself he was online looking for the cheapest place to get one but did question the price so looked at other options in the Camping market which when we looked stated a 9w output which we compared to the Nash stats which I've pasted below.
which states the following:-
Mode 1 Timed Heating Fast warm up and then slowly reducing heat over a 2 hour period before automatically switching off.
Mode 2 Rapid Heating Rapid Heating constantly heats the Blanket at 35 Watts Guide Run time 14 hours*
Mode 3 Sleeping Mode High Sleeping Mode High constantly heats the Blanket at 31 Watts Guide run time 16.5 hours*
Mode 4 Sleeping Mode Low Sleeping Mode Low constantly heats the Blanket at 29 Watts Guide run time 17 hours*
* Using a fully charged 77,580mA/h Power Pack
To compare Nash claim 35w to 29w dependent on setting, I would wonder if this is accurate but it was very warm instantly, I left it on for an hour which was more than needed to see what the consumption was like on my RM 76'000mAh charger I then charged my phone and went to sleep, I awoke at about 2 in the morning for a wazz, jumped in the bag with the intention of popping it on for another 10 minutes for a quick warm which turned into a nice sleep until I awoke at 6am checked the charger again and it was still showing 4 blue dots.
I would wonder if the Camping market blankets are on par given their wattage or if it is right and Nash have over egged theirs who knows what I do know is I cannot wait for the first proper hard frost to see if there is any difference.
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been using the 20000 mah one for a good few years now and i get 2 nights out of it with a galaxy s20 ultra. but i do watch / listen to a lot of podcasts. used to last 4 night with my old S8, but it could also be getting on now, I've probably had it 6 years. Really rathe them. Would certainly get another.
been using the 20000 mah one for a good few years now and i get 2 nights out of it with a galaxy s20 ultra. but i do watch / listen to a lot of podcasts. used to last 4 night with my old S8, but it could also be getting on now, I've probably had it 6 years. Really rathe them. Would certainly get another.
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Spoke to my brother and he's impressed that he left it out in the sun all day yesterday and it's fully charged I will now try mine tomorrow
Spoke to my brother and he's impressed that he left it out in the sun all day yesterday and it's fully charged I will now try mine tomorrow
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Your capacity should be about 1/4 of Tinheads one so yours should charge from empty to 100% full in 1/4 of the time. That's if the efficiency and size of the panel are the same, also assuming the capacity is rated at the same voltage.
Sounds a good idea for the lower capacity power banks especially if the panel is efficient.
Your capacity should be about 1/4 of Tinheads one so yours should charge from empty to 100% full in 1/4 of the time. That's if the efficiency and size of the panel are the same, also assuming the capacity is rated at the same voltage.
Sounds a good idea for the lower capacity power banks especially if the panel is efficient.
£250 to £500 will sort it.
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