Hi all, does anyone have any ideas or thoughts on which power banks are best and good for the price .
Have been looking at this “:type of thing”.....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204551685297?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=KVlhe-4QR3S&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=_PPYakNtTe2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
But they are quite bulky, so would I be better going with a fox/wolf/ridgemonkey kind of power bank ...??? .. which are obviously smalller the size of a a few decks of cards....
It would only really ever be needed for two nights on the bank realistically and would be used to charge my phone and iPad a few times, and maybe run a tracker fan .. and if I could my small fridge ....
I don't really understand all the different vaultages and amps etc , obviously he higher the ampage I'm assuming the longer it lasts ...
Any advice very much appreciated
Carl
Have been looking at this “:type of thing”.....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204551685297?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=KVlhe-4QR3S&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=_PPYakNtTe2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
But they are quite bulky, so would I be better going with a fox/wolf/ridgemonkey kind of power bank ...??? .. which are obviously smalller the size of a a few decks of cards....
It would only really ever be needed for two nights on the bank realistically and would be used to charge my phone and iPad a few times, and maybe run a tracker fan .. and if I could my small fridge ....
I don't really understand all the different vaultages and amps etc , obviously he higher the ampage I'm assuming the longer it lasts ...
Any advice very much appreciated
Carl
In reply to Post #1
Realistically, if all you want to do is recharge your phone or ipad a few times, you could easily do either of the 2 options
1 - buy a 12v motorbike type battery, 7ah (10ah are only a few ££ more) for around £14 and then a cigarette lighter adapter for a few quid...... Then you have the same as in that bucket without the fancy fitting into the bucket. This will also do your mini fridge if it's 12v.
2 - buy a couple of power banks, 20,000mah regularly come up on offer for around £15 (check in the bargains share the knowledge thread in general discussion)
Other options, lifepo4 12v battery for around £50 ish will be a much better long term option than the option 1 lead acid above or the ebay bucket.
Portable power station, tons of options, but there offer better solar recharge options and addition of 240v 3 pin plug sockets IF they're even of any use to you.
Personally, for you phone, ipad, trakker fan use I'd go for a few power banks. You could have 5 of them for the price of that ebay bucket
Realistically, if all you want to do is recharge your phone or ipad a few times, you could easily do either of the 2 options
1 - buy a 12v motorbike type battery, 7ah (10ah are only a few ££ more) for around £14 and then a cigarette lighter adapter for a few quid...... Then you have the same as in that bucket without the fancy fitting into the bucket. This will also do your mini fridge if it's 12v.
2 - buy a couple of power banks, 20,000mah regularly come up on offer for around £15 (check in the bargains share the knowledge thread in general discussion)
Other options, lifepo4 12v battery for around £50 ish will be a much better long term option than the option 1 lead acid above or the ebay bucket.
Portable power station, tons of options, but there offer better solar recharge options and addition of 240v 3 pin plug sockets IF they're even of any use to you.
Personally, for you phone, ipad, trakker fan use I'd go for a few power banks. You could have 5 of them for the price of that ebay bucket
In reply to Post #1
im sure people have success with those things. But I wouldn't touch one with a bargepole. Pribabky a cheap lead acid battery and £5 worth of tat. There is no way that is going to stay water tight. I have the big ridgemonkey one, no complaints, and it's very well made. You'll likely never regret having too much power, so get the biggest you can afford.
im sure people have success with those things. But I wouldn't touch one with a bargepole. Pribabky a cheap lead acid battery and £5 worth of tat. There is no way that is going to stay water tight. I have the big ridgemonkey one, no complaints, and it's very well made. You'll likely never regret having too much power, so get the biggest you can afford.
In reply to Post #1
Look at Amps as the fuel tank, not sure how long that would run a small fridge for, probably better off with a decent cool box for a couple of nights. I've got one of these and it does me for 3 nights no probs for phone and tablet.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Portable-PowerCore-High-Speed-Charging-dp-B0BYP4Y1N8/dp/B0BYP4Y1N8/ref=dp_ob_title_wld?th=1
Look at Amps as the fuel tank, not sure how long that would run a small fridge for, probably better off with a decent cool box for a couple of nights. I've got one of these and it does me for 3 nights no probs for phone and tablet.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Portable-PowerCore-High-Speed-Charging-dp-B0BYP4Y1N8/dp/B0BYP4Y1N8/ref=dp_ob_title_wld?th=1
Just brought a Allpowers power station off Amazon £249 reduced to £80. 300watts
In reply to Post #5
How many mAH?
How many mAH?
In reply to Post #6
That will depend on the voltage being used as the allpowers has various different options, usb / 12v / 240v
That will depend on the voltage being used as the allpowers has various different options, usb / 12v / 240v
In reply to Post #5
Do you have a link, can't find it ?
Do you have a link, can't find it ?
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288Wh Power Station Emergency Power Supply with DC/AC Inverter, PD Technology, Wireless Output, Charged by Solar Panel/Wall Outlet for Camping https://amzn.eu/d/5XUoiBZ
In reply to Post #6
78000mah
78000mah
In reply to Post #5
I can't find that anywhere for £80 , do you have a link at all ...cheers
I can't find that anywhere for £80 , do you have a link at all ...cheers
In reply to Post #11
Perhaps a limited offer on Amazon.. Can find it on the manufacturers website
https://uk.iallpowers.com/products/allpowers-300w-288wh-portable-power-station-s300
Perhaps a limited offer on Amazon.. Can find it on the manufacturers website
https://uk.iallpowers.com/products/allpowers-300w-288wh-portable-power-station-s300
In reply to Post #11
cant do links , On Amazon allpowers portable generator 288wh .Start price £249 -£120 voucher Then 20% voucher at checkout gives £79.99 .Hope this helps .
cant do links , On Amazon allpowers portable generator 288wh .Start price £249 -£120 voucher Then 20% voucher at checkout gives £79.99 .Hope this helps .
In reply to Post #14
Thank you Gerry .
Thank you Gerry .
Is78000mAh not low for such a big power station? the Fox one i have is 96000
I might buy an Allpowers Portable Generator 666Wh / 185200 mAh in a few weeks
I might buy an Allpowers Portable Generator 666Wh / 185200 mAh in a few weeks
In reply to Post #16
Not when it has an in built inverter, 3 pin plug socket and also in built solar charge controller
Different horses for courses
Not when it has an in built inverter, 3 pin plug socket and also in built solar charge controller
Different horses for courses
In reply to Post #17
What about the new nash powerbanx or the WOLF ones, so many to look at .....
What about the new nash powerbanx or the WOLF ones, so many to look at .....
In reply to Post #17
I cant imagine that battery will last 5 minutes using the 240 inveter.
I cant imagine that battery will last 5 minutes using the 240 inveter.
ALLPOWERS Portable Generator 288Wh Power Station.
it was over £200 , i Paid £79.99 with 120 off and minus 20% on amazon last week.
it was over £200 , i Paid £79.99 with 120 off and minus 20% on amazon last week.
In reply to Post #19
Using a 100W device it will last over 2 hours.
Granted it's not a very big capacity station but it works for what some would want it for, laptop charging, baitboat battery recharge, camping fridge or powered cool box etc.
It's not for everyone if all you're doing is recharging a phone or usb devices, but it can work for others. Like i said elsewhere on here, my similar small power bank ran my laptop all day every day for weeks in France this year. Yes I did also solar recharge it, but it enabled me to "work" from the bank. (one of my work laptops is mains power only, not usb and very high wattage.)
Using a 100W device it will last over 2 hours.
Granted it's not a very big capacity station but it works for what some would want it for, laptop charging, baitboat battery recharge, camping fridge or powered cool box etc.
It's not for everyone if all you're doing is recharging a phone or usb devices, but it can work for others. Like i said elsewhere on here, my similar small power bank ran my laptop all day every day for weeks in France this year. Yes I did also solar recharge it, but it enabled me to "work" from the bank. (one of my work laptops is mains power only, not usb and very high wattage.)
In reply to Post #21
Went for this I'm the end as the other option had ended and was now £140 with the discounts, but found this on Amazon , seems “allpowers” are doing some mad reductions
ALLPOWERS Portable Power Station 200W/154Wh/41600mAh Solar Generator AC Power Bank with Wireless Charger, 1x AC Outlets, 3x USB Ports for Outdoors Camping Travel Fishing Emergency Power Supply Backup
It was ment to be £130, had a £60 off voucher and 8% off at checkout so was around 50 quid,all In with free delivery, seems to have ok reviews too....
Thanks again for all your help fellas, really appreciated
Carl
Went for this I'm the end as the other option had ended and was now £140 with the discounts, but found this on Amazon , seems “allpowers” are doing some mad reductions
ALLPOWERS Portable Power Station 200W/154Wh/41600mAh Solar Generator AC Power Bank with Wireless Charger, 1x AC Outlets, 3x USB Ports for Outdoors Camping Travel Fishing Emergency Power Supply Backup
It was ment to be £130, had a £60 off voucher and 8% off at checkout so was around 50 quid,all In with free delivery, seems to have ok reviews too....
Thanks again for all your help fellas, really appreciated
Carl
I've got the Anker power pack it has 2x usb a us-c and a car one and a plug socket to last for ages cost me £209 from pc world was £300
In reply to Post #1
Hi,
I have the same power bank as this. Outlook Pro look like they have rebadged it and now at a much lower price than I originally paid from the amazon.
72000 mAh
wireless charging,variable output voltages, usb C, usb A
its great, can get at least 2 full laptop charges out of this and charging phone and wifi hotspot as well.
72000mAh power pack
Cheers
Neil.
Hi,
I have the same power bank as this. Outlook Pro look like they have rebadged it and now at a much lower price than I originally paid from the amazon.
72000 mAh
wireless charging,variable output voltages, usb C, usb A
its great, can get at least 2 full laptop charges out of this and charging phone and wifi hotspot as well.
72000mAh power pack
Cheers
Neil.
Just beware of brands like EC that you can get on Amazon. I bought a 20k pb that's supposed to have 2amp output and it's incapable of powering an avid heated blanket that needs a 2a supply. My other pb's power the blanket np at all.
In reply to Post #25
Ok to add to the conversation, what about products/carryalls or whatever to store all our power banks/packs and iPads , chargers etc in ...
I was looking at the storm shield pro tech by avid , looks smart and has two external usb ports , which I think is a nice touch ..pricey mind you ...
Any thoughts ????
Carl
Ok to add to the conversation, what about products/carryalls or whatever to store all our power banks/packs and iPads , chargers etc in ...
I was looking at the storm shield pro tech by avid , looks smart and has two external usb ports , which I think is a nice touch ..pricey mind you ...
Any thoughts ????
Carl
In reply to Post #26
Carper tackle do a similar Eva box with usb plug on the side
Carper tackle do a similar Eva box with usb plug on the side
In reply to Post #27
Do u have a link or anything ????
Do u have a link or anything ????
In reply to Post #26
Power packs / batteries when not in use at home they are stored in a fireproof box not in the house as when these things go bang they can create a serious fire which can be quite hard to extinguish.
I don't keep them in my bivvy
Power packs / batteries when not in use at home they are stored in a fireproof box not in the house as when these things go bang they can create a serious fire which can be quite hard to extinguish.
I don't keep them in my bivvy
In reply to Post #28
https://www.carpertackle.com/ 10% off tomorrow
https://www.carpertackle.com/ 10% off tomorrow
In reply to Post #30
Iv had a few over the years and found they took ages to charge, didn't charge much and d it didnt last long till they broke. Best thing I did was get a usb adaptor for my makita batteries. A 5a battery lasts a whole weekend easily (obviously if you already have a power tool)
Iv had a few over the years and found they took ages to charge, didn't charge much and d it didnt last long till they broke. Best thing I did was get a usb adaptor for my makita batteries. A 5a battery lasts a whole weekend easily (obviously if you already have a power tool)
In reply to Post #31
Yea seen these on Ali express, obviously cheaper copies, but they're literally a couple of quid, they do Mikita and dewalt ones.... Definitely a cheaper alternative and hardly take up any space
Yea seen these on Ali express, obviously cheaper copies, but they're literally a couple of quid, they do Mikita and dewalt ones.... Definitely a cheaper alternative and hardly take up any space
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