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Power bank for France (12 posts / 1,173 views)
Baky
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Post #1 12 Aug 2026 15:58
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I'm off to France in September for one week and I need to power my phone and bait boat,aswell as the other bits and pieces,headtorch etc.I will probably get chance to recharge any device I take,as its an established fishery.So I don't need a huge power bank as I'm limited for space in my car.I've narrowed it down to a ridgemonkey (42k mah) at £119 or a Jackery Explorer e100 plus at £80.
So has anyone used either of these or any other recommendations to suit my needs? Thanks.Paul.
Belch Belch
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Post #2 12 Aug 2026 16:35
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Anker Solix C300X . . .£150 from Currys - hardcase from Amazon. V compact and ideal for a week in France for all your consumables . . .
Rebullio Rebullio
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Post #3 12 Aug 2026 17:05
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If you don't need 240v the lidsters 144k is an absolute beast
The-Heff The-Heff
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Post #4 12 Aug 2026 19:16
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Keep an eye on amazon for deals on the anker solix range, i got a solix c200 with solar panel for £150 a few months back. Its currently on there for £179. The order also come direct from anker who have been spot on every time ive used them

Size wise, its about the size of a 1 litre bottle of water

LINKY POO™ https://amzn.eu/d/039QGmYD
Baky
Posts: 118
Post #5 12 Aug 2026 20:48
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That solix looks good.A bit over budget but I may opt for that though.Has anyone used the Jackery?
Karlos Karlos
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Post #6 13 Aug 2026 00:02
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I have had a Jackery Explorer 500 for a few years.
LINKY POO™ https://uk.jackery.com/products/explorer-500w-portable-power-station

I also got the 100w panel with it. Having a decent solar panel is important if you are doing a long session and using tech that uses lots of power eg. Laptop
LINKY POO™ https://uk.jackery.com/products/solarsaga-100w-solar-panel

Battery tech evolves quite fast nowadays. The Jackery has served me well but there's other brands out there offering more modern connectivity/features. I was recently eyeing up the DJI offerings...
Carper1976
Posts: 306
Post #7 13 Aug 2026 14:01
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I have a bluetti power station which is amazing. Worth a look.
Rarebit Rarebit
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Post #8 14 Aug 2026 14:41
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I use the £15 20k mah Belkim power banks off amazon, 5 of them fit in a goo case and I just take what I need. Lasts a week if I need it or I just take 1 for an overnighter..also if 1 goes down I still have 4 left. The only issue is the output is 15w max..so no good for laptops etc
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
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Post #9 16 Aug 2026 07:30
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Exactly the same for me

Brilliant power station and app make it a great option.

Baky
Posts: 118
Post #10 16 Aug 2026 10:38
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Some good looking recommendations,but my budget was about £150,so I've narrowed it down to the anker solix c300x and the Fox halo 96k.They are both around the £150 mark.Anyone have any feedback on the fox halo?
bmwbiker09 bmwbiker09
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Post #11 16 Aug 2026 18:53
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I purchased the listers 144k earlier this year. It’s a great bit of kit
I used it for a week in France and 6 overnighter in the uk and am still to charge it (29% left)
Would thoroughly recommend it
scozza
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Post #12 16 Aug 2026 21:11
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Ecoflow for me, expensive but superb 👍

River pro and a delta 2 max. I recommend the later for more power, add a solar panel and if the weathers right you can keep topping them up. If you get a panel, pay more and get the highest wattage you can, charges a lot quicker!
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