Keeping charged

[Mntbuck38]

So I am planning a 10 day backpack hunt and in need of advice for charging options.
If using a Garmin InReach and my cellphone, what are good options to keep them charged?

 

[FURMAN]

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I have tried solar panels. They don't work. They need near 100% sunlight to charge and that is rare while hunting. They weigh the same as a battery pack. I have had great luck with Anker.

 

[Mntbuck38]

Amazon.com: Anker PowerCore 26800 Portable Charger, 26800mAh External Battery with Dual Input Port and Double-Speed Recharging, 3 USB Ports for iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Android and Other Smart Devices

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I have tried solar panels. They don't work. They need near 100% sunlight to charge and that is rare while hunting. They weigh the same as a battery pack. I have had great luck with Anker.

Cool, I will check them out!

 

[bigbaddad71]

Amazon.com: Anker PowerCore 26800 Portable Charger, 26800mAh External Battery with Dual Input Port and Double-Speed Recharging, 3 USB Ports for iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Android and Other Smart Devices

Buy Anker PowerCore 26800 Portable Charger, 26800mAh External Battery with Dual Input Port and Double-Speed Recharging, 3 USB Ports for iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Android and Other Smart Devices: Portable Power Banks - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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I have tried solar panels. They don't work. They need near 100% sunlight to charge and that is rare while hunting. They weigh the same as a battery pack. I have had great luck with Anker.

This exactly.. I used the big Anker power pack for an 11 day trip.. My phone, Inreach and tent light.. And my partners phone.. Finally done the last day..

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[Backyard]

Amazon.com: Anker PowerCore 26800 Portable Charger, 26800mAh External Battery with Dual Input Port and Double-Speed Recharging, 3 USB Ports for iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Android and Other Smart Devices

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I have tried solar panels. They don't work. They need near 100% sunlight to charge and that is rare while hunting. They weigh the same as a battery pack. I have had great luck with Anker.

I'm sure the Anker is a great option, but I've never had a problem with my Goal Zero Nomad 7 solar charger. I set it out in the morning when I leave camp, my charging stick is fully charged when I get back in the evening. 1 lb total.

 

[Agross]

Love my anker

 

[jjh]

Another vote for Anker products. I have had a 10000 mah Anker battery pack since 2013 and it is still going strong.

 

[bigbaddad71]

I'm sure the Anker is a great option, but I've never had a problem with my Goal Zero Nomad 7 solar charger. I set it out in the morning when I leave camp, my charging stick is fully charged when I get back in the evening. 1 lb total.

I used my Nomad one season in the Alberta Rockies and much prefer the "sure thing" of the power packs.. Solar is too unreliable..

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[trophyhill]

When my phone is on, it's in airplane mode whether looking at OnX or linked to my InReach. Both are off 99% of the time. That helps too. I don't feel that need to know where I'm at "in the moment". But it's nice to know which direction camp is when you're ready to head back

 

[Backyard]

I used my Nomad one season in the Alberta Rockies and much prefer the "sure thing" of the power packs.. Solar is too unreliable..

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As I stated, Anker is great. You win.


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[Mntbuck38]

This exactly.. I used the big Anker power pack for an 11 day trip.. My phone, Inreach and tent light.. And my partners phone.. Finally done the last day..

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Perfect! Bc I was considering a solar option.
Thank you

 

[bigbaddad71]

As I stated, Anker is great. You win.


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Nothing to do with winning.. More to do with providing the OP with the most complete info I can.. Sorry you took it that way.. Cheers.

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[bigbaddad71]

Perfect! Bc I was considering a solar option.
Thank you

This is the one I pack..

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[tdot]

I've stopped using the big bulky battery packs. Instead I use 2 extremely light systems that use replaceable batteries.

I take either the Nitecore F2 or

Amazon.com: Weltool Magnetic USB Battery Charger Universal for Li-ion Battery Portable Charger for Travelling, Compatible with 26650 21700 20700 18650 18350 16340 Rechargeable Battery Charge Discharge Refresh LIB: Home Audio & Theater

Amazon.com: Weltool Magnetic USB Battery Charger Universal for Li-ion Battery Portable Charger for Travelling, Compatible with 26650 21700 20700 18650 18350 16340 Rechargeable Battery Charge Discharge Refresh LIB: Home Audio & Theater

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Combine them with your choice of batteries. I use a combo of 18650, 20700 and 21700.

At the weight of these systems, I can take both. I can change what I take depending on the trip. , I'll take the magnetic charger and a single 21700, 2.9ounces and enough capacity to charge every single electrical device I have. Ten day, it's less then 14 ounces and I'll have capacity to spare.

Total system weight is less then the larger battery packs from Anker (which I have a couple of) for the same level of storage capacity. Easily waterproofed in a tiny stuff sac.

 

[rcdinaz]

I've stopped using the big bulky battery packs. Instead I use 2 extremely light systems that use replaceable batteries.

I take either the Nitecore F2 or

Amazon.com: Weltool Magnetic USB Battery Charger Universal for Li-ion Battery Portable Charger for Travelling, Compatible with 26650 21700 20700 18650 18350 16340 Rechargeable Battery Charge Discharge Refresh LIB: Home Audio & Theater

Amazon.com: Weltool Magnetic USB Battery Charger Universal for Li-ion Battery Portable Charger for Travelling, Compatible with 26650 21700 20700 18650 18350 16340 Rechargeable Battery Charge Discharge Refresh LIB: Home Audio & Theater

www.amazon.com

Combine them with your choice of batteries. I use a combo of 18650, 20700 and 21700.

At the weight of these systems, I can take both. I can change what I take depending on the trip. , I'll take the magnetic charger and a single 21700, 2.9ounces and enough capacity to charge every single electrical device I have. Ten day, it's less then 14 ounces and I'll have capacity to spare.

Total system weight is less then the larger battery packs from Anker (which I have a couple of) for the same level of storage capacity. Easily waterproofed in a tiny stuff sac.

Great idea! Where are you buying the 21700 batteries individually. They can get pretty expensive.
Any issues with overcharging any of your devices?

 

[tdot]

Great idea! Where are you buying the 21700 batteries individually. They can get pretty expensive.
Any issues with overcharging any of your devices?

I bought them at IMRbatteries.com, $14 for 2.

No overcharge issues that I've seen.

 

[Big Nasty]

Anker makes great batteries for decent price. I use 20100mah for the last 5 yrs. I charge my inreach, garmin watch and phone for the whole 10 days off it. At night I watch 20-30min tv show on my phone to wind down and it has enough to charge them all. I do have a goal zero solar panel that I never needed so I leave it at home now to save weight. I don’t use my phone or inreach much during the day and my watch only charges once in the 10 days. It works for me


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[Desk Jockey]

I bought a dark energy pack. It is great. Honestly probably overbuilt and over priced. Unless you are really tough on gear, particularly electronics I wouldn’t pay up for the dark energy. Also, eventually it will give out and you don’t know when that will be. I would actually prefer to carry two smaller chargers than one big one.

If I were doing it again I would buy a couple of smaller anker chargers to have the same amount of power and get some redundancy.

 

[Trial153]

I use a combination of packs and solar, depending on where and how long I need. The goal zero solar kit i have used has been excellent, i am guessing i have about 90 days use on it. If you going to need more then 7 to 10 days a solar panal is good to have in the mix, it will weight less than extra battery pack for the same. For packs i have Anker, Dark energy and goal zero.
Discounting solar for long trip is silly.

 

[Trial153]

I've stopped using the big bulky battery packs. Instead I use 2 extremely light systems that use replaceable batteries.

I take either the Nitecore F2 or

Amazon.com: Weltool Magnetic USB Battery Charger Universal for Li-ion Battery Portable Charger for Travelling, Compatible with 26650 21700 20700 18650 18350 16340 Rechargeable Battery Charge Discharge Refresh LIB: Home Audio & Theater

Amazon.com: Weltool Magnetic USB Battery Charger Universal for Li-ion Battery Portable Charger for Travelling, Compatible with 26650 21700 20700 18650 18350 16340 Rechargeable Battery Charge Discharge Refresh LIB: Home Audio & Theater

www.amazon.com

Combine them with your choice of batteries. I use a combo of 18650, 20700 and 21700.

At the weight of these systems, I can take both. I can change what I take depending on the trip. , I'll take the magnetic charger and a single 21700, 2.9ounces and enough capacity to charge every single electrical device I have. Ten day, it's less then 14 ounces and I'll have capacity to spare.

Total system weight is less then the larger battery packs from Anker (which I have a couple of) for the same level of storage capacity. Easily waterproofed in a tiny stuff sac.

Good info here. I like the redundancy these units can add. Thank you!