sunnyway Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hi, everyone. I have a question for a long time. When you are going a long trip, hiking, or camping, what items do you use to keep your phones or some other digital devices charged when running out of power? Some of my friends say they are using external battery chargers. I really don't like my phone get switched off due to lack of charge. Have you owned an external charger, which brand is better? Do you think whether it is useful for camping or hiking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I bought two extra batteries and I charge them and take them with me. I have never used any of the chargers you asked about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfdeputy2 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I just shut everything I don't need off on my Iphone & it will last all day would like to hear about the external batteries also as I thought about buying one myself just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerthug Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) Just bought my daughter this portable charger for her cross country running road trips http://www.amazon.com/Jackery-Ultra-Compact-Lipstick-Sized-ThunderBolt-Blackberry/dp/B00AA6CS86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381402919&sr=8-1&keywords=Jackery+mini Charges iphone, samsung and any other usb chargable device. Adds up to two full charges for iphone. Works great! Edited October 10, 2013 by Deerthug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phade Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Mophie pack. Saweeeet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfdeputy2 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Mophie pack. Saweeeet. but Holy Cow cost more then my iphone did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phade Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Mine wasn't all that much esp. if you shop around. Keeps me powered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfdeputy2 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 cool just looked at their site looked like most were $75 - $100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecoupe Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 If I'm in the woods, my flip phone is off, period. I only carry it in case of some emergency that I need help. People are WAY too attached to their "smart" phones and texting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizCT Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 If I'm in the woods, my flip phone is off, period. I only carry it in case of some emergency that I need help. People are WAY too attached to their "smart" phones and texting. Same here. I have a smart phone but I turn it off when I park the car. I carry it only for emergency. Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Seasons Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 is this real? I think it's either spam or someone whose first language definitely isn't english. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 power off , or at least put it on "airplane mode" so it isnt searching for data signal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyway Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 I bought two extra batteries and I charge them and take them with me. I have never used any of the chargers you asked about. Yes, extra batteries are also very useful, have the same effect with external battery chargers. External battery chargers(or power bank) hold larger power capacity, once fully charged, they can charge phone many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyway Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 power off , or at least put it on "airplane mode" so it isnt searching for data signal Yes, if there is no signal, I often power it off, save energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyway Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Mophie pack. Saweeeet. Thanks for your recommendation. But most of Mophie power banks are just for iphones, I also have some other devices. I hope they can also be charged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyway Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Finnally, after many searches and comparisons, I got this one: RAVpower battery pack. With larger power capacity and easy carry, it can charge my iphone 6-7 times before it dies. Really a nice product. If someone has the same need, you can try it out. Edited October 14, 2013 by WNYBuckHunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adkhunter1590 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 They make solar powered chargers. My buddy has one that the solar panel is flexible and packs easy and will charge his phone, gps and other gizmos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Really a nice product. If someone has the same need, you can try it out. Could I borrow it? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawdwaz Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I think this was a quick little "ad" for sunnyway's product. Sneaky guy. I have a feeling he is long gone.......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyway Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Here I am, I don't ad for anyone, just for some good advice on battery charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizCT Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Here I am, I don't ad for anyone, just for some good advice on battery charger. See any deer this year? Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno C Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 i have this great hand held external battery source. My mom got it on QVC and it can charge 2 i phones at the same time or even an ipad and phone at once. i can get multiple charges on one charge for the battery source and it hold a full charge for 8 months if not in use. i just got it this year and usually when i get out of the woods at the end of the day my phone is usually dead or on its way out so this keeps me charged... its in my pack as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Seasons Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 See any deer this year? Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk 2 lol. deer i do not see. hunt phone charger. you recommend? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Solar - 12v socket charger, when needed (at camp). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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