I purchased a power bank today

[Archeress]

I purchased one of these today: http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/lithium-ion-6000mah-portable-power-bank-n48lk

My fiance and I are about to go on holiday. We leave for York on Sunday, staying for 5 nights and then we go to Bangor for another 5 nights. With all the gadgets we have and the long drive I thought something like this would be handy.

Also once I return to cycling to work I can use it to top up my cycle lights when needed as they are USB chargeable. As I work in the financial industry they get a bit tetchy about things being plugged into USB ports and chargers are a bit of a no no unless they've been PAT tested.

I also have a love of RC helicopters and I would be able to recharge the small LIPO batteries in the field giving me more flight time.

Already out of the packaging, it's a little weighty. Comes with a selection of adapters but you can plug any USB charger kead into it. Also comes with a nice drawstring bag to keep it in.

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Archeress x

 

[nickyboy]

I bought a 13,000mAh one a couple of years ago. They're really useful when we're out and about, particularly for recharging smartphones.
You can also get an adapter for the car electricity supply to give another recharging source on long drives

 

[Archeress]

I bought a 13,000mAh one a couple of years ago. They're really useful when we're out and about, particularly for recharging smartphones.
You can also get an adapter for the car electricity supply to give another recharging source on long drives

This was the largest I could afford, but is vey good quality.

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Archeress x

 

[nickyboy]

This was the largest I could afford, but is vey good quality.

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Archeress x

I got mine when I was abroad and it was cheap. 6,000mAh is probably plenty. I find that it charges up much more quickly than normal house mains

 

[Kiwiavenger]

I've got a case/battery for my phone 4200mah) for when I went away on a long weekend. Might look into this as an additional charging option given the gadgets we have in the house!

 

[Tim Hall]

But but but, if you're driving can't you just charge up your gadgets from the fag lighter 12V accessory socket?

 

[jefmcg]

I've got a few of these. Very handy. Of course, much cheaper from amazon. I got 2 of these (7000mah) a year ago for £34.

never leave the house (with smart phone) without one.

 

[Spartak]

I bought a TechNet iEP380 Power Bank from Amazon ( capacity 5000mAh )

Used it to recharge my Android smartphone whilst riding the Audax National 400km.
Great piece of kit to travel with if phone / garmin needs quick recharge 8-)

 

[Gravity Aided]

I have a recharger as well, since I graduated from old Grandpa style flip-phone to smart phone. Just another great gadget with many assorted gadgets providing it support. Rather like a bicycle that way, don't you think?

 

[Archeress]

QUOTE="Tim Hall, post: 3307531, member: 5303"]But but but, if you're driving can't you just charge up your gadgets from the fag lighter 12V accessory socket?[/QUOTE]
It's limited in the car, what with the sat nav plugged in along with a couple of other things.

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Archeress x