wheres_my_beard
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Can anyone recommend a good, ideally weather proof, recharger pack for keeping my Garmin going on long rides?
USB Battery Recharger
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JoeyB
Go on, tilt your head!
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- Fareham, Hampshire
How long?
I recently bought the Anker Astro 2 USB charger to charge my Garmin 800 on day rides. I did a 200 on it and I'm confident it could probably get me through double that distance.
I recently bought the Anker Astro 2 USB charger to charge my Garmin 800 on day rides. I did a 200 on it and I'm confident it could probably get me through double that distance.
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wheres_my_beard
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It's for my edge 200 on an overnight 300km ride, and if i can, it will be used for directions for the route rather than just recording the ride. There are claims the battery can last 16 hours, but I don't think that will be close in real life conditions with the back light on
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
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- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
How long do these fancy Garmins last on one charge?
My old Etrex lasts 24-28 hours as long as I don't use the back light (which I never do). I never intend to ride more than 18 hours and always charge the batteries before use so batteries going flat is never going to be an issue for me.
My old Etrex lasts 24-28 hours as long as I don't use the back light (which I never do). I never intend to ride more than 18 hours and always charge the batteries before use so batteries going flat is never going to be an issue for me.
StuAff
Silencing his legs regularly
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- Portsmouth
I've got one of these (also have one of the same firm's 2xAA ones). AA batteries so easy to replace if need be, and the 3xAA one has enough oomph not just to keep my Edge 705 going but to recharge the battery as well (the 2 battery one can do one or the other, but not both). Not waterproof itself but stick it in a decent tri bag on your top tube and it'll be fine.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
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- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
(Both posted at the same time!)
At one time, I thought that I might eventually ride 300s and 400s so I wanted a GPS that would work for at least 24 hours on one charge so that was one of the reasons why I went for a simple Etrex. Also - they use AA batteries so I could always buy some replacements from a garage if I had to.
StuAff
Silencing his legs regularly
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- Portsmouth
The mapping Edges (605/705/800/810) will generally last about 15-16 hours on a full charge (obviously dependent on backlight use, whether you're following a route or just using it for ride logging, etc). Batteries are fixed but that's not really a problem for heavy use if you're prepared.
mattobrien
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- Sunny Suffolk
Might be worthwhile taking a look at the PowerTraveller website, they specialise in products to give portable power.
I have one of these https://powertraveller.com/iwantsome/primatepower/powermonkeydiscovery/
I use it to keep my iPhone charged when out and about for work, but the power is via a USB cable, so could be used for anything. They can be had for much less than the advertised price if you shop around.
I have one of these https://powertraveller.com/iwantsome/primatepower/powermonkeydiscovery/
I use it to keep my iPhone charged when out and about for work, but the power is via a USB cable, so could be used for anything. They can be had for much less than the advertised price if you shop around.
The Garmin battery system is in fact a Power Monkey with a protective and mountable case
It is also worth looking at the Gomadic range who offer a battey unit for the Edge that takes AA batteries, (therefore theoretically if you carry AA batteries has infinite life) and a rechargeable unit
The last time I used my 200 until the battery ran out. I switched it on at 10pm and it lasted until 2pm next day.
However 2 and a half hours were stops where I switched it off. So I would say 11-12 hours MAX.
JoeyB
Go on, tilt your head!
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- Fareham, Hampshire
I don't think my Edge 800 would last a 200. I have it always on and I navigate with it...I had low battery warnings after about 6/7 hours I think
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Perhaps your battery is wearing out?
StuAff
Silencing his legs regularly
- Location
- Portsmouth
+1 for Colin's point. When my 705 started giving me the warning after that little use I started thinking it was time to replace the battery...
