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Another Headlamp thread...
I am currently in the market for a new headlamp, as my Princeton Tec Byte has "bit the dust" like others have experienced and will be returned to REI. On my last...
BatteryBench Tests of Nitecore and Anker Portable Battery Chargers
You can get one of those USB meters like Rex as mentioned e.g. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FMQZVW2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 That will display watt hours Or just run something that has constant drain, like a fan or light...
charging phone to 80% prolongs battery life
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/12/apple-ios-13-will-improve-battery-life-with-optimized-battery-charging.html Apple has a new feature that will charge phone to 80%, wait until just before it predicts you're going to start using phone, then charge up the rest of the way. ...
GPS Recommendation
Battery hog? i went 5 days in Alaska using GAIA off and on [not much]........but also taking pictures with my iPhone 7+. Then just used a battery pack to recharge.....11 days with...
Best Mah to weight ratio battery backup for phone
I suspect this changes daily as there's always new options coming out....but does anyone know which charger has the best mah to weight ratio? There's so many options I'm having a hard...
Recall: Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank
Anker today recalled their venerable PowerCore 10000 power bank: At 6.2 ounces, it was very popular on these forums not so long ago, and my two are still going strong. Unfortunately, some...
Anker 3200mAh "Lipstick" Battery - Record Low Price on Amazon
The Anker Astro Mini external battery dropped to $11.99 with free Prime shipping today, which according to CamelCamelCamel is an all-time low. Get it while it's hot! This is a great size...
Would you add ~1 oz to a sleeping pad for a built-in pump?
An on/off switch won’t work correctly with a battery. Not true. I have one I linked in my previous comments with an on/off switch. It's a little gem. https://www.nitecore.us/product/ap01 I guess I...
Nitecore vs Anker 10,000 MAh — Price Difference
Nitecore gen4 is $83, Anker Zolo power bank is $30. Both seem to have same or similar specs -- 10,000 mAh, 22.5W. Am I getting a better value paying for Nitecore? Just...
charging cable for Anker to android
After fooling around with https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/myog-usb-power-bank/ I noticed that when I charged my android from my anker 13,000 usb power bank, sometimes it's very slow. It doesn't really matter that much because I have...
Backcountry Lighting Technology and Products: State of the Market Report and Gear Guide
Companion forum thread to: Backcountry Lighting Technology and Products: State of the Market Report and Gear Guide Comprehensive guide to backcountry lighting technology and products. Learn about headlamps, lumens, battery types, and...
Replaced my Inreach Mini battery
As discussed in another thread. Started this just to be easier for someone to find. My Inreach Mini is about three years old. It started misbehaving. I'd charge it. Let it sit...
How to Manage Electronics and Batteries in the Backcountry (Member Q&A)
Companion forum thread to: How to Manage Electronics and Batteries in the Backcountry (Member Q&A)Considerations for managing backcountry electronics including battery packs, batteries in cold temperatures, headlamps, cameras, satellite communicators, fitness watches,...
New lightest battery Anker Powercore 10000
The new Anker Powercore clocks in at 6.4 oz for 10000mAh. This is the lightest in the category around 10000. Output is 2.4 amps, input a minimum of 2 amps. Efficiency is...
Recommendations for external battery capacity for two on the PCT?
I'm new to external batteries and I'm trying to get my wife and I's electronics kit finalized for our upcoming PCT thru hike in 2015. So far, here are all the USB...
DeLorme inReach SE announced, ships mid to late April
I come from the camera battery world, so I've been recharging similar lithium ion batteries for twelve or so years. The prevailing opinion in that world is that a single lithium ion...
My new Flood/Spot duo
I have always found it hard to get the quality and quantity of light I prefer in a smaller package. My former combo was perfect...but 8oz. New to my kit this spring...
Behavioral-Science Foundations of the Backpacking Light Member Gear Review System as a High-Fidelity Trust Signal
Here’s my thought: if the thread is reviewing ABC water bottle then posts should be reviews of and questions about ABC water bottles not why users think that water bottles in general...
Problems remote charging a Nitecore Tube
I love my little Nitecore Tube, but I haven't figured out how to recharge the thing in the woods. Normally, it lasts forever (~50 hours claimed) if I start with a full...
Comfort vs. Weight: Gear Guidance for Aging Backpackers
Companion forum thread to: Comfort vs. Weight: Gear Guidance for Aging BackpackersRonni Wilde writes about her adventures lightening her pack to allow her to do more backpacking at an older age. Good...
