Are you planning a longer trip or expedition and want to be always available? A quality power bank is your indispensable assistant not only on the go. It will allow you to stay in touch with the world even without access to an electrical outlet. Thanks to high-capacity power banks, you can charge your phone, GPS navigation or camera, and thus ensure enough energy for communication, photography or route finding.
Compact and durable models with fast charging also easily fit in a backpack and can withstand even more demanding conditions. We have prepared some useful information for you to make a good choice
What should you choose a power bank for?
- Choose a power bank so that it is compatible with your device
- According to your needs
- Who plans frequent trips out of reach of electricity? energy will certainly reach for models with a larger capacity
- According to the capacity
- it will determine how many times the power bank is able to charge your device
- Definitely choose according to quality
- quality and safety should be one of the decisive factors, prefer proven brands with certifications
- Price and reviews
- price is not always the decisive factor, on the other hand, you can choose from quality products for reasonable money
What are the most important parameters and what do they mean?
- Capacity
- is a parameter that reveals how much energy the power bank contains. For example, a power bank with a capacity of 10,000 mAh can charge an average smartphone (3000–5000 mAh) approximately 2–3 times
- Output power
- expresses the charging speed. Virtually all modern power banks support fast charging (Power Delivery, Quick Charge)
- Number of ports
- more ports means that the power bank allows you to charge multiple devices simultaneously. The most versatile port today is USB-C
- Weight and dimensions
- Higher capacity often means a heavier power bank, so unless you’re planning an extremely long trek, choose smaller, more compact, and lighter models
What should you know when using a power bank?
- Proper charging of the power bank
- use only original or certified chargers and cables
- do not overload the power bank by charging for too long (most modern models have overcharge protection
- if the power bank has multiple ports, charge via the one with the highest power consumption (e.g. USB-C with Power Delivery)
- Safe use
- Do not expose the power bank to extreme temperatures (excessive heat can cause overheating, frost reduces capacity)
- Do not charge the device and the power bank at the same time unless the manufacturer explicitly recommends this option (so-called passthrough charging)
- Regularly check the condition of the power bank – if it is mechanically damaged or overheats, stop using it.
- Efficient use of capacity
- Charge your devices when their battery is at least 20-30% to avoid unnecessary strain
- If you do not use the power bank for a long time, charge it once every 2-3 months to approximately 50 % to prevent loss of capacity
- Transportation and travel
- When traveling by plane, check that the power bank capacity does not exceed the permitted limit (usually up to 100 Wh)
- Keep the power bank in a dry and safe place in your hand luggage
- Battery life
- Power banks have a limited number of charging cycles (usually 300-500). With frequent use, the capacity gradually decreases
- For a longer life, do not discharge the power bank until it is completely discharged
- Consider device compatibility
- Make sure that the power bank can handle the power of your device (e.g. laptops require more powerful power banks with Power Delivery support)
Careful use and proper care will extend the life of the power bank and ensure safe use. This is not an established cliché, but a real and proven fact!
In our offer you will find high-quality power banks from the Tactical and OBAL:ME brands, which are characterized not only by high quality, but also by affordability. And because we are confident in the quality of our products, we had our power banks tested by independent tester @GeekBoy. And how did our power banks fare in this test? Judge for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mZuAAhmzhI
