Portable iPhone Charger?

[Another Kevin]

I have a 14000 mAh waterproof pack from New Trent, that I don't think is being made any more. I'm often Out There map-making, and on those trips I'm running GPS to record track logs pretty much whenever I'm in motion. I find that my Samsung phone will last a day's hiking if I turn off all the nonessential features (especially, running it in "airplane mode") and don't use the screen too much (the backlight is also a battery hog). The 14000 mAh pack has let me be out there for six days at a crack running that way.

This device is by far my heaviest 'luxury item,' but it fuels part of what I'm out there to do.

For me, it was worth springing for a waterproof one. Don't bother about the ones with solar cells, the solar cells don't really generate enough to keep you running. I just recharge in town.

[Gambit McCrae]

I use the mophie XL 12000 MaH and get 6 charges on my iphone 6plus

[GreenBlaze]

Just get this Anker. It's great and works as advertised. 10,000 positive reviews with 1000 answered questions. Hard to argue its value at $21.99.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rch_detailpage

[Another Kevin]

Just get this Anker. It's great and works as advertised. 10,000 positive reviews with 1000 answered questions. Hard to argue its value at $21.99.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rch_detailpage

That's great - seriously, that's about the right specs and price - if you don't care about waterproof, and you don't use GPS as much as I do (or resupply oftener). I've fallen in a river with my devices in my pockets and pack, so I'm willing to pay a bit more in both cost and weight to have ones that will stand up to some punishment.

I'm not the typical hiker there, though. I actually do collect GPS tracks for the folks that make the trail maps. That's not exactly a usual usage pattern. My biggest single project was http://www.openstreetmap.org/relatio....7423/-74.3074 - which also turns up at http://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/en/relation/4286650 and gets to a bunch of places from there, and the accompanying narrative at http://www.nptrail.org/?page_id=59 . But I've done a bunch of smaller ones, such as the trails in and around http://www.openstreetmap.org/relatio....1413&layers=C and in the little preserves all along the escarpment there. If you see mapped trails on that site in any of those preserves, I'm probably the guy that mapped them. I also did a lot of bits and pieces elsewhere, such as http://www.openstreetmap.org/way/277....3305&layers=C and http://www.openstreetmap.org/way/239....1364&layers=C (my tracks, with details edited by other people). That sort of stuff uses a lot of juice, and I'm less than kind to the devices.

[jshannon]

Currently using http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EF1OGOG

[Mudsock]

My Ravpower 16,000 mAH is a bit heavy at 11+ Oz. Yet, it will recharge an Iphone 6 Plus multiple times, plus charge an InReach device simultaneously - dual outlets. I just picked up a Ravpower 6700 mAH to save 6 ounces. It has only one USB outlet and is available for $15.95 on Amazon. The Anker unit is excellent, probably a slight bit better in user satisfaction, but $6 more expensive for the came capability. I think they are just about equivalent brands.

[Mudsock]

Be aware that not all of these portable battery chargers have a 2.1A charging capability that the hungrier tablets, phones, etc. need. Look for the smart ones that determine the charging needs of the unit drawing current.

[gbolt]

Mudsock makes a great point. Smart Technology is a key feature. I went with the RavPower 10,400mAh. 9oz and at one point $14.95 on Amazon. Search GBolt on the Trail or RavPower on YouTube if you want to see a box opening vid. Posted it too many times on other threads but hey, if it helps, go for it.

[GreenBlaze]

That's great - seriously, that's about the right specs and price - if you don't care about waterproof, and you don't use GPS as much as I do (or resupply oftener). I've fallen in a river with my devices in my pockets and pack, so I'm willing to pay a bit more in both cost and weight to have ones that will stand up to some punishment.

I'm not the typical hiker there, though. I actually do collect GPS tracks for the folks that make the trail maps. That's not exactly a usual usage pattern. My biggest single project was http://www.openstreetmap.org/relatio....7423/-74.3074 - which also turns up at http://hiking.waymarkedtrails.org/en/relation/4286650 and gets to a bunch of places from there, and the accompanying narrative at http://www.nptrail.org/?page_id=59 . But I've done a bunch of smaller ones, such as the trails in and around http://www.openstreetmap.org/relatio....1413&layers=C and in the little preserves all along the escarpment there. If you see mapped trails on that site in any of those preserves, I'm probably the guy that mapped them. I also did a lot of bits and pieces elsewhere, such as http://www.openstreetmap.org/way/277....3305&layers=C and http://www.openstreetmap.org/way/239....1364&layers=C (my tracks, with details edited by other people). That sort of stuff uses a lot of juice, and I'm less than kind to the devices.

You're certainly doing more than the average Joe. My response was to the OP (who appears to be looking for a solid battery), and was intended to point him in a failsafe direction. My iPhone 6S+ can be charged 5-6 times with that battery. I also use a lot of GPS functionality, although I am not a backcountry geomapper.

I always keep electronics in a dry bag, not a ziploc (lol) like I've seen some folks mention. At $21.99.. buy two. Cheap to replace. The "IQ" charger and two ports is also useful, and it outputs up to 3 amps depending on what device it's charging. More juice can be had with its big brother at 20k mah for $40.

[mortonjl]

Anker, tried the goal zero and had problems keeping it going.