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Find out the best portable power bank chargers for travel. I’m addicted to mine and don’t know how I’ve ever traveled without one!
Portable Chargers: Why Do I Need One?
Smartphones have quickly replaced the need for several gadgets and most people seem to have their phone permanently attached to their hand.
I use my unlocked Samsung Note 3 (great for blogging!) for everything: as a camera with its 15 megapixel resolution, an MP3 player to replace my iPod; an eReader using Amazon’s free kindle app; and well occasionally as an international phone, too.
Having easy access to a charger is more important than ever and there are tons of portable chargers on the market there to make your life easier. I am currently using the Pebble, which has two USB ports, and is palm sized.
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It was a must for a weekend camping at BlogStock or 6 days at Glastonbury
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Aside from camping it’s also perfect for long travel days when I’m on planes, trains, or buses and my phone is my main form of entertainment. A 14 hour flight? No problem.
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Since I use it as a camera, it’s also great to get that instant charge so I can continue taking sightseeing photos. It’s a must at an amusement park when you’re in long lines all day, too.
Even though my Samsung Note 3 guzzlers energy I still get two full charges out of my Pebble. The only thing I dislike is that it’s a bit heavy.
Here are few popular options for you to choose from:
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EasyAcc 10000mAh Brilliant Ultra Slim Dual USB
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Anker 2nd Gen Astro E4 13000mAh Portable Dual USB Charger
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Poweradd Pilot X1 5200mAh Portable Charger
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ZiLu Smart Power 13000mAh Portable Charger
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Jackery Giant+ Premium Portable Charger
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KMASHI 10000mAh MP816 Dual USB Portable Backup Charger
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Vinsic Tulip 3200mAh Power Bank
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SHARKK 15000mAh Dual USB Portable Charger
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DBK Avant Z10 10000mAh Portable Charger
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Lepow Moonstone 6000mAh Portable Charger
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Go Travel USB Power Bank
Compass Rose Dual USB Port Travel Adapter
Universal Travel Adapter with Two USB Ports
A universal travel adapter is an absolute must for any traveler. This Compass Rose International Travel Adapter (our brand!) will allow you to charge three devices at once so you can charge your laptop, phone, and portable charger all at the same time!
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Is a portable charger a must have for your travels?
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Question: I will be traveling to Europe and need to bring my electronic blood pressure machine. It is small and doesn’t weigh much. I will carry the batteries separately.
A note from your doctor stating that the blood pressure machine is medically necessary should allow you to pack it separately and should not count as an additional carry on. Check with your airlines.
I love travelling and found few great power banks in the process and some big brands like Anker are the best for travelers !
Hi! I love your site! I’m just wondering if power banks need to be dual voltage or they’ll fry like hair dryers when you try and charge them in a different country? Are these compatible with international travel with different voltage? I have no idea how electricity works, I just remember frying my flat iron in the Philippines, and have been concerned about my electronics since 🙂
GREAT questions Tori! I’ll post this on Facebook to see if we have any experts to give you an accurate answer. Thanks!
Great post, you have some really good power banks in here. I used a similar powerbanks to the EasyAcc 10000mAh Brilliant Ultra Slim Dual USB, I think it was an older model though as I got it super cheap in Honkers.
The best powerbank that my boyfriend and I found while traveling Hong Kong, China then the rest of asia was the EC Technology 22,400mAh. It wasn’t too big but had a ton of power storage so we could go days charging our phones without having to find powerpoints.
If you are interested we also put together a list of power banks that we found really good.
Great post the small ones are so cute 😉
Glad you like them, thanks for sharing!
I travel all the time for work, and have gone through countless portable chargers. The Powergen is the only one that I could recommend. I’ve been using it for two years, and it’s so great that my husband gave them out as groomsmen gifts.
Thanks for the recommendation, will check it out!