Looking for a perfect power charger for touring

[fatguyslim]

Something like this? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZBZ64Q
I have that one and it works great. It suits me fine for a weekend trip without power.

I have used that in the past the only thing with these power pack is that it takes a long time to recharge. Unless I have a solar panel that could recharge this then we are talking of something reasonable. Good product though I use to run my tablet on this for hours when I was living abroad.

[arvindg]

fatguyslim, your thoughts on the Solmate Flare? Seems like it would fit the bill - also available locally.

[prabuddhadg]

I use a battery back up that has 9000mah, and 3 volts. It charges my smart phone three times and my garmin 305 once from a single charge. It has a single usb outlet for chargeing the gadgets. It can be charged from a laptop or a charger that provides 5volts which charges it fully overnight.

Its a little heavy, like a mug of coffee. Bought it online, but can't seem the find links anywhere right now.

Something like this? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZBZ64Q
I have that one and it works great. It suits me fine for a weekend trip without power.

That kind, right, Arving. Mine is a square section block, but yes, essentially this.

[sid_rane]

I have a portable charger that uses AA battery as source. Its cylindrical in shape and just slightly bigger than AA battery. Multiple connectors are available to connect variety of phones. Since AA batteries can be found anywhere, using this charger wont be an issue and charging can be done on the move.
Here's a link:

http://www.touchmatepc.com/new/proddeta ... prodid=347

I bought it specifically for trips to my native place which witnesses frequent blackouts. Has worked glitch free for 4 years.
So with this charger you can use the smartphone instead of the tab to upload videos, and use an entry level nokia for calls only.

[fatguyslim]

The solmate in my opinion will take a long time to charge up and also the battery on this thing is not sufficient. I am happy to carry something hefty but I wont compromise on the power and charge up time. I will keep looking and when I find something amazing I will get it and write a review about it on this website. For now over and out

[arvindg]

Okay, sounds good

[hebbarmail]

Hi,

IMO I think there are loads of options...you can select the one that suits your needs here...

http://www.dealextreme.com/c/external-b ... pplies-522

Cheers!
Raghu

[hebbarmail]

Hi,

There are loads of options available on Dealextreme.com - http://www.dealextreme.com/c/external-b ... pplies-522

I have a 12000mAh one.. it will last me for about 5-6 charges of my BB. It claims 12k mah...but i think it is around 8000mah. its about 600-800gms in weight, you can charge 2 usb devices in one go... and if u have a smart cable...you can charge many more. I charges the devices quickly...but charges itself really slow.

I have had this for a few months now... works really well.

If you need cheaper options the link above has it all. I wouldn't recommend the solar ones though.

Regards
Raghu

[matrix.bharath]

buy a Coolermaster Power Fort its the best around for now- it has 6600 MAH battery - i have a galaxy note i face the same problem while cycling, so i just use this for charging my phone while riding

http://www.flipkart.com/cooler-master-c ... d93030def5

[RidingOnEmotions]

I have a portable charger that uses AA battery as source. Its cylindrical in shape and just slightly bigger than AA battery. Multiple connectors are available to connect variety of phones. Since AA batteries can be found anywhere, using this charger wont be an issue and charging can be done on the move.
Here's a link:

http://www.touchmatepc.com/new/proddeta ... prodid=347

I bought it specifically for trips to my native place which witnesses frequent blackouts. Has worked glitch free for 4 years.
So with this charger you can use the smartphone instead of the tab to upload videos, and use an entry level nokia for calls only.

i can't find any option where I can buy this