Charging an iPhone at an event without sockets

[JD]

Hi,

Best way of charging an iPhone without the use of sockets? I've seen solar powered versions, but are they really any good?

Sorry, I know you hate this, but Tom

J

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Ebay, usb charger jobby

 

[Tom]

Just get a big battery, I've got a 10000mah one

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Also, what Iphone have you got? You can get cases with inbuilt batteries too. How long will you not be near a power source for?

 

[JD]

Ebay, usb charger jobby

Could you elaborate?

Just get a big battery, I've got a 10000mah one

Just an external USB battery pack? That seems simple enough, ta.

Also, what Iphone have you got? You can get cases with inbuilt batteries too. How long will you not be near a power source for?

5S and do not want added bulk over a static charging option. Three days (or four charges...).

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Basically what Tom said! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12000mAh-...874?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27e58b20aa

Edit: Not sure how good that one is, just an example but have a look on ebay for usb battery charger etc

 

[Gman]

i've got one of these i take with me if i ever think i'm likely to run out of battery.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/powertraveller-powermonkey-discovery-charger-n05dc

Not the most exciting product but it does what it says on the tin.

 

[JD]

Ebay, usb charger jobby

Just get a big battery, I've got a 10000mah one

Basically what Tom said! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12000mAh-...874?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27e58b20aa

Edit: Not sure how good that one is, just an example but have a look on ebay for usb battery charger etc

i've got one of these i take with me if i ever think i'm likely to run out of battery.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/powertraveller-powermonkey-discovery-charger-n05dc

Not the most exciting product but it does what it says on the tin.

Thanks all.

Tom, what brand did you buy?

 

[Tom]

Lumsing harmonica

 

[imprezaworks]

Good thread as my girlfriend is going to v and could do with something like this.

 

[Ex-User (60778)]

any of the Anker chargers are good.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb...ps,k:anker+battery+charger&tag=cliospnet01-21

I have this one although I paid £25. Charges my iPhone 5c fully more than 5 times: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BQ5KHJW/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[Tom]

Anker make some good stuff. I've got a 5 port usb charger of thiers and its bloody awesome. So stands to reason the batteries are good too.

This thing looks awesome.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GSLRKJO/?tag=cliospnet01-21

or go eco?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IPBH5AO/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

I have this one and it give me two full charges. Bargain at £8

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281145583096?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

 

[imprezaworks]

Looks good enough to me. Will show the better half later.

 

[Andy_con]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?745379-50000mAh-Power-Bank-Charger

awesome bit of kit!!

i use it when cycling so i can have sat nav running all the time, 4 days at a festival, i also stayed in a caravan for 5 days recently and didnt both taking a wall charge. i just used my power pack.

got 4 days at a festival in two weeks and again this will keep me fully charged

 

[imprezaworks]

Gone up in price a fair bit since you bought it at £16.

 

[Andy_con]

has it? not looked?

 

[Tom]

And looks shonky as f**k.

 

[Andy_con]

its worked perfectly since i purchased it.

it is big but i wanted a big one with lots of power for when i do festivals, i need 4-5 days of charging. its also solid and feels solid in ya hand

 

[masekwm]

http://www.biolitestove.com/

 

[riz]

I've always had good stuff of these guys.

Www.7dayshop.com

 

[Tom]

http://www.biolitestove.com/

This guy knows! Incredible bit of kit.

 

[Andy_con]

a whole pound cheaper than what I paid

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30000mAh-..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item41838e7147

Gone up in price a fair bit since you bought it at £16.

 

[imprezaworks]

Strange. Im sure the link i went too was like £49.

 

[Andy_con]

different one

 

[Martin J]

Good thread as my girlfriend is going to v and could do with something like this.

id be more inclined to get her one of those never mind a charging source lmao

 

[welshname]

Portable powerpacks are brilliant bits of kit. I find myself using mine more than I thought I would. Got myself a 22400mAh one from Amazon and it's done about 7 charges no worries and still has life left. Brilliant bit of kit. Charges just as fast as a wall charger too when in the quicker of the 2 USB ports.

 

[Gally]

I'm guessing the battery packs themselves are also rechargeable?

 

[welshname]

Yeah charge them at a wall socket when they drain. They obviously take FOREVER to charge though.

 

[Andy_con]

Charging mine from usb takes around 24 hours, so I just got a mains adaptor that outputs 1.5amps and that's much quicker

 

[imprezaworks]

View attachment 112751id be more inclined to get her one of those never mind a charging source lmao

Ha ha

 

[Al_G]

Anker, definitely.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BQ5KHJW/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Don't buy nasty cheap brands, these things are not to be messed with, they can be very very dangerous.

 

[imprezaworks]

Think im going to go with that one, seems to get good reviews and isnt mega money. Ordered

 

[Al_G]

Think im going to go with that one, seems to get good reviews and isnt mega money. Ordered

Good work mate, you won't regret it...

People don't realise that theres no way of putting one of these badboys out if it catches fire...Its not like a normal fire, you have to let it burn out.

Same with the batteries found in electric cars.

 

[imprezaworks]

With these sorts of things it pays to get a known make etc.

 

[Al_G]

With these sorts of things it pays to get a known make etc.

exactly mate, the one you've bought is a beast, it'll charge your iPhone 4+ times no problem.

I wouldn't dare touch the 50,000mAh ones off eBay. Some things are too good to be true...

 

[Gouldy]

Would anyone recommend the morphie juice packs?

 

[Al_G]

Would anyone recommend the morphie juice packs?

My Mrs's brother has one, he's finds his useful but at 1500mAh the battery is tiny.

Just buy the one I've linked above and save yourself £30.

 

[imprezaworks]

Looking at the reviews of the one i've bought and the recommendation from Al, i'm sure it will do the job. and at £25 delivered im happy

 

[McGherkin]

I've just bought one too, I think I could do with one.