During my last trip my IPhone would go dead during the day's tour. Any recommendations for a small portable battery I can carry with me to recharge my IPhone on the next trip?
Posted by
USA
139 posts
I had the same problem so I ordered a mophie juice pack powerstation duo external battery from apple. It worked great. Powered my phone quickly several times on one charge. Also powered my ipad but not quickly or fully.
Posted by
Atlanta, GA
792 posts
I have been very happy with the Anker Astro 3000mAh external chargers, available on Amazon They are about the size of a tube of lipstick, and they will take an iPhone from empty to a full charge. I took two on my last trip to Italy, although I never needed more than one a day.
I also like the NewTrent batteries. The New Trents have more power than the Anker chargers , but they tend to be larger and heavier.
With both the Ankers and the NewTrents, you attach the battery via your regular iPhone cable. It may be a bit of a pain to remember the bring the cable along, but the advantage is that the battery doesn't become obsolete when you get a new iPhone.
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10700 posts
I recently purchased an iPhone case that has an extra battery built into it. It is slightly longer than my regular case. You charge the case with your phone charger. I just used it while traveling for a few days and it worked great. After my phone battery died I pushed the button on the case to activate (probably not the right word but I'm a low tech person!) the case battery. It took my battery back to 100%. I bought the case from the AAA website. I was able to get 2 for less than $30. I gave a relative the second one.
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9110 posts
This works well for me:
http://www.jackeryusa.com/#!jackery-bar/c6ce
You can get it for about $30 bucks, and has the added benfit of a LED light for flashlight duties.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
Mophie.
Steep price, integral, shock absorber as well. Our phones live in one, always.
Posted by
2081 posts
Colette ,
i dont have an i phone, but did you also try turning off all of the unnecessary garbage apps?
happy trails.
Posted by
OP
Home_Sweet_Home :-)
507 posts
The for the recommendations. Correction on title: iPhone 4 is what I own, not a 5. Happy Trails, thx for the reminder to turn off apps I am not using.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32392 posts
Colette,
You could also have a look at...
https://www.callpod.com/products/fueltank
With appropriate Adaptor Plugs, these battery packs can also power a variety of other devices.
If you're planning n travelling in more out-of-the-way locations or you do a lot of camping, a product like this should work well....
https://www.powertraveller.com/en/shop/portable-chargers/outdoor-adventure/solarmonkey-adventurer/