You don't have a magnetic phone: You don't need an iPhone to enjoy the magnetic charging, but you'll need a case that lines up your phone with Apple's MagSafe wireless configuration, or else your phone won't charge properly. You only want to charge a phone: If you don't need to charge a laptop occasionally, or you only carry a phone with no accessories, the Anker 733 is more than you need. For most, a simple power bank of around 25,000 to 30,000mAh will suffice. This kind of size is ideal for casual anglers that don’t head out for more than a few nights at a time. The Halo from Fox comes in two sizes, the 48K & 96K, these should last someone fishing from 3-5 days and the larger one at 5-7 days.

Speaking of that wall plug, it's the most useful feature ever on a power bank. Some power banks come with a built in USB-C cord, but this Anker comes with a two-prong power outlet plug. That makes it a wall charger as well as a power bank, and the utility can't be understated. That saying this thing really is a beast, If you’re planning on a week long trip to the continent or a longer weekend session filming on the bank the Powapacs Atom 78 is the power bank you need to stay connected and fully charged. Although I say this is a great power bank for shorter sessions, it can still charge a high-end smartphone from 0% to 100% around 5 to 6 times before being completely drained. That’s pretty impressive.Everybody on our gift list who got a new iPhone is going to get an Anker Nano Power Bank (22.5W) this year. This cute little charger is perfectly sized to sit beneath your favorite smartphone, plugged into the USB-C port with a little plug that opens out or hides away for a sleek look.

Nearly all batteries include a standard USB-A port (output). This is for plugging in USB-A-to-micro-USB, USB-A-to-Lightning, or USB-A-to-USB-C cables for charging your iPhone or Android device. You don't need all those extras: The Anker Prime power bank is pricey, and if you don't care about monitoring charge Wattage or days of battery life, find another option. The INIU power bank is very popular amongst anglers and people who partake in outdoor activities mostly due to its lightweight, strong capacity and low price. Here are some key details about the INIU power bank. Now, these stats are actually quite comparable to the Fox Halo 96k power bank. Honestly, if you just need something for charging simple appliances such as phones, tablets, laptops, and batteries I’d opt for the Fox Halo power bank. However, the Anker Power Station comes into its own because of its range of outlets. The capacity of a power bank is the most important aspect to consider before purchasing one to use while carp fishing.

Key Features

You need fast power: This is a very slow charger, whether wired or wireless, so it's better for casual charging while you sip your water and read a book. Larger batteries with higher capacities might include a multitude of ports to support input and multiple outputs at the same time. You may see two USB-A and two USB-C ports, for example, though micro USB ports are becoming less common. To test charging times and claims, we charged a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and an Apple iPhone 15 to determine how many charges each battery offers these devices. We chose a common smaller battery phone as well as our best phone overall for this purpose. Some batteries include built-in output cables and these generally have micro USB, USB-C, or Lightning connectors.

It has wireless charging capabilities as well as one USB-C charging outlet, two USB-A outlets, and one 12v DC port. This is more than enough to charge any electronics the average angler is going to take fishing with them. We wish there wasn't such an easy answer to this question, because competition is better for everybody, but Anker is making the best power banks right now by far. It offers the best power-to-weight ratio, the fastest charging, and the most useful features. Power banks can get expensive if you want something with a large capacity and the ability to charge several different devices. However, they have gone down in value over the years thanks to the development in lithium batteries.They tend to be just as solid in quality, but much cheaper than their branded counterparts. Anker PowerCore