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Portable Power Pack

Post by AlanW » 22 Jun 2014 15:32

I'm looking for a portable power back up that runs of a couple (even maybe 4) AA batteries, so that I can recharge my Garmin when out on a ride, any recommendations?

It doesn't need to be anything fancy, and small and compact is good. The one that I have spied is the Powerchimp - HERE

And I also spotted this on Amazon that gets good reviews - HERE
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Post by Grogz » 22 Jun 2014 18:57

I got one of these, which is rechargeable:

http://tinyurl.com/qdv3wjm
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Post by AlanW » 23 Jun 2014 15:17

Thats very neat isnt it, cheers Greg
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Post by dweben » 26 Jun 2014 22:39

I got a £2 battery usb charger from hong kong! Put any AA batteries it, plug usb cable to whatever and it sucks 'em dry. Pretty useful, also means you can just keep buying batteries while touring if you're dying for power.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AA-External-B ... 5d422fe035

Also see below for more pricey options...

http://www.techradar.com/news/portable- ... nd-1178873
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Re: Portable Power Pack

Post by Andy Terry » 26 Jun 2014 23:11

AlanW wrote:I'm looking for a portable power back up that runs of a couple (even maybe 4) AA batteries, so that I can recharge my Garmin when out on a ride, any recommendations?
What? You mean apart from 'buy a Garmin that takes normal AA batteries':wink:
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Post by AlanW » 27 Jun 2014 05:39

dweben wrote:I got a £2 battery usb charger from hong kong! Put any AA batteries it, plug usb cable to whatever and it sucks 'em dry. Pretty useful, also means you can just keep buying batteries while touring if you're dying for power.
Good grief, with free P&P as well from China! :shock:
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Re: Portable Power Pack

Post by AlanW » 27 Jun 2014 05:40

Andy Terry wrote:What? You mean apart from 'buy a Garmin that takes normal AA batteries':wink:
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"You only need two tools: WD40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape"
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