Hello all,
During my peregrinations as a flashoholic on the go I've developed a setup that works for me.
As someone who favors and EDCs small pocket lights (AAA, CR2, or sub-CR2 size batteries) I have a simple setup that works for me as I am usually working with USB chargers like the Xtar MP2s, Xtar MC0, or a USB charger meant for a 10180, 10280, or 10220 battery-sized light such as the Steve Ku ones offered with his tiny flashlights which I'm sure many here are familiar with.
As these batteries are typically 300 mAh or less (as in the case of my AW 14250 3.7V ones) or the 10220s (which are only 120 mAh, and the 10180s are only 80), a cheap $10 drug store power bank will give me enough power for weeks. But being suspicious of no name cheapo Chinese power banks I've invested in several Mophie 6000 mAh and even a 12000 mAh model (which I use on my iPad). These are expensive batteries, but then they pretty much deliver what they claim for their power specs. They also have four green LEDs which serve as a useful state of charge indicator, and the LEDs can also detect cable faults such as a short (all LEDs flash together). (I mention they're green because the ones with blue LEDs like some sold on Amazon and eBay are fakes).
I always have one of these Mophie packs in the car, office, or next to my big overstuffed armchair in our TV room. I also have a couple of Goal Zero Guide 10 NiMH AA based units which work pretty well too.
I'm usually carrying something like a 4Sevens Mini MLR2 or a Nitecore Sens Mini, sometimes a Lummi Orb Raw (all CR2 sized lights) or a Lummi Wee, DQG Spy or Fairy, etc. (all 10180 sized lights), or a Veleno Designs Quantum D2. I also have several Olight i3 EOS AAA lights that I like. With this setup I have power for weeks or months and I don't have to worry about car adapters, wall adapters, or whatever. I just charge the Mophies as needed. Works for me.
If I were EDCing bigger lights like RCR123A and 18650 types this would still work fine as the Mophies have enough capacity, but I rarely carry anything that big. (If I want something BIG, I can always carry my Polarion PH40 CSWL
).
The Mophies are also more than powerful enough to charge my iPhone 5C several times, as it's battery is only 1430 mAh if I remember right.
What's your setup?
During my peregrinations as a flashoholic on the go I've developed a setup that works for me.
As someone who favors and EDCs small pocket lights (AAA, CR2, or sub-CR2 size batteries) I have a simple setup that works for me as I am usually working with USB chargers like the Xtar MP2s, Xtar MC0, or a USB charger meant for a 10180, 10280, or 10220 battery-sized light such as the Steve Ku ones offered with his tiny flashlights which I'm sure many here are familiar with.
As these batteries are typically 300 mAh or less (as in the case of my AW 14250 3.7V ones) or the 10220s (which are only 120 mAh, and the 10180s are only 80), a cheap $10 drug store power bank will give me enough power for weeks. But being suspicious of no name cheapo Chinese power banks I've invested in several Mophie 6000 mAh and even a 12000 mAh model (which I use on my iPad). These are expensive batteries, but then they pretty much deliver what they claim for their power specs. They also have four green LEDs which serve as a useful state of charge indicator, and the LEDs can also detect cable faults such as a short (all LEDs flash together). (I mention they're green because the ones with blue LEDs like some sold on Amazon and eBay are fakes).
I always have one of these Mophie packs in the car, office, or next to my big overstuffed armchair in our TV room. I also have a couple of Goal Zero Guide 10 NiMH AA based units which work pretty well too.
I'm usually carrying something like a 4Sevens Mini MLR2 or a Nitecore Sens Mini, sometimes a Lummi Orb Raw (all CR2 sized lights) or a Lummi Wee, DQG Spy or Fairy, etc. (all 10180 sized lights), or a Veleno Designs Quantum D2. I also have several Olight i3 EOS AAA lights that I like. With this setup I have power for weeks or months and I don't have to worry about car adapters, wall adapters, or whatever. I just charge the Mophies as needed. Works for me.
If I were EDCing bigger lights like RCR123A and 18650 types this would still work fine as the Mophies have enough capacity, but I rarely carry anything that big. (If I want something BIG, I can always carry my Polarion PH40 CSWL
).The Mophies are also more than powerful enough to charge my iPhone 5C several times, as it's battery is only 1430 mAh if I remember right.
What's your setup?
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