On reddit, there is lively discussion about which power bank is the best ultralight option. With a cautious rant about remembering to just not using much power.
I am looking however for something more specific. I will be fast packing. That means that I do not want to stay in towns for too long to charge my 5000mAh superlight power bank for several hours. I need something that charges FAST.
I have the INUI 27 000 mAh power bank. This beast can charge with astonishing 100W. So with 50% charged, I can refill the whole thing in about 30 minutes. Amazing! Problem: It weighs 500g.
So, what are the lightweight, quick recharging options? I do not care how fast the power bank charges itself. QC or PD are not that important to me. Only how fast I can recharge it.
I think those are the shittiest power banks to get because the heat guarantees the batteries in the bank won’t last nearly as long as they should (and also reinforces the need for the charging to be slow to minimize adding to the heat buildup), creating needless waste. The panel should be separated from the bank so the batteries in the bank can be put somewhere where they can remain cooler while charging…