Thread: Power banks

nice one GWH, think i hooked myself up with that set up last year after reading your post

Originally Posted by GWH

Yep i use these too with my Luminoodle, works very well.

Post # 34 here http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...64/index3.html

The various kit i use depending on what im doing is here Post #12 http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...13/#post572682

I just purchased one of these

https://www.trademe.co.nz/1374073925

I'm running most things on 18650 now....

Originally Posted by craigc

I just purchased one of these

https://www.trademe.co.nz/1374073925

I'm running most things on 18650 now....

I'd rather use something like this that you can throw in the best quality protected cells that you can, charged in a good quality charger. I do not trust a protected battery, even one with quality cells.

not sure if that link worked. here is a screenshot and search aliexpress with this description

Originally Posted by LOC

not sure if that link worked. here is a screenshot and search aliexpress with this description

I had looked at these ones as they take the 18650. yours may be better though

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Conv...460.0.0.BAI5jJ

they look good as have an adjustable power level

Hi Guys

great thread.

If it's just light you're after the Luci inflatable lantern I have has been brilliant. You can get them here from Top Gear. Cheap, very light (100g) and pack down flat. I've never had mine run out of juice with normal camp site use and it charges in all light conditions. I just leave it out on the bench when I'm at home and it certainly does a couple of days no trouble at all. And if you leave it out during the day in theory it should go forever. This is the website:

https://mpowerd.com/

Originally Posted by WillB

Hi Guys

great thread.

If it's just light you're after the Luci inflatable lantern I have has been brilliant. You can get them here from Top Gear. Cheap, very light (100g) and pack down flat. I've never had mine run out of juice with normal camp site use and it charges in all light conditions. I just leave it out on the bench when I'm at home and it certainly does a couple of days no trouble at all. And if you leave it out during the day in theory it should go forever. This is the website:

https://mpowerd.com/

The Luci's are pretty cool little units, I've had a couple for 2-3 years now.

They work suprizingly well. I've found after blowing up and flattening down a few times they end up splitting, then you can't inflate them proprely and they are also not waterproof anymore.

Now I only really use them as night lights in the kids rooms or passage way during power cuts ��

Originally Posted by GWH

The Luci's are pretty cool little units, I've had a couple for 2-3 years now.

They work suprizingly well. I've found after blowing up and flattening down a few times they end up splitting, then you can't inflate them proprely and they are also not waterproof anymore.

Now I only really use them as night lights in the kids rooms or passage way during power cuts 

Ha ha I have 2 Lucis and yes they are great. The last one bought though has rain deer on it - bought just to use as a Christmas dec.

Also have the 5 foot Luminoodle.

My standard Luci is still OK with no splits but I don't always inflate it to use it. (No blow up doll jokes please.)

PS: Have also pressed the Luminoodle into Christmas tree dec service.

Originally Posted by WillB

Hi Guys

great thread.

If it's just light you're after the Luci inflatable lantern I have has been brilliant. You can get them here from Top Gear. Cheap, very light (100g) and pack down flat. I've never had mine run out of juice with normal camp site use and it charges in all light conditions. I just leave it out on the bench when I'm at home and it certainly does a couple of days no trouble at all. And if you leave it out during the day in theory it should go forever. This is the website:

https://mpowerd.com/

Very similar idea to the Luminaid units I have, basically a wine bladder with a solar panel and a light inside, good as a pillow too, we use them in the long drops for the kids at night etc. Or hang on over the bench when camping.

LuminAID packlight 16 - Survive-it

I just ordered one of these. Heard good things, check out the specs.

POSEIDON Ultra Rugged Charger BLACK – 10,000 mAh – SOLO HNTR TV & BRAND

Originally Posted by hotsoup

I just ordered one of these. Heard good things, check out the specs.

POSEIDON Ultra Rugged Charger BLACK – 10,000 mAh – SOLO HNTR TV & BRAND

The durability and being fully waterproof is certainly attractive for our intended use.

heck i have an 18650 here rated at 4500mAh ...yeah right

i love that trademe ad: "anylength 18650 cells"
18650 = 18mm diameter 65mm length

Originally Posted by gonetropo

i love that trademe ad: "anylength 18650 cells"
18650 = 18mm diameter 65mm length

But with the protection circuit they can be up to 70mm length.