Thread: Power banks

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.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

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

longest one here was 67, but by definition they should be 65

Originally Posted by gonetropo

longest one here was 67, but by definition they should be 65

That is the nominal size of the cell only. The Panasonics are roughly 69.5mm with button top and protection.

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.

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

Looks good if it's comfortable as a pillow that's a big plus!