How to charge a smartphone in the forest

On the autonomy of smartphones and the need for regular replenishment of the battery reserve has been said many words. However, even if your smartphone is "holding" charge for more than two days, and in your pocket you have an external battery, a question of finding an energy source does not cease to be relevant, especially in a professional or call the soul, you will often have to be on the road or outside civilization. Tourists, travelers, students - is not an exhaustive list of those who are regularly looking for more convenient ways to charge their electronics park.

Certainly, many found themselves in a situation where the socket in only one room, and wanting to use it many times more. This case was coined adapter with 6 high-grade USB-connector and standard plug for simultaneous charging of multiple devices.

With the proliferation of smart phones based on the latest chipset from Qualcomm with fast charging Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 there was a need to create a device capable of supporting this technology. The company Orico unveiled one of the first accessory Orico QSE-5U with an embedded chip to manage charging processor and a detachable cable for easy transport. Naturally, it has a port with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, which will save you the time of charging the smartphone.

For those who like to keep everything under control, it was invented more advanced accessory with built-in chassis LCD display that shows the charging status of all connected devices. The undoubted advantage of the device are eight USB-connector and a cable length of 1.5 m.

Talking about autonomy, not to mention portable batteries - modern technology have found a way to diversify and this seemingly immutable categories. Due to the rubberized battery housing can be made impervious to water and falls, and built-in flashlight will appeal to all lovers of wildlife. In addition, the carabiner on the top and the solar cells on the outer surface of the battery allow to fasten to a backpack or clothing, replenishing supply of energy even without connecting to a power outlet. Today, these hiking batteries are no longer a rarity, available only military, and widespread in the consumer market.

Generally, solar panels for the generation of electric current become a fashionable trend among owners of mobile devices. For example, this model Allpowers allows you to simultaneously charge your mobile phone and iPad. These data are confirmed by the words of those who have already purchased and test panel in: According to buyers, even in dim winter sun glowing through the window of the mobile device battery is charged by 2-3% in 10 minutes. Additionally, panels folded for convenient transportation.

• current: 2.5 A, 5 B;
• folded dimensions: 232 x 160 x 13 mm;
• dimensions disassembled: 800 x 232 x 1 mm;
• Weight: 488 gr.

For those who like to travel with a laptop under his arm, we offer a look at the "pump over" version Allpowers solar panel , which delivers a current of 3 A and 18 V. Even with the loss of transformation efficiency of such panels is enough to charge multiple devices.

• Output Current: 5V 2A (USB-output) 18 V 3 A (DC output);
• folded dimensions: 310 x 190 x 65 mm;
• dimensions disassembled 1140 x 600 x 5 mm;
• Weight: 1.36 kg / 1.68 kg (with packaging).

Tell us in the comments what non-standard chargers use you.