Compared two power banks for camping trips and one was way better

I always used a cheap $20 Anker power bank for weekend hikes. But last month I borrowed my buddy's Goal Zero model that cost $60. It charged my phone three times versus the Anker's one and a half. The Goal Zero also held its charge for two weeks in my pack while the Anker drained itself in three days. Anyone else find that spending more on gear like this actually saves you hassle down the trail?

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james_martin9326d ago

Whoa, two weeks holding a charge without draining? That blows my mind.

lewis.charlie26d ago

Wait, did you actually test the drain rate yourself or just go by what your buddy told you? Because I've seen some expensive power banks that claim to hold charge for months but in real world conditions they still lose power faster than advertised. Like if you left both fully charged in a hot car for a week, would the Goal Zero still come out on top? The insulation and battery chemistry matters a ton for camping, not just the price tag.