10 Things to Look for in a Portable Power Station for Camping
Going camping doesn’t mean you have to be cut off from reality. Whether you want to keep your technology with you to communicate back home, with other people on your trip, or if you want to make sure you can take that perfect sunset picture, there are many reasons why you’ll need your devices charged for your trip. So, you’ll need a premium power station to ensure you have the power you need – below is everything you should be looking for to find the perfect power bank for your camping trip.
Battery capacity
The battery capacity of your portable power station is one of the most important features you’ll need to look for. You should consider whether you’ll need a power bank that can last for your whole trip, or whether you’ll have an opportunity to recharge at any point.
MAGFAST Extreme has a huge 18,5000 mAh battery capacity. This has enough power to fully charge your phone multiple times, with enough power to keep your other devices topped up. It even has enough power to jump start your car, which can be a super handy feature when you’re in the middle of nowhere. Or if you’re taking a shorter trip or will have opportunities to find more power, portable power bank MAGFAST Life has a 6,000 mAh battery capacity, that still has enough power to keep your smartphone charged.
Compatibility
When you’re packing for your camping, you’ll want to keep things to a minimum. So, the best portable power station will be able to charge multiple types of device, so you won’t have to bring a charger for each of them.
MAGFAST power banks are truly versatile, capable of charging all of your devices, past, present and future. No matter the charging ports you need, MAGFAST power banks have it. They can be used for your smartphone, tablet, e-reader, headphones, and even your GoPro, so you can keep everything charged up on your camping trip with just one charger.
Portability
Ideally, the power bank you take camping will be slimline and lightweight, so you won’t have to worry about carrying a bulky, heavy power station to your campsite. That’s where MAGFAST comes in – sleek and streamlined, our long lasting portable device chargers have been designed to hold maximum power in a small footprint. Even MAGFAST Extreme, our biggest power bank, is sleek enough to fit comfortably in your backpack without weighing you down or taking up too much space.
Durability
Whether you’ll be hiking to your campsite or just using your power bank in your tent, you’ll need a power bank that can handle being knocked around in your backpack. You might even need a power bank that can withstand extreme temperatures, especially if you’re camping in the middle of summer or in the colder winter months.
MAGFAST power banks undergo rigorous stress testing, including vibration and temperature tests. This ensures that our power banks are ready for anything and can withstand the bumps and scrapes that come with everyday use.
Reliability
The last thing you want on your camping trip is for your power bank to break and leave you with no power. At MAGFAST, we know how important it is for your devices to stay connected, allowing you to create and communicate wherever you are. We use state-of-the-art technology and high-quality components in our power banks, to ensure they really can be relied on.
We’re so confident in the reliability of our power banks, that we supply them with a three-year warranty as standard – most of our competitors only supply a one-year warranty for their products.
Number of power outlets
If you’re planning an active camping trip, you might not have a lot of opportunities to charge your devices. You might have to charge things on the go, in your backpack, or when you’re at the campsite overnight. Either way, having the option to charge multiple devices at once will be a huge help – you won’t have to wait for one device to finish charging so you can power up the next one.
All MAGFAST power banks have multiple ways to get power out, with multiple power outlets and ports. MAGFAST Extreme, for example, has three Qi wireless charging zones, three USB-A outlets, two USB-C ports plus a built-in mini cable with changeable tips. So, you can get all your devices charging at once.
Fast charging
The best portable power station for your camping trip will utilize fast charging, so you can get the fastest charge for your smartphone. All MAGFAST power banks support fast charging for the devices that implement it, giving you the fastest and most efficient charge. We recommend using our premium charging cable, MAGFAST Lux, which can also deliver a fast charge.
And whilst wireless charging will never be as quick as cabled, our wireless zones use state-of-the-art Qi-certified technology to ensure you get the fastest available charge, even wirelessly.
Extra features
Most power banks might be able to charge your smartphone, but the best ones will have extra features that will streamline your charging and make your life easier. For example, MAGFAST uses LEDelicious, a unique system of 10 gorgeous LEDs, which tell you how much charge you have left, whether your power bank is receiving charge, whether your device is charging (and via which port), how rapidly it’s charging, and when it’s fully charged. Plus, we use MAGFAST Fingerprint for added security, with a ‘Lost and Found’ feature that can help your MAGFAST device be returned to you if you accidentally leave it behind.
Ease of recharging
If you have the chance to recharge your power bank on your camping trip, you might be limited on time. You’ll want it to be as easy as possible to get power back into your charger. MAGFAST power banks have multiple ways to get power in, including through another wireless charger, via a USB-C cable, via a micro-USB cable, or via our unique ‘snap to charge’ technology that charges via magnets with any other MAGFAST charger. So, you’ll always be able to find the simplest and fastest way to recharge your MAGFAST power bank.
Aesthetics
It might not be your first thought when looking for a power bank to take camping but using a gorgeous charger will just add that extra bit of style to your trip. MAGFAST power banks have been designed to look beautiful while also being high performing and powerful. We’ve balanced style with substance, ensuring that our power banks look great as they charge your devices, whether you’re in the woods, up a mountain, or by a lake.
MAGFAST – the power banks for your camping trip
MAGFAST’s family of chargers has been designed for every part of your life. They’re versatile enough to be used when you’re camping as well as in a business meeting or just at home. And with near-universal compatibility, they can be used to charge all of your devices, with the technology to keep charging even the newest smartphones.
To find out more about how MAGFAST is changing charging for good, watch our demo – you could even be in with a chance of winning $1,000 worth of premium tech gear!
