Ask Martin Chester – Best chargers for outdoor activities

If you are heading out for the day, a small portable charger is the answer. Anker consistently come up trumps and the Anker Astro E1 6700mAh Portable Charger (120g, £25) gets the majority vote, with people reporting two full charges of their phone. Keep it warm in your pocket and it will look after you when you need it.
For more oomph and longer life, Anker’s PowerCore Lite 20000 (just 380g, £36) gives 6/7 charges.
The Ravpower XTREME 26800mAh Power Bank (450g) gets great reviews from the outdoor posse……
…..whilst the Zendure A8 QC Portable Charger (26,800 mAh) is the chunkiest of the lot in a feature packed 480g.
For longer trips, many folk swear by the RavPower or PowerTraveller solar chargers.
Both these offer a waterproof system, with the PowerTraveller Sport 25 Solar Kit providing a solar panel and charger in a robust and weatherproof combo.
Beware the “adventure branded” chargers out there, as not everything outdoorsy needs a built-in torch or compass. Better to focus on the functionality for charge your phone.
Good luck!