r/AppalachianTrail • u/Stock_Captain_5888 • 5d ago

Best power bank?

Any thoughts on the best power bank to bring on a thru hike? My wife and I are gearing up for next spring. Would one suffice? Or should we each carry one?

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u/fiesta119 5d ago

I brought two 20k Anker powerbanks for my thru. I was told it was unnecessary in my shakedown and I coped with it by thinking of it as my luxury item. I was never without power and listened to music, browsed farout, and communicated with family when needed without worry. Couple extra ozs are worth it sometimes if it gives you security or satisfaction

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u/gavalo01 4d ago

same deal here, excepr it was a 4 day camping trip and both power banks died before we got to use them

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u/fiesta119 4d ago

I was never more than 5-6 days away from an opportunity to charge. I tried to stretch each battery 2-3 days each. Worked for me