Turns out charging your phone at the airport is a huge security risk.
(When those outlets even work, which is rare.)
The best way to keep powered up when you’re on the go is with a charger or powerbank built for stealth and power — but one you can control and, for the most part, drop in your pocket or a bag when you don’t need it. The fewer the wires or connections to the outside world, the better.
Amazon currently offers 3000+ results for “portable power banks,” so choosing the right one to fit your phone/laptop/camera charging needs can be confusing (and we had to go outside of Amazon’s ecosystem to find a few). We narrowed down the list to eight travel chargers and power banks that serve a specific purpose, from versatility to quickness to even survival.
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For keeping your devices clean: Phonesoap Go
Sanitize and charge your smartphone on the go. The built-in battery on this powerbank gets you up to four full phone charges or 45 UV sanitizing cycles, which kill 99.99% of the germs on your devices. (Currently 25% off)
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For cutting all cords: myCharge Unplugged Dual
The Unplugged Dual is pretty much the only charger you’ll need if you own a Qi-enabled wireless device, such as a later model iPhone (anything 8 or above) or a newer Android phone. The key here is that this powerbank features both a Qi wireless charger and two more traditional USB charging ports. The myCharge itself also charges wirelessly, and you can charge both the Dual and your phone at the same time.
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For powering ALL your devices: Omnicharge by TNSO
Sure, you’ll need a big pocket, but the Omnicharge offers AC/DC outlets, 60W USB-C ports and wireless charging, too. Your power-hogging laptop, phone, drone and DSLR camera will be set for days.
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For power during rugged adventures: Lifeactiv Power Pack 10
The Power Pack is water, drop, dirt and snowproof, and it features a built-in flashlight. And while it’ll work fine with older phones, it’s really a charger built your wirelessly charging devices.
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For stealth laptop charging: Anker PowerPort Atom PD 1
Not a power bank, but when you’re stuck with a single outlet, this is your plug-in option. This powerful, fast laptop charger is the size of a golf ball. Meanwhile, the updated PD 2 is a foldable wall charger that can charge two laptops at once, but it’s 15% smaller than what came with your computer. And the new Atom III is your slimmer, pocket-ready version (at just 0.63 inches thick).
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For stealth phone charging: Flux Charger
It’ll fit both in your pocket and behind your phone — and it weighs just 88g. Plus, it has built-in charging cords for both Android and iPhones, so it’s also a charger built for sharing.
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For feeling good about using all that power: Nimble
Nimble is a direct-to-consumer brand that fashions batteries and phone chargers from sustainable materials (recyclable aluminum, bioplastics, organic hemp) and adhering to a Supplier Code of Conduct devoted to workers’ rights and eco-friendly practices (like biodegradable packaging). We dig the 8-Day charger because it’ll charge things three times faster than a standard phone charger, has both USB-C and USB-A ports and it’s pocket-sized.
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For powering yourself internationally: Fuse Universal All-in-One Travel Charger
Never worry about your phone dying again, even if you’re halfway around the globe. The Universal is a USB and wireless charger, a portable powerbank and also comes with adapters so you can plug it anywhere from London to Brisbane.
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