Cheap power bank to Charge Garmins/Phones

[Spiderweb]

99p each including delivery lipstick size mobile power banks, bargain!
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/c...ntent=awin+traffic&utm_campaign=Discount+Code

 

[Racing roadkill]

These are fantastic

I'm using one as I type.

They can be had for about 6 quid, and keep my iPhone going for 10 hours easily.

 

[gavroche]

Just been to my local Euro Car Parts and bought two power banks for £1.98. Great value.
Thanks for the tip Spiderweb.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Looks like it was a web error they are now £11.99

 

[PhilDawson8270]

Shame. I was gonna order one, as the other half's 6s has the battery issue that shuts the phone down randomly and needs power to turn it back on.

But it's a 4 week wait for the repair.

 

[RichK]

I tried to order one last night, but ended up in an infinite loop on their payment pages

 

[Racing roadkill]

Looks like it was a web error they are now £11.99

Lesson learned. If it looks too good to be true, it is.

 

[GlasgowFinn]

And now (unsurprisingly) out of stock.

 

[wonderloaf]

I've got a few of these, look the same but not quite as cheap,although still cheap enough in my view:
http://www.staples.co.uk/power-cabl...ode=&Effort_Code=WW&Find_Number=223314575&m=0

 

[jefmcg]

I've got a few of these, look the same but not quite as cheap,although still cheap enough in my view:
http://www.staples.co.uk/power-cabl...ode=&Effort_Code=WW&Find_Number=223314575&m=0

That link doesn't work for me. Just takes me to a generic staples page

I've had a Tecknet one for 3 1/2 years, still going strong. If I lost it, I would probably replace it with one like this. Almost as cheap per mAh as the £.99 one above
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/f2p/Teck...1481901803&sr=8-3&keywords=power+bank+tecknet

 

[wonderloaf]

That link doesn't work for me. Just takes me to a generic staples page

I've had a Tecknet one for 3 1/2 years, still going strong. If I lost it, I would probably replace it with one like this. Almost as cheap per mAh as the £.99 one above
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/f2p/Teck...1481901803&sr=8-3&keywords=power+bank+tecknet

Apologies, can't get the link to work so here's a pic:

 

[steveindenmark]

have a few different ones that seem to accumulate. I am just charging my Garmin touring with a Solar charger which I bought from Aldi or Lidl's couple of years ago. I just leave it in the shed window and even in winter it charges up. In summer it sits on the top of my panniers and I just forget about it until needed.
I want a small charger with plenty of power now. It is important it has a full size USB port.

 

[Pale Rider]

I've been thinking about one of these because the battery life on my Garmin Touring is a bit tight for a long day ride.

Lacking the will to look at loads of sites, I clicked on the OP's link and found this Bosch one for a tenner.

It has a lead with both sizes of small USB so should do my Garmin and my employer's smartphone, which may come in handy as I use that for its wi-fi hotspot.

Perhaps a daft question, but can I charge the unit by plugging the big USB plug into a charger and one of the little plugs into the unit?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/c...s/car-accessories/gifts/?999770350&0&cc5_1051

Edit: Just realised one of the little plugs is an Apple one. Never mind, the thing must work with the Garmin lead I already have.

 

[Elybazza61]

Can you actually use these while a unit is still running,such as a light?

 

[dim]

Can you actually use these while a unit is still running,such as a light?

I think so .... what I do know is that on a Garmin, when riding, many people connect the power bank to the Garmin even if the charge on the Garmin is 100% fully charged. Many claim that when they have completed their long ride, the Garmin is still 100% fully charged

it should work the same on a USB light, but I'm guessing