Can someone tell me about a portable power charger?

[Grasswire2]

To charge my phone if I am out away for a day or so --away from outlets?

Is there such a thing? Is it what a "hotspot" is?

Sorry to be so ignorant. LOL

[MerryHolidays]

1. They work well and are readily available everywhere

In bricks-and-mortar stores and places like Amazon etc.

Just make sure you have the right cords for your phone.

[snowybirdie]

2. All I know

is I had one for use during Hurricane Ian. It charged my phone several times. Also I was able to recharge it in my car when it went down. It had a cord with a usb option. Well worth it in my opinion

[patphil]

3. Just Google "Best portable phone chargers".

There are literally hundreds of these devices out there, at very low prices.
You can get them for your phone, tablet, or even your laptop.
They're great to keep on hand if you have a power failure, or are going camping or hiking.

Mobile hot spots are entirely different, and much more expensive. But then, most new smart phones are able to be used as a hot spot anyhow.

[Kali]

4. it is basically just a spare battery

a hot spot is more like a portable router. your phone can act as one for other wifi devices to connect to internet via cell signal.

[Kablooie]

5. Anker is a reliable brand.

Available at Target, Walmart, Bestbuy, etc.
as well as Amazon ( of course )

[Ocelot II]

6. I have one. They are inexpensive and provide multiple recharges.

A hotspot is something different, it's basically software on your phone that allows the phone to become an internet connection for other devices.

[Miguelito Loveless]

7. No, a "hot spot" is a place

where there is open wifi (but be careful using a public wifi connection and don't use any accounts requiring passwords).

Portable batteries can be picked up at Target, Walmart, computer stores, etc. They are large capacity (but fit in a pocket) batteries you can charge your phone up multiple times. You then have to recharge the battery by plugging it in to an outlet.

[Ocelot II]

8. A hotspot can also be your own phone if it's set up to do that.

It acts as a portable router that allows other devices to connect to the internet through the cell signal.

[mitch96]

9. I have two Jackery units. One 500 watts and one 1000 watts.

Also a 100 watt solar charger and a small Honda generator. These are good for small things like charging phones, and using small hot plates and radios. Nothing big. YMMV
Check out reviews on different power station units as the prices vary.
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[usonian]

10. Easy to find and handy.

I have some gizmos that work fine.

1. Lantern with rechargeable 18 volt batteries that also has a USB charging port.

2. Inverter with rechargeable 40 volt batteries that powers 120 volt stuff, has a light and charges via USB.

I didn't get them for the ability to charge phones!

3. Jump start battery (yes it's barely bigger than a paperback and will jump start a car) also has USB port that should run untold hours on a full charge. This does cost a bit.

Hardware store items. And multi purpose.

I use the former to charge the phone in the car when the plug in charger makes static on the AM radio. Sports! Not RW talk radio. From 150 miles away, so static is a problem.

[Scrivener7]

12. My jumpstart battery is a godsend. Charges phone and laptop during blackouts,

jumps the car, is a flashlight. I use that damn thing so much I got them for my friends for Christmas.

[Effete Snob]

13. Yup

[usonian]

15. How generous and thoughtful.

A friend indeed.

[Scrivener7]

16. Well, thanks!

[Eko]

17. Have the same thing.

Its great.

[IcyPeas]

20. Really? I've never heard of this..

A gizmo that can jump start a car and also charge a cellphone battery?

[sinkingfeeling]

11. They're great when traveling overseas where plug type is different from US or when

you're on tour all day.

[intrepidity]

14. "Power bank" is the search term. nt

[DUar17]

18. I made my own (well, but together) one for camping.

Last year I bought the Kobalt 80-volt cordless mower, chainsaw, blower and String Trimmer and one day I had an idea... extra battery+ charger.

One day I found this nice Bosch router case in the trash and brought it home, no idea what to do with it. I saw it in the corner of my closet and thinking, hmmm, I know now!

After some research, i found a way to convert 80 VDC to 12 VDC to 110 VAC safely. (DC 48V Step Down to DC 12V 30A 360W Regulator Voltage Reducer Power Converter) Yup thet should work. Then I tapped into the (+)(-) wires in the Kobalt charger tray.

Once tested I cut up the case and got it all put together.

https://imgur.com/800cMJ4
https://imgur.com/SkMwny5

[Mistermike]

19. USB power bank

Available a!!zon, etc

[Grasswire2]

21. THANKS everyone for the suggestions.

Very helpful!

[milestogo]

22. I have a solar charger that I bring with when I go camping.

It will keep my phone charged through a weekend if I charge it up by plugging it in, or it charges nicely in the sun.

[Grasswire2]

23. solar, how cool. nt