The best…backup phone rechargers

HyperJuice Plug

If weight and price aren’t concerns, this big brick is “the only charger you need.” When there’s no standard outlet in sight, it’ll power up a dead phone 12 times—and quickly—before it needs a recharge of its own.

$160, hypershop.com

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Source: Gizmodo.com

Innergie PocketCell

You’ll get just one charge out of this palm-size rejuicer, but its “smartly designed cable” includes three different connectors. “This lets you charge any device, without having to stow spare cables.”

$80, amazon.com

Source: Men’s Journal

Scosche goBAT II

This somewhat bulky backup can charge two devices at once—which is nice. But its own battery needs seven hours of recharging just to juice an iPad to 60 percent.

$60, scosche.com

Source: Men’s Journal

Rayovac Turbo Charge

For those times when all you need is a little bit of extra power, this is a “relatively cheap solution you can keep at home or in your glove compartment.” It runs on two AA batteries.

$9, amazon.com

Source: CNET.com

Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation

Elegant looks are a perk with this fast-charging power pack, which will refuel a phone twice. Certified by the manufacturer for 500 cycles, it’s also one of the most durable options available.

$80, mophie.com

Source: Men’s Journal