The best…backup phone rechargers
HyperJuice Plug, Innergie PocketCell, and more
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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
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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
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