Last Updated on April 3, 2024 by ETC Team
Need to charge your device on the go? Have a look at the top portable chargers and power bank options to ensure your device stays charged as you Explore and Travel on new adventures.
Whether it’s using your device for navigation, to find a great place to eat, staying in touch with your friends and family, or taking photos of the scenery around you, having it charged and ready to go at all times is a must. These helpful little gadgets will have your battery topped off whenever and wherever, so you can travel with confidence knowing your device will be ready during that flight, camping adventure, or road trip.
Top Selling Portable Charger: Anker Powercore Slim Charger
Anker is far and away our readers’ top pick, and this Anker PowerCore Slim portable battery charger for phone was the biggest and best seller during Prime Day! Use it with any phone via a USB cord, and get anywhere from 2.25 – 1.2 charges depending on your device. It also works great for iPads and tablets. It’s very light for how much charge it holds, weighing under half a pound, and it’s sKim enough to slip into the pocket of your bag or carry-on as you head out on your travel adventures.
One reader gives a review, “Anker makes the the top portable power bank hands down. I have several but this size is my favorite because it’s not too big but it will charge my phone multiple times. It’s nice because I can charge it before I leave and use it for all my devices on the plane or on a road trip. Then it usually still has enough power to last a few days of traveling before I need to charge it again!”
Our Pick: T-Core Power Bank Portable Charger
The T-Core Power Bank portable phone battery charger is palm-sized, super easy to throw in your bag without taking up much room. It has multiple USB ports which makes it compatible with any phone. And even though smartphones can be battery drains, you can get just over two full charges out of it.
I had an older version of the T-Core portable power charger that was a phone saver during weekend camping trip. Aside from camping, it’s also perfect for long travel days when you’re on planes, trains, or buses and your phone is the main form of entertainment.
A user says, “100% essential for everyone to have a portable charger. This one is super useful for a day out. Holds two full iPhones worth of charge and is light enough to not be a burden.”
Favorite Compact/Mini: Anker PowerCore+ Mini Portable Charger
The Anker PowerCore Ultra Compact USB charger quickly and easily charges your electronics without adding a bunch of extra weight to your travel bags. It’s about 4” tall and just under 5oz, so you’ll barely notice it in your bag. Despite its mini size, it’s a really good portable charger that works really well, and depending on your phone, you can get one to two full charges.
One reader says, “I adore this portable mini charger and have used it for many trips. It’s small, not heavy to tote around, and easy to keep handy in your pocket or bag all the time. And it recharges easily overnight so you can always carry it freshly charged each morning.”
Anker PowerCore Portable Charger
Continually, our readers have ranked Anker as their favorite portable charger and power bank brand. This small portable charger is ultra compact yet powerful, holding 3 full phone charges. Having this charger with you during your travels will definitely give you peace of mind and allow you to use your phone without the worry of finding a power outlet. The dual charging ports come in handy if you need to charge multiple devices at once.
One reader shares thier experience, saying, “This might be my favorite power bank because it holds a few charges. I decided to carry this one and my larger Anker power bank on a longer road trip since it was new and I hadn’t really tried it out, but I could’ve just carried the smaller one!”
Apple MagSafe Portable Charger
The Apple MagSafe iPhone portable charger might just be the most compact and easy-to-use charger around. If you have any version of the iPhone 12 or newer, this handy charger will simply snap to the back of your phone with magnets, ensuring it stays in place delivering a proper charge.
This portable battery charger for iPhone is just under 4” tall and super light, and while they can be a little pricey, many users say the convenience and compatibility outweighs the cost. One user says, “Holds a charge for a considerable time. Perfect for all day travel and flights. A must-have when traveling!”
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