Anker
Best high-capacity
Anker 737 Power Bank
A brick of a battery that keeps phones and tablets alive for days.
$100–$150Check price at Anker
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Light & Power
Best Power Banks for Emergencies
A pocket-sized battery to keep a phone alive for days — the simplest prep there is.
A pocket-sized battery to keep a phone alive for days — the simplest prep there is.
Below are the options we would actually put in our own home — what to get, what to skip, and who each one is for. This is one every family should have squared away first.
Our picks
What we'd actually buy
Nitecore
Best everyday carry
Nitecore NB10000
Ultralight everyday power bank small enough to always have on you.
$40–$60Check price at REI
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