Technology in the Outdoors

As technology evolves in all aspects of our lives, we are increasingly seeing the use and dependence of tech devices in the great outdoors. Even as purists try to resist the use of technology it has even become a matter of safety. Devices such as GPS and cell phones -or smartphones- have been credited with saving lives.

With the proliferation of social networking sites we, outdoor enthusiasts, are increasingly eager to share our experiences via photos and videos that we upload to the world wide web. Thus, to GPS units and smartphones, we add video cameras, digital photo cameras, tablets, and whatever else we need to keep these devices charged up. With this mind, we have evaluated a small unit called the Power Bank 6000.

This compact external battery manufactured by myCharge -RFA Brands- has 6000mAh and is capable of charging 3 devices at the same time. It has a built-in Apple 30-pin dock connector to charge and iPhone, iPod or iPad. It also has built-in mini and micro USB connectors to charge other devices such as cell phones, e-readers, bluetooth earphones, and more.

Besides all the great charging capabilities that the myCharge Power Bank 6000 has, what's more important for the outdoor enthusiast is the feather-weight feature. In our packs, not only will it take minimal space, but it also won't weight you down. It comes in at 0.32kg, so its packing features are great.

 Now, the Power Bank 6000 will charge an iPhone roughly 4 times, so if you happen to be exploring the outdoors beyond a period of time in which your Power Bank's charge will last, you're out of luck. We will soon evaluate other options for extended periods of time in outdoor traveling.

 Keep exploring!