Hi guys.
I’m new to this, so I apologise if this subject has already been done to death.
I’m looking to buy an Anker powerbank that will keep my Garmin 820 operational for a full days cycle trip (up to 12 hours). My Garmin ran out of juice on a recent trip which surprisingly enough resulted in me getting lost… VERY LOST!!!
I’ve looked through the range of Anker products and to be honest I find the “techy stuff” a little confusing.
My main requirements are:
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Is it compatible with Garmin Edge?
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Speed of charge - on average I usually take around 30 minutes for lunch along with a few fifteen minute pit stops throughout the day. This doesn’t give a powerbank much time to do its job, so speed is of the essence.
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Size/weight - I want to keep the mass to a minimum, whilst still delivering a fast charge. (I carry enough weight around the mid-rift without adding additional unnecessary weight!!!)
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Capacity - The powerbank must hold enough juice to give the Garmin one full charge
The ones that I’m thinking of purchasing are:
- Astro E1 6700 - Small and light but will it do the job?
- powerbank Speed 10000 - Is it fast?
- Powerbank+ 10050 - What’s the difference between this and the Powerbank Speed??
Would any of the other Anker Powerbanks be more suitable for my requirements?
Also, I’m not in a rush as the temperature in Yorkshire has now dropped to below freezing and will probably remain like that for the next few months (resulting in the bike remaining indoors!!), so if there are any new products due out in the new year that would better suit my requirements, then I’d be happy to wait… (I’m starting to bore myself now!)
Any advice will be greatfully received, all I know is that I definitely want an Anker product. I’ve already purchased one on their car charges and 3 lightning cables and their quality is second to none.
Thanks
Aidy