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Best power banks for camping that will keep your gear charged up

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Going camping doesn’t mean you have to go off-grid.

From projectors for outdoor movie nights to rechargeable camping lanterns, there are plenty of nifty gadgets to make a trip in the great outdoors as comfortable as possible. Sleeping under canvas needn’t equal a Bear Grylls-style expedition.

Camping tech is especially vital if you’re planning to go for more than a night, but all those gadgets need powering up. While some campsites may offer mains power to charge up the most essential products, you’ll likely be vying for socket space with all the other campers there. For short-term self-sufficiency, the answer is clear. A battery pack with a high mAh is non-negotiable for modern campers.

What does mAh mean for battery packs?

It’s a unit of measurement that tells you how much capacity your pack holds. Some simple maths will give you a rough idea of how many recharges your pack can do depending on your tech’s battery. For example if

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