With new technology developing all the time we are gradually seeing camping gear climb to new heights, more so than ever when it come to power supply. Batteries are the very reason we are able to get off grid and enjoy the best of what the outback has to offer for longer. Worrying about power is often something travellers and explorers have to overcome by choosing the right products that are guaranteed to do the job. The Rover Lithium battery pack with 70Ah from Companion is ideal for powering all of your accessories across your campsite as a complete power solution to tricky 12v electrical set ups and heavy batteries. We were curious just how long one of these portable power packs would last out in the bush so we decided to put it to the test and see for ourselves just how much use we could get out of it.
After taking it out to Fraser Island for the weekend, plugging a fridge, rechargeable lights, phones a speaker and camera equipment into over multiple days we hardly made a dent in the battery life as we had it hooked up to the DC car socket of the car to charge it off the alternator as we drove. Meaning every time we hit the beach to drive to the next spot the Lithium battery pack would charge up to full. Not having to rely on solar panels was a little different but we soon started to see that with something like this the options for power really started to increase. We soon realised that if we did not want to leave the island for a week that was entirely possible and if we wanted to limit our driving and stay in one spot the option of using solar panels would only be necessary if it was an unpowered sight. The lithium battery pack can be charged from 240v, a DC outlet from the car or a 12v source and an Anderson plug connected to a solar panel, making this handy little device one of the most versatile and portable power banks on the market.
Enjoy the freedom of portable power, by simply charging the lithium battery pack, unplugging it and carry anywhere you like. Weighing in at just 6.8kg, you can enjoy up to 14 hours of portable power on any camping adventure, which means you can really get lost and still be able power lights and accessories for days on end.
Please note: It is important to take note of amps when deciding on compatible solar panels, meaning you need to be aware of the output from this power source. If you would like to charge via a solar panel, we have calculated that 12 amps is the most the battery pack is able to handle and we recommend anything under 140 watts, with any standard Anderson cable bought separately. A decent quality solar panel should charge the lithium battery pack in 9-12 hours depending on the weather.
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