8/16/2023 0 Comments Callpad charger![]() It retails for $70 (usd.) With a search I am sure you can find it cheaper. I went with the "better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it" logic when I snagged up the DUO.*** It's basically a DUO cut in half with half the specs. If you like me are in the search of a cure for your "dead battery plague" that seems to haunt you when ya need it the most check out the Callpod Fueltank Duo. I am not one to need this type of capability. The device will charge phones, GPS units, iPad style devices, Kindles, etc. When it is finished charging your phone, etc. When it is charging a device there are blue leds that light up (one above each of the charging ports.) It charges the phone in a little over an hour. ![]() I have seen 5 full charges on my Moto Droid 3 in the field with a little juice left over. I have had this unit for a bit now and it does exactly what it claims to do. There is a car charger available for the device. If ya need to purchase more adapters out of pocket you will take a $10 (usd) hit per plug.Ĥ) A zippered pouch to put it in to keep dust/tundra seasoning off the device.ĥ) Instruction booklet, warranty info, etc. Callpod has around 3000 different adapters so I would think you could find whatever one ya need, although I have heard that some of the older (Pre-Cambrian) model cellphones/device plugs are non-existent. There is also a coupon in the box for a free 4th adapter of your choice. If the connectors are left in longer than needed the unit automatically goes into power saving mode after 5 min of inactivity.Ī micro USB, a mini USB, and for all the iPhone lovers out there, ya get a 30 pin for Apple products. This turns the unit off and conserves juice. When finished charging a device it is recommended that you disconnect the device adapter from the Duo. The unit has "Proprietary voltage regulator technology" that determines the amount of power required to charge your device. When the charge is complete it goes out (finally something simple enough for me to figure out). When charging the unit there is a separate green led that lights up to tell you it's taking the charge. There is also a button that you can press to check how much juice is left in the Callpod (see above photo.)īasically you press the button and there are 6 leds on the top (red, orange, yellow, and 3 green). Yep you guessed it, charging the unit. There is also a button that you can press to check how much juice is left in the Callpod. On the opposite end of the unit there is the charging port that is used for. I didn't research that too much because I didn't plan on using it for flint knapping or ice carving when boredom sets in. The unit is made of a plastic type of material. The dimensions are roughly 4.75"x 3.5" and it is 1" thick. Yes, that's right, you can charge two devices at once. ![]() It is a 4300mah lithium ion battery pack that weighs in at 7.5oz. Its also featured in the BP (4-2011) gear guide issue. It is basically a lithium battery pack that can be charged at home and it will provide the backup juice to keep your handheld/mobile devices running when you're on the trail. But it has its limitations (the sun doesn't always want to cooperate.) So now what?Īfter a some what extensive search I came across the Callpod Fueltank Duo. Well up until recently I have been using solar. We need to use the GPS and the low battery indicator is letting us know we have limitations (and still lost.) or halfway thru our weekend trek we don't have enough juice to order that piping hot 12 cut pie from the local pizza shop to mile marker 38. Ahhh, the infamous "what is the best way to keep our electronics charged in the bc" question. Chargepod Universal Six-Way Charging System Hands-on (Verdict: It Revolutionizes Charging) ![]()
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