The best powerbank for on the plane

If you travel often, you know how important it is to have a reliable power bank with you. Especially if you're traveling long distances, it's essential to have a good powerbank that's suitable to take on the plane.

In this blog, we'd like to tell you what a powerbank needs to meet to make the most beautiful trips together with you.

A high-capacity powerbank
As light as possible
Your powerbank on the plane
Fast charging time is essential
Your travel buddy

A high-capacity powerbank

The capacity of the powerbank is one of the most important features when choosing a powerbank for your long trip. You want a powerbank that allows you to charge your devices multiple times without needing power for it. In general, the higher the capacity, the longer you can use the powerbank, and the more often you can charge your phone.

A good rule of thumb for long flights (at least 3.5 hours) is to choose a powerbank with a capacity of at least 10,000 mAh. Powerbanks from 10,000 mAh are also called high-capacity powerbanks. With this capacity, you can charge your smartphone multiple times before the powerbank itself needs to be recharged. If you plan to charge multiple devices, such as a smartphone, tablet, and earbuds, it's better to opt for a minimum capacity of 18,000 mAh.

With a powerbank with a capacity of 18,000 mAh, you can easily charge multiple devices at the same time without the powerbank being empty afterwards. With this capacity, you can charge your smartphone up to six times.

As light as possible

If you're looking for a powerbank for long trips, you want one that's not too heavy and too big to carry. A light and compact powerbank that you can easily take with you in your bag or backpack is ideal.

The ideal size and weight of a powerbank depends on your personal preference and the capacity of your devices. In general, the higher the capacity, the larger and heavier the powerbank. If you only have a smartphone to charge, a light and compact 12,000 mAh powerbank is sufficient. If you combine a tablet and a smartphone, a slightly heavier and larger 18,000 mAh powerbank is recommended.

The powerbanks from Fresh 'n Rebel are all pocket-sized. Easy to take with you in your ski jacket, hiking pants, or backpack.

Your powerbank on the plane

When buying a powerbank, in addition to capacity and weight, you also need to pay attention to the safety features. Especially if you want to take the powerbank on the plane, it's important that it meets the safety regulations of the airline.

Some airlines, for example, have restrictions on the maximum allowed power of the powerbank, and some airlines don't allow powerbanks in the cabin at all. In most cases, you can simply take a powerbank up to 27,000 mAh on the plane. But to be sure, it's always smart to check the rules and regulations of the airline in advance.

However, most airlines do not allow adding the powerbank to checked baggage. The rule of thumb for traveling with a powerbank is: your powerbank is hand luggage.

In addition, you need to pay attention to the safety features of the powerbank itself. A good powerbank has:

Overvoltage protection
Overcurrent protection
Overheating protection
Overload protection
Over-discharge protection
Short circuit protection
UN38.3 airline certification

Especially the latter can be a requirement for airlines to determine whether the powerbank is allowed or not. The powerbanks from Fresh 'n Rebel all meet the above features and are therefore suitable to take on the plane.

Fast charging time is essential

Finally, the charging time of the powerbank is also an important factor to consider when choosing a powerbank. A powerbank with a fast charging time is useful when you want to quickly recharge it before continuing your travel.

The charging time of the powerbank depends on various factors, such as the capacity of the powerbank and the current strength of the charger you use. In general, the higher the capacity of the powerbank, the longer the charging time. Therefore, choose a powerbank that meets the minimum capacity you need, but doesn't have an unnecessarily high capacity. The higher the capacity, the larger the powerbank, and the longer the charging time of the powerbank itself.