So it turns out most USB power banks won’t charge Exposure brand lights. They describe the mechanism that causes this on their FAQ page and have confirmed with me by email that this is the issue I’ve been having (multiple power banks and 2 different Exposure lights): “Power banks have a boost con…

[image] alexfthenakis: Would be curious to hear anyone’s bikepacking-specific GaN charger experiences too. Not really the answer you might be looking for, but if you’re planning to take a computer, you can get the Apple 140w charger. USB-C output. That’s how I charge my anker 737 from 0-100 i…

I have a powerbank by RavPower (RP - PB22) that worked fine charging my exposure strada. I think I purchased it 8 years ago so unlikely to find it now and its quite heavy for the capacity (13,000 mAh) but it worked as I had it charging both my garmin and my light. Suprised to hear you say most power…

The Anker 737 is the best charger of all time and I have had so many. Charges everything fast, recharges superfast. Has a display. It is for the moment the king. [image] Amazon.com: Anker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K), 24,000mAh 3-Port Portable... Amazon.com: Anker 737 Power Bank (Powe…

I have two Exposure lights and two Nightcore power banks for bike packing. Lights: Exposure Strada MK11 SB AKTIV with 10,200 mAh Li-Ion Exposure Joystick MK16 with 3,500 mAh Li-Ion Power banks: Nightcore NB20000 Nightcore NB10000 Both of these power banks can charge the Joystick Neither powe…

Really helpful stuff here so far, thanks all! Hopefully more to come too. [image] cinzanoframepump: Apple 140w charger. USB-C output. That’s how I charge my anker 737 from 0-100 in 40 minutes or so. That’s incredible! More info in my other thread about chargers, but this is basically where…

@alexfthenakis Update! I haven’t touched the Mophie XXL in a while, so I pulled it out with the Strada to reconfirm. I’m getting irregular results now. It is charging the Strada 1-2% then the charger is shutting off.

That’s a shame, sounds like the same issue as all the others. Thanks for confirming though! I just took delivery of a few options not mentioned here so far. I think I can successfully get them open to test without cutting any sealing tape that would prevent me returning them. Will report back on…

Thanks for linking that brand. FYI to others all their products are designed for action sports. Most are water resistant, some are impact resistant, and they even have a line that is designed to function in extreme cold. The NB20,000 has 30w input, but all the other models I looked at have max 18…

Some updates here. Most significant finding is at least one brand that charges the Strada if you use a USB-C to A adapter and charge via the C port instead of the A. I’ve tested this on two different sized batteries from the same brand with success, and on one other where it doesn’t work. So it’s …

I feel a bit like I’m spamming my own thread today, but BIG AFTERNOON UPDATE: Zendure Supermini 20w 10,000mAh charges Exposure Strada Mk10RS from the USB-A port with no issues. It also charges via the USB-C with an adapter but draws the exact same wattage so no advantage there. It will do pass-th…

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cinzanoframepump June 24, 2023, 3:20am 4

The Anker 737 is the best charger of all time and I have had so many. Charges everything fast, recharges superfast. Has a display. It is for the moment the king.

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