I did a video review of the Patriot Power Sidekick.  Enjoy:
https://youtu.be/njOeeuum0Vo

On Thu, Nov 25, 2021 at 10:30 AM David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Thanks to everyone who responded.  FWIW, considering all advice received, I
> have ordered an Anker 26800 + 45 PD battery.  If works as claimed, and as
> reviewed (for what those are worth) it should handle us for perhaps two
> weeks off grid.  We are not concerned about phones, usually no service at
> our favored camping locations anyway.  Bonnie's insulin pump is what
> matters.  And of course, we can always return to grid if need be, or charge
> off the van.  We are still looking at bigger options to provide additional
> power for other purposes.  The Anker also meets the TSA requirements for
> carry on, though not for checked, baggage.  mcneely
>
> On Fri, Nov 19, 2021 at 6:11 AM Anthony Egeln <regnsuzanne@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Go on YouTube and look for a young content creator named Will Prowse.  He
> > has many videos about solar generators and modern battery technology.
> And
> > quite unbiased in his critiques.
> >
> > Anthony
> >
> >
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> >
> > On Thursday, November 18, 2021, 22:43, David McNeely <
> > davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > Almost Friday, and actually Vanagon related, in a way.
> >
> > Do any of you use "power banks" when traveling and camping in your
> > Vanagons?  I am talking about 2 different animals here.  First, those
> > small, rechargeable batteries sold mainly to folks who just can't stand
> to
> > be without phone power for even minutes.  I have a different need.  My
> wife
> > is diabetic, uses an insulin pump, and has to recharge that pump every
> 2-3
> > days.  One of those small batteries should be useful to extend our stays
> > out and about, if we can get one that has enough power to charge the pump
> > multiple times.  Lots are advertised and promoted, but most carry totally
> > unknown "brand names."  Any recommendations?
> >
> > Second, big power banks, the kind supposed to replace generators for
> power
> > outages and for camping.  Any experience with those?  Again, most that I
> > see carry unknown "brands."
> >
> > mcneely
> >
> >
>