All Power To You! Bankside Charging
Keep charged on the bank with the new Power Rebel 48K from Rebel Cell
Whether you like our increasing reliance on electronic devices or not, there’s no getting away from the fact that if you’re out on the bank for more than a day or so, you’ll need some means of replenishing the batteries. Powerbanks come in many shapes and sizes, but this new offering from Power Rebel certainly looks up to the requirements of the long-session carp anglear. Here’s five reasons why it’s a great competitor to the competition…
1. High capacity
The Rebel Cell Power Rebel 48K is so-called because it has a capacity of 48,000mAh (or 153Wh), making it comparable with other charging stations from other fishing brands. That capacity should allow for recharging your phone up to 15 times or a tablet up to five times.
2. Outlet choice
You can charge three devices at once on this thing using the pair of USB-A outlets and the single USB-C fast-charge socket. In addition, there’s also a 12v outlet (the traditional cigarette-lighter-style option) for powering 12v equipment. All of which are kept clean when not in use behind rubberised flaps.
3. Fast charging
Quick Charge (QC3.0) technology allows for rapid charging. For example, you can fully replenish a Samsung Galaxy S9 in an hour and half, or fully charge a 15-inch Macbook Pro using Power Delivery (PD) charging over the USB-C outlet, for up to five times faster charging than with a standard charger!
4. Torch options
Built into one end of the Power Rebel 48K is a panel of LEDs to provide illumination. You can choose white light or a more ambient amber option. Impressively, this device can give you up to three days of white light on a single charge.
5. Built for the outdoors
There’s a shock-resistant outer casing with a weatherproof design for this rugged LiFePO4 battery pack, making it suitable for outdoor use. The ‘Smart PCB’ also ensures protection against input or output overvoltage, overcharge, deep discharge and high currents.
Keeping The Power Flowing
1. The days of the lengthy first charge are long gone. You can use lithium products straight out of the box.
2. Likewise, regularly running a lithium battery from full to flat and back to full is not recommended—they’re actually happiest when kept between 20% and 80% charge with regular top-ups.
3. If storing for long periods, try to do so at around 50% charge. Storing a lithium battery at 100% isn’t recommended and NEVER store when empty.
4. All batteries hate the cold. In the depths of winter, try to keep all of your battery-powered devices nice and snug.
