I love that I can head out the door and use my devices for hours, but at some point, I need to charge up to keep things going. That's when having a solid power bank or charger comes into play.

These are some of the accessories I carry with me, especially when I know I'll be out for a while.

This is especially vital if you're a student who's on campus for most of the day. When you leave something behind, it can be a pain to go back for it.

Sure, I can risk it and get by, but why bother when a concise charging kit can keep your devices going all day?

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UGREEN Nexode Pro Charger

UGREEN Nexode Pro Charger attached to multiple devices Credit: UGREEN

This is the charger that will keep all your devices powered up.

UGREEN is no stranger to charging accessories, and this has to be one of its best. Not only do you get a 160W total charging capacity, but it also features four USB-C ports and one USB-A port.

It also features a small display that shows the charging behavior of your plugged-in devices.

The cost makes it an easy one to pick up too.

UGREEN Nexode Pro Charger
Brand
UGREEN
Output
160W
Type
GaN
Charging Ports
USB-C x4, USB-A x1

Anker Laptop Power Bank

Anker 25k Laptop power bank on shelf in front of a light panel

If you don't want to carry around a charger, a power bank is a must-have.

This one from Anker has enough capacity, thanks to its 25,000mAh battery, to charge a laptop, tablet, phone, and other accessories without breaking a sweat.

It features three USB-C ports and can deliver up to 100W each. There's also a USB-A port. You can use all four ports to charge, but you'll split the total charging power of 130W.

This is an absolute essential if you're always on the go.

Anker 25K power bank
Brand
Anker
Battery Capacity
25,000mAh
Ports
3 USB-C, 1 USB-A
Weight
1.31 lbs
Dimensions
6.18 x 2.13 x 1.93 in

Voltage
165W

PopSockets PowerPack

PopSockets PowerPack on phone Credit: PopSockets

We've talked about Qi2/MagSafe accessories before, but we really like the idea of having something that's on your phone that adds some functionality. It can be a stand, wallet, tripod, or SD card reader; the list goes on.

For our top pick, we think this PopSockets PowerPack is ideal, functioning as a power bank while also operating as a stand. It magnetically attaches to any phone with MagSafe or similar technology.

If your phone doesn't have that feature, you can easily add it.

PopSockets PowerPack
Brand
PopSockets
Battery Capacity
5,000mAh
Ports
USB-C

FYY Tech Pouch

FYY Electronic Organizer, Travel Tech Pouch Bag Credit: FYY

You can shove everything into your bag, or you can get a dedicated tech pouch to keep everything in order.

We like this one from FYY because it's slim, has a ton of pockets, and only costs $10.

After you have a tech pouch, you'll never go back to throwing your cables, chargers, and powerbanks into a random bag pocket.

FYY Tech Pouch