Best Ultralight Power Banks? | Nitecore Carbo 20000 Review

[@peterzimmer9549]

The setting for small devices that take a low power charge is not a trickle or low voltage sensor. It merely is a permanent on switch so the power bank does not keep going into auto-shutoff mode when it’s sensors can’t detect the low power draw. After using it, you must remember to turn off the power bank manually

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for the insight!

[@BilltheTulaneGuy]

Great content. What I needed to know when I needed to know it.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@jessboysen1976]

Great review - Thank You 🙏

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@peterzimmer9549]

I watched another KZbin carbo reviewer who stated that the carbo couldn’t charge iPads. I have both carbo models, and they charge my iPads just fine. I haven’t seen a single reviewer yet that tested a carbo with an iPad. In this day and age, this is definitely something that consumers should let in on.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for the insight! I don't know why it wouldn't charge an iPad, but I haven't personally tested for that so I can't say for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@youwebz]

I am here for that as I can’t see why an carbo 20K wouldn’t. I charge my iPads on a GaaN 20W charger at home.

[@youwebz]

@@BackwoodsPursuitcan you try and report back please?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@youwebz hey! Unfortunately, I don't own an iPad, so I am unable to test that that. Sorry!

[@youwebz]

@@BackwoodsPursuit ah ok. Thank you for replying. I want to purchase one via your referral code but I need to make sure it will provide enough juice. Cheers

[@hammahdepartment5667]

What’s my options for someone who wants to be able to charge a couple devices at once?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there! If you need more charge ports than this one offers, Biolite makes some good ones, as does Anker. Thanks for watching!

[@hammahdepartment5667]

@@BackwoodsPursuit greatly appreciate the reply. Yes I’d like to charge multiple at a time. Was looking at the anker. I’m someone who would like to cry once but once, and I enjoy a good quality. Which would you consider better quality the anker or the biolite?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@hammahdepartment5667 hey there! I've not personally tested the Anker units, but I've heard they are great from several reliable sources. I believe the Anker units are a bit lighter and smaller, so if that matters, I'd go that way. Otherwise the Biolite units are very nice. Thanks!

[@Davis2001r6]

18 watt input makes it an absolute no go for me. I charge at way too many public locations on quick stops to wait on these. I can't believe they went back to 18 watt on this version.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheHuntingGearReview]

how long does it take to charge to full?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there! If memory serves me correctly, it took a couple hours to recharge the Carbo 20000. Thanks for watching!

[@joker2100]

Would you rather have two NB10000 Gen II's or one Carbo 20000? That is the question of the century.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there! For me, just depends on if I need a 20000 mAh power bank. For longer backpacking trips, I'd take the Carbo 20000, but a weekend trip, the NB10000 is just fine, and saves 5oz as well. Thanks for watching!

[@joker2100]

@@BackwoodsPursuit I have the NB1000 Gen II and am within my return window for Amazon. Heavily considering getting the Carbo 20000 since I use my iPhone quite heavily when I get to camp. I like to watch movies. I carry a headlamp, InReach Mini, and my iPhone. Do you think the 20000mAh is better suited for my needs or can I get enough charge with one 10000?

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@joker2100 sounds to me like the Carbo 20000 would be a better fit for your needs. The only reason not to is if the extra 5oz was an issue for you. Thanks!

[@joker2100]

@@BackwoodsPursuit That’s the thing, it is a consideration. With two NB10000’s you can modulate your power needs based on the activity. Plus it has the advantage of redundancy. Interesting gear theory.

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

@@joker2100 this is true! You could always pick up a 2nd NB10k and only take it when needed.

[@mgg5050]

You said the thing charges via usb A……how does that work, pretty sure it charges via usb C…… ONLY I have yet to see a bidirectional usb A plug…

[@BackwoodsPursuit]

Hey there!! Thank you for pointing that out. I must have mis-spoke as yes, it charges via the USB-C. Thanks for watching!