Solo Travelers Don’t Go Anywhere Without This One Safety Device — and We Found 7 for Under $30

Whether you’re packing up the cooler for an off-grid family camping trip or saving your PTO for a solo getaway somewhere international, carrying a power bank will without a doubt prove handy — if not absolutely crucial. 

Travelers credit portable chargers for giving them a sense of safety while they’re far from home. You can use them to keep your phone juiced up for navigation, emergency calling, summoning Ubers instead of hopping in random taxis, and even paying digitally if you run out of cash in the local currency. Less important but still convenient, you can use them to keep your Kindle or iPad running for endless entertainment on your travels.

There are countless battery packs to pick from out there, but not many that have thousands of rave reviews from travelers. Shop these seven top-rated power banks from Amazon, all on sale for under $30.

Iniu Slimmest 10,000-mAh Portable Charger

One reviewer called this charger a “safety net” that has “removed so much stress from [their] solo traveling.” The brand calls it the thinnest 10,000-mAh power bank on the market, and it’s by far the most popular at Amazon, racking up more than 80,000 five-star reviews. Marked by its signature paw print design, the battery pack is powerful enough to recharge an iPhone 8 3.6 times and your AirPods Pro 13.2 times. Unlike most others, it can charge all devices directly through its USB-C in/out ports.

Charmast 10,000-mAh Travel Battery Pack

This Charmast portable battery is extra convenient because it has four built-in cables — three outputs and one input. The cables are compatible with iPhones, Samsung devices, and any gadget that can be charged with a USB-C cord. “I used the map on my phone to get around everywhere, look up translations, take photos, make reservations via Booking.com and Eurail … everything was only possible due to this handy-dandy charger,” one reviewer said.

Anker Nano 5,000-mAh Power Bank With Foldable USB-C Connector

If you’re looking for something as small as possible to fit in your pocket while you’re out sightseeing, this wireless Anker Nano power bank is the ticket. Reviewers call it the “most portable” charger out there, connecting to new iPhone models, Samsung phones, AirPods, and more with a built-in USB-C connector that flips up when you need it. No separate parts or cumbersome cables to fumble with — just plug it directly into your device and go.

Ifidol 16,000-mAh MagSafe Battery Pack

This MagSafe battery pack is a handy travel accessory if you have devices with wireless charging capabilities. It has two ways of charging, so you can simultaneously use the pass-through charging dock for one device and the USB-C port for another. One traveler wrote that the Ifidol portable battery allowed them “to keep two iPhones with heavy usage going all day long” while on vacation.

Pxwaxpy 38,000-mAh Portable Charger

Thanks to its 38,000-mAh power capacity, this battery provides six to eight full phone charges. It has three output ports, which can all be used simultaneously. The LED screen tells you exactly how much juice it has left, too (no three-bar guessing game). Reviewers say it’s a little heavy — read: sturdy — for travel, but most agree that the power it packs is fully worth the extra weight.

Iniu Smallest 10,000-mAh Power Bank

Iniu says this is “the market’s smallest 10,000-mAh power bank,” measuring only about four by 2.5 inches with a thickness of less than an inch. Its compactness and light weight (9 ounces) make it perfect for travel. It even has a tiny arm that flips out to hold your phone upright, which is handy for watching Netflix on long flights and train journeys. The brand says this mini gadget can charge an iPhone three times and AirPods 12 times. 

Veger 10,000-mAh Portable Charger

This charger has a built-in AC wall plug, so you could technically leave your adapters at home. It also has two built-in cables, including one that has two connectors. And with the additional output ports, you can charge four devices at the same time. “I very much enjoy the fact that it is not needed to have a cord and brick,” one reviewer wrote. “The prongs that directly plug into the outlet are so helpful. The cords that tuck away are a great design as well since I don’t have to fumble around with too long or too short of a cord.”

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