All of the power banks on this list are relatively small and portable. The majority of users pick 10,000 mAh to 15,000 mAh power banks, a good choice for recharging a personal smartphone.
Compact 10,000 mAh options like the Skullcandy Fat Stash 2 and the Nitecore NB 10000 offer a nice balance between utility and portability. They fit in a pant pocket, and they pack enough power to keep a smartphone or satellite messenger alive for several days without a wall outlet.
If you plan to charge larger devices like a tablet or laptop, we recommend sizing up to the 20,000+ mAh range. These products typically weigh 1-2 pounds and are still compact enough for hiking, traveling, etc. On this list, the BioLite Charge 100 Max is our top choice for these situations.
The ultra-slim Nitecore NB10000 fits easily into any pocket; (photo/Austin Beck-Doss)