Power and light on a thru-hike
How much battery you need between towns and how to make it last.
How much power
A 10,000mAh bank charges a phone about twice and a headlamp several times. For longer stretches, carry more or charge in every town.
Rechargeable headlamp
A USB-C headlamp shares cables with your phone. Keep a little charge in reserve for night hiking.
Cold
Batteries lose capacity in the cold. Keep them in your sleeping bag at night.
Picks on Amazon
- Nitecore NU25 MCT UL HeadlampUltralight USB-C rechargeable headlamp, up to 400 lumens, warm, neutral, cold and red light.
- Nitecore NB10000 Gen II Power BankSlim 10,000mAh power bank with USB-C and USB-A outputs, popular with ultralight hikers.
Check the current price, version and seller on Amazon before you buy.