Awards Announced For Best External USB Batteries By OutdoorGearLab

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - July 28, 2014 - PRLog -- OutdoorGearLab.com a reputable outdoor gear review website recently released a review on Top External USB Batteries. Nine top of the line external batteries were evaluated while at home, on road trips and while adventuring via plane, boat and bicycle. They were compared side-by-side while being tested for output power, ease of use, capacity and weight and scored accordingly. Lead Gear Review Editor, Chris McNamara discusses product selection, the pros and cons of alternatively using a solar panel and input and output power. Also included in this review is a very helpful process involving the three steps to use in order to determine the battery capacity that you will need to suit your particular needs.

The Editors' Choice award was granted to the Anker 2nd Generation Astro2 9000mAh. According to McNamara this product is a very good value, has great output power and fits in the palm of your hand well. It is recommended for charging smartphones, tablets and smaller electronic devices that are portable.

The OXA Frosted Box F1 received that Top Pick award for this review. While this product is also a good value and has an exceptional battery capacity capable of charging most laptop computers, McNamara advises that it is incapable of charging Apple brand laptops and only has one USB port.

The Best Buy award for this category goes to the RavPower Luster Mini 3000mAh. McNamara points out that this great little product is an exceptional value. He states that on the plus side, it is compact, lightweight and comes with a built in flashlight. On the con side, it does not have an indicator to show remaining battery life. He recommends bringing it along if you need to charge your smartphone a couple of times while out and about.

OutdoorGearLab LLC based out of Cheyenne, Wyoming, is dedicated to creating the world’s best outdoor gear reviews. They specialize in side-by-side outdoor gear testing and publishing the results in comparative reviews. Each product is scored across a range of particular categories, competitors are ranked, and awards are presented to top-performing products. The website is a free resource for those who love the outdoors and participate in activities such as camping, backpacking, hiking and climbing. See more at www.outdoorgearlab.com.