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If you’re always on the go or completely off the grid, staying connected is essential. These are our favorite portable chargers for all your devices. If you buy something using our links, WIRED may earn a commission. wired.trib.al/Exozvkx 1/9

Nimble's Champ strikes the best balance between power, weight, and price. At 6.4 ounces, it's one of the lightest on the market, and you'll hardly notice it in your backpack, plus it’s environmentally friendly. wired.trib.al/snDFBc8 2/9

Want to cut the cord? The Sherpa 100 from Goal Zero offers wireless charging of any Qi-compatible phone or device, and it comes with some nice features like a battery status readout. 📸: Goal Zero wired.trib.al/pXtWnhK 3/9

Got devices that don't charge via USB? This Panasonic charger can recharge any combination of AA and AAA batteries in less than three hours, and it includes four AA Eneloop rechargeable batteries.
📸: Amazon wired.trib.al/hwOu8cZ 4/9

If you want to power more than a few devices for more than a couple of days, you need a portable generator. The Jackery Explorer 1000 is a solid place to start. It strikes a good balance between ease of use, power, and capacity.. 📸: Jackery wired.trib.al/w7qE9Ut 5/9

The Anker PowerCore Slim is tiny, lightweight, and charges most phones very quickly. It can power up an iPhone three times, and a Fire HD 8 tablet twice. This device is able to charge your phone as quickly as it can handle. 📸: Anker wired.trib.al/QOg4tMe 6/9

If you’re going off the grid for a while but still need power, you're going to want a solar panel. The Lightsaver Max is a compact, durable, rollable solar panel and battery, all in one unit. The solar panels are even waterproof. 📸: Powerfilm wired.trib.al/fbXoNSV 7/9

The Nimble Champ Pro charger is the perfect option if you have several devices to keep charged. You can charge two devices at the same time, or one while you're recharging the battery pack itself. 📸: Nimble wired.trib.al/Exozvkx 8/9

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