Top Phone Accessories

December 21, 2015

by Peter Reese
Top Phone Accessories

Taking your phone on the road? Breeze through these durable, lightweight phone accessories that set outdoor athletes and world travelers free.

Goal Zero Switch 10 Recharger:  Cylinder of power

Goal Zero Switch 10 Recharger Starting at: $38.40

Leave it to one of the leaders to cram a 3000mAh battery into a cigar-sized tube replete with a built-in LED light.  This is the one to take on the plane – everywhere – knowing available wall outlets are an endangered species;  if  you actually had the time to sit.  Phones, POV cameras, GPS watches and other critical devices drink their fill thanks to 1.5A output.  Testers value Switch 10’s lineage including the Switch 8, along with compatibility with Goal Zero’s on-target solar panels.

Best For: Airline travel, international adventures and backcountry back-up

E Case 9:  Solid function, soft touch

E-Case eSeries 9 Case

Active Junky slid an iPhone 6 into this soft case to unleash touchscreen agility – inside an eco-friendly, PVC-free case.  With waterproof sealing, E Case carried enough clarity to allow normal camera and audio use.  Testers liked the duel eyelets to clip, lash or dangle the phone.  USA-made, this series is an outstanding value for exterior pursuits.

Best For: Backpacking, paddle sports and mountain biking

Kenu Airframe + Car Kit:  Grabbed to go

Hold on to your phone even during a rollercoaster ride.  Kenu clips in your phone and puts two USB ports to work off any vehicle’s 12v power system.  Now nearly any vent holds phones up to 3.4” wide (6” diagonal screens), even those with thicker batteries or cases.  Each USB port pushes 2.4A in a compact converter that’s ideal for travel with phones or tablets.

Best For: Everyday use, rental cars

Check out Kenu Aitframe + Car Kit >

Spyder The Commuter:  Swiss Army charger

Simply pop out the car charger to restore life to this 2600mAh unit.  Or do the same with any USB connection.  And, in the rare case that reliable wall power is present, swing the dual-prong into action.  The two-position switch governs power release while red and green LEDs communicate The Commuter’s status.  With reasonable battery power and 1A output, the unit justifies its place in pack or bag.

Best For: Commuting (no surprise) and domestic travel

Check out the Spyder Commuter >

Dog & Bone Backbone Wireless Charging Case + Pad:  Tesla’s dream

Sending power wirelessly is in the same category as commuting by hoverboard.  Both are getting closer; our iPhone 6 drew life from the pad after connecting it to a USB or AC source.  Active Junky found the Backbone Case and Battery brought long-lived, consistent power to our phones even during high-drain functions including mapping.

Best For: Prolonged commutes or caffeine-fueled, multi-stop days

Check out Dog & Bone Backbone Wireless Charging Case + Pad >

UAG Ash Phone Case:  Tough days in beautiful places

Composite construction wins the day in skis, luggage and airplanes.  Lightweight and durable, it takes abuse as well as normal temperature fluctuations.  Urban Armor Gear spins ultra-light materials into a bouncy barrier between your data and the ground below.  Complete except for screen protection, testers valued the exterior controls and interior, scratch-resistant skid pads.

Best For: Everyday use where waterproof protection is not essential

Check out the UAG Phone Case >

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