- Time of past OR future Camino
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This may seem like a no brainer, but for Americans, there are considerations...
1) They don't use the same plugs in Spain. They don't even use the same voltage (220 v. 110)
2) The beautiful thing about your standard home charger, even with US style plugs, is that they typically handle the difference in voltage well. Just double check by looking at the back of the charger, wearing your reading glasses (well, sadly, I have to).
3) The not so beautiful thing about your American style charger is you will need to get a plug adapter. Since most chargers accept multiple voltage levels, the adapter can be simple. The ones at the airport suck because they are HUGE (and relatively expensive)! The cheap little ones on Amazon work just as well... but...
4) When using a 2 piece solution (standard US charger + Euro plug adapter) you run the risk of leaving in the morning, having pulled out your charger, only to leave your little adapter in the plug. This has happened to me like 5 times maybe, I know, I am a slow learner. (On the bright side, every once in a while, settling into a bunk, I've found a little adapter still plugged in! I figure its like a pay it forward thing)
5) A preferred method: go ahead and get a European style multiple port charger. Doesn't require an adapter. Works perfect. 1 piece. I like the multiple ports, because, well, I have multiple devices.
1) They don't use the same plugs in Spain. They don't even use the same voltage (220 v. 110)
2) The beautiful thing about your standard home charger, even with US style plugs, is that they typically handle the difference in voltage well. Just double check by looking at the back of the charger, wearing your reading glasses (well, sadly, I have to).
3) The not so beautiful thing about your American style charger is you will need to get a plug adapter. Since most chargers accept multiple voltage levels, the adapter can be simple. The ones at the airport suck because they are HUGE (and relatively expensive)! The cheap little ones on Amazon work just as well... but...
4) When using a 2 piece solution (standard US charger + Euro plug adapter) you run the risk of leaving in the morning, having pulled out your charger, only to leave your little adapter in the plug. This has happened to me like 5 times maybe, I know, I am a slow learner. (On the bright side, every once in a while, settling into a bunk, I've found a little adapter still plugged in! I figure its like a pay it forward thing)
5) A preferred method: go ahead and get a European style multiple port charger. Doesn't require an adapter. Works perfect. 1 piece. I like the multiple ports, because, well, I have multiple devices.