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That is exactly what I have. Just due to the three devices, I was trying to cut down on cords. All can charge with a magnetic charger plugged into one usb. This is what I have and it packs into a small cube. The watch can only be charged with a magnet charger.I'm confused about the converter and the charger that you are talking about. All that you need is either your regular charger with a plug adapter or a charger with European plug.
I have this one with a USB C and USB A output.
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If you use your regular US plug charger you can tape a small plug adapter like this to it. This can be a good solution so that you have your US plug charger while you are traveling that you can use in US airports.
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I also carry a 5000 mAh power bank that weighs 4 ounces. It will give my phone one full charge. I rarely need to use it, but I'm always happy to have it with me. I think that s 10,000 mAh power bank is overkill.
I bring a 10 foot charging cable because sometimes the outlets in albergues are spaced pretty far apart, and I have almost always been able to reach my bunk with this cord. The times that I couldn't I used the power bank.
I am on day 5 after leaving Roncesvalles. Every accommodation I have been in has very numerous power points. If you have a charger with the standard EU plug, I can not see that you will have a problem.I am sure many have asked this before and I apologize. But technology seems to change all the time (including using USB C charging cords instead of USB A). I plan to rely on technology as little as possible on this trip of a lifetime, but unfortunately I will have to stay in touch with work occasionally.
I have purchased the Type C converter for Portugal and Spain. I don’t plan on using the electrical plug, only the USB chargers. This has 2 USB C and one USB A. I have also purchased a charger that is a tad heavy but when laid out, will charge all devices. Also have a 10,000 bank that was the second lightest I could find and recommended on a hiking site.
Does this sound like too much? Would you bring the charger that will do all 3 so it is in one unit. Also what length of cord for charging?
Sorry if this is a silly question, but I do want the phone, iWatch and buds with me. I can easily look at the watch to know if an email is important and whether a call is spam without pulling out my phone.
One other thing I plan on doing is leaving at an albergue the converter I purchased that only has the USB A. It will not weigh much and will hopefully help another pilgrim.
I am so excited and nervous!
I looked at that charger but can't justify the weight. I have a plug with USB outlets and a handful of cords to charge my phone/watch/headphonesThat is exactly what I have. Just due to the three devices, I was trying to cut down on cords. All can charge with a magnetic charger plugged into one usb. This is what I have and it packs into a small cube. The watch can only be charged with a magnet charger.
I know what you mean. I was going to return (purchased through Amazon), but think I will keep for travel in general. I’m going out of town for work next week and am going to see if it is worth keeping. Definitely thinking it would be hard to watch over all three devices at once and of course the weight. I’m just so darn bad about losing/breaking cords. Maybe this trip can make me more mindful!I looked at that charger but can't justify the weight. I have a plug with USB outlets and a handful of cords to charge my phone/watch/headphones
I think that is what I am going to do. Thanks for your input. The watch is a bit of a pain only using the magnetic charging.Wireless chargers are heavy and will take longer to recharge your devices than cables with a good charger with enough power (watts) to charge all your devices at the same time efficiently (i.e. reasonably fast). If I were you, I would just bring one charger (EU plug) with 3 USB outputs, and three USB cables for your devices (including one magnetic charging cable for your Apple Watch, because this is the only option for the watch)
Any thought of leaving this particular watch at home or is it a smart watch or fitness watch you definitely want to take along?I think that is what I am going to do. Thanks for your input. The watch is a bit of a pain only using the magnetic charging.
I would like to take it along. Unfortunately I have some legal cases going on (I’m a lawyer - unfortunate for this trip) and I would rather be able to simply look at the watch instead of pulling out my phone to check if an email is important. Although I hope my assistant will contact me via what’s app if I really need to know something.Any thought of leaving this particular watch at home or is it a smart watch or fitness watch you definitely want to take along?
Some people also like to do this for security reasons. They figure that the potential loss is a lot less leaving a power bank plugged in at the albergue unattended than leaving a phone unattended.I am thinking I will just be charging the power bank during the trip to avoid unnecessary weight and charge the items as needed from the power bank.
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