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- Frances Sept-Oct 2023, Portuguese July-Aug 2024
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@trecile I think the adapter I'm considering does the charging, so I only need to bring the cable for each device, not the charger too. This will reduce weight and volume.All that you really need is a simple plug adapter (much lighter weight!) for your chargers. Modern electronics chargers are made to work with all voltages. I do recommend that you tape it to your charger so that you don't leave it behind in an outlet.
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Thanks that’s a good lead
I can't vouch for the quality of that product - I just found it on Amazon.Thanks that’s a good lead
@Rick of Rick and Peg - then won't I need multiple adapters and access to multiple outlets? I need to charge a phone, watch and hearing aids. If I charge one after another I have to stay with them. Thanks for your help.
Carry a USB power pack, charge that from the wall. There is no real issue if it goes missing, just buy another. Then recharge your valuable and important devices from your power pack as you walk. Many power packs will allow more than one device to be charged at the same time.@Rick of Rick and Peg - then won't I need multiple adapters and access to multiple outlets? I need to charge a phone, watch and hearing aids. If I charge one after another I have to stay with them. Thanks for your help.
@dougfitz, thank you for your very helpful reply, especially about the low power output. I will check that on others like thisI carry a CPAP, so I need a 'standard' electrical outlet and something that will charge my phone, fitness tracker and camera batteries. So a travel adapter like this is ideal for me. The one you have shown seems a little 'underpowered' with a maximum current delivery across the four ports of just 3.6 A. The one I am currently using delivers a maximum current of 6.3 A, but doesn't have a USB-C port. This can support some fast charging if only a couple of the ports are active. Otherwise, things just take longer to charge.
Hi Maurice:Hello,
Does anyone have any experience using one of these outlet adapters with multiple USB ports? Amazon (US) has several of these from manufacturers I never heard of. All have similar descriptions and prices (about $20 US). They have outlet prongs for both US and EU which means I can test it at home with my electronics that need charging (iPhone, iWatch, hearing aids, power bank). This particular product weighs 4.0 ounces according to the Amazon specs. Others weigh slightly more, 5 or 6 ounces.
I reviewed this thread but none of the suggestions look like this product:
Thanks for your advice,
Maurice
Walking the Camino Frances Sept-Oct 2023
Hi Maurice, we have used this exact adapter for many european/spanish trips. It is extremely light,, relatively compact and charges quickly. We charged both a phone and iPad on it. We love it!
@DoughnutANZ that's good advice. I also plan to bring a power pack. My preference would be to not have to charge while walking so I can focus on being present where I am. I would use the power pack when sitting for lunch.Carry a USB power pack, charge that from the wall. There is no real issue if it goes missing, just buy another. Then recharge your valuable and important devices from your power pack as you walk. Many power packs will allow more than one device to be charged at the same time.
Works for me.
@uncletim Looks good if I only need USB-C but I also need USB-A, the older style.
@Bill's_Walking Thank you! This looks like a good choice. I can get a US adapter to test it at home.I've used this a few times. It has all the bases covered.
Yeah, I see the problem. Others have given you some tips on multiple output ports on chargers and power ports. Besides charging from power ports when walking you can do it when you're sleeping too. You may have the phone in bed with you anyway.@Rick of Rick and Peg - then won't I need multiple adapters and access to multiple outlets? I need to charge a phone, watch and hearing aids. If I charge one after another I have to stay with them. Thanks for your help.
Charging with a power bank is a pretty passive activity. Whatever you are charging could be in your backpack or a pocket.@DoughnutANZ that's good advice. I also plan to bring a power pack. My preference would be to not have to charge while walking so I can focus on being present where I am. I would use the power pack when sitting for lunch.
The same company has a charger with both USB A and USB C outlets.@uncletim Looks good if I only need USB-C but I also need USB-A, the older style.
Love this. Looks smaller that the one I bought on Amazon and I like the flexibility of using it in different countries/areas.Hi Maurice:
Since you need to charge several items, I know the feeling, maybe this is better you. At least has four ports for device charging. If you are visiting just Spain, use the two prongs adapter, it lock into the charger and don’t have to worry to tape it to the charger as @trecile mentioned; but, if you plan to visit UK, then you can carry that adapter and just replace the European one.
I found my at Walmart in the luggage department.
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Hope this helps.
Buen Camino,
Iván
Hi JohnRRogers:One quick comment, I’m a newbie (starting my first Camino from SJPDP in May) but one comment/suggestion I have regularly heard is get an adaptor that allows other pilgrims to use the same power source since there can me limited outlets available.
taping it is great advice...lost a few while traveling!All that you really need is a simple plug adapter (much lighter weight!) for your chargers. Modern electronics chargers are made to work with all voltages. I do recommend that you tape it to your charger so that you don't leave it behind in an outlet.
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I carried something like this last Fall on the Camino Francés. Smaller, two USB-A ports and one USB-C. Charged my phone, external battery and hearing aids off a single adapter.Hello,
Does anyone have any experience using one of these outlet adapters with multiple USB ports? Amazon (US) has several of these from manufacturers I never heard of. All have similar descriptions and prices (about $20 US). They have outlet prongs for both US and EU which means I can test it at home with my electronics that need charging (iPhone, iWatch, hearing aids, power bank). This particular product weighs 4.0 ounces according to the Amazon specs. Others weigh slightly more, 5 or 6 ounces.
I reviewed this thread but none of the suggestions look like this product:
Thanks for your advice,
Maurice
Walking the Camino Frances Sept-Oct 2023
Yes, yes, yes!!!! Many albergues have only a few outlets that must be shared. If you have an adapter with multiple USB or USB-c ports then you can either share or if all the outlets are used by single users, ask if they can share your adapter. Don’t expect to have an outlet for your phone, iPad, watch, earbuds…… it’s actually not good Camino etiquette to hog the outlets. Just think if you are in a room with only 5 bunks that 10 people, if everyone has 3 devices to charge that 30 items in one room.Honestly, I have finally decided to leave the Apple Watch at home. It’s not connected to service in Spain and it requires another cord and an outlet to charge. I have my phone with me at all times so it tracks my km’s if I care.One quick comment, I’m a newbie (starting my first Camino from SJPDP in May) but one comment/suggestion I have regularly heard is get an adaptor that allows other pilgrims to use the same power source since there can me limited outlets available.
Yup, my advice comes from experience!taping it is great advice...lost a few while traveling!
Thank you! Will do.Hi JohnRRogers:
When you get to Spain, go to a China store, electrodomestic, or a hardware store and ask for “a ladrón”. Literally translated: a thief.. This devise will occupy an electric outlet while giving you additional outlets for you to plug or allow others use the same electrical outlet without you monopolizing the outlet.
The attached photo shows you an example I got. It provides one outlet while it is using the outlet, this way two people share one outlet.
Hope this helps.
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@ebrandt Thank you! that is exactly the kind of feedback I was asking for. Many other replies have also been very helpful.Hi Maurice, we have used this exact adapter for many european/spanish trips. It is extremely light,, relatively compact and charges quickly. We charged both a phone and iPad on it. We love it!
@jeanineonthecamino Right, I understand the unused prongs are useless weight. I do hope to visit the UK again, so I can use one like this without buying another. But removable prongs reduce weight. Can you suggest one based on your experiences? Many thanksI have used all sorts of adapters and most are usually great. Only downside one that does multiple country attachments that are all "built in" is that they are usually more heavy. If you can get one that is EU specific with several USB ports - it is most likely going to be lighter and more compact. The type you showed - I do own a couple - but I save them for trips when I will be going to multiple countries with different types of outlets. France/Spain use the same EU adapter.
I need the UK and EU adapters for this summer - so I am taking one with removable UK and EU only adapters and leaving all the other attachments at home. I used the same one last year and only brought the EU adapter attachment.
Yes, we, too left behind several before we figured out the taping trick.I do recommend that you tape it to your charger so that you don't leave it behind in an outlet.
I did this for exactly that reason. I didn't want to hog one of the few outlets in the room.One quick comment, I’m a newbie (starting my first Camino from SJPDP in May) but one comment/suggestion I have regularly heard is get an adaptor that allows other pilgrims to use the same power source since there can me limited outlets available.
I got two of the slightly higher power Anker chargers than the one shown here. They have an USB-A and and USB-C outlet and still weight only little.
Unfortunately, I can't find how to buy that type of Anker charger with European plugs in the US. I would prefer to purchase something from a well known brand like Anker.I got two of the slightly higher power Anker chargers than the one shown here.
I got the Anker 323 with 33 W.Unfortunately, I can't find how to buy that type of Anker charger with European plugs in the US. I would prefer to purchase something from a well known brand like Anker.
I did find this from Anker on Amazon (US site) I would have to also bring my USB C charger and plug it into the US outlet.
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See now, I would have thought if you are focusing on being present where you are while walking, that likely means you aren't using your electronics, so might as well be charging them.@DoughnutANZ that's good advice. I also plan to bring a power pack. My preference would be to not have to charge while walking so I can focus on being present where I am. I would use the power pack when sitting for lunch.
Can you not buy from Amazon France or Spain and either get it shipped to you (expensive), sent to your hotel at the start of the camino (if you have one booked) or to a relay point near one of the places you will be stopping at (though the only hold them for about 14 days I think)? I regularly buy from Amazon in other countries without any problem (though sometimes you hit a customs delay).Unfortunately, I can't find how to buy that type of Anker charger with European plugs in the US. I would prefer to purchase something from a well known brand like Anker.
I did find this from Anker on Amazon (US site) I would have to also bring my USB C charger and plug it into the US outlet.
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The advantage of bringing a North American charger with the adapter taped to it, is that you have both capabilities. If your trip is interrupted at a stopover en route, still in North America, you can still charge your phone.I did find this from Anker on Amazon (US site) I would have to also bring my USB C charger and plug it into the US outlet.
I have one of these for my CPAP and I can also charge my phone.I bought a 3 pack of these on Amazon a couple years ago. They work well. I will take on with me on Portuguese Camino next week. $22 for three.
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A good video! Except for the pronunciation of småhagelThis provides a link to an in-depth quality review of the Ikea SMÅHAGEL USB power adapter.
The fellow who made the video is, I believe, a UK journeyman electrician with many years of industrial experience. He does technical tear-downs and quality evaluations of electrical/electronic devices, and offers his conclusions complete with reasons supported by photographic evidence and/or methodical circuit behaviour analysis.
The video is long but the summary and conclusion starts at timestamp 23:23.
Obviously the plug on the unit he examined is only intended for the UK market. In North America Ikea sells the same model with a North American plug. You can check on-line to see if Ikea stores in Europe sell the same model with the European plug.
BTW note the economical price! I do not have one of these yet, but plan to buy one or two soon.
This is similar to the ones that my husband and I carried. You can leave the adapters you don't need at home.Hi Maurice:
Since you need to charge several items, I know the feeling, maybe this is better you. At least has four ports for device charging. If you are visiting just Spain, use the two prongs adapter, it lock into the charger and don’t have to worry to tape it to the charger as @trecile mentioned; but, if you plan to visit UK, then you can carry that adapter and just replace the European one.
I found my at Walmart in the luggage department.
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Hope this helps.
Buen Camino,
Iván
I reviewed this thread but none of the suggestions look like this product:
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...-charger-with-dual-output.77067/#post-1072320
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