In recent years, solo travel has gone from a rare feat for the most daring to almost a rite of passage for just about everyone. For those who haven't taken that leap to travel alone yet, there are concerns, naturally, most of which is regarding the vulnerability of having no one but yourself to rely on for navigation, safety, photos etc. That's where wise packing and planning comes into play! As solo travellers' most important helper is their phone, an essential to pack is a portable battery charger. Here are five cute and lightweight power banks for your next solo trip:
#1 cheero Power Plus 6000mAh Nyanboard Ver. Portable Battery Charger
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Japanese brand cheero is best known for its compact, sleek and minimalist tech products like wireless earphones, cables and portable batteries. The star collection is undoubtedly the Nyanboard line-up which has adorable cat designs complete with 3D ears. If you find these cats look familiar, it's because they're inspired by Nyanbo!, a Japanese anime television series about the cat version of the Danbo cardboard box character.
The collection includes the Power Plus 6000mAh Nyanboard Ver., a compact and lightweight portable battery charger that boasts features like overcharge current protection, short-circuit protection and temperature monitoring functions.
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This powerful charger promises to juice up your gadgets quickly, and comes in six cute cat designs featuring Chatora, Hachiware, Kijitora, Kuro, Mike, and Shiro.
Get it at shopee.sg for $69.
#2 Miffy X MIPOW 10,000mAh Portable Battery Charger
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Chinese brand MIPOW takes pride in its functional yet aesthetic electronics and other lifestyle products. A frequent collaborator of theirs is Miffy! This team has birthed some cute products including the Miffy X MIPOW Portable Battery Charger.
This high capacity, fast-charging charger is able to charge your iOS or Android smartphone to over 50% power in 20 minutes. It also comes with built-in protection against overcharging, short-circuit and high temperature.
Get it at shopee.sg for $59.
#3 Disney Characters 10,000mAh Power Bank
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Disney lovers, this one's for you! These palm-sized portable battery chargers come in a range of vibrant colours and are reminiscent of digital cameras. Each features a beloved Disney character - Mickey, Minnie, Alien, Lotso and Pooh - and a convenient digital display of the remaining battery.
The "lens" is removable so you can swap out the character charm for other small decorative items!
Get it at lazada.sg for $15.93.
#4 thecoopidea Sanrio STACK+ Magnetic Wireless 5000mAh Powerbank
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You can go wrong with a small and slim power bank covered in Sanrio characters! This one by thecoopidea weighs just 124g and has a sleek shape measuring just 1.3cm thick.
Use it to charge your devices wirelessly or with the USB-C Cable provided. It even has a handy stand that can be tucked away when not in use.
Get it at shopee.sg for $69.90.
#5 LINE FRIENDS x Solove 10000mAh Wireless Battery Charger
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Another one that supports wireless charging, this Solove power bank features a compact design and LINE FRIENDS character prints all over.
It's high capacity and fast charging, and can charge all Qi-enabled devices by simply placing your device on it.
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Get it at shopee.sg for $69.90.
