Elecon Nestout 10000N rugged power bank ZDNET's key takeaways A tough power bank that's built to IP67 standards
The unit has been built for standalone use and for use with custom accessories such as lights and fans
This is a top-tier power bank in terms of performance and reliability and is built for outdoor use. View now at Amazon
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Last year I covered the super-rugged Elecom Nestout 5000N power bank. I put that to the test by trying to break it, caveman style, with a brick, and, well, it didn't break. In fact, I'm still using it. I was so impressed that I got myself a few more bits from the Elecom line to test -- the Nestout 10000N 10,000mAh power bank and the Nestout Flash-1 lantern.
Also: I tried to destroy this $45 power bank (including driving over it with a tractor) - it refused to break
And this gear recently got a pretty serious test during a three-day snowstorm-induced blackout.
36Wh power bank
The Nestout 10000N is a bigger version of the 5000N. Inside the tough polycarbonate shell (that looks like a water or fuel bottle or hip flask) is a 36Wh power bank with a 20W max output and 18W max input USB-C port, along with a 12W max USB-A port.
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