Best Power Banks for Cycling and Bike Touring (2026)
If you're looking for a portable powerbank for bike touring, this guide covers what to look for and the banks worth considering, including the Anker Powercore+ 26800 I used on my own tours.
Quick picks (updated October 2026)
Top pick: Anker 737 Power Bank · Premium
- A 24,000 mAh, 140W power bank with three ports that can charge phones many times and run a laptop.
| Pick | Best for | Price tier | Why | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker 737 Power Bank | Best high-capacity bank | Premium | A 24,000 mAh, 140W power bank with three ports that can charge phones many times and run a laptop. | Check on Amazon › |
| UGREEN Nexode Power Bank | Best laptop-capable value | Mid-range | A 20,000 mAh, 130W bank with a display, rated 72Wh, that can charge a laptop and phone together. | Check on Amazon › |
| Nitecore NB10000 Gen4 | Best lightweight option | Premium | An ultralight, waterproof 10,000 mAh bank with pass-through charging, a good fit for weight-conscious riders. | Check on Amazon › |
| Nitecore NB20000 Gen 3 | Lightest big bank | Premium | A 20,000 mAh power bank with dual USB-C ports, an IPX5 rating and four LED level lights, weighing 10.26 oz. | Check on Amazon › |
| INIU Portable Charger | Best budget 20,000 mAh | Budget | A 20,000 mAh bank with a built-in USB-C cable, enough for phone, GPS and lights. | Check on Amazon › |
| Baseus Blade Power Bank | Best thin fast charger | Mid-range | A flat 100W, 20,000 mAh bank with four ports that slides easily into a frame bag or pannier pocket. | Check on Amazon › |
| Anker Nano Power Bank | Best built-in cable | Budget | A compact 10,000 mAh, 30W bank with a built-in USB-C cable, so there is one less thing to lose. | Check on Amazon › |
| Anker Power Bank 10,000mAh | Best cheap day-ride backup | Budget | A 10,000 mAh, 30W power bank with a built-in 5.4-inch USB-C cable, measuring 4.32 x 2.58 x 0.98 inches, for phones and small devices. | Check on Amazon › |
Price tiers are our own guide (budget, mid-range, premium), relative to the other picks here, not Amazon prices; check the current price on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, davestravelpages.com earns from qualifying purchases.
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How to charge your electronics when bike touring
Do you want to take along a phone, iPod, cycling GPS, Kindle or other electronic device on your next bike tour? If you do, you'll need to find a way to keep it all charged.
One of the simplest ways to do this, is to take a powerbank with you on your next bicycle tour. Basically, a powerbank is a portable backup battery, from which you can then recharge your other gear.
I've been using them for a few years, and find them incredibly useful. It means I can go several days wild camping without worrying that I somehow need to charge my gear.
During this time though, I'd always wished that a powerbank could charge a laptop as well. It was a bit of a pipe dream at the time, but now, it's reality!
Related: How to charge your phone when camping
USB-C Changes Everything
If you have a laptop that charges through a USB-C port, it is now possible to charge them via a powerbank. In my case, I have a Dell XPS laptop with USB-C charging.
I believe this will become more standard as time goes on. Phones too are going in that direction.
USB-C charging when coupled with fast charging technology means that devices also get charged more quickly. This makes the whole process of staying powered up on a bike tour a lot easier.
The question is then, which powerbank would be the best to take on a bike tour?
Which power bank should you buy?
They split into two groups, depending on what you need to keep charged.
Big capacity, for several days or a laptop
- Anker 737 Power Bank: best high-capacity bank.
- UGREEN Nexode Power Bank: best laptop-capable value.
- Nitecore NB20000 Gen 3: lightest big bank.
- INIU Portable Charger: best budget 20,000 mAh.
- Baseus Blade Power Bank: best thin fast charger.
Lighter 10,000 mAh banks, for phone, GPS and lights
- Nitecore NB10000 Gen4: best lightweight option.
- Anker Nano Power Bank: best built-in cable.
- Anker Power Bank 10,000mAh: best cheap day-ride backup.
If you're flying to your start point, note that airlines generally limit carry-on power banks to about 100 Wh, so check with your airline before you pack one.
Related: Can you take a powerbank on a plane?
What I used: the Anker PowerCore+ 26800
I tried and tested the Anker Powercore+ portable battery charger. At a massive 26800 mAh, it's designed to be the maximum size you can take on a plane. So, whilst there are powerbanks with more capacity, you couldn't easily travel with them to other countries if you need to fly.
Anker no longer seems to sell it new on Amazon, so the section above is what to look at now.
It's a heavy unit of course, weighing in at around 600 grams - and you'll need to add a few more on for the charging unit and power lead.
What you get in return though, is an awesome bit of kit that can charge not only your regular USB powered devices such as cycling GPS, phone, kindle etc, but also a USB-C powered laptop.
In fact, in testing, I charged my Dell XPS laptop twice. Absolutely incredible!
There's a video review of it linked at the bottom of this page. Some key takeaway numbers for me were:
- Fully charges in 3-4 hours
- Can charge my Dell XPS laptop twice
- Can charge my Samsung S10+ phone 4-5 times
- Fast charges devices via USB-C
- Two regular USB ports for other devices
In short, it did everything I needed on a bicycle tour. These days the Anker 737 is the current bank I'd look at first.
Best Power Bank For Cycling FAQ
Readers who are looking at taking along a portable power bank on their next bikepacking trip often ask similar questions such as:
How long do power banks usually last?
The lifespan of a power bank depends on how often it is used and its original battery capacity. While many people say that powerbanks last 4-5 years, I have several that are older than 10 years and still work fine.
What is the benefit of a power bank?
A power bank is a portable battery that can be used to charge devices. This includes smartphones, GPS devices, and other gadgets. They are helpful because they allow you to stay powered up while on the go which is particularly useful on outdoor adventures in remote parts of the world.
Do I need a portable power bank for bike touring?
If you plan on using multiple devices such as cell phones, USB lights, or GPS on your next bike tour, don't leave home without a quality powerbank! They are small enough to carry in a pocket, and will keep your gadgets full charges during the day so you can be less dependent on the grid.
Can a power bank portable charger power a laptop?
You can purchase a larger power bank that has capacity enough to charge a computer via USB-C cables provided your laptop can be powered that way.
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You can also watch this review on YouTube: Best Power Bank For Bike Touring, Bikepacking and Backpacking
Dave is a UK travel writer living in Athens since 2015. With 20 years of firsthand travel experience and over 80,000 km of bicycle touring across six continents, he's been blogging at Dave's Travel Pages since 2005. Every guide is based on places he's actually been.
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Hi I have a dinamo hub on my bike and can you charge the 26800 with it,I have the sinwave usb on bar head stock?
I don't think you would be able to charge this one via dynamo as it requires to much power to charge.
Great information again Dave. Just wondering if you've used the Anker power bank to charge your bike lights?
Hi - I don't use them for this, but as long as the lights are USB powered, yes you could use the power bank to do this.