Hi, I need your help to try and find a power bank for an upcoming Ultra Marathon event in the arctic next month (Ice Ultra – Beyond the Ultimate). Ideally it needs to have enough power for 5 days worth of charging for 3 devices (Phone, Watch and Headtorch) If there isnt a power bank that can hold enough charge, is there the option of another power bank to charge it back up ? The other issue is the temperature which will be as low as -40c and so they need to be able to withstand that or an insulation device to put them in.
Any info from someone who has experienced this would be excellent! Thank you in advance, look forward to hearing from you.
Ice Ultra Marathon - Tech Advice
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Sounds like a cool event, if you know what you are doing.
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Yes I hope i do!! Having completed the UTMB and MDS but there wasnt the need for the power bank and one that can withstand the low temperatures so any help would be greatly appreciated !
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Its not only what bank you get, but how you store it. You need to have it in your bag while you are sleeping, and depending on when you need it it could be in the bag for some hours after that. Maybe a small secondary bank or two that you have on you while you run? Do you have some base and some help, so solar panels could be viable?
I would think large bank stashed in your sleeping bag that charges your gear while sleeping ans possibly a secondary small bank on you if its a matter of safety.
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Sorry, but UMTB or MDS does not prepare you for arctic travel.
If you don't know how to protect yourself in arctic conditions you might end up with severe frostbite.I actually know a very good runner who got that.30 -
Get a couple hand warmers and use them as needed on the batteries and on yourself.
Look at some solar battery banks too.
However, the coldest I've run was -51F in the Adirondacks.... would never do it again. Luckily I didn't hurt myself, but the air was like needles all the way down to the lungs. Only did 5 miles in that crap, and felt like the stupidest man alive. Took me damn near all day to recover from it.
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I haven’t tried it out myself but maybe this could help you: search for “dynafit upcycled mobile phone case” (I can’t post links). It’s supposed to keep a phone warm and may serve as an extra layer of protection combined with the sleeping bag. Perhaps there are other brands that produce similar products, I’m just aware of this one.
Best of luck and keep warm!
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I'll add one more thing... from the cold, I partially lost my voice for part of the day. It was very, very crazy how the cold can do stuff to the body.
Just be careful out there!
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Many thanks for all your assistance with this, ive got a few bits on order
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Will you need a respirator or cover for your face to protect your lungs from the temperature/very cold air?
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