Re: Power Pack Suggestions needed

To maximize your battery life in areas where you do not have a cellular signal, you will want to disable your SIM using the SIM PIN lock function.  I read somewhere that the default SIM PIN is 1111 but cannot confirm.  Locking the SIM prevents the phone from looking for a cell signal yet still allows you to use the GPS if needed.  Still, put it into airplane mode whenever you are not using it.

As for rechargeable battery solutions, the Mophie Juicepack Powerstation Duo can provide 4 full recharges of a phone.  Best Buy probably carries them.   Another alternative is to use a solar panel but at the cost of almost 16 oz in extra weight.


On Apr 24, 2013, at 4:40 PM, Coosa 1944 <coosa1944-/[email protected]> wrote:

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> I bought an i/o magic power pack http://www.iomagic.com/ from Staples.  Charged it, then hooked it up to my iPhone 4s ....... it discharged completely but did not recharge my phone.  I tried it three times ... nada. 
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> I'm about to go backpacking starting from Maryland and will return it when I get back to Tennessee ... in the meantime.  Anyone got a good quick suggestion ... I have one week to find a replacement and I don't think I have enough time to wait for one to come in the mail.  
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> I'm planning to use my phone as my camera as well as write on my blog ... and I will keep it in Airplane mode except when using it for posting on my blog while on the Trail.
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> Thanks for any suggestions.
> Coosa
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