The best everyday carry gear for dads
One thing I truly never leave home without is a portable power bank, because you never know when a day will run long and you might need to recharge some gadgets. While you can certainly opt for a standard external battery with a USB-C port, Anker’s MagGo series has introduced an interesting twist on the category thanks to the addition of Qi 2 that supports magnetic wireless charging at up to 15 watts. And when you combine that with a built-in kickstand, you get something closer to a portable charging dock than a basic battery pack. This allows you to prop your phone up to watch videos while you top off its battery; if you want faster speeds, you can always plug in a cable.
Granted, both the 6.6K and 10K mAh models are a bit bulkier than a traditional portable battery, but I find that the added functionality is worth it. The 10K model even comes with a screen, so you get a more accurate idea of how much charge it has left. The biggest downside is that, because Android phone makers have been slow to adopt Qi 2, for now, you’ll need a late-model iPhone to take advantage of its magnetic wireless charging capabilities.
