The hurricane season is upon us – keep your iPhone charged with one of these batteries

Hurricanes Florence and Olivia are about to hit the United States later this week, leaving some people without electricity for long periods. AppleInsider shows you some of the best options for powering iPhones, iPads and / or Macs so that they do not fall into the grid.

As previous catastrophes have proved, mobile phones are an essential lifeline in times of crisis, especially during power outages and floods. But this rectangle slab could just as well be made of wood for all the good it will do to you if the battery is dead.

These are not just batteries we have selected in the air. We have all used them one way or another, and we recommend them all. Amazon has many of these available for same-day delivery, and some are available for next-day or two-day delivery.

And two of them have already helped a hurricane for a AppleInsider staff member.

Mophie Powerstation

If you do not expect to be offline for too long, the Powerstation ($ 35.99) is compact and a staple among iPhone and iPad owners. The main model is rated at 6,000 milliamperes-hours, which is enough to provide about two additional charges for an iPhone, depending on the model. It has two USB Type-A ports.

If you're worried about prolonged breakdowns, the Powerstation XXL ($ 94.59) is a 20,000 milliamp version with three USB ports. Mophie says that this can extend the life of the iPhone up to 70 hours, or maintain an iPad at 18 hours.

Jackery PowerBar

One option to keep a MacBook running is the PowerBar ($ 129.99), which is rated at 20,800 milliamps-hour and can be recharged just about any Apple device connected to its AC port. The only exception is the 15-inch MacBook Pro, which can only reach 70%.

The battery also has two USB Type-A ports, one that supports fast charging and a single USB-C connection. The latter is also used to recharge the PowerBar itself.

Anker PowerCore AC

There is no USB-C, but the AC PowerCore ($ 149.99) is a 22,000 milliamp-hour pack with AC output and two Type-A USB ports. He has enough juice to refuel most MacBooks and iPads, and of course, he can manage an iPhone several times. Be warned, it is not small.

Goal Zero Yeti 400

The Yeti 400 ($ 599.95) is even bigger. What you want if you have an arsenal of appliances and you fear a power outage for a week – Goal Zero claims to be able to provide more than 30 charges for a smartphone, 10 for a tablet or 3 to 5 for a laptop .

It has two power outlets, three USB Type-A ports and a few 12-volt connections to boot. Goal Zero also sells optional solar panels that maintain energy indefinitely.

Anker PowerCore 20100

The PowerCore 20100 ($ 49.99) can be slightly cumbersome, but it compensates by offering a lot of cheap juice. Anker claims to be able to charge an iPhone 8 almost seven times and an iPad mini 4 twice. It has two USB-A ports.

Jackery Bolt

The Bolt ($ 29.99) is a 6,000 milliamp-hour unit that can only charge an iPhone up to twice. This compensates for this with reduced price, portability and convenience. It has a built-in Lightning cable, so you'll never have to remember to drag a separate cable around you.

Tronsmart Edge 20000

This Tronsmart pack ($ 39.99) is smaller than the PowerCore 20100, but it comes with a two-way USB-C port and two USB-A ports, one of which is compatible with the charge fast. As with his rival, you will have to face the size problems.

Jackery Explorer 160

Here are some benefits: The Explorer 160 currently only costs $ 199.99, but provides 46,400 milliampere hours and even has a USB-C port. Two USB-A ports, a 12V DC connection and an AC inverter are also present.

As with the Yeti 400, you can buy an optional solar panel (and very expensive) if you want the Explorer to work as long as possible.

RAVPower 25,000 mAh Solar Power Bank

Cheapest solar option, this pack ($ 52.99) is equipped with a rugged housing, a built-in flashlight and three USB ports, one of which is a USB-C port bidirectional. You can even charge it faster by connecting USB-C and micro USB cables simultaneously.

The main disadvantage is that RAVPower only recommends using the solar panel to "supplement" the battery, instead of performing a full charge, since the latter can take up to 85 hours. Make sure the bank is plugged in before the disaster.

Goal Zero Sherpa 50 (with Nomad 13 solar panel)

For those who insist on solar energy, this Sherpa 50 ($ 249) offer will cover the essentials. Do not expect much from the battery itself – it has a relatively low capacity and the only connections compatible with Apple are AC and USB-A. However, the solar panel can completely recharge it in 5 to 10 hours, which can be enough to allow you to pass through time.