compact chargers that double as a battery bank

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Hi- I know there are some threads that cover parts of my question, but I was hoping to get some consolidated input from the group.

Which compact 18650 battery chargers double as battery banks? In particular, that will accept protected cells. I have read about the Miller 102, esp. V9, and it sounds great except for its length.

The following Xtar chargers appear (if I read their webpage correctly) to fit the bill.

SP1 Charger
http://www.xtardirect.com/products/sp1-charger?variant=658427325

VC2 Plus Master Charger
http://www.xtardirect.com/products/vc2-plus-master-charger?variant=6460470337

I think this one, based on the description, also can be a battery bank, though I don’t think it is compact:

XP4 Charger
http://www.xtardirect.com/products/xp4-panzer-charger?variant=529958789

Here are some other possibilities:

http://lygte-info.dk/review/Review%20Charger%20EFest%20Xsmart%20UK.html

So- are there others that people can identify, and perhaps have experience with?

Thanks!

Bob

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Check out this one: LiitoKala lii - 100

It’s probably the same like the Skilhunt M1.

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Check this one !

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^ Link doesn’t work for me x3

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I have a Klarus CH1 and I love it! It works great cause I always have spare 18650’s and 26650’s laying around more so than I have access to a wall or car charger. Some of my longer protected cells have trouble fitting in the slot, but most everything I have works, even my Olight 3400mah cells.

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Fixed

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If you think not to use AA Nimh, the Klarus CH1 is a good option.
Or, like said:

Or Nitecore UM10, with display, here: Nitecore at Gearbest

Plenty of options :smiley:
I’ve open a thread about, if you want to take a look: charger+power bank

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I always keep a couple Millers around and even one in my bug out bag.

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Thank you for the replies thus far.

Can anyone confirm that the Xtar VC2 Plus Master Charger can be used as a battery bank?

The Miller chargers look good, but from what I read, they don’t take the longer cells.

I will check out the other thread, thanks!

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You can always check my reviews for exact description of a charger.

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Thank you, HKJ. I have read some of your reviews in the past, but haven’t checked the complete list.

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I have not reviewed all chargers on the market, but I have been through a significant part of the LiIon chargers.

If you look here: http://www.lygte-info.dk/info/indexBatteriesAndChargers%20UK.html

Each entry has a picture, this can make it easier to select what models you want to see more info about.

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You haven’t reviewed all of them, but you have hit many.

Thank you for responding, and the reviews you have done.

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What I review is very much based on discussions on BLF.

I do look around for chargers and a few times manufactures contacts me, but many of my reviews are done because I see somebody talking about a charger on BLF or CPF.

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Just keep up the good work.