Tools, Gadgets, and Widgets - Lepow Moonstone Portable Charger

The other day, while snapping photos at the museum, my phone's battery quickly became depleted. I couldn't let my phone battery get low because my train ticket was on my phone. What to do? Come prepared.

I brought the phone cord with me, and I also brought along the Lepow Moonstone Portable Charger. I bought this device a few years ago. I bought it in case we lost electricity during a storm, I'd still be able to use my phone as we had gotten rid of our landline.

The Moonstone connects with its USB cable to your computer to charge. It holds a charge for quite a long time. When needed using your phone cord, you connect your phone or device to the Moonstone. There are two USB ports so you can charge two devices at once.

The Moonstone is sleek, fits in the palm of your hand and is not heavy. I don't remember how much I paid for it. Maybe $50? However much it was, it paid for itself.

At Visitor Services at the museum, I had asked if there were charging stations to charge devices. The aide said guests were welcome to use the outlets across from the service desk. There were only a couple of outlets available and all in use. No worries, I could plug my phone into the Moonstone and keep phone and charger in my bag. I didn't have to be tethered to the wall for half an hour or better. I could still enjoy browsing the museum while my phone was charging.

I'm not sure this particular device is still available, but adding a portable charger to your toolbox wouldn't be a bad thing. No worries not having your phone available when you need it while out and about especially if a wall outlet or charging station isn't handy.