It’s good to see GP Batteries pulling outdoor enthusiasts away from their reliance on single use batteries – still so frequently found within our outdoor equipment. A single AA/AAA battery from GP is said to last up to 300 recharge cycles, meaning the same amount in single use batteries have been saved from finding their way into landfill.

On top of this, typical lithium-ion power banks tend to only be rated for 300 cycles, meaning you’ll have to throw the whole thing out eventually. With the GP Charge AnyWay, you’ll just need to replace the batteries, saving on a heap of plastic and metal ending up in the landfill.

Another benefit to the Charge AnyWay’s use of replaceable AA or AAA batteries over an inbuilt lithium cell in the power bank is that if you do find yourself out of juice and with no power source available, then you’ll be able to add in any other type of AAA or AA batteries (single use or rechargeable) that you manage to find around your campsite or steal from another electrical device – giving you emergency power to a vital device, such as your phone.

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Tester’s Verdict

Will Renwick, Outdoors Magic Editor

As you’ll gather from my video review above, I’m a big fan of this set from GP. This is the kind of stuff I’ve really needed on previous long distance treks I’ve been on, and am glad I’ll have for future ones.

I’ve got a bunch of kit that requires AA batteries, like my trusty pocket radio (retro, I know), but also things like my phone and and headtorch to keep charged, and the Charge Anyway and RecyKo+ batteries makes for the complete package when it comes to managing these.

With four rechargeable AA’s I’ve found I get about 75% charge of my Samsung, and I’m told you’ll get a fully charged iPhone. So, armed with a second pack of batteries, that could see me through, perhaps about four days of hiking. I’d say say, for that amount of charge, the GP approach means a lighter load than my lithium ion approach, and a hell of a lot more versatility.

Trade Secrets

James Tuck, Marketing Manager for GP Batteries UK

“With all the restrictions placed on hazardous lithium batteries by airlines, travellers can have trouble taking a power bank on board their flight, meaning their mobile devices risk losing power. Ideal for use with recyclable lithium-free batteries, which are safe for air travel, the Charge AnyWay offers a new generation hybrid power solution for use indoor, outdoor and during travel; giving you a one-stop-shop to keep in charge of your power supply– wherever and whenever!”