{"id":32965,"date":"2018-12-05T09:06:38","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T14:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=32965"},"modified":"2018-12-05T09:06:38","modified_gmt":"2018-12-05T14:06:38","slug":"scout-max-is-now-my-one-size-fits-all-battery-pack-and-charger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/scout-max-is-now-my-one-size-fits-all-battery-pack-and-charger\/","title":{"rendered":"Scout Max is now my one-size-fits-all battery pack and charger"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-32983\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Scout-Max-charging-two-devices-900x466.jpg?resize=900%2C466\" alt=\"Scout Max charging two devices\" width=\"900\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Scout-Max-charging-two-devices.jpg?resize=900%2C466&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Scout-Max-charging-two-devices.jpg?resize=150%2C78&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Scout-Max-charging-two-devices.jpg?resize=300%2C155&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Scout-Max-charging-two-devices.jpg?resize=768%2C397&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Scout-Max-charging-two-devices.jpg?resize=1080%2C559&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Scout-Max-charging-two-devices.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>Keeping your phone or tablet charged can be job one as your devices start to age.\u00a0 If you use your device a lot, you need a refresh to make it through many days. But, if you\u2019re on the go, off the grid, or biking\/hiking the hills, you aren\u2019t going to find anywhere to recharge. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/projects\/scout-your-zero-compromise-all-in-one-charger\">Scout Max (by intelliARMOR)<\/a> to the rescue \u2013 with 10,000mAhr of charge, and only slightly larger than my Samsung S8, it\u2019s ready to go anywhere.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32975 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9160-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"Scout Max by intelliARMOR is same size as my Samsung S8\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9160.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9160.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9160.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9160.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9160.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9160.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9160.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve never seen such a sleek 10,000mAh battery pack before and it\u2019s got some awesome features that make it a must-have for your travel bag, backpack or purse.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Gotta get in on this A.S.A.P.\u00a0 it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/projects\/scout-your-zero-compromise-all-in-one-charger\">only $19.99 for the first backers on Indiegogo<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kVXeyzZIiOQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4 Ways to Charge<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for compactness and neatness, you probably don\u2019t like carrying multiple charging cords and adapters for all the different devices you might own.\u00a0 With Scout, that can be a thing of the past.\u00a0 Scout comes with three built-in, pull-out-when-needed cords to cover 99% of your charging needs.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-32977\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9165-1-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"Scout Max has three hidden cables for USB-C, micro-USB and Lightning style connections\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9165-1.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9165-1.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9165-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9165-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9165-1.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9165-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9165-1.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It comes with attached cables for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lightning devices<\/li>\n<li>Micro-USB devices<\/li>\n<li>USB-C devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Two fold out from either side and the USB-C pulls out from the top.\u00a0 When finished charging, they conveniently snap back into place \u2013 unseen to all but the most astute observer.<\/p>\n<p>On the chance you need to charge some exotic device with a special USB cable, you\u2019re covered there as well.\u00a0 On the bottom of the Scout, there\u2019s an additional USB-A female port for you to plug any of your cables into.<\/p>\n<p>All three cables and the USB-A auxiliary port are rated for 5V\/2.1A so no slow charging issues here. Multiple devices can be charged simultaneously.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2 Ways to Recharge<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As handy as the built-in cables are, I just love the fold out 110-240V 0.15A plug for recharging.\u00a0 Taking up no space whatsoever, just a flip of 90 degrees and it pops out whenever you want to recharge in a standard 110v wall plug.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-32980\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/scout-plug-1-900x506.jpg?resize=900%2C506\" alt=\"Handy flip-down plug fits 110-240v outlet\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/scout-plug-1.jpg?resize=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/scout-plug-1.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/scout-plug-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/scout-plug-1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/scout-plug-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/scout-plug-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Want to recharge on the go from your car or your solar panel?\u00a0 There\u2019s a micro-USB port in the bottom of the unit that will allow you to recharge that way as well.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0Max Power<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With the 10,000mAh of charge stored by the Scout Max, you can get multiple recharges for most of today&#8217;s cellphones.\u00a0 My Samsung S8 takes just 3,000 mAh, so I can recharge it completely three times.\u00a0 It will recharge iPhone X almost four times with its 2,658mAh battery.<\/p>\n<p>I recharged my completely exhausted Samsung S8 from zero to 99% in just over 90 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-32976\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9163-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"Scout Max has four LEDs to monitor its remaining charge\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9163.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9163.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9163.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9163.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9163.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9163.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSCN9163.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And, with four LED lights, you\u2019ll be able to track how much capacity you\u00a0still have left.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>All this plus good looks too<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If all this wasn\u2019t good enough, the Scout is a beautiful piece of technology that is nicely textured and sleek enough to fit comfortably in a pocket or a bag.\u00a0 You\u2019ll hardly notice you\u2019re carrying it as it only weighs a mere three ounces.<\/p>\n<p>Pitch the bulky batteries you bought last year, pitch the cables and the assortment of wall plugs \u2013 you only need the Scout in your bag for a weekend full of activity, whether at the beach or on a mountaintop.<\/p>\n<p>Check out all the <a href=\"https:\/\/intelliarmor.com\/\">products by intelliARMOR at their website.<\/a>\u00a0 If you want wireless charging, they have a similar product \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/projects\/scout-your-zero-compromise-all-in-one-charger\">Scout Wireless \u2013 a 5,000mAh unit, also on Indiegogo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32978\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Max_Wireless.png?resize=695%2C834\" alt=\"Available in two models\" width=\"695\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Max_Wireless.png?w=695&amp;ssl=1 695w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Max_Wireless.png?resize=125%2C150&amp;ssl=1 125w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Max_Wireless.png?resize=250%2C300&amp;ssl=1 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer:\u00a0 \u00a0intelliARMOR provided a pre-release sample of the Scout Max so we could perform this review.\u00a0 Opinions expressed are strictly our own &#8211; as always.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping your phone or tablet charged can be job one as your devices start to age.\u00a0 If you use your device a lot, you need a refresh to make it through many days. But, if you\u2019re on the go, off the grid, or biking\/hiking the hills, you aren\u2019t going to find anywhere to recharge. 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your phone or tablet charged can be job one as your devices start to age.\u00a0 If you use your device a lot, you need a refresh to make it through many days. But, if you\u2019re on the go, off the grid, or biking\/hiking the hills, you aren\u2019t going to find anywhere to recharge. Scout Max (by intelliARMOR) to the rescue \u2013 with 10,000mAhr of charge, and only slightly larger than my Samsung S8, it\u2019s ready to go anywhere. I\u2019ve never seen such a sleek 10,000mAh battery pack before and it\u2019s got some awesome features that make it a must-have&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Doug","url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","author_meta":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Scout-Max-charging-two-devices.jpg?fit=300%2C155&ssl=1","featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Scout-Max-charging-two-devices.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Scout-Max-charging-two-devices.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"Doug","author_link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/author\/admindoug\/"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Scout-Max-charging-two-devices.jpg?fit=1440%2C745&ssl=1","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech, Gadgets &amp; Gear<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Battery pack<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">gadgets<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Portable charger<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/tech-gadgets-gear-2\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">USB charger<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Battery pack<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">gadgets<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Portable charger<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">USB charger<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":0,"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 7 years ago","modified":"Updated 7 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on December 5, 2018","modified":"Updated on December 5, 2018"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on December 5, 2018 9:06 am","modified":"Updated on December 5, 2018 9:06 am"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p21Ejy-8zH","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":33180,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/coal-the-fastest-way-to-fuel-your-smartphone\/","url_meta":{"origin":32965,"position":0},"title":"COAL &#8211; the fastest way to fuel your smartphone","author":"Doug","date":"March 6, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"With a COAL Catalyst 12,000 mAh battery pack, and its unique 3-headed cable, you\u2019ll be ready to charge whatever comes your way. \u00a0And, on top of that, the COAL battery pack is lovely to look at and comfortable to hold.\u00a0 It\u2019s available in 5 different colorways. 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