As much as we’re always on the water, the Wired2fish crew is always on the go. Whether we’re deer hunting, turkey hunting, kayaking or hanging out at a tailgate with buddies, it seems like we’re always outside. When I got the chance to test the Dakota Lithium Power Box 10, I immediately began thinking of all the applications it would have in my life. I had never heard of the company before and I’ve never owned something like this, so I really had no expectations. I went into this review pretty blind.
Todd and I have been using it a lot lately and have been quite impressed by how versatile it is. Quite honestly, I never thought I’d use this thing as much as I have; that’s no joke. If you’re an outdoorsman like we are, you should see what this small, compact box can really do.
I’ll break it down for you.
Easy to carry around
Don’t let the rugged exterior of this device fool you. I figured it was going to be heavy and clunky, but the Dakota Lithium Power Box 10 only weighs 4 pounds. It’s nothing like I expected, to be honest.
It has a really convenient carry handle on the top of the box and I’ve been able to put this thing just about anywhere. I can fit it in my hunting duffle bag, my truck tool box and even the back compartments of my bass boat.
Whether I’m going to a cookout or to the deer stand, I have been carrying this little box with me everywhere.
Charges all of your devices quickly
Like I mentioned earlier, we’re always on the go. I’m constantly riding around to different lakes and ponds to test new lures and shoot photos, so I’ve had a bear of a time keeping all of my stuff charged. I need to be mobile, but I also need to be close to my laptop at all times. If a breaking news story happens, Wired2fish needs to be the first to publish the article and that’s hard to do from a phone or tablet.
With dual USB charging ports and a 12-volt car plug, I’ve been able to get off the grid a little more without worrying about battery life.
Also worth noting is how quickly the Power Box charges everything. It’s not a wimpy charge like you get from those gas station phone chargers. From what I’ve experienced, it’s just like plugging your charger into the wall. Just last night while I was outside tinkering in my shop, I charged my iPhone from 12% to 94% in about 30 or 40 minutes.
Really handy LED lights
This is a feature we didn’t really expect to utilize very much, but we were proven wrong. This Power Box has two super-bright LED exterior lights that act as a legit flashlight when you need it. There’s a separate switch for ’em, so they don’t always stay on. But Todd and I have used it while walking to and from the deer stand at dark and I’ve been using it around the yard in the evenings.
And because of its compact profile and weightlessness, it’s really no heavier than your heavy-duty flashlight.
It’s tough to kill this battery
The Dakota Lithium Power Box 10 can charge an iPhone more than 11 times, a laptop almost 3 times and even run a fish finder for more than 50 hours.
Mobile office? No problem.
I have loved how mobile I can be now. No matter what, I have full confidence that all my stuff is going to be charged. I’m not one who is glued to my phone constantly, but man, I am pretty paranoid about it being fully charged.
What if I fall out of my deer stand? What if my 21-year-old bass boat breaks down 10 miles up a river? What if some sort of family emergency happens? I need to be able to contact my wife and first responders at all times, no matter how deep in the woods I am.
Works every single time
I have tossed this Power Box around in my UTV, truck and boat. It has been well used thus far and it works perfectly each and every time I plug something into it. I have developed a lot of confidence in it.
Final thoughts
Like I said, I had no idea this thing existed. But after testing it for a while and putting it through the wringer, I’m actually thinking about buying one for my dad for Christmas. With him being 67 years old and stubborn as a mule, I want him to have a full charge on his electronics when he’s in the woods or fishing by himself. For me, it’s a peace of mind thing.
You can purchase the Dakota Lithium Power Box 10 at DakotaLithium.com.
