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This post is a compliment piece to a previous post about recharging the Eversense CGM transmitter on the trail.

As I write this article, I have already found a smaller way to travel and charge with these basic parts, that story will be out soon, but for now, here's the steps to make this setup come together.

Things Needed:

There's a few parts here, sold separately.
1 part supplied by Eversense.
And a couple parts you'll need to buy, but they're easy to find.

1. The Eversense Charging Cradle

Just the cradle part, you can leave the wall plug and cord at home.

2. USB 2.0 Adapter (Male to Micro Male)

This is the smallest and shortest adapters I could find.

It has a regular USB on one end and a "Micro USB" on the other

Found this 2-Pack on Amazon for $7.99

3. Power Supply

My battle-scarred "MyCharge AmpProng+"

Here’s a link to the MyCharge product page

It has fold-out wall charge prongs!!!
(U.S. style shown here)

Twin USB ports so two devices can be charged at once.

Direct from MyCharge for $49.99
I have also seen them in stores like Target

Connecting the pieces

Start by connecting the adapter to the cradle.

The micro USB will only go in one way, so there’s no chance on getting the connection wrong.

Then... connect to the power bank

Finally, the transmitter.

You'll feel the all-familiar vibration once the charge begins

Charged in about 10 minutes!

Lastly...

Only one thing left to do after the charge is complete...
Disassemble all the pieces and put back in the pack.

Finding creative ways to perfectly place the transmitter using a make-shift mirror and the placement guide on the app..

Now, back on the trail, I've got a mountain to climb...!

Pros and Cons:

Pros

(Slightly) smaller than using the 3″ USB-to-Micro USB cord.

Very fast recharge (about 10 minutes)

Easy and quick to assemble

Easy and quick to disassemble

Multiple charges for multiple days

Cons

USB adapter plugs are not very durable do break if bent too much.

Power bank will run out of juice eventually and will need to be recharged.

Added weight: Power Bank weighs about 10 oz (.28 kg)

It’s Electric!  (needs to be kept away from water)

Might fail  (all gadgets will fail) Just a fact of life.

Please let me know in the comments box below if you have a different recharge trick for overnight expeditions.

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