Broken phones or cameras can make it difficult to enjoy breathtaking photographs of the mountains, or even GPS navigation, more than any other thing. The cold temperatures drain batteries at an the rate of a million times faster which means that trekkers aren't able to connect to information, navigation or even pictures. However, with these tried and tested tricks to save battery to ensure your device will continue to function in frigid temperatures.
Why Cold Kills Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries that are used in phones, cameras and power banks depend on chemical reactions that decrease performance when temperatures are lower which is why their capacity is reduced briefly when temperatures fall below the threshold of 0 degC In extreme instances when temperatures drop below 10 degC, the battery can stop working abruptly.
Keep Your Devices Warm
To ensure optimal care for your device Make sure to keep your electronic devices close to your body (such in the inside pockets of a jacket, or the chest strap bag).
Wrap it in an insulating sock or jacket (foil-lined pouches are extremely effective).
Hand warmers are an efficient solution; put them in close proximity to the device, but not touching the device directly (to avoid overheating the device).
Sleeping Bag Trick
Prior to bed, put your smartphone as well as a power bank and camera inside your sleeping bag, as body heat can help to prevent the draining of cold water.
Optimize Battery Usage.
- It reduces the power drain. Turn on Airplane Mode (when the signal isn't Turning this feature on could save up to 70% of the battery).
- Dim the brightness of the screen (or make use of auto-brightness).
- Take out Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. GPS when not when not in use.
- Use battery-saving modes (Android's "Battery Saver" and Apple's "Low Power Mode").
- Limit Extraneous Functions.
- Beware of live wallpapers and animated videos that have no purpose.
