

Backup drive Samsung’s T5 backup drives are a great choice. This is another Wirecutter pick, but I have owned one for quite some time now and I recommend it. Unusually, it also works as a USB hub, so you can use it to connect to SSD drives and other devices while powering them.

The ZMI PowerPack 20000 can put out 40 watts via USB-C, as well as charging other gadgets via USB-A. Thanks to USB-C, it’s possible to buy a battery power pack that can charge a notebook computer. It’s listed as a “desktop” charger, but it’s still more portable than a standard MacBook Pro charger plus sundry phone and gadget chargers carried together. That’s enough to power the large MacBook Pro, and up to four other devices via USB-A ports. The most suitable charger seems to be the Nekteck 5-Port 111W USB Wall Charger, which puts out 87 watts through the USB-C port. I’ve never needed such a charger before, so I will defer to Wirecutter on this.
For that, you want at least 60 watts, and preferably 80 watts or more. The charger that comes with your MacBook Pro is fine, but what about a more portable version? Or a charger that can juice several other devices at the same time? For my iPad, I use the Anker 5-port USB-C charger, which offers one 30-watt USB-C port, but that’s not really enough to charge the MacBook.
