The Sidewinder personal cell phone charger does not generate enough juice to keep your device fully powered, but it is an eco-friendly way to get a boost when you need it, anywhere, in any weather. A few minutes of cranking will deliver a few minutes of talk time or an hour or more of standby time. You can even crank it while you’re talking and the crank will go in either direction for lefties or righties.
Your purchase includes the charging unit, a connector cable, and connections to five types of phones. (You can buy adapters for the others.) There is a zippered carrying pouch with a loop to keep it all together. The charger itself is tiny—less than 2-1/2 inches at its widest point—and weighs less than 5 ounces with the pouch and cord. The generating handle folds against the side of the unit when you’re not cranking it. A small keychain-type LED light also helps you find your phone or keys in the dark.
