- Armored: Made from a steel-like polymer
- Submersible: Completely submersible for 45+ minutes
- Unstoppable: Drop-Proof/Shock-Proof/Waterproof
- Nearly Immortal: They shelved a Gen-1 Poseidon for 5 years, and it came out with a 60% available charge
- Power Pulse: Through tech enhancements, Poseidon Pro now has the key to unlock its true potential. Utilizing a USB-C to USB-C cable, you can improve charge times up to 2.5x faster.
- Size: 6 in. X 3.25 in. X 0.63 in.
- Weight: 9.6oz (272.16 grams)
- Operating Temperatures: -4˚F to 140˚F
- Capacity: 10,200 MAH
- Battery Life: Provides 30+ hours of additional battery life.
Before I go any further, can we all just give Dark Energy’s marketing team a shoutout for some of the coolest, most unabashed product claims on the market? I love a company that is willing to make bold claims like “Unstoppable” and “Nearly Immortal” and then stand behind those claims and their products. Dark Energy stands behind its products with a limited two-year warranty.
Over the past two weeks, I’ve used the Poseidon Pro probably half a dozen times to recharge my phone. I have an Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, and I averaged about 2.5 full charges from the power the charger provided. A feature I liked almost as much as the charging it provided was the fact that I felt empowered to take the case with me literally anywhere. I carried the Poseidon Pro in my front pocket, in my backpack, in my hand while it was raining, and I left it lying loose in my car. When I got to my office, I tossed it onto my desk, and when I got home, I put it on my nightstand. With the portable charger I used to use, I was constantly concerned about keeping it from getting broken or getting wet. I just don’t have that concern with this charger. I think part of my confidence in the product is from the advertising Dark Energy has done to convey its robustness, but I think an even bigger portion of my confidence has come from having the device in hand.
They are spot-on when the company says the case is made from a “steel-like” polymer. The Poseidon Pro feels like it can take a beating and still be there for you when you need it. To that point, Dark Energy’s website claims the Poseidon Pro has “taken falls from 75+ ft onto a rock, a blast from a shotgun, an explosion from one pound of Tannerite, and the crushing force of 1,000+ lb., and the list goes on. Need we say more?” I guess that’s why I’m not all that worried if I accidentally knock it off of my desk…
The Plasma Lighter
When I started testing the Plasma Lighter, I just walked around my house and property like some type of pyro trying to light everything I could on fire (for test purposes, not just to watch it burn… I’m not a psycho-ha). I mean, how else can one be expected to test the power and functionality of a lighter? The Plasma Lighter has powerful dual-arc plasma emitters, and when the lid is closed, the lighter is weather-resistant.
A cool feature on the Plasma Lighter that doesn’t involve starting fires is a built-in LED flashlight that functions when the lighter lid is closed. The light is relatively bright and is plenty powerful to help you find your wallet or find your way in the woods at night. It is a good design.
After using it for a bit, I love this little lighter, and I will no doubt use it a LOT over the next few months.
The Carabiner Pro
The Carabiner Pro is the most unique carabiner I’ve owned. The Carabiner Pro comes with the following built-in features:
- Sharp cutting edge (I’d describe it as a locking knife blade)
- Bottle Opener
- Glass Breaker
- Dual-Head Screwdriver (Phillips and flat)
- Locking Carabiner
I put each of these tools to the test, and they each worked as I would expect them to. For me, having a tool such as a locking carabiner that combines each of these additional features is an emergency kit no-brainer. Whether you are going hiking or camping or just like to be prepared, definitely pick yourself up one of these little gems.
Bonus review
As a bonus review, I’ll give you all some insight on something that wasn’t sent to me but was something that I purchased after using some of their other gear and having the desire to have more. One of the additional items I purchased was a USB-C wall adapter. I won’t review that, as it is a box you plug one end of the cord in to charge your device. All I’ll say about it is that it worked as advertised.
Survivor Cable
The item I’d like to alert you all, too, though, is the survivor charging cable. The Survivor Cable is a charging cable that is fully encompassed by paracord—either orange or black—and is incredibly robust. The Survivor Cable boasts the following hardening features:
- Steel Sheath and Weatherproof Cap – a full steel weave protects the cord from cuts and fraying, and the cap assists in repelling damaging dust and moisture
- Steel Heads and Strong Neck – a steel armament protects the cable’s fragile heads & reinforces the tips
- 550 certified paracord – tightly braided around the already armored cable is 20 ft (6 m) of high-grade paracord. Cutting the paracord can provide 20ft of life-saving rope in emergency scenarios.
This cord is certainly wider, heavier, and thicker than a typical charging cord, but the point of this cord isn’t weight saving; it is longevity and emergency preparedness. I’ve used this cord many times over the past two weeks and have absolutely no complaints about it.
Spectre Solar Panel
I’m still waiting for a hands-on trial with this beauty. It will be here this week. It’s a 15-watt solar panel that weighs in at 8.9 oz. Living in the heart of hurricane country in Florida, items like this can literally be lifesavers in a place where power can go out for weeks at a time. Use this to charge your Posiden Pro, then use that to charge your cell phone and you have a lifeline to the outside world.
Final Thoughts
I’ve used half a dozen different portable chargers in the last decade, but now I’m officially considering them all dead to me. I accidentally left my Poseidon Pro in my office one day, and I was thinking how lame it would be for me to use a “regular” charger if the need arose before retrieving Poseidon. After all, they are fragile, heavy, and thick. After just a couple of weeks with the Poseidon Pro, it has become my go-to device. There is no doubt that I will add a couple more of these to my collection so I can keep one in my car, one in my office, and one at home. Then, when I travel, I’ll carry all 3, so I’ll have roughly 8 iPhone recharges whether or not I have access to power.
I had no issues or areas of concern with any other products I tested. Dark Energy has my seal of approval, and I recommend that if you’re in the portable charging market, look to them first. You won’t regret it.
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