 ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***  Do you have a smart phone? Have you ever found yourself needing to make a call, just to find your battery has been totally drained? It always seems to happen at the worst possible times, I've found. I had this very thing happen to me in November. I was on my way home from a blogging trip for Maytag, and my mother-in-law was meeting me at Chicago O'Hare. See, this is my husband's biological mother, who we had not gotten to meet yet. Sadly, I was on this trip by myself, so my hubby and kids still haven't met her to this day. Since I had a layover in Chicago, she readily agreed to come meet me for the first time. I was really excited, and getting to give her a hug was something I was really looking forward to. Of course, as soon as I arrived in Chicago, my phone was dying. I called my husband and tried to reach my mother-in-law, and then BAM! No battery. So I literally had no idea where she was, what she was wearing, or where I was supposed to meet her. She couldn't reach me...I couldn't reach her, and my husband had no idea where to tell her to go. I ended up walking around aimlessly for well over an hour before I finally spotted her. (Thank goodness I did, though!) Since I do tend to travel for my blog several times a year, I decided I needed a little back-up for my iPhone so this wouldn't happen again. So I started doing a little research on portable charging devices, and I discovered eFreesia. This awesome company offers several solutions for on the go charging. With their Bar, Mini, and Duo models, you never need to worry about running out of juice at the most inopportune times. I received the eFreesia Duo for review, and when it arrived, I was very impressed by the compact size of the unit. It's about the same size as an iPhone 5, and slips into a purse or pocket for easy accessibility. There are 2 built-in micro-USB cables, so there is no need to drag a zillion wires around, either! (You will need a wire for Apple devices like an iPhone, but there is one included in the box.) This product is compatible with most smart phones as well as iPads and other tablet devices that require lower battery levels. The really neat part? It can charge two devices at once! I have charged both my iPhone and my iPod Touch at the same time using the Duo, and was shocked by how quickly my mobile devices recovered battery power. Take a look at the following infographic to see how the eFreesia Duo works:  The unit has power indicator lights that show when it needs to be charged. I used this for a week between charges, and it worked very well. Charging is simple and relatively fast as well, so I can charge my unit while in my hotel room while traveling. There is even an automatic shut off feature, so you don't need to remember to turn it off when you're done using it. Total genius, if you ask me! Overall, I am very pleased with my eFreesia Duo. It's very compact and lightweight, which makes it ultra-portable. It also charges my mobile devices fairly quickly. I have used this to charge my iPhone, iPod Touch, and my BlackBerry PlayBook tablet and have had wonderful results every time. The only thing I would change is the fact that there isn't an integrated iPhone cable. Maybe in future models? Nonetheless, this product has been nothing short of a lifesaver, and I know that when I have my eFreesia Duo in tow, I will never have to worry about being unreachable while traveling again! How to Connect : You can check out the awesomeness that is eFreesia on their website. You can also follow them on Facebook, on twitter, on Pinterest, and on Google+ to stay on top of their latest products and promotions! Enter to WIN : I am thrilled to announce that one lucky reader will be receiving an eFreesia Duo charger of their own!
How cool is that?! Simply enter using the easy Rafflecopter form below! This giveaway is open to US residents 18+ until 11:59PM July 3, 2013. No PO Boxes. Winners will be drawn using Rafflecopter's Random Number Generator. All entries will be verified, so play fair! I will notify winner via e-mail and they will have 48 hours to reply before I am forced to redraw winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. This contest is not affiliated with Facebook in any way. Thanks for entering, and Good Luck!
117 Comments
Kitty
6/7/2013 05:27:26 am
I've ran out of battery on my ipad when i was on an airplane, which was pretty much when i needed it for entertainment the most. this battery would've helped me a lot
paige chandler
6/7/2013 07:34:01 am
Yes, I seem to run out of juice in the car....UGH
paige chandler
6/7/2013 07:34:41 am
I seem to run out of juice in the car when I need my phone bad....UGH 6/7/2013 08:07:41 am
Yes! Way too many times, haha! Once on a road trip, once during an important phone call, once when I was in the hospital with one of my kiddos. It's always been at the most inconvenient times!
md
6/7/2013 10:35:36 am
I am always running out of juice just before I leave the house having this in m purse would be a lifesaver
Hannah McNally
6/7/2013 01:36:08 pm
My mom and I went on an outing together, and we used the GPS in my iPhone to get there. On the way home, I realized my phone was out of battery, but we knew the way so I wasn't concerned. Then my mom took a wrong turn, and suddenly the phone died. We had no GPS, and didn't know how to get back! 6/7/2013 04:11:13 pm
I always seem to run out of battery life on my iphone and my ipad and it is so frustrating. This would make me feel a lot safer. Thanks!
Susan Broughton
6/7/2013 06:12:06 pm
My husband is the one that seems to always be out somewhere and need to call home and the battery is dead. So I think he could really use it.
Bonnie Caselman
6/7/2013 09:12:42 pm
I do OK on rememberng to charge my phone. My fiance does a lot more with his phone so sometimes it drains very quickly. I would give this to him.
Tari Lawson
6/7/2013 09:50:27 pm
Yes, I ran out of juice on a long road trip with the kids. I didn't have my cord with me to recharge and ended up stopping at a Target to pick up a car charger as I didn't want to be on the road without communication in case I should break down.
Ann Fantom
6/7/2013 10:19:25 pm
The eFreesia Duo could help me out when I'm traveling and I forget to charge my phone.
Sherry Compton
6/7/2013 10:26:18 pm
I hate running out of power on my camera...always when I'm out somewhere and can't get more.
md kennedy
6/7/2013 11:48:12 pm
I hate running out of juice on my iTouch while on a long flight!
Sonya Sanderson
6/8/2013 12:53:42 am
I run out often when on camping trips.
katie ab
6/8/2013 03:17:52 am
My phone's battery goes down pretty fast. It would be great for flights or long car trips.
Kelly
6/8/2013 03:39:32 am
I use my phone a lot during the day so it's always dying.
Denise B.
6/8/2013 05:43:02 am
I have run out in pouring rain when I needed to call my husband to pick me up.
Hannah McNally
6/8/2013 09:45:55 am
I have class from 8-5 every day since I'm in PA school. By the time I get back to my room, my phone is usually almost gone. This would be great so I could plug it in during the day!:)
Sheryl
6/8/2013 11:13:40 am
Yes. I don't use my cell phone often but it seems every time I go to use it I'm out of battery.
Barbara Stenby
6/8/2013 12:07:55 pm
I ran out of battery in NYC & I was lost in the pouring rain & couldn't hail a cab if I had power I could have called for one
Kristi C
6/8/2013 09:55:20 pm
I seem to run out of battery power at least twice a week. Of course, that is when the kids really need me for something.
brandy g.
6/10/2013 02:52:02 am
I always run out of battery when I am just about to go into a meeting. Which is a really bad time to lose power.
Amanda Alvarado
6/10/2013 01:38:17 pm
I haven't run out of juice...yet. This would be nice to have just in case I ever do!
Sara Zielinski
6/11/2013 02:15:47 am
This would make my life easier because the battery power in your device is never enough, it is critical to have a backup source at all times
Beth
6/11/2013 05:07:32 pm
This would be great for camping this summer!
rust
6/11/2013 10:45:26 pm
I usually lose my charge on full days when I am away from the house all day. It would also be very handy for camping.
md kennedy
6/12/2013 09:16:01 am
With this device, even if I run out of juice on a plane (forgot to turn it off!) I will still be able to use my phone when I land.
laurie Nykaza
6/12/2013 04:40:56 pm
at the airport so this would help so much
md kennedy
6/13/2013 01:56:07 am
My husband is infamous for leaving his phone in the car in our underground garage - and overnight it loses all of its juice. Boy this would be great for him!
rust
6/13/2013 09:46:09 am
Perfect for long days on campus.
Beth
6/13/2013 06:54:34 pm
I've run out of juice while driving around lost.
md kennedy
6/13/2013 11:29:18 pm
Unfortunately we have a sick member of our family and are all connected via mobiles...wouldn't you know mine always dies right when I really need to call someone!
Carolyn Colley
6/14/2013 06:08:50 am
this is a little different, one time I was in the middle of taking a shower and the town cut the water off, there I was with soap all over me and no water
sindy murray
6/15/2013 02:50:47 am
When we travel (sometimes) we forget our chargers or forget ot charge our devices the night before we leave. This device will really make a difference in our daily life.
md kennedy
6/15/2013 08:34:30 am
I am ALWAYS running out of juice!
Carol
6/15/2013 11:58:07 am
I haven't ran out of juice but I'd like to take this on a camping trip.
md kennedy
6/15/2013 08:24:32 pm
We run out of juice when we are on hikes - no chance whatsoever to re-charge which can be dangerous!
rust
6/16/2013 12:34:05 pm
I've run out often and so have the kids ...it would be great for them since they need it more, I think. 6/16/2013 05:08:57 pm
This device would really come in handy when my iPhone would not have enough battery for me. Thanks!
rust
6/17/2013 02:42:16 am
I've lost power many times in the middle of a conversation.
Helga
6/17/2013 05:47:54 am
I havent had this kind of thing happen much, thankfully!
BRANDI DAWN
6/17/2013 06:19:24 am
It happens ALL the time! I spend a lot of time in the mountains and when I am up there, I use my phone to take pics...so naturally, by the time I come down my phone is pretty much useless. I also usually miss a lot of really good shots at the end of the day!
Hailie J
6/17/2013 05:33:22 pm
I am always running my battery down! I am the worst about charging, so this would be great for me to have!!!
md kennedy
6/18/2013 01:08:31 am
Nothing worse than sitting in the cell phone lot at the airport waiting for the call from an arriving loved one and the cell battery dies!
rust
6/18/2013 02:31:40 am
It would help me by freeing me from wall outlets
BRANDI DAWN
6/18/2013 04:45:28 am
It happens ALL the time! I spend a lot of time in the mountains and when I am up there, I use my phone to take pics...so naturally, by the time I come down my phone is pretty much useless. I also usually miss a lot of really good shots at the end of the day!
joni
6/18/2013 07:13:47 pm
I run out of juice quite often. Usually trying to get in touch with my daughter.
brandi dawn
6/19/2013 04:06:49 am
It happens ALL the time! I spend a lot of time in the mountains and when I am up there, I use my phone to take pics...so naturally, by the time I come down my phone is pretty much useless. I also usually miss a lot of really good shots at the end of the day!
Ken Haggerty
6/19/2013 11:56:06 am
I've never run out because I leave my iPad plugged in most of the time.....because I'm afraid I'll run out at a most inopportune time. Winning this would surely free up my device.
rust
6/19/2013 12:47:38 pm
I t would make my life easier to eliminating worry about whether my phone would die on me.
laurie Nykaza
6/19/2013 06:19:02 pm
out shopping and I needed to call home
ALPA
6/20/2013 01:16:48 am
this device would be a lifesaver because i can totally rely on it during any time of the day no need for battery worry
Brandi Dawn
6/20/2013 10:20:03 am
It happens ALL the time! I spend a lot of time in the mountains and when I am up there, I use my phone to take pics...so naturally, by the time I come down my phone is pretty much useless. I also usually miss a lot of really good shots at the end of the day!
Brandi Dawn
6/21/2013 04:15:32 am
With smart phones these days its almost inevitable that your phone will die at an inopportune time!
rust
6/21/2013 10:32:27 am
It would be great for when the kids travel.
Tina
6/21/2013 04:07:51 pm
Yes my battery ran out while I was on an important phone call. This would make my life so much easier because I would not have to worry about that anymore. Thank you for sharing this amazing product.
md kennedy
6/21/2013 08:00:19 pm
Nothing like running out of battery on your camera when you are just seeing some great shots!
Hailie J
6/21/2013 09:56:03 pm
I am always running out of battery! I am the worst about keeping my phone charged. This would be great for me to keep as a back up(:
Brandi Dawn
6/22/2013 02:34:26 am
It happens ALL the time! I spend a lot of time in the mountains and when I am up there, I use my phone to take pics...so naturally, by the time I come down my phone is pretty much useless. I also usually miss a lot of really good shots at the end of the day!
rust
6/22/2013 12:10:56 pm
This would be great to have during hurricane season.
Heather Manu
6/23/2013 06:45:28 am
I have in the car when I needed to call my hubby for help, so this device would be very helpful
md kennedy
6/24/2013 04:37:40 am
How about running out of juice in the middle of nowhere when your car breaks down...couldn't even summon AAA!
Brandi Dawn
6/24/2013 05:08:00 am
It happens ALL the time! I spend a lot of time in the mountains and when I am up there, I use my phone to take pics...so naturally, by the time I come down my phone is pretty much useless. I also usually miss a lot of really good shots at the end of the day!
md kennedy
6/24/2013 08:12:22 pm
I keep my iPod in my purse all the time in case I need to wait for any length of time - and invariably it is bereft of battery!
Brandi Dawn
6/25/2013 02:10:22 am
With smart phones these days its almost inevitable that your phone will die at an inopportune time!
md kennedy
6/26/2013 03:33:12 am
Nothing like running out of juice when you are in the emergency room trying to rally your family!
Brandi Dawn
6/26/2013 06:06:34 am
It happens ALL the time! I drain my batteryuusing the camera.
David Haug
6/27/2013 03:38:27 am
Ran out of juice on my phone, missed placing a bid on e-bay.
Brandi Dawn
6/27/2013 05:10:08 am
My husband and I both use the same charging port so this would make life a lot easier with the dual charging capabilities!
md kennedy
6/28/2013 12:57:22 am
Nothing like getting caught in the rain walking home and no juice to call your mother to come pick you up in the car so your school books don't get ruined!
BRANDI DAWN
6/28/2013 03:11:22 am
It will be helpful to have this device in so many ways!
Van Olson
6/28/2013 11:22:15 am
Yes, but when you're at the lake it really can be frustrating.
Brandi Dawn
6/29/2013 02:04:28 am
When you are listening to a great song on your phone and you miss the awesome ending because your battery dies! ugh.
md kennedy
6/29/2013 06:03:05 am
My cell phone always seems to be out of juice just when I want to leave the house!
Diane W
6/29/2013 06:20:42 am
I have run out of juice on my phone when I was lost. Not fun.
md kennedy
6/29/2013 09:37:27 pm
Nothing like getting ready to take a once-in-a-lifetime picture only to have your battery crap out on you!
David Haug
6/30/2013 01:21:43 am
Ran out of juice using GPS in a not so safe area. Horrible!
Brandi Dawn
6/30/2013 03:04:37 am
I really want this! It would be super helpful in making my life easier!
Derek Timm
6/30/2013 07:33:48 pm
Yes, I am always dealing with a dead battery at the worst of times. Either during important phone calls or while im waiting for one. This would help out a lot!
crystal smith
7/1/2013 01:20:44 am
I have ZERO directional skills what so ever and have gotten lost MULTIPLE times while my phone was completely dead (Im also a text addict with an often dead phone and my car lighter doesnt work so no car charger) The worst time this happened I was in the middle of nowhere, northern Wisconsin and it took my over half an hr to find a town and some directions (freaking out the whole time of course lol) The eFreesia Duo would definitely give me (and my boyfriend lol) some piece of mind when Im out and about that I wont be lost and without a working cell phone again :)
md kennedy
7/1/2013 02:34:52 am
It is very embarrassing running out of juice when you are on a conference call!
Brandi Dawn
7/1/2013 05:48:38 am
When is a good time to "run out of juice", haha!? Because everytime it happens to me it is def NOT a good time :D
Jim Cabaj
7/1/2013 08:26:32 am
I am always running out of juice, usually I am at airport trying to call home.
Daniel M
7/1/2013 09:55:18 am
of course, they always come up short
Matthew Pearl
7/1/2013 03:15:25 pm
It's happened to me way too many times. I guess it's my fault for playing games too often on my phone!
Rachael Henzman
7/1/2013 06:12:41 pm
My phone always dies when I'm in the car, and my car phone charger doesn't work... This would help so much! Thanks for the giveaway!
Richard Hicks
7/1/2013 06:40:21 pm
we were on vacation at the beach and the iphone decided to go belly up!
laurie Nykaza
7/1/2013 06:56:55 pm
at the airport traveling home
md kennedy
7/1/2013 09:07:47 pm
I hate running out of juice just as I start to put the finishing touches on an email!
Kari Flores
7/1/2013 10:47:02 pm
I use my phone as my morning alarm and I am always running out of juice in the middle of the night. I could keep this in my bed stand and plug my phone in at night to avoid those late wake ups on work mornings.
annie page
7/1/2013 11:46:08 pm
I have not but my daughter who stays on the go has run out of battery time at wrong moments and always feels dump because she forgot to charge her phone a car charger like you show would help her and the kids a lot 7/2/2013 12:22:43 am
Our eldest seems to always have a dead cell. This would help us to rest easier.
katie ab
7/2/2013 01:58:22 am
I havent but I've come close. It would be great for travelling
Brandi Dawn
7/2/2013 03:16:11 am
My husband and I both have the same type of phone so the dual charging capability is awesome!
meme
7/2/2013 04:23:30 am
I was meeting a friend and there was a big traffic delay I went to use my phone to tell them about the delay and where the detour was when my phone ran out of juice and they ended setting in a two hour pile up. This would help in not letting things like that happening again
Ed Nemmers
7/2/2013 05:59:45 am
Usually, while in the car!
Holly Kennedy
7/2/2013 08:48:51 am
Always at the airport.
Michelle Tucker
7/2/2013 09:15:10 am
Yes, we ran out on our way from TX to CO. We really needed out GPS.
Katie
7/2/2013 09:44:51 am
I wouldn't end up lost with a dead phone! GPS is the best...
jemima p
7/2/2013 09:55:35 am
yes, i've run out of juice while i was out doing things for work. i'd feel less stressed if i had something like this with me!
Jennifer Harriman
7/2/2013 11:47:13 am
2 weekends ago my boyfriend and i were on the verge of breaking up over a mistake i made, i had to go to work and we were trying to work it out.. my phone died an the charger wouldnt connect.. this would be SO helpful, because no matter what im doing throughout the day, my battery dies SO fast!!
Kayla
7/2/2013 01:44:57 pm
I always run out when I'm in the car on the way home and my parents get nervous because they don't hear from me.
Shaunda Eppes
7/2/2013 09:19:05 pm
My cell phone died when I was out shopping with my son and I did not have a charger.
Sherry Compton
7/2/2013 10:07:15 pm
Yes, on vacation with the cell phone.
kathy pease
7/3/2013 12:00:28 am
this would be great for my daughter in college her gadgets always run out of juice because she never puts them down ;)
Richard Hicks
7/3/2013 12:36:33 am
I was at the mall the other day when my phone decided to go dead....
Veronica Garrett
7/3/2013 12:46:21 am
I have run out of juice at the worst of times at work. This device would make life easier for me because I wouldn't ave to worry about a dead phone.
md kennedy
7/3/2013 02:21:00 am
We seems to be running out of juice all the time these days with our super-duper little tools - I think they were made to run out on us just to give us something to complain about. Having one of these doo-dads would certainly make life easier!
Beth
7/3/2013 02:32:19 am
It looks very compact & like a very handy device. I have had to walk home & it took me about 5 hours because my phone died when my car broke down & I had absolutely no way to call home for a ride! I could definitely use this item.
Brandi Dawn
7/3/2013 03:06:27 am
I spend a lot of time in the mountains and when I am up there, I use my phone to take pics...so naturally, by the time I come down my phone battery is pretty dead.
Christian Alejandro
7/3/2013 03:44:14 am
Yes! At work or waiting to hear from work! This would be very helpful!
Christina
7/3/2013 03:46:01 am
I've run out of juice when caught in traffic and am about to be late for business or medical appointments!
rust
7/3/2013 10:15:12 am
My phone has died often with no convenient place to charge
Samantha
7/3/2013 12:46:50 pm
Yes! My iPod died yesterday at work! It was terrible and needed to charge it!
Matthew Pearl
7/3/2013 01:06:33 pm
Contest almost over soon! Phone died on me last night when I was out again.
Gianna
7/3/2013 01:46:21 pm
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