11/01/2025

Seven TSA-approved Battery Packs

Stay charged with these power banks

The Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) battery rules can be confusing, and staying charged while you travel is a priority. Long days for both you and your electronics mean finding the right travel gear is essential to keep your devices charged. The solution? A power bank can make for an ideal portable tech product.

But it can be tough to figure out what kind of mobile chargers fit within the TSA or Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) rules, so they aren't taken away at the security checkpoint.

All battery packs face very strict guidelines for air travel. Lithium-ion (rechargeable) batteries and portable batteries that contain lithium-ion can only be packed in carry-on baggage. They’re limited to a rating of 100 watt hours (Wh) per battery. With airline approval, you can bring two larger spare batteries (up to 160 Wh).

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