Protip: Charge your Moto 360 using a portable charger when away from an outlet

After our post yesterday discussing the Motorola Moto 360′s battery life in great depth, by now you should know the smartwatch's longevity shouldn't be a huge concern (unless you plan on being away from a charger for 20+ hours).

But no matter how many hours you get on the smartwatch, there will be a time when you'll have to charge the thing up. Thankfully, this isn't a huge chore, as the Moto 360 and its tiny 320mAh battery can easily hit a full charge with little down time. While that's all good and dandy, what if you forgot to charge the 360 in its dock overnight and have to rush out to make a plane trip?

For those times when you are away from an outlet, we just wanted to remind you that the 360′s wireless charger can be paired with any old standard portable charger for charging on-the-go. We experimented with the official Motorola Power Pack Micro and sure enough, our Moto 360 charged up just fine. Of course, any old standard portable charger will work just fine, although tiny USB cables might not look at streamlined as the Moto charger picture above but it should still get the job done.

If the odd shape of the official Motorola Moto 360 wireless charger is still too much for you to carry in your pocket (or perhaps you just want to leave it at home), there are several portable wireless charging options available on Amazon, like the Qi-infinity (4,000mAh) for only $35. Simply strap your 360 to that and you should be good to go. We're all about solutions here at Phandroid.

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