While I love my electronics, I've been looking for a greener way to charge them. That works great. It's nice to have one cable that comes with three different types of connectors. I left it on my patio when it rained just to test the water resistance - no problem! We also like to go hiking so it will be good for that. While it's not lightweight, it's not so heavy that I hesitate to put it in my backpack. The flashlight on it is a nice bonus for emergencies.