Poseidon Portable Battery Is Waterproof And Insanely Durable

Extended batteries might keep your devices running a bit longer than usual, but any long day out and about requires either a pit stop near an outlet or a portable battery that can charge devices while on the go. The latter is a common choice, and there's no shortage of portable batteries from which to choose...unless you need something that can withstand harsh environments. Situations where a portable battery is likely to get wet, dropped, bounced around, or otherwise handled roughly are all welcomed territory for Dark Energy's new Poseidon rugged portable battery.

Poseidon is being hailed as the first battery of its kind with a military-grade and waterproof construction. It works like any other portable battery, charging up gadgets over USB (there's dual-USB output). The construction is compact enough to fit in a pocket, but the body itself is durable enough to handle different types of abuse and includes a carabiner for securing it to bags.

The battery itself has an 8000mAh capacity, and measures in at 5.74 x 3.19 x .51-inches with an 8.43oz weight. The corners are designed to take high impacts from drops, and the edges are protected all the way around. The large edges have a diamond-tech grip to help prevent slips, and there's a smart safety shut off feature.

Poseidon is the brainchild of Dark Energy, which is hoping to raise the funds needed for its durable hard drive on Kickstarter. The company was seeking $50,000, and it has exceeded that figure with current pledges sitting at $75,200 USD with 28 days remaining. Backers can get the portable battery in black or white with a pledge of $89 USD. Shipping is set for July.

SOURCE: Kickstarter