I suppose that's kind of like asking what kind of shoes you should put on in the morning...
It all depends on what your day looks like!
We know that not all adventures are the same and your gear should adapt to fit the journey at hand. When we created the Hot Pocket, we wanted you to have options! And when we designed Ember, we used the exact same technology, so you can always adapt to your adventures!
We created two power pack options for Ember—the Power Pack UL and Power Pack XL.
The UL is a smaller, lightweight option (approximately 9 ounces) that provides up to six hours of continuous heat at low power. It's more than enough to heat a weekend walkabout or keep you toasty during a frigid outdoor football game.
The XL doesn't weigh all that much more (approximately 14 ounces total), but it boosts your potential heating time to 10-12 hours so you can fend off the cold for even longer!
During the post-campaign survey ONLY, you'll be able to upgrade to the Power Pack XL for just $59!
Want to take advantage of our lightning fast charging tech? (keep reading)
35 comments
DALE GOSS
I have back through all the recent messages for Embers and have not been able to select a date or time to fill out the PCS for finalizing my order. I even read over these updates twice to see if I was missing a highlighted/underline link to direct me to a page to make a selection. Also, I previously asked about adding an additional 4 Embers to my order and told there would be no problem. However, I did not see that option when I watched the clip of how to fill out the PCS which only covered Embers actually supported. Which is correct? Also, where do I signup for Ember PCS?
I have back through all the recent messages for Embers and have not been able to select a date or time to fill out the PCS for finalizing my order. I even read over these updates twice to see if I was missing a highlighted/underline link to direct me to a page to make a selection. Also, I previously asked about adding an additional 4 Embers to my order and told there would be no problem. However, I did not see that option when I watched the clip of how to fill out the PCS which only covered Embers actually supported. Which is correct? Also, where do I signup for Ember PCS?
Chi Truong
“Go big or go home” or “bigger the better” 2 XL batteries for my coat and pullover please
“Go big or go home” or “bigger the better” 2 XL batteries for my coat and pullover please
Andreas Bøttger
Regarding chargers – how fast will something like the OnePlus Dash-charger charge the UL power pack?
https://www.oneplus.com/3t/dashcharge
I can fully charge my 3400 mAH OnePlus 6 in about an hour – does this mean that the 11.000 mAH UL Powerpack will take roughly three times as long?
Regarding chargers – how fast will something like the OnePlus Dash-charger charge the UL power pack?
https://www.oneplus.com/3t/dashcharge
I can fully charge my 3400 mAH OnePlus 6 in about an hour – does this mean that the 11.000 mAH UL Powerpack will take roughly three times as long?
James S Harlanyou Give Some people an Inch And They Want Thew
Hi, your being very generous
You give some people an inch and they want the whole 9 yards
I would personally like to thank you for your generosity just keep doing what you’re doing.
Hi, your being very generous
You give some people an inch and they want the whole 9 yards
I would personally like to thank you for your generosity just keep doing what you’re doing.
Lexi (Sierra Madre Support)
@Tom Moose
We will be sending you a post campaign survey sometime between May 27-June 7 that will allow you to upgrade AND purchase additional battery packs! (YAY😬)
@Tom Moose
We will be sending you a post campaign survey sometime between May 27-June 7 that will allow you to upgrade AND purchase additional battery packs! (YAY😬)
Tom Moose
Hello! Could you provide a link for where I can upgrade? And will we be able to purchase extra battery packs for long trips?
Hello! Could you provide a link for where I can upgrade? And will we be able to purchase extra battery packs for long trips?
Lexi (Sierra Madre Support)
All Hot Pockets will come with a UL Battery Pack.
UL in it’s purest form will be 14.4v x 3000mah.
We have created the XL Battery Pack as an (+$40) upgrade in case those avid adventurers need double the battery life! The larger battery only weighs 5oz more than the UL battery pack and gives you twice the charge 🔋🔋
XL in it’s purest form will be 14.4v x 6000mah
If you do not wish to upgrade to the XL Battery Pack that is totally up to you! It is not necessary by any means. We just thought it would be nice to give you guys that surprise option 😊
All Hot Pockets will come with a UL Battery Pack.
UL in it’s purest form will be 14.4v x 3000mah.
We have created the XL Battery Pack as an (+$40) upgrade in case those avid adventurers need double the battery life! The larger battery only weighs 5oz more than the UL battery pack and gives you twice the charge 🔋🔋
XL in it’s purest form will be 14.4v x 6000mah
If you do not wish to upgrade to the XL Battery Pack that is totally up to you! It is not necessary by any means. We just thought it would be nice to give you guys that surprise option 😊
Lexi (Sierra Madre Support)
Hii guys! So many great questions 😬🔋
I’ll try to answer them best I can.
We’re making two different batteries one will be the UL and the other the XL.
-UL in it’s purest form will be 14.4v x 3000mah
-XL in it’s purest form will be 14.4v x 6000mah
@Julyan
We will not be shipping the Hot Pocket without the battery packs. All Hot Pockets will be shipped with a UL battery unless upgraded to a XL.
@Steven
The power packs have 5 battery indicators dots that will help you determine the level of power!
@Steve Cavanaugh
The battery will carry through an airport using the same rules and regulations as the average portable battery. Most airports require devices larger than your cellular device to be placed in the checked bins for carry-on. The HP battery will apply to that rule meaning it will safely go through security as a carry-on :)
@Delia B Roberts
It would be super convenient if you could charge the Hot Pocket simply by stuffing your sleeping bag into the stuff sack, but unfortunately it does not work like that. You would need a portable battery or some power source. Luckily the Hot Pocket automatically comes with a UL Power Bank for your convenience!
@Jon
All of our Hot Pockets contain the same heat panels. No matter what size Hot Pocket you have, the UL battery will provide up to six hours of continuous heat at low power!
@Steve
The answer is yes! There will be an option to purchase multiple batteries during the Post Campaign Survey. We will start to send those out May 27-June 7 so be on the lookout!
Hii guys! So many great questions 😬🔋
I’ll try to answer them best I can.
We’re making two different batteries one will be the UL and the other the XL.
-UL in it’s purest form will be 14.4v x 3000mah
-XL in it’s purest form will be 14.4v x 6000mah
@Julyan
We will not be shipping the Hot Pocket without the battery packs. All Hot Pockets will be shipped with a UL battery unless upgraded to a XL.
@Steven
The power packs have 5 battery indicators dots that will help you determine the level of power!
@Steve Cavanaugh
The battery will carry through an airport using the same rules and regulations as the average portable battery. Most airports require devices larger than your cellular device to be placed in the checked bins for carry-on. The HP battery will apply to that rule meaning it will safely go through security as a carry-on :)
@Delia B Roberts
It would be super convenient if you could charge the Hot Pocket simply by stuffing your sleeping bag into the stuff sack, but unfortunately it does not work like that. You would need a portable battery or some power source. Luckily the Hot Pocket automatically comes with a UL Power Bank for your convenience!
@Jon
All of our Hot Pockets contain the same heat panels. No matter what size Hot Pocket you have, the UL battery will provide up to six hours of continuous heat at low power!
@Steve
The answer is yes! There will be an option to purchase multiple batteries during the Post Campaign Survey. We will start to send those out May 27-June 7 so be on the lookout!
Jacob
Woooww!! Looks great! It could be a good upgrade to our hot pockets =). Thanks Sierra Madre!!
Woooww!! Looks great! It could be a good upgrade to our hot pockets =). Thanks Sierra Madre!!
Todd
People need to realize that there are Lithium Ion battery packs, and not your average USB battery pack. They are lighter and much more efficient. Now that being said, it would have been nice to know about these options a head of time.
Also, some answers to these questions would be nice also.
People need to realize that there are Lithium Ion battery packs, and not your average USB battery pack. They are lighter and much more efficient. Now that being said, it would have been nice to know about these options a head of time.
Also, some answers to these questions would be nice also.
Simon
I don’t understand many of these comments. If you don’t want the product or just want to complain about it, why did you back it in the first place. And to say that the UL should be given to you for free if you upgrade to the XL is ridiculous – it still costs Sierra Marde money to make the UL. Do people not understand that backing a Kickstarter means you are funding a concept that is to go into development? You should be grateful Sierra Madre between now and when the Hot Pocket is shipped are continuing the refine the product to make it the best it can be for their customers. Sierra Madre, I hope you read this. You have my full support!
I don’t understand many of these comments. If you don’t want the product or just want to complain about it, why did you back it in the first place. And to say that the UL should be given to you for free if you upgrade to the XL is ridiculous – it still costs Sierra Marde money to make the UL. Do people not understand that backing a Kickstarter means you are funding a concept that is to go into development? You should be grateful Sierra Madre between now and when the Hot Pocket is shipped are continuing the refine the product to make it the best it can be for their customers. Sierra Madre, I hope you read this. You have my full support!
Franklin
wow! such negativity on here! I guess because of my background in procurement i understand how development works. i am super excited for this product!
wow! such negativity on here! I guess because of my background in procurement i understand how development works. i am super excited for this product!
Hans Tielens
I agree with some of the other posts I’ve seen: the upgrade to the XL version should be free of charge for backers, or at least the UL battery should remain included…
I agree with some of the other posts I’ve seen: the upgrade to the XL version should be free of charge for backers, or at least the UL battery should remain included…
Sharon Pharms
WHAT!?! So, I would have to pay an ADDITIONAL $80 for two XL Battery Packs? It can be spun whichever way it’s being spun … however, I only see this additional amount as another form of scamming/greed; AND AFTER THE CAMPAIGN HAS ENDED, WHERE A BACKER DOESN’T HAVE THE OPTION OF JUST CANCELING THEIR SUPPORT, IF THE PROJECT DOESN’T WORK FOR THEM, OR APPEAL, TO THEM ANYMORE! Why are we paying more money when we are the ones that backed your creation … and raised more money than you were seeking, at that! Personally, I can just do without a hot pocket; I lived up to now without one. And, I love my mom and want to make her remaining days as comfortable for her, as possible; however, not at the expense of feeling like my pocketbook is being raided. I rather just receive an immediate refund, than spend any additional money; especially, for something that I feel should have just been, freely, included, as part of backing this Campaign! #myopinion
WHAT!?! So, I would have to pay an ADDITIONAL $80 for two XL Battery Packs? It can be spun whichever way it’s being spun … however, I only see this additional amount as another form of scamming/greed; AND AFTER THE CAMPAIGN HAS ENDED, WHERE A BACKER DOESN’T HAVE THE OPTION OF JUST CANCELING THEIR SUPPORT, IF THE PROJECT DOESN’T WORK FOR THEM, OR APPEAL, TO THEM ANYMORE! Why are we paying more money when we are the ones that backed your creation … and raised more money than you were seeking, at that! Personally, I can just do without a hot pocket; I lived up to now without one. And, I love my mom and want to make her remaining days as comfortable for her, as possible; however, not at the expense of feeling like my pocketbook is being raided. I rather just receive an immediate refund, than spend any additional money; especially, for something that I feel should have just been, freely, included, as part of backing this Campaign! #myopinion
TDEngines
Is there a specific reason the power packs ports are USB-C and not a more standard type? I already own multiple power banks/packs that use common USB and it would be great if I could use them with the HP as well, and or plug the HP into larger power stations, solar generators, etc, that all still have the common USB ports.
Is there a specific reason the power packs ports are USB-C and not a more standard type? I already own multiple power banks/packs that use common USB and it would be great if I could use them with the HP as well, and or plug the HP into larger power stations, solar generators, etc, that all still have the common USB ports.
Igor
Please show us the specs.
- Ports
- Volt/amp in/out
- mAh
- full charge time car/solar/wall plug
Etc….
Please show us the specs.
- Ports
- Volt/amp in/out
- mAh
- full charge time car/solar/wall plug
Etc….
Monkey
Good marketing.
Good marketing.
Kathy Walter
So why can’t you make the power switch on the sack to begin with. Have it on a USB so that we can use any after market power pack. Because if we have to use just the specific power pack for it, now I have to carry two power packs one for the hot pocket and one for the rest of my electronics. I would personally prefer to carry one power pack into the backwoods instead of 2 separate ones
So why can’t you make the power switch on the sack to begin with. Have it on a USB so that we can use any after market power pack. Because if we have to use just the specific power pack for it, now I have to carry two power packs one for the hot pocket and one for the rest of my electronics. I would personally prefer to carry one power pack into the backwoods instead of 2 separate ones
joe
i think a lot of people would agree that backers should just get a choice of which battery they prefer, similar to the size of the stuff sack. that, or paying $40 should add the XL battery without giving up the UL. you can buy a 20kmAh battery for $40 or less, so i would say to offer this “opportunity” is a bit unscrupulous.
i think a lot of people would agree that backers should just get a choice of which battery they prefer, similar to the size of the stuff sack. that, or paying $40 should add the XL battery without giving up the UL. you can buy a 20kmAh battery for $40 or less, so i would say to offer this “opportunity” is a bit unscrupulous.
Marie
Can both power packs be purchased for a reasonable price as the smaller one can be good enough for many activities but the larger would be better for other activities.
Can both power packs be purchased for a reasonable price as the smaller one can be good enough for many activities but the larger would be better for other activities.
Liz
How long does it take to fully charge the UL and XL packs via solar panels and outlet? Also, does the power pack have to be kept plugged into the HP for it to heat, or does it just charge and then unplug to heat?
How long does it take to fully charge the UL and XL packs via solar panels and outlet? Also, does the power pack have to be kept plugged into the HP for it to heat, or does it just charge and then unplug to heat?
Pedro
Great video. I will be ordering one.
Great video. I will be ordering one.
Nora Wang
Revised shipping address:
Block 38, 4th Floor,
Baguio Villa (Lower),
555 Victoria Road,
Pokfulam,
Hong Kong
Revised shipping address:
Block 38, 4th Floor,
Baguio Villa (Lower),
555 Victoria Road,
Pokfulam,
Hong Kong
Steve
Is there an option to purchase EXTRA battery packs?
Is there an option to purchase EXTRA battery packs?
Jon
“The UL is a smaller, lightweight option (approximately 9 ounces) that provides up to six hours of continuous heat at low power.” For which sized hot pocket?
“The UL is a smaller, lightweight option (approximately 9 ounces) that provides up to six hours of continuous heat at low power.” For which sized hot pocket?
Delia B Roberts
Hello; As I understand it you can recharge the battery but stuffing your sleeping bag into the stuff sac correct? I plan to use this device in the back country and it is important that I can charge it without any other power source
Hello; As I understand it you can recharge the battery but stuffing your sleeping bag into the stuff sac correct? I plan to use this device in the back country and it is important that I can charge it without any other power source
Steve Cavanaugh
any feedback on research into how hot pocket and power packs will go through airport security, especially international travel?
Will they go ok through security as carry-on, or do they need to be checked?
Would be nice to have on international flights when stuck against the wall or against exits.
any feedback on research into how hot pocket and power packs will go through airport security, especially international travel?
Will they go ok through security as carry-on, or do they need to be checked?
Would be nice to have on international flights when stuck against the wall or against exits.
Steven
Hope there is characters such as LED display to show the level of power.
Hope there is characters such as LED display to show the level of power.
Brad C
Many have asked but I’m not seeing an answer. What is the capacity of each of the batteries? This could be the determining factor of whether the hot pocket can be brought on board aircraft when traveling.
Many have asked but I’m not seeing an answer. What is the capacity of each of the batteries? This could be the determining factor of whether the hot pocket can be brought on board aircraft when traveling.
Donna Spalla
Have the batteries been UL tested?
Have the batteries been UL tested?
Alyssa
What are the mAh of each pack? What is the input and output voltage? Output amps?
What are the mAh of each pack? What is the input and output voltage? Output amps?
Alyssa
What are the mAh of each pack? What is the input and output voltage? Output amps?
What are the mAh of each pack? What is the input and output voltage? Output amps?
Julyan
How are exactly the capacity of both powerpack ? mAh
And do you still evaluate the possibility to send hot pocket without battery to have a better shipping price ?
How are exactly the capacity of both powerpack ? mAh
And do you still evaluate the possibility to send hot pocket without battery to have a better shipping price ?
Richard
Hi Pamela! No, when you upgrade to the XL it replaces your UL. That being said you will be able to add a second UL or XL if you’d like!
Hi Pamela! No, when you upgrade to the XL it replaces your UL. That being said you will be able to add a second UL or XL if you’d like!
Pamela
So… If I “upgrade” to an XL Battery, will I still also get the UL Battery that was originally included with my Pledge too? I do see a need for both, depending on my adventure.
So… If I “upgrade” to an XL Battery, will I still also get the UL Battery that was originally included with my Pledge too? I do see a need for both, depending on my adventure.