Sometimes a product is so well made that a catchy or creative name just won’t do, it needs to be called by its mere description, as with these…
“We designed 3 ultra rugged charging cables from the ground up and built them from military-grade materials like Kevlar and ballistic nylon… So they can keep up with your lifestyle. “ -Nomad
I’ve done many gear reviews but never thought I would be doing one for something as common as a USB (and Lightning) cable. Although to be fair, I did cover the then unique Chargekey USB, also made by Nomad.
With an official product name like “Ultra Rugged Cables”, you better live up to that name-description.
Before the now ubiquitous and constant need for USB cables, you wouldn’t have thought you needed them to be rugged, especially not ultra rugged. It’s just a wire that connects electronic devices, right?
But because of our increasingly demanding use for them, yes, they do need to be tough. We need to rely on them, not just to work all the time but to last a long time.
It’s come to the point where we rely on our cables as much as the devices they’re made for. This is why the Nomad Ultra Rugged Cables are such a welcoming addition to my vagabonding packing list.
These things are bad ass, truly. The cable is armored with 1000D braided ballistic nylon which is tear and abrasion resistant but feels good and grippy in the hands.
Under the braiding is a thick protective PVC jacket which covers the reinforced RF shielding, that enhances faster data syncing.
Then finally, protecting the fast charging 20AWG wire core is braided Kevlar. Yes, that kind of Kevlar.
These Mil Spec cables may be built like a tank but they aren’t cumbersome. They’re quite flexible and somewhat malleable for hassle free active use while being tangle resistant.
Add to that is an integrated vulcanized silicone rubber cable tie for cable management. And this aint no gimmick afterthought. This thing is a joy to use and works well with the generous 5 foot (1.5 meters) cable.
There are 3 different models in the Ultra Rugged Cable Series: the 3-in-1 Universal Cable, Lightning Battery Cable and the basic Lightning Cable (not reviewed).
The Lightning Battery Cable has a charge capacity of 2350 mAh, and it charges my iPhone fast, really fast. The battery is reliable and always charged since it’s integrated into the cable itself. The dynamic status light with an on demand button is a nice touch.
- ULTRA-RUGGED LIGHTNING CABLE: This Lightning Cable is made of braided ballistic nylon material for scratch and tear resistance. It features a thick wire gauge and tough core. Nomad's cable boasts of the latest material and charging technology.
The 3-in-1 Universal Cable is Micro USB, USB Type C and Lightning. The integrated adaptor “tips” are cleverly designed to work seamlessly without getting in the way.
Get one of these Ultra Rugged Cables and you won’t be needing another one for a very long time, you can pass it down to your next device… and the next.
Nomad even offers an impressive 5 year guarantee on these – that’s quite something for just USB cables.
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- The Anker Advantage: Join the 50 million+ powered by our leading technology.
- Enhanced Durability: Improved construction techniques and materials make a cable that lasts 12× longer.
- Universal Compatibility: Designed to work flawlessly with any device that uses a USB-C port.
- Fast Sync & Charge: Supports fast charging up to 15W (3A/5V) and data transfer speeds up to 480Mbps. (Not compatible with Power Delivery)
- What You Get: 2 × Premium Nylon-Braided USB-A to USB-C Charger Cable (6ft), welcome guide, a lifetime warranty, and our friendly customer service
- USB 2.0 cable with A Male to Micro B connectors; supports up to 480 Mbps data transmission speed
- Ideal for charging Android phones and tablets or connecting PC peripherals such as hard drives, printers, and more
- Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion for signal purity; smaller connector designed to fit smaller spaces
- Compact connector head works with nearly all cases; Improved charging capability up to 2100 mA
- Thinner and more flexible cable; cable length: 6 feet (1.82 meters); 1-year limited warranty
- Class leading 1200 Amp portable emergency jump starter and power supply with NEW wireless charging and Type-C ports, can safely jump start 12V engines up to 7.0L Gas and 3.5L Diesel.
- INTELLIBOOST 2.0 safety technology protects against reverse polarity, over-heat and more, making it safe and easy for anyone to use. Power only flows when it is safe to do so. You can’t do it wrong. Perfect for any 12V vehicle.
- Quality metal frame clamps for durability and a secure connection. No more broken plastic clamps.
- Easy to read, clear, digital LED display offers an accurate charge level indicator, charging status and high visibility, even in bright sunlight. We have focused on the details, quality and exceptional customer support. As a North American company, we use the products that we sell.
- Additional features include NEW wireless charging, NEW 2x high-speed USB Type-A charging ports, as well as, NEW Type-C in/out ports. Charge or power all your devices quickly with the latest technology on the market today and a 3 mode ultra-bright LED flashlight. JUMP STARTER, USB POWER BANK and FLASHLIGHT all in one rugged, water resistant, carrying case to keep everything organized, safe and easy to transport between vehicles.
- Quickly and easily connect to the latest Windows and Mac computers with Rugged’s reversible USB-C cable, or legacy computers using the included USB 3.0 adapter
- Enjoy fast USB-C 130MB/s file transfers, backups, and image browsing
- Confidently tackle any terrain with drop, crush, and rain resistance
- Take advantage of a complimentary one-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps
- Enjoy long-term peace of mind with an included two-year limited warranty protection plan and Rescue Data Recovery services
- ✅[ Extra Long Tip - USB-C Port ] : 10mm Extended Type C Connector is specialized in IP68/IP69 Waterproof phone, Dustproof phone, Shockproof phone, outdoor phone , any Phones with deep Recessed Type-C Connector etc...
- ✅ [ Charge & Data Sync ] : Data Transfer and Power Charging USB-C Cable. Fast Charging - Support QC 3.0 5V/3A or 6.5V/2.7A or 9V/2A -18W Max.(✅ Up to your Phone and AC or Car Charger Adapter ✅ ) , and allows Data Transfer up to 5Gbps via USB 3.0
- ✅ [ Maximum Compatibility USB-C Devices ] : Compatible with AGM X3 Turbo , A9 , H1 , X3 , X2 SE , X2 ; fit Ulefone Armor 7E 7 6E 6 5 , Power 5S 3S , Armor 3T 3 2S ; fit Blackview BV9900 BV9800 BV9700 Pro, BV9600 Plus, BV9500 BV9000 BV8000 P10000 Pro, BV6800 Pro , fit Oukitel /UMiDiGi /Doogee /Ulefone /Leagoo /Zoji etc Rugged Phones with Type-C Port ( ✅ Note : NOT for SkyCaddie ✅ ) ( ✅ Note : NOT for Micro USB Device ✅ ) ( ✅ Note : NOT for Lightning IOS Device ✅ )
- ✅ [ Durable & Tangle-Free ] : Special Strain Relief Support design, can bear 6000+ bending test.
- ✅ [ What You Get ] : 2Pcs 3ft Type C Cable ( 10mm Extended Tip ) , 18 months warranty and friendly, easy-to-reach customer service.
5 Comments
Just ordered the Universal cables…. thanks for the review!
So rugged, you can probably use the cables as survival rope.
Thanks for the review, gonna get the iPhone battery one. Been wanting something like that but never knew it till now. Great price to.
Im not sure if you covered this but does the univseral one also have mini usb?
Ive had some problems with aftermarket cords not fitting in the port on the hitcase shield for the iPhone 6s. Does this one fit without removing the case?