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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- FAST DATA-SYNC & CHARGING (USB 2.0): Supports safe high-speed charging (5V/3A) and fast data transfer (480Mbps). *Not Compatible with Type C or iPhone!
- DURABLE & RELIABLE: Ultra-durable nylon-braided jacket with a bend lifespan of 6000+ and seamlessly molded joints. Solid 23AWG wire core is housed within premium aluminum housing for safe and reliable charging up to 3A.
- EXTENDED LENGTH: Charge and use the device simultaneously on your table, sofa or bed with the extended 6.6 ft length, even works on your vehicle's back seat.
- COMPATIBILITY: Micro-USB powered devices is compatible with Samsung, Kindle, HTC, Motorola, Nokia, LG, Android Smartphones, Galaxy S7 Edge, J7, Note 5, MP3, Tablet, Sony, Xbox, PS Vita, Nintendo DS, PS4 controller, GPS devices, battery packs, Bluetooth speakers, wireless keyboards, cameras, camcorders, games consoles, hard drives, e-readers, printers and more.
- WHAT YOU GET: 2 pack 6.6ft micro USB cable with 24/7 customer service. If you have any questions, we will resolve your issue within 24 hours.
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- 📱【Fast Charging & Sync Data】 The cable uses high-quality pure copper cores, has lower resistance and higher load power, and supports fast charging for Android phones and tablets. The data transmission speed is up to 480Mbps, which can meet the data exchange of various devices. The data core is wrapped in aluminum foil, which can resist the surrounding electromagnetic interference and provide you with fast and stable data transmission.
- 📱【Unbreakable Braided Cable】 Surprisingly durable charging cable, maybe it is the strongest cable you have ever seen, the core is tightly wrapped by 4 layers of protective layer. Our braided fiber is thicker than other nylon cables and is not easy to break, so you don't have to worry about your dog or cat chewing the cable. The bright color mixing design allows you to easily find the cable, avoiding the loss of the cable.
- 📱【10 Ft USB C Charger Cable】 The connector of the USB-A to USB-C cable adopts a smooth metal plug design to prevent the plug from breaking. The 10ft thick braided cable is connected to a sturdy metal USB and USB C plug, this is your ideal charging cable. Now you can lie on the sofa or bed and play with your phone and charge it, And it's length can extend from the car charger to the back seat of the car, providing you with a pleasant journey.
- 📱【Compatible With Android & iPad Pro】 The USB C plug of the cable is compatible with various devices, such as cell phones, tablets, laptops, drones, cameras, hard drives, power banks, wireless charging docks, game consoles, etc. And it also supports charging for the iPad Pro. Compatible with Samsung Galaxy S21, S20, Z Flip, F52, NOTE 21, NOTE 20; Google Pixel 5a 5 4a 4 3a 3 XL; Moto Edge ; ZTE AXON 30, Blade X1/11; PS 5; Switch; DJI.
- 📱【12 Months Warranty】 You will get 3x 10 ft USB C charging cables with 12 months warranty. If your cable has any defects or is not sure whether it is compatible with your device, please feel free to contact us. Our customer service is online 24/7 and you can contact us via Amazon email. (Contact Way: Click "UNISAME" under the "Buy Now" icon on the right side of this product page, and then click "Ask a question")
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- Fast Charge & Sync - made with 23 AWG high gauge low impedance wires which enable Sync wire USB cable charges 7% faster than regular USB cables. Supports maximum 2. 4 amp current and transfer data up to 480 Mbits via USB 2. 0.
- Built to last - Triple-Braided nylon exterior, toughened military fiber wire, and laser-welded aluminum connectors make this cable distinguished from the common USB cables, which may have weak, sloppy, splitting, breaking problems.
- Last 10x stronger - nylon fiber cloth jacket encases the Sync wire Micro USB charger sturdily, which make it have excellent anti-twisting & abrasion-proof property. This cable can withstand at least 10, 000 cycles of 90 degree bend test. Ideal for your heavy daily use.
- Perfect Compatibility: Ideal USB cable for smartphones, tablets and other devices with Micro USB connectors like Samsung S7/S7+/S6/S6+/Note 5, HTC, Motorola, Nexus, Nokia, LG, Huawei, Sony, Xbox One, Kindle, Android smartphones and more. Compact connector head fits most cases.
- What you get: 36-month Warranty, fast and warm customer service within 24 hours for any of your problems. 2x Syncwire Nylon-braided Micro USB cables.
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?