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.
Other Options
- 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.
![USB C Cable, Anker [2-Pack, 6 ft] Type C Charger Premium Nylon USB Cable , USB A to Type C Charging Cable Fast Charge for Samsung Galaxy S10 S10+ / Note 8, LG V20 and Other USB C Charger (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nSeBrQ+0L._SL160_.jpg)
- 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
- Compatible with USB C devices
- Rugged: built with a braided design to outlast the elements
- Lengthy: sized to 15" for the right amount of reach
- Converts: works as a lanyard so you can attach it where you want
- Includes Life Proof limited (see website for details) and 100% authentic.
- USB Type-C to USB-A 2.0 Male Cable. Black and yellow, braided design looks attractive and provides improved strength.
- Specially designed and tested for Rugged Geek Jump Starters but also Ideal for charging and powering USB Type-C enabled devices.
- 24" / 60cm length with tapered, flexible cable ends allow for a longer life and improve on the weak point many other cables have.
- Type-C plugs are Reversible - it does not matter which side is up allowing you to easily insert the Type-C connector into any Type-C enabled device.
- Lenovo ThinkPad T420 Laptop PC, Intel Core I5 2520M up to 3.2GHz, 8G DDR3, 320G SSD.
- Port: Display Port, 34mm Express Card slot and SD Card reader, 1 Always-On USB 2.0 with yellow marking, 2 USB 2.0, 1 USB 2.0 Esata Combo 4 in 1 Card Reader
- Operating System: Windows 7 Professional - Multi-language supports English-Spanish-French.
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?