EDIT 1/10/26: I don’t think GFC is selling the (seemingly) re-branded Renogy 266WH power bank any longer. Renogy just actually upgraded that unit with some additional features, to include a slightly higher capacity at 276WH. The upgraded version still uses the same case. I actually ordered this upgraded unit and will be using it as a power source for a Starlink Mini, and a fridge power option.
The pouch I posted photos of below in post #2 has since been relocated inside the cab for storing gear. I went in search of a new pouch that would fit this battery a little bit better that I could mount to the Underland Offroad MOLLE panel I have in my GFC. If anybody is interested I found something that fits this particular battery almost perfectly.
I ordered it from thunderheadoutfitters.com . Just an FYI if someone is looking for a small and lightweight (3.3 lbs) power source and you have a molle panel.
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EDIT 1/10/26: I’m no longer using this First Tactical “Tactix Series” 6x10 molle utility pouch for battery mounting and have since relocated it to inside the cab for gear storage.
See post #1 above if you are looking for a pouch that fits this battery as I located a better option that’s more appropriately sized.
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Be aware that having the unit fully contained will shorten its lifespan, it needs to have air circulation to cool it. See the manual, they don’t specifically mention enclosures, but note the last statement here - 10% to 20% charging loss. That equals a significant amount of heat. I recommend that you keep the flap fully open when charging, and keep an eye on the temperature. Better yet, charge it outside of the pouch.
Do you plan to hook it ip to a solar panel?
I also have a question about mounting a molle panel on the front of the GFC, how do you clean underneath it? Or do you just leave it dirty and hose it out now and then? Where did you get the panel? I have a Topper, I don’t think yours would work on it…
John Davies
Spokane WA USA
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I did see that in the owner’s manual and I appreciate the heads up. I don’t anticipate trying to charge that particular battery sealed up in that pouch. I plan to charge the battery up at home and take it out for short trips. The pouch gives me an easy place to store it when I’m driving around and it’s not in use, which means I don’t have to stash it in the cab somewhere and it’s not buried in a cargo box in the bed. While it does give me a backup power source for my fridge, the most likely use case scenario is charging phones and other devices up in the tent at night, and the top flap will need to be open at that point to plug in cables. Where that pouch sits now it keeps the battery pretty close to the cable-pass through I installed in my floor, which should hopefully eliminate the need to have to pack around extra long cables.
The front molle panel is made by Underland Offroad, and I don’t think they’ve made any topper versions yet. Cleaning behind it is a piece of cake. Spray behind it with a low pressure wand at the car wash and then use this little mini blower (jump to :50 mark):
60 Second Review: Bauer / Harbor Freight Cordless Compact Workshop Blower
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Still working well for you?
Sorry for the slow response on this one. I used it a couple of times and it worked great, but then wound up re-appropriating that particular pouch to the back seat as a designated K9 first aid kit at the same time I installed a Goose Gear 60% seat delete. You can spot the pouch in this video:
https://youtu.be/FlZdAQ4QSeY
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Will use this super-informative chain (thank you @trash_panda_garage ), to post a related question: Does @anyone have a good/great for mounting the GFC reco’d Renogy powerpack, (same or similar to this thread), or a holder for it, near the back left of the GFC frame where the connection to the pre-wired V2Pro LED lights are? Thank you!
Found a new pouch that works better for this battery if anyone is interested. Post #1 and #2 have been edited.
