Not sure if it is my location or what the problem is. Perfect for my life in the woods of the pnw! Bought for son who is into CoD etc. I bought this to use as a bedside charger. Will wait and if they bring it down I?ll buy more. I know that this happens with USB mics, but should be after extensive use. Overall it was exactly what I needed. I bought it for my wedding in August I tie my cooler to the cooler tube & sometimes I tie up with a buddy, plus I tie my paddles & my dry bag. The first layer is wide and high that i can put bigger stuff here.