Do portable power stations make camping better?

A good portable power station makes camping better. These devices power lights, phones, and small appliances when you’re outdoors. We spent three months testing power stations to find the best portable power stations for camping. We tested 30 portable power stations over 12 camping trips.

What are the best portable power stations?

To help you decide, I tested the efficiency, in a variety of scenarios, of the best portable power stations from Jackery, Oupes, EcoFlow, Anker, Goal Zero, Grecell, Bluetti, Dakota Lithium, Lion Energy, Vtoman, and Oupes. ↓ Jump to the Rest of the Field ↓ What to Know Before Purchasing a Portable Power Station

Why should you buy a portable power station?

Bring big backup power with you with these expert-recommended portable power stations, which can store enough power to charge electronics, appliances, and more.

What are the performance metrics for portable power stations?

Currently, we look at two main performance metrics for portable power stations: charge time and discharge capacity. Every company that sells portable power stations provides the expected number of watt-hours its products are supposed to last. That can vary from as low as 240 watt hours to as many as 2,000 watt hours for a larger power station.

How do I choose a portable power station?

Here are the all the key factors you'll want to look at when deciding on a portable power station. Size: Portable power stations come in a wide array of sizes and capacities, from the small and compact EcoFlow River 3, to the more capacious Anker Solix F3800, which stretches the limits of the word "portable," despite coming with wheels.

Is it a good time to buy a portable power station?

With prices dropping, it’s a great time to think about investing in one of the best portable power stations. I was impressed by the options in my test, and would recommend any of them to first-time power station purchasers.