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The Best Portable Power Stations for Outages and Outings

2022-04-18

Be prepared for unexpected power failures and off-the-grid camping trips.

Whether you`re an avid camper (who still enjoys some creature comforts) or you feel better knowing you have an emergency power source backup at home for unexpected outages, a Portable power station can come in handy. While generators are typically powered by gas and are only for outside use, these power stations provide electricity from large batteries that are safe to use indoors. Plus, they`re a bit more portable, so you can actually take them with you on off-the-grid excursions.

Read on for buying advice and our reviews of the five best power stations on the market, ready to rev up your power tools, charge electronics, or even keep appliances running when the power`s out at home.

The Best Power Stations

Best Emergency Power: Sunbeam
Most Versatile: Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
Best for Ego Tool Owners: Ego Power+ Nexus
Best Small power station: Anker 535
Best for Camping: Portable Power Station 2000W

Gas Versus Battery Power

Power stations are battery operated (with some able to recharge using solar energy), while gas power sources are generally known as generators. Though gas generators are typically less expensive and provide more energy for a longer period of time, they tend to be noisy and can be used only outside, a safe distance from your home, to keep carbon monoxide exhaust from getting inside. Gas generators are a great solution for temporarily providing power during an outage, but they-plus the fuel you need to run them-can be cumbersome to take on camping trips.

Battery-operated power stations are often more expensive, but they also come with a slew of benefits. They are more eco-friendly-particularly when powered by Solar Panels-quiet, and safe for indoor use. They typically come in a variety of sizes, so you can get a smaller, more portable pack for short camping trips or a day by the lake. For a battery station to get as powerful as a gas generator, though, you will have to spend big bucks-often well over $1,000. While these batteries are rechargeable, some may take more than 8 hours for them to charge.

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