A must-buy portable energy storage power supply

What can portable power stations help with?

Portable power stations can help with camping for the weekend, living off-grid, or protecting against power outages. Over the past few years, as people have turned away from gas-guzzling generators, portable power stations have enjoyed a meteoric rise. You can buy tons of power stations with varying portability and capacity.

How to choose a portable power station?

Before you buy, check the specs of the power station. Consider the charging speed, as large-capacity stations can take a long time to recharge. Make sure you understand how quickly your chosen power station can charge from the mains and other sources like solar panels, a car battery, or another power source for top-ups.

What can you run with two of these portable power stations?

When you put two of these portable power stations together, you end up with a 12,000-watt inverter, which means when the power goes out, you can still run your central air conditioning, fridge, microwave, hot tub, and probably the neighbor’s house, too. More importantly, no other portable power station comes close to touching its 6,000W inverter.

What accessories do you need for a portable power station?

Some useful accessories for portable power stations include a cord to connect to similar power stations in series (often doubling your power output), a light bar or extendable camping lights for visibility at night. Some models may come with these accessories, like Anker’s Solix C800 Plus.

What defines a power station as 'portable'?

Portability is relative when it comes to power stations. Larger-capacity ones are typically on wheels and have handles, but they're still heavy. If you're looking for something genuinely portable, you may need to compromise on capacity.

What can you use to charge a portable power station?

Electric power stations, also known as portable electric generators, operate like a large battery. Simply plug the portable power station into a wall outlet and it charges quickly. Some power stations may also charge in a car power outlet, provided they have the correct adapter, but this takes longer than it does in a standard outlet.