There are moments where a larger gas-powered generator is overkill. When camping, road-tripping, or off-roading, a smaller, portable power station is a more convenient way to get power when you need it. 

It may seem insignificant but being able to charge a smartphone or run a small appliance for a short time can at the very least provide a convenience, and, if you get lost, being able to pull up that smartphone’s GPS may help you get out of a potentially bad situation. 

Portable power stations come in a variety of forms and at a range of costs. Generally, you can expect to spend somewhere in the range of $200 and up, but as you’ll see you certainly don’t have to go that high depending on what you need from a portable power station. 

The Jackery Explorer 500 is almost universally recommended by experts and highly rated by those who buy it, and with good reason. Its rugged construction carries a lithium-ion battery pack with a 518 Wh capacity at full charge. With its three USB ports, a 110-volt AC outlet, and two 12-volt DC outlets, the Explorer 500 can keep a variety of items powered up with ease. The Jackery can itself be charged via an AC outlet or with a solar panel setup that isn’t included. 

Marbero’s 88-Wh portable charger doesn’t have the capability of bigger, more expensive chargers, but it is extremely portable at 2.4 pounds. It also has a built-in flashlight and enough juice to keep personal devices and some larger items like laptops and CPAP machines running when needed. At just under $100 with an 80W maximum rating, the Marbero is more than enough to cover most charging needs either at home or for camping trips. 

Maybe you don’t need to run anything major—say, if you’re camping or hiking and basically just need to power a tablet or smartphone on the go. Something like the Hiluckey 25,000 mAh Solar Charger may be just for you. The Hiluckey’s high-performance solar panels can recharge the unit with up to six Watts and it features two fast-charging USB outlets and a built-in three-mode flashlight. It can also be charged via USB. 

The EF Ecoflow Delta is a very expensive solar power station (and doesn’t come with solar panels—they’re an option). But the Delta has remarkably quick charging. With a four- to eight-hour solar charge time, the Delta works the way you imagine a solar-powered charger should. For those who need power now, it can charge from zero to 80 percent in an hour from a standard AC cable. The EF Ecoflow Delta is expensive and at 33 pounds is heavy but its 1800W output and 1260 Wh capacity means it can tackle about anything. 

Maybe you don’t need to power appliances and smartphones. Perhaps you just need to be able to jump start your vehicle in a remote area or when no one is around. The DeWalt DXAEJ14 packs 1400 peak amps but the relevant number is its 700 starting amps, which is plenty to get any vehicle up and running. Add in two USB charging ports and a 120-psi air compressor and the DXAEJ14 is a deal for a device from a name as known and trusted as DeWalt.   

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