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

Editor’s Note—August 2026: In addition to checking up on our current list, we’ve added the recently reviewed Bluetti Elite 300, which is well suited for use as backup power for a small RV or pop-up ...

Some of the best deals are on battery-powered power stations, but discounts on fuel-powered generators are also available.

From portable battery banks and generators to larger home systems, there are many backup power choices to consider as extreme weather ramps up and outages happen more often and last longer.

A solar generator is basically just a portable power station with portable solar panels attached to it so you can recharge the battery from anywhere the sun shines. Most of us would have a hard time ...

Generators come in all sizes, but when you need power for camping or tailgating, or to power tools when you’re too far from an outlet, a large one meant for home backup is just too much. Power ...

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Anker's Solix F3800 Plus is an extra-large portable power station that can do the work of a home battery like the Tesla Powerwall for a fraction of the price. Here's what it powered in my home. Anker ...