The first thing I seek in technology, amidst the numerous conveniences accessible in modern society, is quiet. Power outages and the desire of many to be off the grid have led to certain portable power technologies becoming popular with the modern adventurer. Whether one wants to use more intermittent solar … [continued]
The “spec war” in portable power is officially shifting toward material science and deep vehicle integration. Monitoring the latest from CES 2026, it’s clear that BLUETTI is moving beyond the simple “more kilowatt-hours” race to tackle two of the industry’s biggest hurdles: hardware decarbonization and the notorious slow-charging bottleneck for … [continued]
I’ve found my new favorite machine, or gadget. I’m not sure how to classify it. It’s the new BLUETTI Elite 10 Mini Power Station. It’s a 200W, 128Wh, 3.97 lb portable power station that is super easy to take around, and cute. We’ve had a large BLUETTI EP500 Pro for … [continued]
Goal Zero has been working to establish itself as the portable power solution for outdoor enthusiasts for years now. You can find them on the shelves of REI and many similar outdoor equipment stores as part of that push. Most of their solutions are extremely portable and lightweight, pairing a … [continued]
EcoFlow has been one of the big players in the portable power station business for years with its products helping to shape customer expectations. The company started with small to medium sized battery packs, eventually moving into whole house backup solutions, customizable solutions for recreation vehicles, and plenty of solar … [continued]
Since I live in Florida and have seen a few hurricanes and power outages (luckily never had property damage) in my 35 years living in Tampa suburbs, I asked for a review unit for a portable power generator. See this article I wrote a year ago about preparing for a … [continued]
Recently, DJI (the company already well-known for its drones) sent us a new product to test out: the DJI Power 2000, a power station with 2048 Wh of energy storage. While we’ve tested a number of power stations with this much storage and far more, there are a few things … [continued]
Anker has built its reputation as a reliable supplier of all things consumer electronics. Over the last few years the company has moved into compact USB power packs to keep all your goodies charged up. More recently, it has pushed into the larger multi-kilowatt-hour units that can power anything from … [continued]
EcoFlow is currently offering significant discounts across a wide range of home backup solutions, as featured on its Home Backup Sale page. The sale includes power stations, bundles, batteries, solar panels, and smart home integration equipment, all designed to provide reliable protection against blackouts and power outages. Featured Deals With … [continued]
BLUETTI has been making some big moves in the energy storage space and is shaking things up again in the large portable power station market with the introduction of its new BLUETTI Apex 300 and B300K energy storage units. The BLUETTI Apex 300 serves as the base unit and brains … [continued]
