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Portable power stations, solar generators and long-life batteries to keep phones, lights and small devices running when the grid goes down.
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292Wh capacity, 7.5 lbs, recharges from the wall, car or solar
Why it's here: Our top pick for most homes. Light enough to carry room to room, and enough power for phones, lamps, a laptop and a fan through a typical outage.
Check price on AmazonExplorer 300 plus a foldable solar panel
Why it's here: The same trusted station, bundled with a panel so you can recharge during a multi-day outage when the grid stays down.
Check price on Amazon640Wh, 600W output, 4 AC outlets, 8 ports total
Why it's here: Roughly double the capacity of the 300-size stations. A good step up if you want to run more devices or go longer between charges.
Check price on AmazonBudget bundle, panel included
Why it's here: The lowest-cost way to get a power station and solar panel together. Best for charging phones, lights and small electronics.
Check price on Amazon3,584Wh, 3,600W output, expandable
Why it's here: Whole-home territory. Strong enough for a fridge, sump pump or well pump, which smaller stations can't handle. A big investment for homes that lose power often.
Check price on Amazon12-year storage guarantee
Why it's here: Lanterns, flashlights, radios and remotes all run on these. One mixed pack covers most of the house, and they keep for over a decade in a drawer.
Check price on AmazonA portable power station is a big rechargeable battery with outlets. It’s silent, has no fumes, and is safe to use indoors. A gas generator produces more power for longer, but it must run outside, at least 20 feet from doors and windows, because of carbon monoxide.
For most households, a power station is the easier, safer starting point.
A rough guide: a 300Wh station will recharge a phone many times over, or run a 10W LED lamp for around a day. Check the wattage label on anything you plan to plug in, especially medical devices like a CPAP.
Charge your station fully, then top it up every 3 months. Store batteries in a cool, dry place, and test everything once a season so you’re not discovering a dead battery during a storm.
Eleven cold-weather essentials we'd keep in the hall closet. Warmth, light, power and the two safety items people forget.
Prep guideA calm, hour-by-hour plan for when the power goes out in a winter storm. How to stay warm, keep food safe and avoid the mistakes that cause real harm.
Prep guideA calm, hour-by-hour plan for when the power goes out in a winter storm. How to stay warm, keep food safe and avoid the mistakes that cause real harm.
Free printableOne printable page to get your home, car and supplies ready before winter weather hits.
A one-page printable that covers your home, car and supplies. Stick it on the fridge and check things off.