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Portable power station for camping: the best by weight

Updated 506 models on the bench

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How we picked: published specs + popularity on Amazon US. We don't run hands-on tests: we read the spec sheets and do the math. Our method

Why Wh per pound matters at camp

Capacity divided by weight tells you how much energy you carry per pound. Across the 97 camping-size models with a listed weight, the median is 37 Wh/lb; 51 weigh 10 lb or less and 68 weigh 20 lb or less. A unit you can carry one-handed from the car to the tent gets used; a heavy one stays in the trunk.

The picks

Lightest per Wh

Camping-size models sorted by Wh per pound (highest first).

Model CapacityOutputCellsWeightWh/lbAmazon link
EASYLONGER GP14 G4 PRO276 Wh100 WLi-ion3.4 lb81Check price on Amazon
BougeRV 266Wh266 Wh——3.8 lb70Check price on Amazon
DaranEner Cubus600L576 Wh600 WLiFePO49.1 lb63Check price on Amazon
GRECELL EB1000999 Wh1,000 W—16 lb62Check price on Amazon
GRECELL EB300 (289 Wh)289 Wh330 W—4.9 lb59Check price on Amazon
ZeroKor 280Wh280 Wh300 W—5.1 lb55Check price on Amazon
MARBERO M823237 Wh300 W—4.6 lb52Check price on Amazon
EcoFlow River 2 Max499 Wh1,000 WLiFePO410.2 lb49Check price on Amazon
Bailibatt HP200D257 Wh300 W—5.4 lb48Check price on Amazon
Anker SOLIX C300 DC288 Wh300 WLiFePO46.2 lb46Check price on Amazon

Weekend runtimes

Hours on one full charge for the 8 most popular camping-size models: capacity × 0.85 ÷ device watts. “over” means the device draws more than the rated output.

Model CapacityOutputCellsWeightWh/lbPhone charging 10 WLaptop 60 WCPAP 40 WMini fridge 60 W
Jackery Explorer 300292 Wh300 WLiFePO47.1 lb4125 h4.1 h6.2 h4.1 h
Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 (1,024 Wh)1,024 Wh1,500 WLiFePO423.4 lb4487 h15 h22 h15 h
Anker SOLIX C300 DC288 Wh300 WLiFePO46.2 lb4624 h4.1 h6.1 h4.1 h
Bluetti Elite 30 V2288 Wh600 WLiFePO49.5 lb3024 h4.1 h6.1 h4.1 h
MARBERO M823SL60237 Wh300 WLi-ion9 lb2620 h3.4 h5 h3.4 h
MARBERO M823237 Wh300 W—4.6 lb5220 h3.4 h5 h3.4 h
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 (1,024 Wh)1,024 Wh2,000 WLiFePO424.9 lb4187 h15 h22 h15 h
EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic1,024 Wh1,800 WLiFePO426.7 lb3887 h15 h22 h15 h

Recharging off-grid

7 of the 112 camping-size models state a maximum solar input; the highest is 500 W. More solar input means faster refills on a sunny day, up to what your panel can deliver.

If you want the panel in the same box, see our solar generator kits, or browse all power stations by Wh per pound.

Questions people ask

How long do portable power stations last?

Two answers. Per charge: hours = capacity (Wh) × 0.85 ÷ device watts, so the median model here (1,024 Wh) runs a 60 W laptop for about 15 hours. Over its life: makers rate the battery in charge cycles before capacity drops to a stated level. LiFePO4 cells are generally rated for more cycles than other lithium-ion chemistries, and 177 of the 218 power stations we list use LiFePO4. Check each maker's cycle-life spec and warranty; we haven't measured either.

What size portable power station do I need?

Add up watts × hours for everything you will run between charges, then divide by 0.85 for inverter losses. Example: a mini fridge averaging 60 W for 24 hours plus a 60 W laptop for 4 hours is 1,680 Wh, so you need about 1,977 Wh (our large class, 1,500–2,999 Wh). Then check rated output: it must be at least the total watts of everything running at the same time.

What is a portable power station?

A portable power station is a rechargeable battery with a built-in inverter, so it has regular AC outlets as well as USB and 12V ports. You charge it from a wall outlet, a car socket or solar panels, then run devices from it without fuel, fumes or engine noise. The power stations on Benchwatt store from 150 Wh to 10,017 Wh.