The 10 Best Solar Generators For Camping With All Your Gadgets – Men’s Health

• Capacity: 280Wh lithium-ion battery
• Dimensions: 10.5 x 5.3 x 8.5 inches
• Weight: 43 pounds

If the 500-watt capacity found in most mid-range solar generators is too much for your needs, Rockpals’ 300W Portable Power Station is a solid alternative. It’s enough power for basic backup emergencies, extra juice for your smartphone, and keeping a few gadgets humming along on a weekend wilderness getaway. Plus, at just over $200, it’s easily the best value solar generator for the money.

• Capacity: 1,280Wh LiFePO4 battery
• Dimensions: 11.42 x 10.16 x 8.27 inches
• Weight: 30.8 pounds

Judy Power’s 1000W Power Station offers a generous 1,280Wh capacity—enough for car campers who regularly venture out with plenty of tech in tow. It’ll keep most laptops going for at least 12 hours or a heated blanket nice and toasty overnight. The LiFePO4 battery technology is a step up from traditional lithium-ion batteries, promising a longer shelf life and better safety. Plus, the bright, in-your-face safety orange shell looks cool to boot.

• Capacity: 518Wh lithium-ion battery
• Dimensions: 11.84 x 7.59 x 9.20 inches
• Weight: 13.32 pounds

If you’re looking to buy your first solar generator but can’t decide which one, start with Jackery’s Portable Power Station Explorer 500. It’s the perfect balance of capacity, peak output, and port selection. At 13 pounds and roughly the size of a basketball, it’s ideal for everything from car camping to picnics to days at the beach. It’s also well-priced at around $500.

• Capacity: 1,500Wh lithium-ion battery
• Dimensions: 19 x 14 x 14 inches
• Weight: 46 pounds

For most, overlanding means going off-grid for extended periods with a carload of tech and camping essentials. All that gadgetry requires serious power, and Goal Zero’s Yeti 1500X is the perfect accompaniment. It’s a beast at more than 45 pounds. But that heft comes courtesy of a massive 1,500Wh lithium battery with enough juice to keep most overlanders going off-grid for up to a week. Add 100-200 watts of solar panel power, and it’s possible to extend your adventure indefinitely.

• Capacity: 882Wh lithium-ion battery
• Dimensions: 14.9 x 7.2 x 9.4 inches
• Weight: 23.6 pounds

EcoFlow’s DELTA mini delivers a steady 1,400W stream capable of powering the vast majority of home and portable electronics. With a 1,800-watt peak capacity, it’s even beefy enough to handle power-hungry things like table saws, toasters, and hair dryers. X-Stream technology allows it to charge from zero to full in just 1.6 hours. That’s up to four times faster than other similarly equipped power stations.

• Capacity: 1,002Wh lithium-ion battery
• Dimensions: 13 x 9.15 x 9.57 inches
• Weight: 23.37 pounds

With just over a 1,000-watt capacity, Generark’s HomePower ONE is perfect for both car camping and short-term home power backup. It’s well-outfitted with various power ports, including USB-C with PD 18W for fast-charging compatible smartphones and laptops, and the three AC outlets deliver pure-sine wave power making it safer for sensitive electronics. Plus, it’s lighter than most comparable, 1,000-watt solar generators.

• Capacity: 518Wh LiFePO4 battery
• Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.1 x 8.3 inches
• Weight: 18.74 pounds

Itehil doesn’t have the brand-name cache of Goal Zero or Jackery. However, its 500W Portable Power Station is comparable in almost every way. The 518Wh capacity is plenty for car campers with everything from smartphones and tablets to drones and portable fridges. What sets it apart is the LiFePO4 battery, which is designed to last much longer than traditional lithium-ion batteries. The integrated LED sidelight is also helpful in emergencies or for navigating your campsite when your smartphone or flashlight isn’t handy.

• Capacity: 2,048Wh LiFePO4 battery
• Dimensions: 16.5 x 11 x 15.2 inches
• Weight: 62 pounds

Bluetti’s AC200MAX is one of the largest portable power stations on the market and indeed the largest on this list. The 62-lb heft comes largely thanks to a beefy 2,048-Wh LiFePO4 battery. Coupled with a 2,200-watt inverter and 16 power ports, it’ll run just about any 110-volt household electronic. What truly sets it apart is the integrated 30A DC port for directly powering a travel trailer or small RV.

• Capacity: 512Wh LiFePO4 battery
• Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.9 x 7.4 inches
• Weight: 16.75 pounds

The new Anker 535 is a solid mid-sized option with more than 500Wh of juice. This, too, hits the sweet spot between portability and capacity. It’s built to go the distance with a lithium iron phosphate battery and drop-proof construction. We especially love the bright, easy-to-read smart display that relays all the station’s pertinent info at a glance.

• Capacity: 512Wh lithium-ion battery
• Dimensions: 7.76 x 7.76 x 10.02 inches
• Weight: 16.1 pounds

If a powered cooler or portable fridge is about the only electronic you pack for camping, Dometic’s simple PLB40 is the perfect solution. At 16 pounds, it’s the smallest and most portable solar generator on this list. Still, the triple 12V outlets deliver up to 40Ah of juice via a built-in lithium iron phosphate battery—more than enough to keep your beer and grill meat chilled over a long weekend.