How to Pick the BEST Portable Power Station for YOU *Unsponsored*
How to Pick the BEST Portable Power Station for YOU *Unsponsored*
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Don’t make the same mistakes I made when buying your first portable power station! In this video, I’ll cover the important things I’ve learned after reviewing over 30 power stations to help you pick the BEST Power Station for YOUR needs.
Average Power Consumption for Common Devices spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/44udlVQ
Inexpensive Watt-Meter: https://amzn.to/3PZNgu7
Here are some great ‘best in class’ options for you to consider, and there are some GREAT deals going on right now for July 4th Holiday and Amazon Prime Days pricing over the next couple of weeks! Pecron in particular has some incredible pricing going on right now. No codes needed. Links below…
Lower Capacity 250-300Wh , Light and Compact:
Bluetti EB3A: https://amzn.to/3NYRdO3
EcoFlow River 2: https://amzn.to/3NDirbB
Medium Capacity ~400-700Wh:
Pecron E600LFP: https://amzn.to/3pywgjI
Or check Pecron’s website for some great Prime deals right now!
https://bit.ly/3ICzqcV
UGREEN PowerRoam 600: https://amzn.to/3NKu8xs
Bluetti AC60: https://amzn.to/3D00M9i Seriously RUGGED!
EcoFlow River 2 PRO: https://amzn.to/3O0Yc9p
Upper-Medium Capacity 1000-1400Wh:
EcoFlow Delta 2: https://amzn.to/3XCkVeS
UGREEN PowerRoam 1200: https://amzn.to/3CWSyif
Bluetti AC180: https://amzn.to/3XEOvjO
High Capacity: 1500Wh – 2000Wh:
Pecron E2000LFP: https://amzn.to/3PZPWYH
Or check Pecron’s website for some great Prime deals right now!
https://bit.ly/3ICzqcV
EcoFlow Delta 2 Max: https://amzn.to/3XEIUub
Bluetti AC200MAX: https://amzn.to/44s7iBg
Anker Solix F2000: https://amzn.to/3NDkxIv aka PowerHouse 767
Extra-High Capacity 2000Wh+ / Home Backup Power / Small Off-Grid:
EcoFlow Delta Pro: https://amzn.to/3Di5XSd
Bluetti AC200MAX+B230: https://amzn.to/3XJkaks
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Recommend one?
What about a small heater? To heat up a tent?
wow!! SUPER helpful. appreciate the video.
This is super helpful
Thank you for this great video. Do you know what size power source would be required to power a 1000 W audio speaker (specifically, a QSC K 12.2) and a 12 channel mixing board (specifically, a Yamaha MG 12 XU for three or four hours thank you
Stay away from PATRIOT 😢
Hello
What about for DJs?
As a teacher that does Basecamp for a week in a single location with a tent during winter and fall breaks, I turned this off after the opening 5 minutes.
We were looking for our 2nd unit to replace our overpriced and aged Jackery to do those things with tents he said people don’t do.
I guess he’s never seen an off-road vehicle and a tent.
One Vid and done with ReeWray.
Thanks ✌🏼️
Great Vid U da Man !
I’ll have to re-watch & take Detailed Notes ! Will u discuss Cold (32°F & below) solar charging &
How is Amperage is effected ?
If I was to use my coffee maker it says on the description it’s 1350w would I need a 1500 w power station
Excellent video. And the title is right on.
I think that I owe you about $500.
Thank you
Thank you
I’ve had a Jackery power station and their 200-watt solar panel for only one month, having used it around 10 times for practice and trial-and-error, and one of the solar panel kickstands is already beginning to break off. I’m also unhappy that there is no kickstand in the center of the panel, only on the ends, because when set up the center always sags and doesn’t face the sun the same way as the ends do, so you need to use something to prop the center up. I use a cynder block. I contacted customer service and was disappointed in their response times. I was hoping they would send me a new solar panel. Since I was still within the 30-day return period, I returned it. I think I’m going to go with Bluetti.
Thank you for your practical, insightful, and even humorous insight. I have watched several videos to educate myself before purchasing a solar generator,, and your video has been by far the most helpful. Straight to the point.
I also made the mistake of buying Jackery!
I don’t see why to waste power in a fridge, when you can get a Yeti cooler that keeps your food cold for 3 days at least! I have Bluetti 600 (cost 140 bucks) and it’s enough for me for 3 days of camping. I use it to charge devices,lights and USB mini celling fan. About food, I use a mini portable butane stove to cook! Fridge and coffee maker use too much power!
going camping and looking to have a heating blanket for 4 hours a night… any suggestions? Going for 2 nights
Very well thought out video.
You missed the most important consideration: Recharge time. A power station that takes all day to recharge from a generator is useless in most scenarios.
With one could I power two fully equipped 5×9 grow tents?
🤔 I just just about to say all this, but glad you made the video so I don’t have to!😄👍
Great video. Excellent recommendations……but what was that horrible sound @19:54 ??
The higher the wattage the more high wattage things you will be tempted to use.. and for me thats the acid test.. for the listed specs of the unit. How old or worn are the batteries.. Does it really live up to the watt/hours?
Thank you for making such a well thought out video. Learning about this stuff isn’t easy and really appreciate good content like this.
So much information. Overwhelming for a non techy newbie.
aargh. I found that Pecron, at least the one i looked at, Only came with a 1 year warranty – not a good sign, right?
I want a power station that charges with solar charging so my pc can run off of solar energy. Pc’s are power hungry😅
Could you test a 8k diesel heater
I do appreciate your prsentation. However regarding the comparisons between watt hours, continuous watts and peek watts and calculating requirements, I need you to go much slower and reiterate the significance of each in a meticulously deliberate way so these terms and their meanings have time to sink in. Thank you.
To me, the first criteria to consider is, how long you need to employ a battery, for the purpose intended. Not the battery capacity, that’s the second criteria. Everyone’s NEED is different. For example, if you NEED 8 hours minimum battery power, everyone’s watt hour consumption during that time will be different. However, whatever that consumption is for you, for that 8 hour period, determines the maximum battery capacity you NEED. The only other variable you can introduce, to modify your personal battery capacity NEED, is the battery re-charge method you employ. (i.e. solar, gas or dual fuel generator) Personally, I don’t think solar is worth the effort and cost. First, I think it’s impossible for solar to match the 85% efficiency rating of the battery. Second, it’s impossible for solar to operate at peak performance for any significant length of time, unless you live in a desert-like location. Even then, solar can only marginally extend your battery run-time NEED. Unless you invest in a non-portable whole house system, with high battery storage capacity, it’s unlikely solar is worth the trouble.
THIS is what the Internet was originally designed for. For experts to educate us. So rare these days to find exactly this. Excellent job my friend, I came here looking for some information, found it, and then some. This should be required viewing before anyone is allowed to post a vid on YouTube.
Thank you bro!!
Anyone who EVER played with solar panels knows that unless you live in Arizona you are never going to charge up a battery pack from a 50 or 100w solar panel during a power outage. I have 500w (rated) of panels in Northern England charging 300aH of lead acid cells. I can rely on 1.5/2KWh if the power goes out but I expect it to take several days to recharge in summer or several weeks to recharge in winter : The main lies being told by manufacturers are the fantasy of tiny solar panel recharging on any useful timescale.
Im still lost. Im thinking about a 8k watt system to run my house full time and hire someone to install it…idk
Can you tell me which power station was best as far as charging availability when in -20C weather 5 months out of a year in Calgary (for emergency use only). Which one has the most options as far recharging that generator, (besides driving your car around plugged into lighter outlet 6 hrs.)
Very good class, Would like to just see your opinion of the best ones without the class
For me, you threaded the needle exactly. The content was easy to follow (I’m pretty slow), but thorough enough to answer my questions. Thank you!
This is so helpful! Thank you so much for all this information! I will now be able to make the educated decision on a power station AND how much solar I really need. Very very helpful!
Subscribed, as soon as I saw the spreadsheet .
Great – 👌👌👌👌
What about a portable DVD player?
Once you’ve tried a Honda generator you won’t want one of these backwards Fred Flintstone electric things
Which ones will let you replace the batteries yourself?
I’ll stealth camp and use a roller if taking it to any camp I may set up . Small heater or AC and charge my devices. Does well in heat . I’d like solar … what yall think??
"I don’t know, what I don’t know!"
What is the one you have your hands on?
I just want to power my iPad and charge my phone and telescope and maybe my thermos you know the big red one ☝️🧌
Check out each company with the BBB to determine how they address problems for customers.
I have a squirrel 🐿️ budget so……what you got
This is fantastic! Thank you for the spreadsheet and the intelligent review. I’m look into these systems and most reviews are influencer BS, "I can plug a microwave into it and it works!"
So happy i found your channel. Thanks!