Power Station Chart

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Portable power stations for camping

16 of the 81 stations we chart meet all 3 limits.

By the Power Station Chart team, from the makers' printed figures. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.

What this job asks of a station

Weightunder 25 lb, so one person can carry it. 31 stations pass.
Capacityat least 500 Wh, enough for a cooler and phones overnight. 66 stations pass.
Solar inputat least 100 W, to refill during the day. 81 stations pass.
Why these limits

Weight does most of the cutting for camping: only 31 of 81 stations come in under 25 lb, against 66 that hold 500 Wh and all 81 that accept at least 100 W of solar. Sixteen clear all three limits, holding 504 Wh to 1,070 Wh with a median of 768 Wh. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 has the most energy at 23.8 lb, and the Jackery Explorer 600 v2 is the lightest of those shown at 14.11 lb. Two near misses sit just outside. The Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 holds 1,536 Wh but weighs 31.97 lb, while the Jackery Explorer 300 v2 weighs 8.16 lb but holds only 288 Wh.

The 16 that pass, largest first

Near misses

By the numbers

Median capacity768 Wh
Spread504 to 1,070 Wh
Most common batteryLFP, on 13 of 16
Makers4
Listed on Amazon8 of 16

Standouts by the makers' figures

FAQ

How much capacity does a camping trip need?

The limit here is 500 Wh, enough for a cooler and phones overnight. In all, 66 of the 81 stations reach it.

Which camping station has the most AC output under 25 lb?

The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 at 2,000 W and 24.9 lb. The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 lists 1,800 W at 23.8 lb.

Which one takes the most solar to refill during the day?

The Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 accepts 600 W. The Jackery models listed first take 400 W, and the EcoFlow DELTA 3 1000 Air and BLUETTI AC70P take 500 W.

What can be expanded later?

The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 lists a maximum system of 11,264 Wh, and the BLUETTI AC70 is listed as expandable. Most of the rest are listed as not expandable.

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Where these figures come from

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