GEAR | Tried & Tested These Are The Best Portable Power Stations For Camping

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Are you considering investing in a portable power station for camping? Here you’ll find some of our favourite power stations, plus links to detailed reviews and all the information you need to make a sound decision.

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Over the last few years, we’ve noticed a big increase in campers looking to upgrade from largely ineffective low-capacity battery packs to portable power stations.

We’ve been lucky enough to test out many, so here we’ve brought them all together in one place, to provide you with an easy at-a-glance guide to some of the best portable power stations for camping.

You can see all of our power station reviews here.

⚡ Powerness Hiker U500 Power Station

Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars (5 / 5)

Where to buy it

Powerness Hiker U500 Power Station

A compact power station offering 4 USB ports and a 3 pin plug socket and wireless charging top.

Best for

This makes an excellent compact choice for those who camp for days or weeks on end and want the ability to purchase a decent capacity power bank along with a well-priced solar panel.

Expect to pay

  • Powerness Hiker U500 Power Station, £249 -£399
  • Powerness SolarX S120 200 watt Solar Panel, £149 – £199

Full review


⚡ Anker 555 Portable Power Station

Overall Rating 4 out of 5 stars (4 / 5)

Where to buy it

Anker 555 Portable Power Station

A true power house, the Anker 555 is for those wanting serious power. You’ll find 2 mains plugs and 2 USB inputs, 3 USB C and 12V car socket mean you can power/charge multiple items at once. It’s heavy, but still relatively compact and it lasts a long time.

Best for

Ideal for those looking to invest in something with a large enough capacity to see them through a week-long family camping trip and it’s also compatible with a solar panel.

Expect to pay

  • Anker 555 Portable Power Station, £599
  • Power station together with solar panel, £1399

Full review


⚡ Bluetti Poweroak EB70 716Wh Portable Power Station

Overall Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars (4.5 / 5)

Where to buy it

Bluetti Poweroak power station

Offering wireless charging, 2 plug sockets, 4 USBs and 1 USB C, the Bluetti Poweroak EB70 is a superb bit of kit with an excellent spec (see the full review below).

Best for

Big, capable and dependable, great for van lifers and serious campers spending plenty of time off grid. We love the compact power cable and its super fast charging time.

Expect to pay

  • Bluetti Poweroak EB70 716Wh Portable Power Station, £699
  • Bluetti Poweroak EB70 716Wh Portable Power Station with Solar Panel, £1,199

Full review


⚡ EcoFlow River Mini Portable Power Station

Overall Rating 4 out of 5 stars (4 / 5)

Where to buy it

EcoFlower River Mini Camping Power Station

The smallest power station we’ve tested, the EcoFlow River Mini is excellent value, super fast to charge and it packs in some great features too.

Best for

Occasional off-grid working and for keeping your essential electrical devices powered whilst camping, this is ideal for those on a budget and short on space.

Expect to pay

  • EcoFlow River Mini Portable Power Station, £299

Full review


⚡ Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station & Solar Panel

Overall Rating 4 out of 5 stars (4 / 5)

Where to buy it

Jackery Explorer 500 power station

A beautifully designed bit of kit and the only power station we’ve tested that has a handy padded carry bag. Other power stations have more plug and USB sockets, but don’t let that put you off. This is a superb bit of kit.

Best for

Campers who need something rugged and dependable, it’s quiet when it’s in use and is ideal for van life, camping and working off grid, as well as use as an emergency backup at home.

Expect to pay

  • Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station With Solar Panel, £787.99
  • Jackery SolarSaga 100W Portable Solar Panel, £272
  • Jackery EVA Carry Bag, £59

Full review


⚡ Ugreen PowerRoam 600W Portable Power Station

Overall Rating 4 out of 5 stars (4 / 5)

Where to buy it

The UGreen PowerRoam 600W Is A Powerful & Capable Portable Power Station

A sturdy and capable bit of kit and performs well compared with similar devices we’ve tested. It’s great value and provides reliable performance. Pair it with a solar panel and you can happily camp off-grid for as long as you like.

Best for

Long-term investment, with a 10-year battery life, you can rest assured you’re buying many years of effective camping use from this big, sturdy and dependable power station.

Expect to pay

  • Ugreen PowerRoam 600W Portable Power Station, £699

Full review


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