Reliable power stations for emergencies or camping

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 09:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Power when you need it. (Persnickety Prints via Unsplash/)If you enjoy camping, or you just want to be ready when a blackout strikes, portable power stations are an excellent investment. These large batteries reliably power many devices with AC plugs, USB connectors, and more. Unlike smaller battery packs that output enough juice to charge cell phones and other small devices, power stations are designed to handle anything from your phone and camera to TVs to laptops to, at the higher-end, appliances like blenders and even refrigerators (for a short time, at least). Unlike gas generators, which are noisy and give off harmful fumes, power stations are nearly silent and completely safe to run indoors. They’re also relatively small and light, making them easy to take to a camp sight or stow in your home in an out-of-the-way closet.There are two main factors to consider when looking at power stations: Power...

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