Greenery SolarPlay Q2501 Portable Power Station Review I was tired of my old generator waking up the whole campsite, so I tested the SolarPlay Q2501 Solar Powered Generator 2400W/2160Wh, for Camping, Home Backup, and Power Outages, Fast Charging LFP Bat to see if it could handle my fridge and power tools without the noise. With … Read more
HOWEASY H120 Portable Power Station Review I was tired of my phone dying during camping trips and not having a way to charge my mini fan or drone. So I tested the HOWEASY H120 Portable Power Station, a compact 120W unit with 88Wh capacity that weighs only 2.3 pounds and fits in my backpack. This … Read more
Pangootek 99Wh Portable Power Bank Station Review I recently spent a weekend camping with my family, and watching everyone’s phone batteries die before sunset was a nightmare. That’s when I tested the Pangootek Portable Power Bank Station 99Wh Outdoor Generator LCD Display Backup Phone Battery Pack Portable PD Fast Charger—a 27,000mAh unit that promises to … Read more
EnginStar 150W Portable Power Station Review I’ve been stuck without power during a camping trip more times than I’d like to admit, so I tested the EnginStar 150W Portable Power Station to see if it could handle my phone, laptop, and a small fan. At just 4 pounds with a 155Wh lithium battery, it’s genuinely … Read more
I had the same frustrating issue with my Victron charger where the MPPT never seemed to kick in. Knowing how to reset it properly can save you from buying a new charger. The reset process isn’t always obvious, and many people give up too quickly. In my experience, a full factory reset often fixes the … Read more
Omnibar Ironman 600 Portable Power Station Review I remember the frustration of a dead phone during a blackout, which is why I tested the Omnibar Ironman 600 Portable Power Station. This 600W unit packs a 655Wh lithium-ion battery and weighs 20.81 pounds, making it a solid companion for outdoor trips. This power station is really … Read more
EnginStar R300 300W Power Station Review I’ve been stuck without power during storms more times than I can count, so I tested the EnginStar Portable Power Station 300W 296Wh Battery Bank with 110V Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet for Outdoors Camping Hunting to see if it could handle real-world use. At just 6.5 pounds with … Read more
We need to know if our Victron Energy Smart Car Battery can talk to the CerboGX. This matters because a firmware update is the only way to get them working together properly. I have seen many people assume their battery is ready to connect, only to find it is silent. A quick check of the … Read more
HOWEASY H120Max Portable Power Station Review I’ve been caught without power on camping trips more times than I care to admit, so I grabbed the HOWEASY H120Max Portable Power Station, 135W (270W Peak) Solar Generator, Power Bank with AC Outlet and 65W PD Output to see if it could save my next weekend. This little … Read more
ELECAENTA SG120 Portable Power Station Review I was tired of my phone dying halfway through a camping trip, so I tested the ELECAENTA SG120 Portable Power Station to see if it could keep my gear alive. At just 3.3 pounds with a 99Wh capacity, it promised to handle my laptop, phone, and camera without weighing … Read more