Home backup and portable power
Keep the Lights On When the Grid Goes Down
Independent buying guides for power stations, solar panels, emergency radios, power banks, generator gear and blackout kits.
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Focused PicksThree clear picks per category, not endless lists
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Plain SpecsWatt-hours and watts explained, not hyped
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Safety FirstCO, generator and airline rules from official sources
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Top Pick in Every Category
The Best Overall pick from each of our six categories. Open a category for the full buying guide and alternatives.
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Learn before you buy
Guides for Outage Prep
Answers to the questions people ask before buying backup power, from watt-hours to airline rules.
Best Portable Power Stations for Home Backup
What a 1 kWh station really runs, and how to size yours.
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Solar Generator Sizing: How Many Watts Do You Need?
A step-by-step worksheet for battery, inverter and panel size.
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Power Banks for Travel: Capacity and Airline Rules
Watt-hour limits, carry-on rules and the 2026 in-flight changes.
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Building a Blackout Kit
A layered checklist for short and multi-day outages.
Read guide →How big a power station do you need?
List what you want to run, add up the watt-hours, and allow for losses. Our sizing worksheet walks you through it.