All guides
Sizing
- How Long Will a Power Station Run a Fridge?
- Watt-Hours vs Watts: 5 Power Station Formulas
- Weekend Load List Guide
- How Much Battery Capacity Do You Need for a Weekend
- Calculate Runtime Hours from Any Power Station
- Weekend Cabin Power Example: 1,100 Wh Daily Load for Two Nights
- Size Power for a Weekend RV Boondocking Trip
- Tent Camping Versus Car Camping Power Needs
- Weekend Home-Backup Loads You Can Cover with a Portable Station
- Days of Autonomy When Solar Recharge Is Not Available
- Full Worked Example: Sizing Power for a Real Weekend Cabin Step by Step
Solar
- Peak Sun Hours Across the United States for Solar Sizing
- Size Solar Panels for a Weekend Power Station
- Folding, Rigid, and Blanket Solar Panels for Weekend Systems
- Wall, Car, and Solar Charging Options for Weekend Stations
- Solar-Only Weekend Systems Versus Solar-Plus-Generator Hybrids
- Buying Guide: Solar Panels for Weekend Power Stations
Batteries & stations
- Cold-Weather Capacity Loss for Weekend Power Stations
- 500 Wh Versus 1,000 Wh Versus 2,000 Wh Stations for Weekends
- LiFePO4 Versus Other Battery Chemistries in Weekend Stations
- Real-World Efficiency Losses That Shrink Your Numbers
- Buying Guide: Choosing a Portable Power Station for Weekend Use
- Expandable Battery Packs for Growing Weekend Loads
- Expandable Stations Versus Fixed-Capacity Stations for Weekends
- High Continuous Wattage Versus High Capacity Stations
- Summer Heat and Other Seasonal Adjustments Beyond Cold Weather