best portable power station for wild camping? what’s worth buying?

[khairia74]

I am looking into portable power stations lately because i need a lightweight, solar-compatible backup for camping, car trips, and possible emergencies. i went through recent reviews from wirecutter, techradar, and tom’s guide, and two models kept coming up as the best:

BLUETTI Solar Generator Elite
https://www.amazon.com/dp/b0b6xtpk1j

jackery explorer 1000 plus
https://www.amazon.com/dp/b0c1ylr84j

i need something that’s powerful enough to run a mini fridge, charge phones/laptops, power a fan, and maybe a small rice cooker or cpap machine. solar charging is a must for me. i’m not sure which one gives better value and long-term reliability. has anyone here used these? or is there another one i should look at? any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated

 

[molly 2]

I have a bluetti 180 p runs kettle 800 w watt toaster 900 w microwave 1400w etc

 

[Bear]

I am doing similar and its a nitemare in a good way with choices Afeiry and Vtoman are 2 others recommended by You tubers I follow

Good news is a lot are dropping in price due to too many produced some are saying.

 

[runnach]

It’s important to look at the recharge time, for example, bank is down to 20%, how to return to 100%, although much of the recharge time will be down sufficient sunshine if charging via solar, mains power if you have it, etc.

I know my Jackery 1000 explorer, can take an age recharging via the two solar panels.