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The gadgets and appliances that make modern living so comfortable have one thing in common: They all need power. Portable power stations have enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past few years, as people have turned away from gas-guzzling generators. Whether you’re camping for the weekend, living off-grid, or protecting against power outages, these big batteries can help.
There’s no such thing as the best power station for most people, because it depends on what you need, but I have spent months testing several to find which models work for certain situations. My colleagues and I have tried systems that can pr