If you camp, tour, or spend time anywhere the grid does not reach, a portable solar panel is how you keep a fridge running and a phone charged.
Two brands consistently top the list for Aussie adventurers: Bluetti and EcoFlow. Gone are the days of noisy, fume-belching petrol generators.
The Jackery is a decent piece of kit, but it's not a perfect solution for off-grid living, at least not in the configuration I tested.
A portable power station will run a fridge, a router and some lights through a blackout, which covers most of what a household actually needs.
A quality 120W Solar Blanket is your ticket to extended trips, keeping your devices charged and your small fridge humming without a worry.
Picking the right portable power station depends on your specific needs, budget, and lifestyle.
A 200W Solar Blanket is the size most campers and caravanners end up buying: enough to hold a fridge and charge a battery, small enough to actually pack.