Should you buy an outdoor power strip?

If those two sockets in your outdoor outlet aren’t enough to fulfill your outdoor power needs, then you’ll want to invest in a good outdoor power strip. These handy appliances can multiply a single socket into six or even 10, allowing you to power multiple strings of lights or various outdoor appliances simultaneously.

Are outdoor power strips waterproof?

Some outdoor power strips also function as surge protectors and have built-in fuses that cut off the flow of current when it exceeds the maximum wattage for a standard 15-amp outlet, which is 1,875 watts. Outdoor power strips designed for continuous outdoor use also have an IPX rating, which designates how water-resistant they are.

Should you buy a power brick or a portable power station?

Small power bricks have enough juice to charge your phone a few times, while a cooler-sized portable power station can keep vital electronics running during a power outage or camping trip, and the most powerful options will provide electricity to your entire house.

What is the best portable power station?

The Jackery Explorer 1500 Portable Power Station is our recommendation for the overall best portable power station. With a large battery capacity that can power a television for 21 hours and a variety of outlets and ports, it's suitable for home emergencies, camping, and job site use.

Can you take a portable power station camping?

You can take any good portable power station camping and get good use out of it, as long as you don't mind closely monitoring your power usage. The difference with the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 is that it comes with two of Jackery's powerful SolarSaga 100X solar panels that can charge the battery in about eight hours.