The Top 6 Best Portable Power Stations To Give You Electricity When Camping/Overlanding (UK Edition)

Ever been camping and really missed having some electricity? Well we think portable power stations are a great solution to this! That’s why (in no particular order) we've given you our top 6 picks! We’ve tried to base our choices on how much power we think most people will need, the brand reputation/size, the price and the features the portable power stations have.

1. ALLPOWERS Portable Power Generator

ALLPOWERS Portable Power Generator

-Has a storage capacity of 372WH/105000mAh, which can recharge a phone 40 times, a tablet 10 times and a laptop around 5 times.

-2 universal plug sockets for various devices such as laptops ect (it’s up for debate just how safe universal plugs are at higher voltages, so you might want to take this into consideration when deciding too), 3 USB ports for mobile phones/tablets, 1 USB type C output, 1 power input socket for charging via solar panel, a cigarette lighter socket and 2 12V outputs for plugging in various compatible devices and recharging via your car battery.

-Recharge using either solar panels (60W max), mains electricity or your car battery.

-Qi wireless charging capability.

-LCD display shows how much power is coming in and going out of the power station and also the battery level.

-Control it wirelessly with the app via Bluetooth.

-300 watt maximum power output.

-Please note that this will come directly from China, so expect to wait longer for delivery.

2. PowerOak Portable Emergency Power Generator

PowerOak Portable Emergency Power Generator

-Has a storage capacity of 500WH/137700mAh, which can recharge a phone 50 times, a tablet 12 times and a laptop around 6 times.

-2 UK 3 pin plug sockets for various devices such as laptops ect, 4 normal USB ports for mobile phones/tablets, 1 USB type C output, 1 power input socket for charging via solar panel, a cigarette lighter socket and a 12V output for plugging in various compatible devices and recharging via your car battery.

-LCD display shows how much power is coming in and going out of the power station and also the battery level.

-Recharge using either solar panels (120W max), mains electricity or your car battery.

-Qi wireless charging capability.

-Takes around 8 hours to fully recharge via your mains wall charger.

-300 watt maximum power output.

-Please note that this will come directly from China, so expect to wait longer for delivery.

3. Beaudens Portable Power Station

Beaudens Portable Power Station

-Has a storage capacity of 166WH/52000mAh, which can recharge a phone 12 times, a tablet 4 times and a laptop around 2 times.

-A 3 pin UK plug socket for various devices such as laptops ect, 2 regular USB ports and 1 quick charge USB port for mobile phones/tablets, 1 power input socket for charging via solar panel and 2 12V outputs for plugging in various compatible devices and recharging via your car battery.

-LCD display shows the remaining battery level.

-Recharge using either solar panels (40W max), mains electricity or your car battery.

-Takes around 4 hours to fully recharge via your mains wall charger.

-150 watt maximum power output.

-Please note that this will come directly from China, so expect to wait longer for delivery.

4. Maplins Portable Power Technology Powerpack

Maplins Portable Power Technology Powerpack

-Has a storage capacity of 150WH/30000mAh, which can recharge a phone 10 times, a tablet 3 times and a laptop around 2 times.

-A 3 pin UK plug socket for various devices such as laptops ect, 2 USB ports for mobile phones/tablets, 1 power input socket for charging via solar panel and 3 12V outputs for plugging in various compatible devices and recharging via your car battery.

-LCD display shows the remaining battery level.

-Recharge using either solar panels (30W max), mains electricity or your car battery.

-100 watt maximum power output.

5. Goal Zero Yeti 150 Portable Power Station

Goal Zero Yeti 150 Portable Power Station

-Trusted band throughout the USA and around the world!

-Has a storage capacity of 150WH/33600mAh, which can recharge a phone 11 times, a tablet 4 times and a laptop around 2 times.

-A 3 pin UK plug socket for various devices such as laptops ect, 2 USB ports for mobile phones/tablets, 1 power input socket for charging via solar panel and a 12V output for plugging in various compatible devices and recharging via your car battery.

-LCD display shows how much power is coming in and going out of the power station and also the battery level.

-Takes around 4 hours to fully recharge via your mains wall charger.

-Recharge using either solar panels (60W max), mains electricity or your car battery.

-160 watt maximum power output.