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OUTAGE-READY POWER & BACKUP

Power when the grid quits. Sorted by what you actually need to keep running.

Pick what you must keep alive — fridge, CPAP, phones, heat — and we'll match you to the right backup power in minutes.

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DECISION ENGINE

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Tell us what you need to keep running and your budget — we'll size the power for you.

EDITOR'S SHORTLIST

The picks worth your click

Each one earns its spot with a one-line verdict on exactly who it's for — and who should skip it.

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Price, category, and the bottom-line verdict — then check the live price on Amazon.

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STRAIGHT ANSWERS

Before you buy

How big a power station do I actually need?+

Use the kit builder above: it sizes you by what you're keeping alive. Rule of thumb — phones/lights: 300Wh; mini-fridge for hours: 1000Wh; partial-home through an outage: 2000Wh+.

Will a power station run my refrigerator?+

A full-size fridge cycles ~1–2kWh/day, so a 1000–2000Wh station buys you hours to most of a day. Pair with a solar panel to extend it indefinitely.

Battery vs gas generator?+

Battery/solar is silent, fume-free, and apartment-safe but costs more per watt-hour. Gas runs longer for less upfront if you can store fuel and run it outdoors. We flag which scenario each pick fits.