Outdoor battery mobile power supply recommendation

These days most portable power stations, including all those we recommend here, use LiFePO4 batteries, which are capable of holding far more cycles, which is the number of times a battery goes through a complete discharge and recharge, than older lithium-ion batteries while also being less likely to combust.

When shopping for a battery pack to use in the outdoors, look for one that is durable, protected from the elements, and provides enough energy for the length of your outing. Goal Zero's line of portable battery packs was built from the ground up for use in the outdoors.

Portable power stations can power laptops, radios, and even small appliances while on an extended expedition to some far flung destination. These charging options come in the form of tiny battery packs designed to keep a mobile device operational for a few extra days to portable power stations.

While a particular power station might claim to hold 1,000 watt hours, the actual amount of usable power you can get out of it is a different story. The best portable power stations also have an onboard computer that shows you how much energy is left in your unit, as well as how much power it's currently using.

For the ultimate in outdoor portable power, we recommend the Goal Zero Yeti 1400 Lithium power station. It can recharge a smartphone over 70 times and a laptop over 20 times. Additionally, it can power a refrigerator for over 23 hours or a 32-inch LCD television for 14 hours.

Bring big backup power with you with these expert-recommended portable power stations, which can store enough power to charge electronics, appliances, and more.