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Power Stations & Backup Power He'll Be Glad to Have
A power station is a big, quiet battery with real wall plugs. It runs the lights, charges the phones, keeps the coffee going at camp and keeps the fridge cold when the power goes out. Small for the truck, mid-size for camping, big for the house. Pick the size that fits how he'll use it.
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Anker20,000mAh Power Bank
Anker20,000mAh Power Bank
Keeps his phone going for days with the power out, with a built-in USB-C cable so there's no cord to forget.
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Black DiamondMoji Lantern
Black DiamondMoji Lantern
A small, bright lantern that hangs anywhere. Runs on AAA batteries, so it works even when nothing's charged.
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Black DiamondSpot 400 / 400-R Headlamp
Black DiamondSpot 400 / 400-R Headlamp
Hands-free light for checking the breaker box or the sump pump in the dark. Bright, waterproof and simple to use.
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EcoFlowDELTA 3 Power Station
The value pickEcoFlowDELTA 3 Power Station
Our value pick for camping, tailgates and short outages. In head-to-head testing, its earlier version was the best budget power station and by far the quietest. It runs lights, phones, laptops, a CPAP, a TV or a small cooler. One thing the test data showed: this size struggles to start a big motor, so for a fridge or sump pump, step up to the Jackery 2000.
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JackeryExplorer 2000 v2 Power Station
The one to beatJackeryExplorer 2000 v2 Power Station
The one for the house. In head-to-head testing against eight other big power stations it came out on top in every category: the longest run times (about 29 hours on a full-size fridge), the fastest charging and the best at holding its charge while it sits ready.
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JackeryExplorer 300 Power Station
JackeryExplorer 300 Power Station
The small one for the truck or the tent: real wall plugs and USB ports for lights, a fan, a laptop and phones. Jackery's small power station came out on top in head-to-head testing. Comes with a carry bag.
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MidlandER310PRO Emergency Crank Radio
MidlandER310PRO Emergency Crank Radio
Weather alerts, a flashlight and a phone charger in one. Crank it when the power's out.
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MidlandWR120B NOAA Weather Alert Radio
MidlandWR120B NOAA Weather Alert Radio
Sits quietly by the bed and sounds off for storm warnings in his county, with battery backup so it keeps working when the power's out.
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NOCOBoost GB40 Jump Starter
NOCOBoost GB40 Jump Starter
Starts a dead car or truck battery without another car, and doubles as a phone charger when the power's out. Spark-proof, so it's safe for anyone to use.
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OlightSphere C Rechargeable Lantern Light
OlightSphere C Rechargeable Lantern Light
Lights up a room when the power goes out, then goes back to being his bedside or tent light. Magnetic base, USB-C, up to 40 hours on a charge.
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SurvivewareSmall First Aid Kit
SurvivewareSmall First Aid Kit
Rated the best all-round first aid kit in hands-on testing: well organized, labeled pockets and quality supplies, not a box of filler. One for the house, one for the truck.
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