We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Depending on where you're living, a portable generator can be a handy convenience or a necessity. Disaster-prone areas often require these ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A portable power generator may be the very definition of a tool that one doesn't think they need — right up until they do. Whether it's for ...

When winter storms knock out the power, they rarely give much warning — and suddenly, everyday essentials like heat, lights, and phone chargers feel anything but optional. The best portable generators ...

Although winter is still throwing snow down in some parts of the country, spring isn’t far off. And though that means an end to blizzards, with the warmer weather come strong winds and thunderstorms.

No power? No problem. For avid campers or those who are nervous about electrical outages, a portable generator should be readily available to you at all times. That’s why we were excited to find the ...

Update 08/30/2024: Since publishing this on August 26, we've added the Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station, which is a hefty 45 percent off (as of this writing). Otherwise, the other ...

When the power goes out and a portable generator roars to life, the weak link in your setup is often not the machine, but the cord you grab in a hurry. One specific extension-cord shortcut, using a ...

When the power goes out because of a hurricane, a storm, or a problem with the electrical grid, portable generators and whole-house generators will do the same important task: provide electricity ...

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and power A portable generator (left) ...