Celebrating the Great American Outdoors: the Tool Nut talks portable power
Break out the backpack, grab your bear spray and pitch your tent, The Tool Nut is celebrating the Great American Outdoors. It's the best time of the year to get out and explore, and being properly geared for the season ahead will help you get the most out of your journey.
Adventure awaits those who seek it, and over the next week we're going to help you find it by spotlighting the essential equipment you'll need to travel comfortably and safely. Today, we're talking about the gear that's going to save your skin when that phone hits 0% - portable generators and power equipment.
Quick Adventures & Short Trips
Powermate's PM1200i 1,200 Watt Inverter Generator is the perfect portable power supply for shorter trips and smaller gatherings.
It's better suited for smaller electronics, such as phones and laptops, but you can get up to 7 hours of runtime total.
Weekend Getaways
Looking to get away for a few days? Something with a higher capacity, such as the Generac GB1000 Power Station might be what you need.
It can provide up to 5 days of power depending on usage, and requires no gas to operate. You'll just have to charge it before your trip.
Excursions & Road Trips
Load up the RV and hit the road, or power a campsite for weeks. the Duromax XP4500iH Dual Fuel Inverter is built for it.
Thanks to running on either gasoline or liquid propane, when you finally do need refuel, you'll have plenty of options to choose from.
Why Portable Power?
Having a power source is an absolute essential when you're out in the wilderness. Roughing it's fun and all, but depending on where you're going and how you plan to travel, you may need a source of backup power if there's no gas stations or outlets available nearby.
Portable power supplies, such as campsite generators and portable solar panels, are perfect for running small appliances and charging battery-powered gear such as phones, tools, and even small appliances.
Generators will be the most useful and versatile if you're looking for long trips. Longer run times, increased wattage output, and multiple types of outlets that support a range of appliances and power tools make them more versatile overall.
However, compact options like the Milwaukee M18 CARRY-ON Power Supply are great choices as well - especially if you're already using M18 tools. It not only provides portable power for electronics, but can directly charge M18 batteries as well.
Makita offers a similar option with its 40V max ConnectX Power Station, which features a number of outlets and USB ports to power your gear.
Tackling the Great American Outdoors on a Budget
From camping to fishing, hiking and trailblazing, the right gear will make or break an adventure. It can also be pretty expensive to gear up properly. If you're hoping to stick to a tighter budget for your equipment, consider checking out some of the offers available at our Great American Outdoor deal page.
A great mix of price drops and free gift offers are available, which can not only score you some top-quality gear at a great price, but also help you save a bit in the process.
