What we're watching, and what we passed on

Anker SOLIX C1000 (1056Wh)

• 1056Wh
• 1300W AC in
• 28 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Balanced value route with practical recovery speed.

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BLUETTI AC180 (1152Wh)

• 1152Wh
• 1440W AC in
• 37 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Predictable refill rhythm for routine-heavy weeks.

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BLUETTI AC70 (768Wh)

• 768Wh
• 950W AC in
• 22.5 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Value-focused 700Wh+ tier pick with quick AC recovery.

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BLUETTI Apex 300 (2765Wh)

• 2765Wh
• 3840W AC in
• 85 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Highest solar input (2400W) in the self-contained class. Expandable to ~20kWh on one unit. Heavy at 85 lbs.

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BLUETTI Elite 300 (3014Wh)

• 3014Wh
• 1800W AC in
• 58 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Best Wh-per-pound in the 3kWh class. Compact for its capacity, fast AC recovery, not expandable.

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EcoFlow DELTA 2 (1024Wh)

• 1024Wh
• 1200W AC in
• 27 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Fast recovery anchor for short refill windows.

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EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max (2048Wh)

• 2048Wh
• 1800W AC in
• 50 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Adds weather margin while keeping recovery-first routing.

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EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus (3072Wh)

• 3072Wh
• 1800W AC in
• 74 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Expandable all-rounder with 25dB quiet operation and 3kWh+ base capacity.

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EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (768Wh)

• 768Wh
• 940W AC in
• 18.2 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Compact recovery-first option for short refill windows.

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Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus (1264Wh)

• 1264Wh
• 1200W AC in
• 32 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Routine-friendly option for timing-constrained charging windows.

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BLUETTI Charger 1 (Alternator + Solar)

DC-DC alternator + MPPT solar charger. Two years of full-time use before upgrading to Charger 2.

BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 (2073Wh)

• 2073Wh
• 1800W AC in
• 53 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

2kWh LiFePO4 station with 1.5-hour AC recovery. Our daily power since Black Friday 2025.

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T-vent awning windows installed both sides of our ProMaster. 8 years of full-time use.

MaxxAir 4500K Fan

Rain-sensor roof fan. 900 CFM rated, no permanent dome. Front-position in our ProMaster build.

MaxxAir MaxxFan Deluxe 7500K

10-speed roof fan with rain-proof dome. 900 CFM rated. Rear-position in our ProMaster build.

Low-profile 100W solar panel. Three panels (300W total) on our ProMaster roof.

Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 (approx. 1kWh class)

• 1024Wh
• 1600W AC in
• 24.9 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

Fast refill-focused option for compressed recovery windows.

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Anker SOLIX C300

Compact pick for short outlet windows when portability matters most.

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Anker SOLIX C800

Mid-size value route for stable daily resets in constrained time blocks.

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Higher-output class for users who can trade portability for recovery headroom.

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• 2048Wh
• 1440W AC in
• 67 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

High-buffer option for rule-heavy recovery windows.

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BLUETTI AC200L (2048Wh)

• 2048Wh
• 2400W AC in
• 62 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

High-headroom recovery tier for repeated rough stretches.

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BLUETTI AC60

Portable route for short refills when quiet operation and mobility are priorities.

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Balanced backup platform for essential-only nights and weekend reset routines.

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BLUETTI EB70S

700Wh-class budget contender for steady baseline loads and calm weekly planning.

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Fast-recovery contender for users prioritizing short plug-in windows.

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EcoFlow DELTA mini

Legacy compact Delta class for quick turnaround where outlet access is limited.

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EcoFlow RIVER 2

Entry fast-AC route for simple essentials and predictable daily top-offs.

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EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max

Mid-tier River option for faster refill routines and moderate daily load pressure.

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Legacy 1kWh-class baseline option for users optimizing value over peak speed.

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Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro

Faster-recovery Jackery tier for short-access work and travel schedules.

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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 (1070Wh)

• 1070Wh
• 23.8 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

1kWh-class routine pick with emergency fast-charge mode.

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Jackery Explorer 880 Pro

Sub-1kWh class candidate for predictable quiet-hour recovery patterns.

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High-output value contender for short recovery windows in work-heavy routines.

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Anker SOLIX C300 DC

DC-first option for low-draw routines that need minimal recharge friction.

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Anker SOLIX F1500

Larger-buffer candidate for rough-weather recovery planning and fewer close calls.

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BLUETTI AC2A

Small entry option for light essentials and backup-only routines.

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Starter-tier backup choice for minimalist loads and short recovery sessions.

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EcoFlow RIVER Pro

Older mid-size candidate for users comparing value-driven used or legacy options.

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Established legacy option for comparison when prioritizing ecosystem compatibility.

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Value-focused alternate worth monitoring for budget-constrained upgrade windows.

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Alternative 1kWh-class candidate for value-first buyers tracking sale windows.

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Budget-oriented option for essentials-first routines and occasional recovery boosts.

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Feature-rich alternate for buyers comparing premium recovery workflows.

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Goal Zero Yeti 1400 Lithium (1425Wh), discontinued

• 1425Wh
• 60W AC in
• 45 lb

Manufacturer figures Spec

NMC station we ran 2018 to Nov 2025. Discontinued; review documents 7 years of full-time use.