If you go by the calendar, the official start of summer is June 21. But we won't hear anything of the sort. We prefer to celebrate the unofficial start, aka Memorial Day weekend. And as the season turns to outdoor activities and adventures, now's the time to think about upgrading any relevant tech and devices — the kinds of things to get the fun going all summer long.
If you've yet to jump on the portable power station bandwagon, this is the moment to do it. Camping season is very nearly here, so it's worth snagging a powerful model to stay fully charged. It'll keep your phone juiced up, along with Bluetooth speakers, laptops, and anything else you might need on that camping trip. You can also use the electric air pump for the inflatables before hitting the beach or pool.
The great news is that Memorial Day not only marks the unofficial start of summer, it also means a whole bunch of deals and discounts as retailers jump aboard the festivities with sales. We've rounded up all the best discounts we could find on power stations below.
Best overall deal
$499.99 Save $50
Why we like it
Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 here.
For weekends at the campground, it's impossible to go wrong with the Anker Solix C1000. It has 1,056Wh of capacity for keeping your phones charged up and for plugging in the string lights. If you're feeling like more of a glamping experience, pack along the coffee maker and air fryer for comforts from home and easy camping meals. Unlike plenty of models, the Anker Solix C1000 has a built-in LED light which is excellent for both visibility for getting your devices plugged into the ports but also for illuminating the campsite.
Best waterproof portable power station deal
$999 Save $99.90
Why we like it
If your summer camping trips might involve wet weather, head out with the waterproof Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra. Rare for portable power stations, it comes with an IP65 waterproof and dust-proof rating. That means it'll hold up to light splashes or sitting near a pile of sawdust in the work shed.
Best portable power station deal for creators
$429 Save $42.90
Why we like it
Read Mashable's full review of the DJI Power 1000 V2 here.
We're all familiar with DJI cameras, drones, and mics, but the brand has been building its lineup of portable power stations in the recent years. The DJI Power 1000 V2 comes with great features for creators, especially those who use DJI drones. The quick-charging SDC ports means super quick recharging of drone batteries.
Even if you're not a creator, the sale price of $386.10 is excellent for a portable power station that offers 1,024Wh of capacity. It also focuses on quiet operation which is great if you'll be using this at home during an outage in a bedroom at night.
More Memorial Day power station deals
EcoFlow Trail 300 — $146.99
$249(save $102.01)Anker Solix C300 — $169.99
$249.99(save $80)EcoFlow River 3 — $195.99
$239(save $43.01)Bluetti Elite 30 V2 — $218.98
$299(save $80.02)EcoFlow River 2 Max — $289
$449(save $160)Jackery Explorer 500 — $339
$449(save $160)Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 — $428.99
$799(save $370.01)Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 — $499.99
$799(save $299.01)DJI Power 2000 — $719.99
$1,299(save $579.01)EcoFlow Delta 2 with Smart Extra Battery — $797.98
$1,099.99(save $302.01)Jackery Explorer 2000 V2 — $798.99
$1,499(save $700.01)Bluetti Elite 300 — $1,098.99
$1,449(save $350.01)Jackery HomePower 3000 — $1,169
$2,499(save $1,330)Anker Solix F3000 — $1,298.99
$1,699.99(save $400.01)Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus — $1,619
$2,799(save $1,180)Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus with 2x 200W solar panels — $2,148.99
$3,699(save $1,550.01)Anker Solix F3800 Plus – $2,294.99
$2,699.99(save $405)