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Gas Generators Are a Headache. Try These Portable Power Stations Instead. - WSJ

EVEN IF you’re the sort who romanticizes off-the-grid living, no one welcomes a blackout. That’s why many people bother with gas-powered generators, notoriously fussy to start, noisy to operate and potentially deadly, if set up improperly. For those who want peace of mind without the hassle, new portable power stations from brands like Jackery, Geneverse and Zendure store electricity in batteries.

The new Anker PowerHouse 767, for instance, has enough muscle to keep a refrigerator humming for 20 hours on a single charge, with additional capacity for three more three-prong outlets and a bevy of USB ports. A gas generator might make more sense in a true emergency that leaves you without electricity for days. But as shorter outages become common, the simplicity of these alternatives appeals.

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