Best Portable Power Stations for Camping (Under 15 kg)
Quick answer
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is our top camping pick among the stations we track under 15 kg: 1,070 Wh at 10.8 kg, the best capacity-to-weight ratio of the group at about 99 Wh per kg. For faster charging choose the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 (49 minutes), and for a small weekend unit look at the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus.
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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
1,070 Wh at 10.8 kg is about 99 Wh per kg, the best ratio under 15 kg, with 1,500 W output and the lowest price per Wh of the group at about $0.47.
- Portable (under 15 kg)
- UPS-grade switchover (≤ 30 ms)
- LFP battery
| Capacity | 1,070 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 cycles |
| Continuous output | 1,500 W |
From $499Reference price, Oct 11, 2026
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Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Anker lists a 49-minute 0 to 100% AC charge in UltraFast mode, plus 2,000 W continuous output, for 1,024 Wh at 11.3 kg. About $0.49 per Wh on Oct 11.
- Portable (under 15 kg)
- UPS-grade switchover (≤ 30 ms)
- LFP battery
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 cycles |
| Continuous output | 2,000 W |
From $499.99Reference price, Oct 11, 2026
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EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
Takes up to 1,000 W of solar, the most of any station under 15 kg we track, and charges from AC in 56 minutes. 12.5 kg, expandable; about $0.70 per Wh.
- Portable (under 15 kg)
- Home backup
- UPS-grade switchover (≤ 30 ms)
- LFP battery
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 cycles |
| Continuous output | 1,800 W |
From $719Reference price, Oct 11, 2026
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EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
A 286 Wh LFP unit at 4.7 kg with 600 W output and a 60-minute AC charge, for weekend trips and phones, lights and a laptop. About $0.98 per Wh.
- Portable (under 15 kg)
- UPS-grade switchover (≤ 30 ms)
- LFP battery
| Capacity | 286 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 cycles |
| Continuous output | 600 W |
From $279Reference price, Oct 11, 2026
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Jackery Explorer 300 v2
At 3.7 kg and 288 Wh it is the lightest station we track that is listed in the US; 300 W output and 100 W solar input. About $0.97 per Wh.
- Portable (under 15 kg)
- UPS-grade switchover (≤ 30 ms)
- LFP battery
| Capacity | 288 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 cycles |
| Continuous output | 300 W |
From $279Reference price, Oct 11, 2026
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We started from the 11 stations we track and kept those under 15 kg: six models. We ranked them on capacity per kilogram, then on charging speed, solar input and US price per Wh using the manufacturers’ published specifications and their store prices on Oct 11, 2026. These are dated reference prices, and several were promotional that day. Everything here is research-based, not hands-on testing.
| Station | Weight | Capacity | Wh per kg | AC charge | Solar input | US price per Wh (Oct 11) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 10.8 kg | 1,070 Wh | 99 | 95 min | 400 W | $0.47 |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 11.3 kg | 1,024 Wh | 91 | 49 min | 600 W | $0.49 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | 12.5 kg | 1,024 Wh | 82 | 56 min | 1,000 W | $0.70 |
| Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | 3.7 kg | 288 Wh | 78 | 76 min | 100 W | $0.97 |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 | 3.55 kg | 245 Wh | 69 | 60 min | 110 W | EU only |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | 4.7 kg | 286 Wh | 61 | 60 min | 220 W | $0.98 |
The 1 kWh class suits a multi-day trip with a fridge, lights and devices, while the sub-300 Wh units suit a weekend of phones, lights and a laptop. The Explorer 1000 v2 is the lightest 1 kWh station we track, the best on capacity per kilogram and the lowest on price per Wh among the six, so it takes the overall award. Read our Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 review, the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 review, the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus review or the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus review.
What to watch out for
Stock changes quickly. On Oct 11, 2026 the DELTA 3 Plus was a US pre-order with shipping expected in November, the Explorer 300 v2 was listed as sold out on jackery.com, and the RIVER 3 Plus was sold out or on pre-order in the US store. Prices and promotions also change, so check the manufacturer page before you buy. If a heavier unit is acceptable, the BLUETTI AC180 offers 1,152 Wh at 16.4 kg and the same $0.43 per Wh reference price as in our budget list. Estimate how long a unit will run your gear with the runtime calculator, or browse the power station list.
FAQ
Why 15 kg as the limit?
It is our own cut-off for a unit most people can carry from a car to a campsite, not an industry standard. Six stations we track fall under it; the lightest station above it, the BLUETTI AC180, weighs 16.4 kg.
Is the EcoFlow RIVER 3 an option?
The RIVER 3 (245 Wh, 3.55 kg) is the lightest station we track, but we only hold an EU listing for it and EcoFlow does not sell it in the US store, so we did not pick it for US readers.
Sources
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 specifications (jackery.com)
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 specifications (US store) (ankersolix.com)
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus specifications (US store) (us.ecoflow.com)
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus specifications (US store) (us.ecoflow.com)
- Jackery Explorer 300 v2 specifications (jackery.com)
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 specifications (EU store) (eu.ecoflow.com)