Camp Essentials
Light when the sun goes down and power that lasts all weekend. These are the headlamps and portable power stations we rely on at camp.
1,200-lumen turbo mode plus a powerful red light, all in a compact, USB-C rechargeable body. The brightest, most versatile headlamp we tested this year.
A versatile, reliable headlamp with ample brightness and impressive battery life — ideal for night hikes, camp chores, and everyday use at a fair price.
High lumen output, warm lighting options, long battery life, and USB-C charging at a very low weight. A great pick if you count every ounce.
Charges in under an hour and runs everything you need for a full weekend — phones, lights, a fan, even a mini-fridge. The best camp power station for most people.
Covers a weekend of camping at a much more accessible price. Plenty of capacity for devices, lights, and small appliances without breaking the bank.
At just 7.8 lbs, it handles phone and laptop charging for trips where you want power without the weight. Great for solo campers and overlanders.
For camp, 300–500 lumens is plenty for chores and trails; turbo modes above 1,000 lumens are handy for spotting trails or wildlife. A red-light mode preserves night vision and won't blind your tentmates, and USB-C recharging means no scrambling for spare batteries.
For weekend camping, a 500–1,000Wh station is the sweet spot — enough to run a phone, laptop, LED lights, a fan, and a mini-fridge for one to two days. Going ultralight or just topping off devices? A compact 200–300Wh unit like the RIVER 3 is lighter and cheaper.
For trips beyond two days, pairing your power station with a folding solar panel keeps it topped up indefinitely — worth it for van life, base camps, and off-grid stays.
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