Storm prep must-haves: Save up to 44% on generators and power banks
Don’t lose power when it matters the most. Check out these generators and power stations that you can depend on when you need them most.
Stay ready for hurricane season with generators and power solutions that keep your home lit and your devices charged through widespread outages.
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During a hurricane, power outages are very common. The combination of strong winds, heavy rain and flooding can affect power lines and even cell and internet cables. To keep your home powered up — the lights on, the fridge running and your outlets working — you’ll need a generator. It also doesn’t hurt to stock your go-bag with backup sources like power banks, too. After all, your phone might be the only way to call for help, stay on top of emergency alerts and provide you with navigation in case you’ve been displaced.
Check out these generators and power stations that you can depend on when you need them most.
Generators
Keep your lights on and appliances running with these generators.
DuroMax 13,000-watt dual-fuel portable generator: $1,499
This generator is durable and runs on two different types of fuel.
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The DuroMax 13,000-watt generator is made of heavy-duty materials and is intended to last through harsh weather conditions. (The all-terrain wheels make the generator a strong portable option, too.) It can be fueled via gas or propane and it boasts a wide variety of outlets, including a 50-amp outlet that can easily power up your home’s appliances and lights should you lose electricity.
Westinghouse 12,500-watt dual-fuel portable generator: on sale for $899 (28% off)
Original price: $1,249
This dual-fuel generator runs for 12 hours and can be easily monitored with a digital screen.
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This backup generator can run for up to 12 hours with either propane or gas. (Note that the runtime and peak wattage are higher with gas over propane.) It has a helpful digital screen that shows how much power the generator is producing, how often it’s running and how many hours you’ve used it for.
Jackery Explorer 1000: on sale for $448.99 (44% off)
Original price: $799
This Jackery portable power station keeps essential appliances running when the power goes out and serves as a reliable charging source.
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The Jackery Explorer 1000 is a portable power station that can keep fridges, electric pots and AC units running for comfortable living when the power goes out. It has multiple charging ports, including USB-A and USB-C, plus a DC car port and three AC outlets. When you activate emergency charging in the Jackery app, you can power the generator from 0% to 100% in one hour. You can also attach a Jackery solar panel for additional battery options.
Power banks
Whether or not you have a generator, you’ll want to have a few backup power banks to keep your devices charged. In moments of emergency, phones provide connectivity to the outside world — getting access to help and information — and navigation.
Anker power bank: on sale for $87.99 (20% off)
Original price: $109
This power bank has multiple ports for easy charging.
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FOX Weather correspondent Brandy Campbell recommends this Anker power bank, which has several charging ports that can be used to charge an iPhone about four times or a laptop about one and a half times.
Magnetic portable charger: on sale for $23.79 (39% off)
Original price: $38.99
A magnetic power bank charges your devices when plugging into outlets isn’t the safest option.
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A magnetic power bank like this one can wirelessly charge your devices (typically smartphones) without electricity. Campbell says that this is particularly useful when there’s lots of water (aka flooding or heavy rains) that can make plugging into outlets potentially unsafe.
Connectivity sources
When the power goes out, so can phone lines and ethernet cables. Stay connected with these nifty gadgets.
Netgear Nighthawk mobile hotspot: on sale for $489 (18% off)
Original price: $599.99
Stay connected with this independent hotspot.
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When Wi-Fi and cell service get spotty, pull out this mobile hotspot from Netgear. Campbell recommends it to provide independent internet access and 5G connectivity. Plus, it has a battery that lasts up to 13 hours on a single charge.