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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Portable Power Post</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/</link><description>Research-based portable power guides, comparisons and news.</description><language>en</language><item><title>UK Be Ready checklist names a power bank, not a power station</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/news/uk-be-ready-power-bank-outage-checklist-2026/</link><description>The new UK Be Ready campaign includes a charged phone power bank in its three-day checklist. Here is what it says, and where a station fits separately.</description><category>news</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/news/uk-be-ready-power-bank-outage-checklist-2026/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you take a portable power station on a plane?</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/power-stations-on-flights/</link><description>Check portable power station flight limits: 100 Wh, 160 Wh, airline approval, cabin packing and a 128 Wh example.</description><category>guides</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/power-stations-on-flights/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can a portable power station keep a router running overnight?</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/power-station-router-overnight/</link><description>Plan overnight router power from the router and modem load, station overhead and ECO settings, then check whether the internet connection will work.</description><category>guides</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/power-station-router-overnight/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Anker SOLIX S2000 opens for UK pre-order</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/news/anker-solix-s2000-uk-preorder-2026/</link><description>Anker’s 2 kWh-class S2000 combines a 1,500 W output limit with a 16.2 kg weight. The UK pre-order page now gives 7 November as its shipping start.</description><category>news</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/news/anker-solix-s2000-uk-preorder-2026/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How much battery power does a market stall need?</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/market-stall-power-station/</link><description>Work out a market stall's battery requirement from lights, connectivity and checkout, then allow for setup, a late finish and outdoor cable safety.</description><category>guides</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/market-stall-power-station/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Power station settings to check before a trip or power cut</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/power-station-settings/</link><description>Check output switches, power-saving mode and charging speed before you need the station. Use the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 walkthrough below as a model-specific example, then check your own manual.</description><category>guides</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/power-station-settings/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ALLPOWERS R600 vs R1500 Lite: how much battery do you need?</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/comparisons/allpowers-r600-vs-r1500-lite/</link><description>A compact station or a larger vehicle-based setup? Compare the energy budget, carrying trade-offs and unresolved UK specifications before buying.</description><category>comparisons</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/comparisons/allpowers-r600-vs-r1500-lite/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Anker brings SOLIX into a unified brand: what owners should check</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/news/anker-solix-brand-unification-2026/</link><description>Anker says its gradual brand transition will leave warranty, support and service unchanged. Keep the exact model and regional paperwork when comparing offers.</description><category>news</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/news/anker-solix-brand-unification-2026/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BLUETTI announces Pioneer 5000 for jobsite power</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/news/bluetti-pioneer-5000-ifa-2026/</link><description>BLUETTI’s IFA announcement pairs a claimed 5 kW continuous output with 5.12 kWh of storage. UK and EU purchasing details still need separate verification.</description><category>news</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/news/bluetti-pioneer-5000-ifa-2026/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small power stations under 300 Wh: which should you choose?</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/comparisons/small-power-stations-under-300wh/</link><description>Choose the Jackery 240 v2 for a lighter carry or BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 for 600 W output. Compare Elite 10, RIVER 3 Plus and ALLPOWERS R600 too.</description><category>comparisons</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/comparisons/small-power-stations-under-300wh/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Choosing a power station brand: five checks before buying</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/choose-power-station-brand-uk-europe/</link><description>Compare the exact model, local seller, accessories and repair route. A familiar logo alone does not answer those questions.</description><category>guides</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/choose-power-station-brand-uk-europe/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you use any solar panel with a portable power station?</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/solar-panel-compatibility/</link><description>Check voltage, current, input power and connection requirements before using a solar panel with a portable power station, with EcoFlow and Jackery examples.</description><category>guides</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/solar-panel-compatibility/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Does a portable power station work without Wi-Fi or an app?</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/power-station-app-offline/</link><description>You can operate the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2’s main outputs from its physical buttons. Apps add settings and remote control; the functions available without a connection vary by model.</description><category>guides</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/power-station-app-offline/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What does “4,000 cycles” mean on a portable power station?</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/battery-cycle-life/</link><description>“4,000 cycles” describes battery wear, not an expiry date. On the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, the claim means 70% of original capacity remains after that many cycles.</description><category>guides</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/battery-cycle-life/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Portable power station warranties: what to check before buying</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/power-station-warranty-returns/</link><description>Check the seller, extension conditions and return route. A long warranty headline is only part of the ownership decision.</description><category>guides</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/power-station-warranty-returns/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Expansion battery or larger power station: what actually changes?</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/expansion-battery-or-larger-station/</link><description>See how an expansion battery changes storage without necessarily changing AC output, using the UK EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus as a concrete example.</description><category>guides</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/expansion-battery-or-larger-station/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to build a portable power station load budget</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/power-station-capacity-calculator/</link><description>List your devices, estimate their average draw and decide the time between charges. Build a load budget before using the capacity calculator.</description><category>guides</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/power-station-capacity-calculator/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jackery 1000 v2 vs BLUETTI Elite 100 V2: which should you buy?</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/comparisons/jackery-explorer-1000-v2-vs-bluetti-elite-100-v2/</link><description>Choose the Jackery for lighter carrying; choose the BLUETTI for its 1,800 W output and larger solar input. Battery size is almost a draw. Compare current local offers separately.</description><category>comparisons</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/comparisons/jackery-explorer-1000-v2-vs-bluetti-elite-100-v2/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max vs Jackery Explorer 500 v2</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/comparisons/ecoflow-river-2-max-vs-jackery-explorer-500-v2/</link><description>Choose the lighter Jackery 500 v2 for carrying; choose RIVER 2 Max if USB-C recharging matters. Both supply 100 W USB-C output and hold 512 Wh.</description><category>comparisons</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/comparisons/ecoflow-river-2-max-vs-jackery-explorer-500-v2/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EcoFlow at IFA 2026: smaller bags, bigger jobs</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/news/ecoflow-ifa-2026-river4-powerrock/</link><description>RIVER 4 and PowerRock 4000 point in different directions: lighter everyday carrying and power for demanding work.</description><category>news</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/news/ecoflow-ifa-2026-river4-powerrock/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jackery’s IFA direction: expandable power and a slimmer fridge backup</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/news/jackery-ifa-2026-plus-fridgeguard/</link><description>The new Plus range and FridgeGuard address two different decisions: adding energy later and keeping one appliance running.</description><category>news</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/news/jackery-ifa-2026-plus-fridgeguard/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sodium-ion portable power: the question behind BLUETTI’s Pioneer Na</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/news/sodium-ion-portable-power-pioneer-na/</link><description>A look back at the IFA 2025 announcement—and why battery chemistry should lead to better questions, not an automatic winner.</description><category>news</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/news/sodium-ion-portable-power-pioneer-na/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DJI Power 2000: why charging workflow matters to creators</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/news/dji-power2000-creator-workflow/</link><description>A look back at DJI’s 2025 launch through the practical needs of a camera, laptop and lighting setup.</description><category>news</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/news/dji-power2000-creator-workflow/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EU battery passports: what to ask about a large power station</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/eu-battery-passport-power-stations/</link><description>The everyday word portable is not a legal battery category. For larger stations, ask which battery classification and market date apply.</description><category>guides</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/eu-battery-passport-power-stations/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BLUETTI Elite 300 vs Elite 200 V2: capacity, output and weight</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/news/bluetti-elite-300-capacity-output/</link><description>BLUETTI’s Elite 300 puts 3,014.4 Wh beside a 2,400 W output figure. Capacity and output still answer different questions.</description><category>news</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/news/bluetti-elite-300-capacity-output/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BLUETTI at CES 2026: Charger 2 and the Bio-based Elite 100 V2</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/news/bluetti-ces-2026-charging-materials/</link><description>BLUETTI’s CES 2026 presentation put a dual-input charging hub and a Bio-based Elite 100 V2 edition alongside new stations.</description><category>news</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/news/bluetti-ces-2026-charging-materials/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max vs Max Plus: output, solar and expansion</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/news/delta-3-max-and-max-plus/</link><description>Both have 2,048 Wh. The Max is lighter; the Max Plus adds higher output, more solar input and battery expansion. Compare the differences that change your setup.</description><category>news</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/news/delta-3-max-and-max-plus/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus: what the German end-of-life notice means</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/news/river-3-plus-status/</link><description>A regional end-of-life notice is part of the buying context, even when a product page and specifications are still online.</description><category>news</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/news/river-3-plus-status/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What can a power station run, and for how long?</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/watts-and-watt-hours/</link><description>Check watts to see whether a station can power your equipment, then watt-hours to estimate how long it might last. Small loads also need an allowance for the station itself.</description><category>guides</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/watts-and-watt-hours/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Compare the station, not just the headline</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/compare-without-guesswork/</link><description>Regional configurations, battery bundles and missing information can change what looks like a simple comparison.</description><category>guides</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/compare-without-guesswork/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Portable power stations for camping: what to look for</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/portable-power-station-camping-guide/</link><description>Choose camping power around your devices, trip length, carrying limit and charging options. A practical guide with an illustrative energy budget.</description><category>guides</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/portable-power-station-camping-guide/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Power for a 360 photo booth: size the whole event setup</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/portable-power-360-photo-booth/</link><description>Plan battery power for a 360 photo booth, lighting, tablet and router. Separate motor peak power from event energy and prepare for a delayed finish.</description><category>guides</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/portable-power-360-photo-booth/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK power-cut preparation: what to keep at home</title><link>https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/uk-power-cut-preparation/</link><description>A practical UK power-cut plan: official household supplies guidance, phone charging, essential loads and where a portable battery can help.</description><category>guides</category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://portablepowerpost.com/guides/uk-power-cut-preparation/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>