Fans & 12V Fridges
Budget the running energy for fans or compressor refrigeration.
YOUR CAMPSITE SETUP
Hot-Weather Camping
Shade and ventilation are the first tools for a hot campsite. If you add a fan or fridge, size your battery from its real running energy rather than the peak label.
What you need
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Round out your setup
Portable Power Stations
Buying checklistBudget
EcoFlow
RIVER 2
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Capacity
- 256 Wh
- Continuous output
- 300 W
- Surge output
- 600 W
- Battery
- LiFePO4
- Weight
- 7.8 lb
A compact reserve for small loads. Check your overnight energy budget before choosing this size.
Specifications & limitsMid
EcoFlow
DELTA 2
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Capacity
- 1,024 Wh
- Continuous output
- 1,800 W
- Surge output
- 2,700 W
- Battery
- LiFePO4
- Weight
- 27 lb
A 1 kWh class reserve with separate AC and DC outputs for a mixed campsite load.
Specifications & limitsPremium
BLUETTI
AC200L
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Capacity
- 2,048 Wh
- Continuous output
- 2,400 W
- Battery
- LiFePO4
More stored energy for longer trips; account for the size and weight before packing.
Specifications & limitsMid
Anker
SOLIX C1000 + Car Charging Cable
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Capacity
- 1,056 Wh
- Continuous output
- 1,800 W
- Battery
- LiFePO4
A 1 kWh class option. Ignik excludes this model for Topside heat; other pairings still need a compatibility check.
Specifications & limitsBudget
Anker
SOLIX C300
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Capacity
- 288 Wh
- Continuous output
- 300 W
- Surge output
- 600 W
- Battery
- LiFePO4
A small AC-equipped station. Distinguish it from the C300 DC model, which has no AC outlets.
Specifications & limitsSolar Panels
Buying checklistBudget
EcoFlow
110W Portable Solar Panel
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Rated power
- 110 W
- Open-circuit voltage
- 21.8 V
- Connector
- Solar connectors
- Weight
- 8.8 lb
A foldable panel for lighter charging needs. Confirm the station cable and input limits.
Specifications & limitsMid
Renogy
E.FLEX 120W
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Rated power
- 120 W
- Open-circuit voltage
- 23.8 V
- Connector
- MC4
- Weight
- 11 lb
A portable MC4 option. A compatible station cable or battery charge controller is still required.
Specifications & limitsPremium
EcoFlow
400W Portable Solar Panel
Manufacturer ratings · Not tested by us
- Rated power
- 400 W
- Open-circuit voltage
- 48 V
- Connector
- MC4
- Weight
- 35.3 lb
A higher-voltage portable array. It exceeds the RIVER 2 input limit; verify your station before connecting.
Specifications & limits