Summer 2026 is in full swing now. Barbecues, camping trips, vacation, and avoiding mosquitos are all on the agenda. But something else big happens every summer — Amazon Prime Day. This year, Amazon is hosting the annual sale earlier than ever with dates set for June 23 to 26. But if you know Amazon, you know you don’t necessarily need to wait.
We already have excellent deals happening on portable power stations: from a tiny model that’ll keep your phone charged up for a weekend off-grid to major power that can keep your refrigerator cooling for days. Having reviewed dozens of power stations, these are the models I would consider buying before the chaos of Prime Day begins.
Best overall deal
$449.99
at Amazon
$799
Save $349.01
Why we like it
Read Mashable’s full review of the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2.
If you’re looking to buy your first portable power station, the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is an excellent all-around model. It offers a respectable 1,024Wh capacity, which is a bit like a Goldilocks amount. That’s a good amount of power for a weekend away, but it doesn’t go overboard. It’s also easy to transport, coming in at under 25 pounds. It has excellent recharging ability, going from dead to 100% power in under 50 minutes. It’s a summer essential for me, and it’s also excellent during a power outage.
Best deal on a small model
$119
at Amazon
$169
Save $50
Why we like it
If you don’t need heaps of power, consider the Bluetti Elite 10, one of my favorite small portable power stations. It comes with 128Wh of power, which is enough to keep your phone, earbuds, or Kindle charged up during a camping trip or when the power goes out. Plus, the green colorway option is undeniably special.
In addition to its small size, the Bluetti Elite 10 is lightweight and great for people to carry from room to room during a power outage. Before Prime Day, it’s on sale at Amazon for $119.
Best durable model deal
$999
at Amazon
$1,299
Save $300
Why we like it
The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra has a unique feature when it comes to portable power stations — it’s resistant to water and dust. As you can image, it’s not wise to add water into the mix with most portable power stations, but the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra has an IP 65 rating and a level nine seismic shockproofing. All of that means this model is ideal if you’ll be in harsh conditions. Bring this model camping in the rain or take it to the job site. It’s also ideal if you’ll be working in a shed with wood shavings.
Before Prime Day, the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is on sale at Amazon for $999, which is a savings od $300 compared to the list price of $1,200 at Jackery.
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Best bundle deal with a solar panel
$669
at Amazon
$999
Save $330
Why we like it
A huge benefit to choosing a portable power station is its ability to recharge via sunlight. Of course, in order to do that, you’ll need a solar panel. The EcoFlow Delta 3 with a 220W solar panel is a great deal to hop on. For $669, down from the normal price of $999, you get the EcoFlow Delta 3 and a 220W solar panel for recharging.
The EcoFlow Delta 3 itself comes with 1,024Wh with an impressive 3,600W surge. EcoFlow states the 220W solar panel can recharge the Delta 3 back to 100% in about six hours. Take the power station and solar panel camping this summer and you might be in for unlimited power.