The best portable generators are easy to use and reliable, so you can be prepared for extreme weather and unexpected power outages. After reviewing dozens of options and analyzing the specs of ...

Think of a transfer switch as a miniature circuit breaker panel that draws electricity from your generator instead of the power company. When electric service is out in your area, you can plug ...

In observance of September 2015 National Preparedness Month, GenTent® Safety Canopies today issued its Top 10 Portable Generator Safety Tips. Coinciding with the U.S. campaign theme targeting ...

The $590 Efurden 2500-Watt Portable Generator is on sale for $330 at Walmart. Shoppers say it's "incredibly quiet and lightweight." ...

The EcoFlow Delta 2 Max is a powerful portable power station well-suited for camping and home backup. It packs a hefty 2,048Wh capacity and can deliver up to 3,400 watts of output, enough to power ...

Portable models also tend to be noisier and produce less power than whole-house models, but they’re also much cheaper to buy and install than a whole-house generator, which is installed permanently.