Power & Solar
Power & Solar for vanlife, overlanding & off-grid living
Reliable off-grid power is the foundation everything else in your build depends on — your fridge, your lights, your Starlink, your laptop. When you're two days from a shore-power hookup, a portable power station and the right solar setup is the difference between a working rig and a cold sandwich in the dark.
What's in this collection
We feature portable power stations from Jackery, EcoFlow, Bluetti, and Goal Zero (roughly $300 to $3,000 depending on capacity), Renogy solar panels and DC-DC chargers, Victron battery monitors, and MaxxAir roof vent fans. There's a mix here for weekend campers running a cooler and a light string, and for full-time vanlifers running a 12V fridge, induction cooktop, and a Starlink dish 24/7.
How we pick what to feature
We run these products in our own vans and trucks — no armchair recommendations. Everything ships and is fulfilled through Amazon so you get real warranties, real returns, and no drop-ship surprises. We include a budget pick, a mid-range pick, and a premium pick in every subcategory because a 500Wh station is right for one traveler and completely wrong for another.
Frequently asked questions
What size power station do I need for vanlife?
For a weekend rig running a 12V fridge, phone charging, and LED lights, 500-1000Wh is usually enough. Full-timers with a Starlink Mini, laptop, and induction cooking typically want 2000Wh or more, plus solar recharge. Our solar calculator guide breaks the math down.
Jackery vs EcoFlow vs Bluetti — which brand should I pick?
EcoFlow charges fastest and has the best app. Bluetti has the best price per watt-hour for LiFePO4. Jackery is the most conservative and reliable. There's no universal winner — we cover the tradeoffs in our head-to-head guide.
How much solar do I actually need?
A good rule of thumb is 100W of panel for every 100Wh of daily draw in summer, doubled for winter or shade. Most vanlife rigs land between 200W and 600W on the roof.
