Portable power stations and solar generators have exploded in 2025. $300 entry-level units, $4,000 whole-home beasts, expandable systems, and every brand claiming “best for camping/van life/blackouts etc." One wrong choice and you’re stuck with a station that dies halfway through your trip, won’t run your fridge, or costs double what you needed.
We fixed that.
We built 15 free portable power & solar generator decision tools that instantly tell you the perfect model, capacity, accessories, and setup. Based on your exact use, budget, runtime, and portability needs.
No sponsored #1 picks. No fluff. Just real answers with current prices.
Pick your exact situation below and get your dream off-grid power in under 60 seconds.
Every tool asks 4–7 hyper-specific questions (your primary use, capacity needs, budget, portability, solar input, noise level, etc.).
Our expert system instantly returns:
No “maybe this one.” Just the answer.
Click any tool below or start with the Portable Power Station Selector it’s impressive!
You’ll have your perfect power station planned before your next charge cycle.
The Tool Collective is made up of a group of multi-talented and diverse hobbyists on a mission to create the world's most helpful and unique tools that pertain to the hobbies that we, and millions of others, enjoy. Portable Power, and in particular solar power, is an industry that is exploding in recent years, and has become an absolute staple among many of our interests. Whether we are out on two-week long overlanding expeditions, or tailgating with our friends and family for a football game, we never leave home without some form of portable power. Here are a batch of tools specifically for helping others with their portable power setups. Enjoy!
