Portable generators, dual-fuel units, and battery power stations from brands like EF ECOFLOW, WEN, Generac, DuroMax, Westinghouse, and Honda are all marked down ahead of winter storms.

Through months of testing in a variety of conditions, we used them to power everything from small devices to large, power-hungry appliances.

Whether you are camping outside, working remotely, or confronting a sudden control blackout, having a portable power station ...

To make matters worse, Turnbull said, the backup generators are susceptible to fire. Over the summer, he said, the units can become overheated, leading to fires. In winter, temperatures in the around ...