Off-grid living
Power and water when you're away from the grid.
This section covers power away from the mains, at camp, in a caravan or at home during a blackout. Our power station guides compare published specs, such as rated versus usable capacity, and continuous versus surge output. We haven't tested these units hands-on, and each article says so.
Plugging an appliance into a power station is something you can do yourself. Wiring into your house is a job for a licensed electrician. Queensland's Electrical Safety Office says DIY electrical work is illegal there, and hard-wired equipment must be connected by a licensed electrician.
Articles
Off-grid livingBest Portable Power Station for Blackouts and Home Backup in AustraliaBack up the fridge, modem, lights or a CPAP in a blackout. How to size a backup power station, and the EcoFlow and BLUETTI models we'd pick in Australia.
Off-grid livingBest Portable Power Station for a Camping Fridge in Australia (2026)How big a power station does your camping fridge need? Runtime maths, plus the EcoFlow and BLUETTI models we'd buy for weekends, 4WD trips and caravans.
Off-grid livingEcoFlow vs BLUETTI Australia: Which Power Station to Buy in 2026EcoFlow or BLUETTI? We compare four matched pairs on sale in Australia (warranty, solar input, UPS, weight) and say which suits camping and blackouts.