The 200-watt portable power station has enough juice to fully recharge an iPhone 18 times.
, so you can use it to be totally off the grid for a week-long trip without worrying about reaching for an outlet. That scenario depends on the weather, but it’s good to have the option. Anker says the power station can be fully charged in under two-and-a-half hours if you plug it into an outlet with the included power adapter and cable.
If you’re worried about the longevity of the batter inside the PowerHouse 521, especially if you don’t plan to use it very often, Anker has you covered. The company backs this gadget with a five-year warranty and says you shouldn’t have to replace it for a decade. The components inside the PowerHouse 521 are designed to be used for 50,000 hours without degrading. It may be unpleasant to think about what you’ll need when an emergency strikes, but being prepared is hard to argue.