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Portable power solutions are essential for modern camping and 4WD adventures, offering the convenience of electricity wherever your travels take you. These devices, ranging from compact power banks to robust solar generators, enable you to charge electronics, power essential appliances, and enhance your outdoor experience without the grid.

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Gear

Best portable power stations for 4WD touring: 13 units tested

13 units, three categories and one viable alternative to a hard-mounted lithium system in what could be the most comprehensive portable power station test ever undertaken.

News

BLUETTI FridgePower launches in Australia with 2016Wh capacity

BLUETTI’s FridgePower has landed in Australia after raising $2.2 million through Kickstarter

Gear

2026 Toyota HiLux build: Projecta 12V power system

A clever auxiliary 12V power system from Projecta powers up our HiLux when we’re off the grid

Advice

Custom Lithium explains how to pick the right lithium battery size

Custom Lithium explains how to size a lithium battery properly, so you have enough power for your 4WD or caravan without carrying unnecessary weight or paying for capacity you don’t need

Gear

EOFY portable power station deals 2026: The best buys up to 2500Wh for 4WD touring

EOFY power station deals are live, with discounts of up to 50 per cent across the biggest names in portable off-grid power

Sponsored

Bluetti EOFY sale is now on: Up to 44% off portable power stations and home backup systems

The EOFY sale includes discounts on the Elite 100 V2, Elite 300 and Apex 300, alongside bundle offers and extra savings across the range

Gear

Bluetti FridgePower review: Keeping fridges running for days

A purpose-built backup system made for household fridges but doubles up for remote touring use, with extended off-grid runtime

Gear

BLUETTI FridgePower now live on Kickstarter

BLUETTI brings fridge backup power to Kickstarter, 4×4 and off-grid setups

Gear

BLUETTI Elite 400 rolls into Australia with nearly 4kWh of portable power

A suitcase-style power station built for backyards, outdoor events, and off-grid work

Sponsored

BLUETTI debuts Charger 2, the industry’s first unified car and solar smart energy hub

BLUETTI unveils Charger 2 unified car and solar smart energy hub at CES 2026

Sponsored

BLUETTI Elite 300 launches in Australia

BLUETTI unveils Elite 300, a compact 3kWh Portable Power Station for homes an caravans

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BLUETTI Black Friday deals: New releases and massive discounts

BLUETTI’s Black Friday Sale brings major discounts and two new power solutions just in time for summer adventures

Gear

Custom Lithium launches all-new Ultra Slim XL Series

The Ultra Slim XL Series sets a new benchmark for 12V lithium batteries in Australia

Gear

Custom Lithium’s Next Generation Ultra Slim batteries explained

Next Generation Ultra Slim batteries provide higher capacity, consistent output and improved durability

Gear

Custom Lithium’s dual-battery systems explained

Custom Lithium vehicle-specific dual-battery systems provide high-capacity, reliable power

Gear

Custom Lithium’s Compact battery range explained

The Compact series delivers high-capacity lithium batteries for 4x4s and campers, offering more energy than Slim or Ultra Slim options for extended trips

Gear

Custom Lithium’s Slim battery range explained

The Slim series offers high-capacity, slightly taller lithium batteries for 4x4s, camper trailers, and off-grid setups where Ultra Slim won’t fit

Gear

Custom Lithium’s Ultra Slim battery range explained

The Ultra Slim range from Custom Lithium delivers high-capacity, lightweight lithium batteries designed for 4×4 use

Gear

Custom Lithium: Batteries and accessories for 4x4s, caravans and camping

Custom Lithium makes Australian-made lithium batteries and kits designed for 4WDs, caravans, and off-grid adventures.

Gear

Powering 4×4 adventures and local communities: The story behind Custom Lithium

Custom Lithium is more than just a battery manufacturer – it’s a family-owned Australian business supporting both 4×4 adventurers and local communities

Advice

Lithium batteries explained: What 4×4 and camping enthusiasts need to know

A practical guide to lithium batteries for 4x4s, caravans, and camping, covering advantages and common misconceptions

Gear

Custom Lithium Ultra Slim 200Ah battery now powering our LandCruiser 79 build

An Australian-made lithium battery powers up all the appliances in our LandCruiser

Gear

BLUETTI MultiCooler B70 portable fridge and freezer tested on Fraser Island

Reliable, quiet and versatile for weekend warriors and off-grid 4×4 trips

Sponsored

BLUETTI launches Elite 100 V2 and Elite 30 V2 in Australia

Taking portable power further with BLUETTI’s all-new Elite 100 V2 and Elite 30 V2