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This guide is based on manufacturer specs, Australian retailer listings and published reviews. Prices move a lot with sales, so treat the bands below as a guide and check the current price before you buy.
Our picks at a glance
| Pick | Best for | Price band | Where to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | Weekend trips, phones, lights, laptops | A$500-700 | Check price at BCF Check price at Amazon AU |
| Dometic PLB40 | Portable lithium pack for 12V loads | A$950-1,250 | Check price at BCF Check price at Snowys |
| EcoFlow River 2 Pro | Mid-size option for most campers | A$740-900 | Check price at Snowys Check price at Amazon AU |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1kWh-class unit at a lower listed price | A$700-800 | Check price at Amazon AU |
| EcoFlow Delta 2 | Expandable system for longer trips | A$1,000-1,300 | Check price at Snowys Check price at Anaconda Check price at Amazon AU |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 2,000W output for bigger loads | A$1,500-1,700 | Check price at Amazon AU |
The picks
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
Who it suits: Weekend car campers who need phones, lights and a laptop charged. It also works as a small backup beside a bigger setup.
Strengths: Listings give it a 288Wh capacity and 300W output, with dual PD ports capable of up to 100W. It uses an LFP battery, and the Jackery Australia listing promotes a 10-year battery life.
Trade-offs: 288Wh suits charging and lighting, not a long fridge run. The Jackery Australia page showed a notify-me-when-back-in-stock option, so check stock. Jackery Australia lists it at about A$699 at time of writing (October 2026). BCF has shown a Jackery Explorer 300 Plus solar generator listing at about A$500 at time of writing (August 2026), was about A$699, so confirm what that price includes before you compare it with the power station alone.
Check price at BCF Check price at Amazon AU
Dometic PLB40
Who it suits: Campers who want a portable lithium battery for 12V gear, rather than a general power station. It may suit a 12V fridge, but check the outputs before you rely on it.
Strengths: It uses LiFePO4 cells and provides 512Wh. Retailers list it as a lithium battery pack and a portable power source. If you are still choosing how to power a fridge, our 12V fridge vs 3-way fridge guide covers the options.
Trade-offs: It is a battery pack, not a do-it-all power station, so check the outputs against anything you want to run, such as a laptop. On the prices below it costs more per Wh than the larger power stations in this guide. BCF lists it at about A$950 at time of writing (October 2026), while Macpac lists it at about A$1,249 at time of writing (October 2026).
Check price at BCF Check price at Snowys
EcoFlow River 2 Pro
Who it suits: Most campers who want a mid-size station for devices plus some extra capacity, without stepping up to a 1kWh unit.
Strengths: Listings show 768Wh (64Ah at 12V) and 800W output, with 1600W X-Boost. One Australian retailer listing also quotes a 0-100% charge in 70 minutes. Treat that as the listed fast-charge time and check which input it uses. It is handy when you can plug in before a trip, but don’t assume a short drive will do the same job.
Trade-offs: 800W is the listed output. X-Boost at 1600W is a separate figure, not the same as continuous 800W output, so high-draw appliances may be better on the higher-output units below. Prices vary. EcoFlow Australia lists it at about A$859 at time of writing (October 2026). CP Power has shown it at about A$744 on sale, against a regular price of about A$899 at time of writing (October 2026).
Check price at Snowys Check price at Amazon AU
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Who it suits: Campers who want about 1kWh, and who are comparing listed weight and price with the other large units here.
Strengths: The Jackery Australia page lists 1070Wh, 1500W output, a 59-minute emergency fast charge, an LFP battery with 4,000 cycles and a 3+2 year warranty. The launch page rates it at 10.8kg and 3000W surge. GadgetGuy called cost and weight the two big advantages, citing about A$799 at the time of that review. Jackery Australia lists it at about A$749, with about A$799 also shown, at time of writing (October 2026).
Trade-offs: At launch it was sold exclusively through Jackery’s Australian online store. Check which retailers stock it now, and how warranty claims are handled.
EcoFlow Delta 2
Who it suits: Touring campers who want to start at about 1kWh and add capacity later.
Strengths: Retailer listings show a 1024Wh, 1800W model. A retailer listing says it is expandable to 3kWh with the Delta 2 Extra Battery (1kWh) or the Delta Max Extra Battery (3kWh). Confirm the combined capacity on the current listing before you buy, because those extra batteries are not the same size. Expandability is the main reason to consider it over a fixed-capacity unit.
Trade-offs: An extra battery is a separate purchase, so compare the setup you would actually buy. Check the model carefully. Listings with similar names and different Wh figures show up on the same brand pages. Bunnings has listed a 1024Wh 1800W Delta 2 at about A$1,199 at time of writing (October 2026). Another listing showed a 950Wh 1800W Delta 2 at about A$1,899 at time of writing (October 2026).
Check price at Snowys Check price at Anaconda Check price at Amazon AU
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
Who it suits: Campers who want a higher-output 1kWh unit for bigger AC loads on a longer stay.
Strengths: Anker’s Australian store lists the C1000 Gen 2 at 1,024Wh and 2,000W, at about A$1,599 at time of writing (October 2026). That output is the highest in this guide. The older C1000 (1,056Wh, 1,800W) has also been listed, though Anker’s own page showed it sold out.
Trade-offs: On these prices it is the most expensive 1kWh option here. If you don’t need 2,000W, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is listed for much less. Discounted older-generation stock turns up on deal sites, so check you are buying the Gen 2.
How to choose
Start with your loads, not the brand. Write down what you will run and for how long. Phones, lights and a laptop need much less capacity than a compressor fridge left on. Hot weather makes a fridge work harder. If a fridge is the main load, read our 12V fridge vs 3-way fridge guide first, because the fridge you choose changes how much battery you need.
Wh is the tank, W is the tap. Capacity (Wh) is how long things can run. Output (W) decides whether a device will run at all. Kettles, toasters and heaters pull heavy power, and a small unit may shut down. Plan cooking around gas or a fire unless the unit’s AC output covers the appliance, and you accept a fast drain. Confirmed AC outputs here run from 300W on the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus to 2,000W on the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2. The Dometic PLB40 is a battery pack, so check its outputs separately.
Check the chemistry. LFP (LiFePO4) is confirmed for the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus, the Dometic PLB40 and the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2. The 1000 v2 listing cites 4,000 cycles, and the 300 Plus listing promotes a 10-year battery life. For the EcoFlow and Anker models in this guide, confirm chemistry on the current spec sheet rather than assuming it matches the others.
Plan how you will recharge. Look at three paths: the wall at home, 12V from the vehicle, and solar. The River 2 Pro has a listed 70-minute 0-100% charge, and the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 has a listed 59-minute emergency fast charge. Confirm which input those times use. A short drive will not necessarily refill a large battery. For solar, match the panel’s voltage and connector to the unit’s input limits, and allow for shade at camp.
Weight and where it lives. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is listed at 10.8kg. Check the current spec if carry weight matters for the other units. Secure the unit so it cannot slide, keep it out of direct sun, and don’t leave it in a closed car in extreme heat. Follow the manufacturer’s temperature limits.
Noise, stock and price. Fast charging often produces more heat and increases fan noise, which matters if the unit sits near where you sleep. Availability and price also move. The Jackery Explorer 300 Plus page showed a notify-me option, the older Anker C1000 showed sold out on Anker’s page, and the same models are listed at different prices by different retailers. Compare the current price before you buy.
Warranty and support in Australia. Don’t assume the warranty is the same across brands. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is listed with a 3+2 year warranty. The Jackery Explorer 300 Plus listing promotes a 10-year battery life, which is not the same as a product warranty. Confirm Australian warranty and support, especially if you are not buying from a local retailer.
FAQ
How big a power station do I need for camping?
For a weekend of phones, lights and a laptop, a unit around 300Wh is in the right range. The Jackery Explorer 300 Plus is 288Wh. If you also want headroom for a 12V fridge, look at the 512Wh to roughly 1,000Wh units here, and allow more capacity, or a way to recharge, for multi-day trips. These listings don’t quote overnight fridge runtimes. Size for the fridge draw, the weather and how often you open the lid.
Can I run a camping fridge off a power station?
Often, yes, if the fridge draw fits the unit’s output and you have enough Wh. The Dometic PLB40 is a 512Wh lithium battery pack rather than a full AC power station. The EcoFlow River 2 Pro is listed at 64Ah at 12V, which is the figure to compare with a 12V fridge lead. How long it lasts depends on the fridge, the outside temperature and how often you open it. Check whether you will use a 12V output or the AC side, and match that to the rated outputs.
Can a power station run a kettle or air fryer?
Only if the AC output covers the appliance draw. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is listed at 1500W, Delta 2 listings include 1800W models, and the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 is listed at 2,000W. Those may run high-draw appliances for a short time, but capacity will fall quickly. The Jackery Explorer 300 Plus is 300W. The River 2 Pro is 800W, with 1600W X-Boost listed separately. Don’t assume the smaller units will run a kettle.
Is solar worth adding?
On longer trips, a folding panel can extend your time away from mains, but output depends on sun, shade and panel angle. Check the power station’s maximum solar input, voltage and connector before you buy.
Should I buy a power station or install a dual-battery system?
A dual-battery system suits a vehicle you tour in often, and it charges while you drive. A power station is portable and can move between vehicles. Some tourers use both. Choose based on whether you need power in one vehicle or something you can carry to any campsite.
Are power stations safe in a hot car?
Avoid leaving them in a closed vehicle in summer heat. Keep them shaded, ventilated and secured, and follow the manufacturer’s temperature guidance.
