Portable 120v for camping

Does anyone have a recommendation for a portable 120v backup battery/power bank that isn't too expensive for camping?

 

What is your load?

 

Just charging phones, cameras and what not... Nothing too serious

 

How about just using an inverter and building up a second battery? Or if you want the pricey version of that, goal zero's 'generator' is a nice but expensive battery bank.

 

Using another battery wouldn't be an option due to weight. I'll look into that battery bank

 

Your problem is 120V. 5V USB lion packs are super cheap these days for 10-20AH packs.

The goal zero stuff is closer to a car battery or two in weight (the 'generator'), but does 120 well.

 

Didn't realize it weighed that much

 

I think I can get away with using a lawn mower battery and an inverted.

 

There ya go. Maybe one of the fancy lithium lawn mower batteries?

 

I keep one of these in my glove box. The whole thing - battery, and accessories - are in a carrying case that's smaller than the owner manual for the truck. You can charge anything with it, and it will do multiple devices and last for a weekend or more. I haven't tried to jump-start anything with it yet.

http://www.amazon.com/Antigravity-Batteries-Micro-Start-Starter-Personal/dp/B00FDYYK4A

 

Sweet. I'll look into one of these

 

He wants 120v out, though.

 

Not necessary for phones, cameras and whatnot. the Antigravity has USB ports built right in for that kind of stuff.

 

Yeah, but in that case you're more than happy with a 20AH anker for half the price.

Anker Astro E6 Ultra-High Capacity 20800mAh 3-Port 4A Compact Portable Charger External Battery Power Bank with PowerIQ Technology for iPhone, iPad, Samsung and More (Black)

http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ultra-H...-Technology/dp/B00M2ZNGHU/ref=dp_ob_title_wld

Also, a solar panel to charge it with for non-truck-camping.

 

Fair enough, but you can't jump-start your truck with the Anker. That's why I bought the Antigravity. Can be charged via solar, auto 12V or at home in about half and hour.

 

I've got one, but have only used it to jump start my Harley.... Yeah, yeah, insert your Harley jokes [here]....