A dead phone at a festival means no photos, no meeting your friends and no tickets on your screen. A bit of portable power solves it. Here's how to pick between a pocket power bank and a bigger power station.
Power banks: pocket top-ups
Small, light batteries that recharge your phone on the go. For a weekend, look for 20,000mAh or more — enough for several full phone charges. Choose one with fast charging and two ports so you can share. Browse power banks.
Power stations: campsite hub
Bigger batteries with real plug sockets and USB ports — enough to keep phones, speakers and cameras going all weekend, and to run small devices. Ideal if you're car-camping or sharing with a group. Browse portable power stations.
How to choose
- Just your phone? A 20,000mAh power bank is perfect.
- A group, or speakers and cameras too? Step up to a power station.
- Check weight if you're walking far from the car.
- Charge everything fully before you leave.
Our picks
- Weekend power bank: a high-capacity Anker from the power banks range.
- Campsite station: the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro or Anker Solix C300.
Final thoughts
For solo festival-goers a big power bank is all you need; groups should bring a power station. Either way, you'll never miss the moment. Browse portable power online or ask in any of our 60+ stores.
