Outdoor & Recreation Editor

Tyler Brooks

Tyler covers portable power for camping, overlanding, hunting, and backcountry use. His articles focus on weight versus capacity tradeoffs, weather resistance, charging from small solar panels, and pairing power stations with 12V fridges, lights, and outdoor gear. Built for the reader who measures gear in pounds, not pounds sterling.
22 articles

Best Anker SOLIX Power Stations for Camping: Weekend to Week-Long Guide [2026]

Minimalist illustration of camping scene with tent and Anker SOLIX power station under starry sky showcasing weekend to week-long camping power solutions

Picture this: you’re two days into a perfect camping trip, miles from the nearest outlet. The stars are incredible, the fire’s crackling, and then your phone dies. No weather updates, no emergency contact, no way to charge your camera for tomorrow’s sunrise hike. Your portable cooler starts warming up, and suddenly that $200 worth of … Read more