As a Generac employee, I was invited to test the product in exchange for my honest feedback. I used the GB1000 while camping with a tent trailer where there was no power on the sites. We camped there for 8 days. I was able to run my 12V electric for 18 hours on a full charge of the battery. The real win was that it was overcast the entire time, so our solar was completely useless. I was able to charge the GB1000 at the convenience station over 2.5h and then simply plug the entire trailer into the battery. That recharged our trailer battery and kept things running for 3 or so days. It was helpful to have constant feedback as to the draw on the battery and the estimated time remaining. Of note, I had the 100W solar as well, but realistically, you'd need 12 hours of direct sunlight to charge this battery. Ideally you would have 300-400W of solar for something this size to be actually useful. Same goes for the 12v charger for use in a vehicle while driving. The battery reported 10-12 hours to reach full charge.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My family and I are big outdoors people and this is perfect for us. It’s just enough to be able to cheat 1 or 2 things while camping, but also small enough to not be needed to power an entire campsite and keep you honest. Definitely lighter than expected which makes hauling it around much easier and I can see us using this for a long time. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a smaller portable generator.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] What a great backup power generator! Not only is it sturdy and built to last, but it is incredibly functional. With multiple inputs and outputs, you’re sure to always be able to have emergency power at your fingertips.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this product to use as a back up generator for home use in case of emergency. My family soon realized this power station is also great to use in the backyard instead of having to be close to outdoor outlets. The station charges super fast in about 3 hrs for a full charge and i plan to purchase the solar panels sold separately for more convenient outdoor use. I highly recommend this product!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased the GB1000 1600-Watt Portable Power Station mostly for camping trips, but have found I use it a lot for tailgating or projects around the house. Now I don't have to pull out long extension cords all the time. After getting the solar panels, I can really get a lot of work done without needing to rely on the grid.

As a Generac employee, I was invited to test the product in exchange for my honest feedback. Myself and my close friends and my family were really impressed with the GB1000. The unboxing experience was straightforward, and we found the documentation was helpful. The first night it was in my possession, my friends and I put it through its paces, plugging in a portable heater and a car vacuum and charging a power tool battery pack as well as our phones. The GB1000 was more than capable of handling all the load we could throw at it, and calmly and quietly went about its business dispensing a steady stream of power to all devices. We liked the large colour screen as much for its clarity as for the vital information it displays, including input and output wattage and battery life but also the estimated total battery life in hours. This last read-out is dynamic, and changes based on how much power the GB1000 outputting; valuable information that lets you know how much time is left before you need to recharge. The wireless charging pad is a handy—and pretty exclusive—feature and the two USB-C charging ports are another premium that I used to rapidly charge my family's iPhones and iPads during a one-week cottage rental. On the same trip I also used the GB1000 to power a large portable fan—on the beach!—during a heatwave. When I got home, I cleaned the sand out of the car with my vacuum plugged into the portable power station for over an hour. One piece of feedback I have for making the device a little better would be to add some visual indication of which outlets and ports are controlled by the AC and DC buttons. This could take the form of a line marking which buttons control which ports. Since the wireless charging pad kind of sits on its own, i.e., is not on the front display area, you could add some text signifying that it is powered by the DC button. This might help users like me, who may not intuitively understand that the wireless pad is charged by DC current. Bottomline, the Generac GB1000 has a lot of nice premium touches, is easy to operate, rugged, has a large storage capacity, and can handle power-hungry devices with ease. So, if you are in the market for a portable battery station with a lot of storage capacity to power all of your favourite devices off the grid and during power outages, you should give this model a serious look.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the GB1000 Generac power station In the mail a couple weeks ago. It's something I've been wanting to get for a long time. It's simply amazing! It has a AC charging port, DC charging port, NEMA 1-15R AC Receptacles, AC output circuit breaker, DC output on/off button, 12V Car port, USB A & C output receptacles, wireless charging pad on top, display screen, Diffused LED light, Parallel ports, and it also has a cord storage pocket on the back to keep everything together. It's such an amazing product to have in your home. I'm so happy with this brand! It's about 27 lbs. You can also purchase separately some solar panels to charge it as well which is amazing! I highly recommend checking this product out, it's always great to have!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This arrived in the aftermath of a tropical storm, couldn't have been a better time. I was able to get it fully charged before we completely lost power in our camper. This was enough to keep us going. Fridge was cold and water was hot, not to mention we had lights to see. I love how quiet it is and the wireless charger works great to charge our phones. We were not left in the dark!! This is a great addition to our storm gear.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We are always losing electricity when it storms or even heavy rains and here in Texas it can get stuffy quick. The Generac 1000 power station has been a great product to help run the lights and fans we need to help till electricity is back on. Charging the station is quick and the run power is long. Great product!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The last couple years have highlighted how important it is for Texans to have backup power in the event of grid failure, and unfortunately traditional generators are highly expensive, come with major risks if used improperly, and are highly inconvenient for apartment dwellers or other folks with limited space. Thankfully there are products like this one that can provide zero-emission backup power in a small, user-friendly, and portable format with just about every kind of connection you could ask for. This thing is also great outside of grid failures for things like camping and tailgating, so it's well worth the investment (which is far less expensive than a traditional gas powered generator).