Portable battery packs with USB ports are a
dime-a-dozen, but your options are a lot more limited if you need a portable AC
outlet. The Jackery PowerBar though is a great option at a solid price.
The PowerBar is a big battery pack, let’s get that
out of the way right off the bat. It’s pretty similar in size to a tallboy beer
can, albeit with flat sides, so you aren’t going to be sticking this in your
pocket. But in that package, you’ll find a 20,800mAh battery pack, two USB
ports (one of which features Quick Charge 3.0), a USB-C port that doubles as
the input, and yes, an 85W AC outlet that can charge a laptop, power a lamp, or
even run a small TV for a time. It’s also never been less than it is today — US$ 82 — so this is a great chance to stay on the grid even when you’re off the
grid.
