I took a look around and a lot of comments mentioned to get one that uses ‘LiFePO4 Batteries’, and that seemed like a reasonable requirement.

They’re supposed to have a longer life span, be safer, light weight, and better charge/discharge efficiency which is in line with what I’d be looking for.

Some brands/models that I saw recommended:

  • BLUETTI came up in more recent posts
  • Ecoflow (specifically the RIVER 2) came up a lot
  • Anker was suggested a few times, but the comments weren’t that detailed

edit, added an image of what I’m referring to

  • Otter@lemmy.caOPEnglish
    2·
    20 days ago

    specifically the ARES group

    Cool, it looks like it operates up here in Canada as well, thanks for sharing! I’ll check them out sometime

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_Radio_Emergency_Service

    In the United States and Canada, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is a corps of trained amateur radio operator volunteers organized to assist in public service and emergency communications. It is organized and sponsored by the American Radio Relay League and the Radio Amateurs of Canada.

    • I_am_10_squirrels@beehaw.orgEnglish
      1·
      20 days ago

      Great! When you’re setting up emergency communications for 1,000 people who are without power for days to weeks, you want to make sure your battery packs are going to work reliably.