Portable charging stations are large power banks equipped with multiple USB ports and additional features like an integrated light. They are typically designed for public use and may feature features to make them easier for their intended audience - for instance, touchscreen displays can show usage stats or battery status; others provide multiple USB ports while still others may offer AC outlets or even power small appliances directly.

Power stations can be an indispensable addition to any home, office, or vehicle. Their charging capabilities extend to phones, tablets, laptops, and drones - as well as batteries - making them great companions on camping trips or other outdoor excursions. Because there are countless choices out there you must understand your individual needs before purchasing one; such as battery capacity requirements; duration away from an electrical outlet before being recharged again wirelessly etc - as these factors will ultimately determine which power station best meets them.

Most of the portable power stations in this article are intended for use while traveling, and many come equipped with micro USB, Type-C and Lightning ports to charge multiple devices simultaneously. More expensive models often also feature built-in flashlights and waterproof designs; some can even float for easy transportation across bodies of water.

Solar power stations, like those featured in this article, are extremely convenient for outdoor enthusiasts or anyone seeking to reduce their environmental footprint. Furthermore, these solar chargers can even increase the capacity of conventional wall chargers - making them even more useful in situations without an available outlet.

Some larger power stations can also accept leads from various types of batteries, including lead acid cars and deep-cycle marine batteries. This feature can help provide additional backup power should the need arise in a zombie apocalypse situation or any other disaster requiring extended backup power solutions.

Some more expensive portable power stations can be very slow to charge, causing considerable frustration for their users. Many liken this phenomenon to swimmers in a pool - with person number 100 entering taking several times longer than previous swimmers! On average though, charging speeds tend to remain consistent between manufacturers as well as models within each manufacturer's line-up.