What are some popular brands of portable generators?

Some popular brands known for high-quality portable generators include <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/A-iPower/Resettable-Circuit-Breaker/N-5yc1vZbx9nZezlZ1z1ak3z?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">A-iPower</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Green-Power/Resettable-Circuit-Breaker/N-5yc1vZbx9nZhl0Z1z1ak3z?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">Green-Power</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Durostar/Resettable-Circuit-Breaker/N-5yc1vZbx9nZbgdZ1z1ak3z?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">Durostar</a>.

What kind of portable generator do I need for a camping trip?

A smaller, quieter, and more fuel-efficient generator with a smaller output is ideal for a typical <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Campsite/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1clg6?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">camping trip</a>. Consider a generator with a low noise rating and fuel efficiency for your peace of mind and to extend your trip.

What are the pros of a recoil start on a portable generator?

<a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Recoil-Start/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1cr53?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">Recoil start generators</a> offer a simple and reliable way to power up, but they may require some effort, especially in cold weather. <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Generators-Portable-Generators/Electric-Switch/N-5yc1vZbx9nZ1z1cr0e?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">Electric start generators</a> are more accessible but may require a battery or external power source.

Which portable generators are the top rated?

The <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sportsman-2-000-1-400-Watt-Gasoline-Powered-Portable-Generator-806779/318154366?emt=plpfaq_2412_portablegenerators" style="text-decoration: underline;">2,000/1,400-Watt Gasoline Powered Portable Generator</a> is one of our top-rated portable generators.

What size portable generator do I need?

You'll want to consider the wattage of the appliances you want to power and factor in a safety margin. For basic needs like lighting and a refrigerator, a 2,000-3,000-watt generator is usually sufficient.

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13000/10500-Watt Dual Fuel Electric Start Gasoline/Propane Portable Home Power Back Up Generator with CO Alert Shutdown

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DUROMAX13000/10500-Watt Dual Fuel Electric Start Gasoline/Propane Portable Home Power Back Up Generator with CO Alert Shutdown

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Model# XP13000HX

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$1,79900

28,000/20,000-Watt Tri-Fuel Gas, Propane, Natural Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start

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Westinghouse28,000/20,000-Watt Tri-Fuel Gas, Propane, Natural Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start

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Model# WGen20000TFc

$3,89900

WEN8000-Watt 120V/240V Dual Fuel Gas Portable Generator, Electric Start, 340cc, Transfer-Switch and RV-Ready, CO Watchdog

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Model# DF8000X

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13,000/10,000 -Watt Dual-Fuel Gasoline and Propane with Push to Start Portable Home Power Generator, CO Shutoff

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Pulsar13,000/10,000 -Watt Dual-Fuel Gasoline and Propane with Push to Start Portable Home Power Generator, CO Shutoff

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Model# PG13000BRCO

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WEN5,600-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Gasoline Generator with Wheel Kit, Electric Start, and CO Watchdog

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Model# DF5600X

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Champion Power Equipment10625/8500-Watt Electric or Recoil Start Gasoline and Propane Powered Dual Fuel Portable Generator with CO Shield

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Model# 201507

$1,14900

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Sportsman4,000/3,500-Watt Recoil Start Dual Fuel Gasoline Propane Portable Generator with CO Detector Auto-Shutoff

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Model# 806694

Limit 10 per order

$44272

FIRMAN10,000-Watt/8,000-Watt Tri-Fuel Portable Generator with Electric Start, Transfer Switch Outlet and CO Alert Technology

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Model# T08072

$1,33900

A-iPower8200-Watt Recoil Start Gasoline Powered Portable Generator with 322cc OHV Engine and CO Sensor Shutdown

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Model# GXS8200D

$56720

DUROMAX10000/8000-Watt Dual Fuel Electric Start Gasoline/Propane Portable Home Power Back Up Generator with CO Alert Shutdown

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Model# XP10000HX

$1,39900

Briggs & Stratton8,000-Watt Key Start Bluetooth Connected Gasoline Powered Portable Generator with B&S OHV Engine featuring CO Guard

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Model# 030742

$1,16726

A-iPower4000-Watt Recoil Start Gasoline Powered Portable Generator with 223cc OHV Engine and CO Sensor Shutdown

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Model# GXS5000

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DUROMAX13000/​10500-​Watt Dual Fuel Electric Start Gasoline/​Propane Portable Home Power Back Up Generator with CO Alert Shutdown

Westinghouse28,000/​20,000-​Watt Tri-​Fuel Gas, Propane, Natural Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start

WEN8000-​Watt 120V/​240V Dual Fuel Gas Portable Generator, Electric Start, 340cc, Transfer-​Switch and RV-​Ready, CO Watchdog

Pulsar13,000/​10,000 -​Watt Dual-​Fuel Gasoline and Propane with Push to Start Portable Home Power Generator, CO Shutoff

WEN5,600-​Watt Dual Fuel Portable Gasoline Generator with Wheel Kit, Electric Start, and CO Watchdog

Champion Power Equipment10625/​8500-​Watt Electric or Recoil Start Gasoline and Propane Powered Dual Fuel Portable Generator with CO Shield

Sportsman4,000/​3,500-​Watt Recoil Start Dual Fuel Gasoline Propane Portable Generator with CO Detector Auto-​Shutoff

FIRMAN10,000-​Watt/​8,000-​Watt Tri-​Fuel Portable Generator with Electric Start, Transfer Switch Outlet and CO Alert Technology

A-iPower8200-​Watt Recoil Start Gasoline Powered Portable Generator with 322cc OHV Engine and CO Sensor Shutdown

DUROMAX10000/​8000-​Watt Dual Fuel Electric Start Gasoline/​Propane Portable Home Power Back Up Generator with CO Alert Shutdown

Briggs & Stratton8,000-​Watt Key Start Bluetooth Connected Gasoline Powered Portable Generator with B&S OHV Engine featuring CO Guard

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DUROMAX13000/10500-Watt Dual Fuel Electric Start Gasoline/Propane Portable Home Power Back Up Generator with CO Alert Shutdown

Westinghouse28,000/20,000-Watt Tri-Fuel Gas, Propane, Natural Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start

WEN8000-Watt 120V/240V Dual Fuel Gas Portable Generator, Electric Start, 340cc, Transfer-Switch and RV-Ready, CO Watchdog

Pulsar13,000/10,000 -Watt Dual-Fuel Gasoline and Propane with Push to Start Portable Home Power Generator, CO Shutoff

WEN5,600-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Gasoline Generator with Wheel Kit, Electric Start, and CO Watchdog

Champion Power Equipment10625/8500-Watt Electric or Recoil Start Gasoline and Propane Powered Dual Fuel Portable Generator with CO Shield

Sportsman4,000/3,500-Watt Recoil Start Dual Fuel Gasoline Propane Portable Generator with CO Detector Auto-Shutoff

FIRMAN10,000-Watt/8,000-Watt Tri-Fuel Portable Generator with Electric Start, Transfer Switch Outlet and CO Alert Technology

A-iPower8200-Watt Recoil Start Gasoline Powered Portable Generator with 322cc OHV Engine and CO Sensor Shutdown

DUROMAX10000/8000-Watt Dual Fuel Electric Start Gasoline/Propane Portable Home Power Back Up Generator with CO Alert Shutdown

Briggs & Stratton8,000-Watt Key Start Bluetooth Connected Gasoline Powered Portable Generator with B&S OHV Engine featuring CO Guard

A-iPower4000-Watt Recoil Start Gasoline Powered Portable Generator with 223cc OHV Engine and CO Sensor Shutdown