What actually matters most when the power is out for more than a few hours?
I picked up an Anker F3800 last week and have been doing some basic testing around the house: fridge, router, laptop, a few lights, fan, and some small kitchen stuff.
Before this, my backup power plan was vague. I mostly thought in terms of keep the internet on and maybe charge some devices. But once I started testing a larger power station, I realized the harder part isn't just having enough wattage. It's deciding what actually deserves power when you're trying to stretch runtime.
So now I'm trying to make a more realistic priority list. Fridge and WiFi are easy picks. After that, I'm less sure. Lights? Fans? Microwave? Sump pump? Work setup? Maybe hot water for short periods if needed? Solar recharge seems useful for extending things, but I'm not treating it like magic unlimited power either.