Anker C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station

This is the fast, no-fuss answer in the 1kWh class. The C1000 Gen 2 holds 1,024Wh and puts out 2,000W continuous (3,000W peak), enough to run nearly anything in the house, and it gets there quicker than most: 80% charge in about 49 minutes on AC power, a real improvement over the original C1000.

It's built to last too, with an LFP battery rated for 4,000 charge cycles, and Anker trimmed the size down about 14% smaller than comparable 1kWh units, so it's easier to store between storms. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi app control let you keep an eye on charge status from your phone.