You could have a whole solar power system that would keep your batteries at 100% on a sunny day, but what happens if it’s a rainy week and there’s no sun to keep you powered? You don’t have to use a generator all the time to keep you going, but it is good to have one on hand as a backup. Home Depot sells the Sportsman 4000/3500 Watt Dual Fuel Gasoline Propane Portable Generator, which comes with a 4.4 out of five-star rating from over 1,500 reviewers. The cool aspect of this specific generator is the ability to use either gasoline or propane to generate electricity for your batteries. If you’re already carrying propane for your stove or a heater, you don’t have to also carry gasoline — you can simply use the same fuel for all your devices. However, the option for gasoline is always available to you.
This generator has a 4000 watt peak output and 3500 watt running output, which is usually enough to power most household appliances and power tools. It can run up to 10 hours at a 50% load using gasoline and 12 hours at a 50% load using propane. A downside of this generator, though, is its performance at altitude. The company recommends you don’t use it above 3,000 feet above sea level, so if you’re planning on living off-grid in the Rocky Mountains, this may not be the generator for you. However, Home Depot sells several other generators that may meet your needs.
