These editor-tested models are ideal for camping, tailgating, or powering tools when you’re too far from an outlet.

Our best overall pick is the Westinghouse 4,500-watt inverter generator. It’s able to run up to 18 hours on a 3.4-gallon tank with dual fuel technology. With its low oil shutdown, fuel is conserved ...

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Blackouts happen, and generators can make them a lot less awful. But what kind of generator do you need, and how powerful does it have to be? Here’s how to tell.

As a group, inverter generators perform better than regular portable generators in almost every way, according to our testers. They’re quieter. They run more efficiently, which means you don’t have to ...