PowerSmart 1200-Watt Portable Generator with Super Quiet, Ultralight for Camping

I got this as to use for basic back up power for hurricanes and it does the job I need it to. For clarity my model is rated at 1200w peak and 1000w running, I’ve seen a couple versions of this on Amazon. I’ve been through a couple of extended power outages with it and it can power a tv, some fans, some led lamps and a mini fridge without fuss which is exactly what I was looking for. With that sort of load I was using a gallon of gas every four hours or so which is fine. Starting was easy and it runs without any issues. Noise is a bit high but that’s a small worry. Overall I’m happy with this little guy, it gives me enough creature comforts during some bad times and the small size is easy to deal with. Recommended!

Gear little generator easy starts and lasting. Not as quiet as I expected but great working little guy for my events

We used this over a 4 day / 3-night tent camping trip. It was in the upper 30's low 40s in the morning and it was easy to start, few pulls and away you went. I found it easier to keep running on the first start by moving the choke lever back and forth.We ran a 50' length of LED lights and the generator did not even make a peep from the small load. We also used it to make coffee from a larger Kuerig machine. This was touch and go at first and when the generator was still cold the Keurig machine would temporarily shut off when it was trying to heat water. For this, I found I could move the choke cable back and forth to keep the generator from bogging down too much. Once it was fully warmed though we did not have the issue. I did try to plug in a power strip well charging a speaker and phone power pack but that did not work well. Everything acted as if it was being charged but after 30 minutes the phone power pack did not even go up 1%. I plugged it directly in and it charged much faster.This thing went through hardly any gas, so don't overpack that. I think at the end of the trip we went through maybe a gallon. We ran the lights most nights and the Kuerig machine in the morning amongst a couple of other things. So it was on and off a lot. It is a little on the noisy side. But so was my friend's generator in his RV and the neighbor's generators 100+ yards away...so yeah, generators can be loud.Pros:- Priced fairly well, you may find something just as nice for the same price or cheaper but good luck.- Easy on gas- Gets the job done for small-time tent camping- Small, this was easy to pack and move about the camp siteCons:- Noisy- Did not perform well with a power strip or charging- Only one outletOverall, this was worth the money. We do plan on spending more and getting a Honda EU2200i or EU2200i Companion model. But keep in mind with that...sub $200 versus over $1200 and 1000 watts verses 2200 watts. If you do not have much planned for this generator it is a bargain that you will not regret.

I have to say, I am thoroughly impressed with this 1000w generator. I mean, I bought it for mobile detailing with the intent of upgrading later on. However, I never expected it to be the Nokia phone of generators. I've been beating the crap out of it for two years now and it just keeps going and going and going. I've used it with tools that far exceed its wattage rating, incorrectly mixed fuel, rarely let it warm up before putting maximum load on it, and I haven't serviced the air filter or spark plug once. And yet, it still runs like a top. Even in sub-freezing temperatures, it starts with only a few pulls. It frightens me. I’ve been intentionally trying to kill it, but every night it whispers threats to me in my dreams. It knows when I’m trying to overload it and instead psychologically terrorizes me to the point of sobbing and runs off my tears only to output the energy of the Sun and reliability of a Honda. I'm convinced this thing is indestructible. I'm thinking of putting wheels on it and entering it in a demolition derby just to win the coveted first place trophy desired by rednecks across the globe. Overall, I highly recommend this generator to anyone in need of a reliable and durable power source. Just don't expect to have the luxury of it having a lifetime shorter than yours. It's like the cockroach of generators.On a serious note, it has only had two problems:1. The power supply wire came loose from vibration and wouldn’t supply power. It was a quick fix (5 minutes).2. It leaked fuel between the tank and feed line. Again, it was just from all of the hours of harsh vibration. Just needed to take off the front panel and secure the line. This whole generator is very easy to work on in case anything goes wrong and uses universal parts. I highly recommend it.