A beast that even has optional solar input

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Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre

The Solix F3800 from Anker is a beast.

Anker Solix F3800 in the front yard

Anker Solix F3800 in the front yard.Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre

It’s so heavy it needs its own wheels and luggage handle to move it around.

If your EV charges at a lower amperage, you’ll likely be in luck.

Just remember to activate EV charging mode by double-clicking the little button on the panel with all the plugs.

Solix F3800 with EV plugged in

Solix F3800 with EV plugged in.Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre

But then I started playing around with the unit and found all sorts of fun things.

I even poweredmy electric grillfor an entire meal, which is all kinds of cool.

Living in the Pacific Northwest might also make that a little iffy over time.

Charging the C1000 with the F3800

Charging the C1000 with the F3800.Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre

The Solix F3800 just makes me feel safer and more ready for a potential emergency.

Anker Solix expansion battery on top of the F3800

Anker Solix expansion battery on top of the F3800.Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre

Solix F3800 power ports

Solix F3800 power ports.Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre

Solix F3800 in the kitchen charging phones, gaming devices, and headphones.

Solix F3800 in the kitchen charging phones, gaming devices, and headphones.Lifewire / Rob LeFebvre