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Festivals might be more artisanal than anarchic these days, but you're still at the mercy of phone reception and weather - so come prepared

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ECOFLOW DELTA MINI

₹92,500 / ubuy.co.in

"I’m on 10%, does anyone have a phone charger I can borrow?” There’s always one – well, OK, there are usually about 10 – and while phone batteries and power banks have improved beyond recognition, the person with the spare juice always wins the day. If you arm yourself with the Ecoflow Delta Mini, you could be heading for hero status by Sunday lunchtime.

This 882Wh mobile power station has a max continuous output of 1,400W, so you could bring a hairdryer and microwave with you if you wanted. It has a peak output of 2,200W, so maybe also pack a cordless kettle, or a smoothie maker? It’ll keep a mini fridge powered for 12hrs straight and happily charge your laptop too… although why on earth are you doing work at a festival?

It ain’t what you brew…

You don’t necessarily need mains power to charge it: connect two 160W solar panels and this Portable Power Station will go from empty to 100% battery life in as little as 3.7hrs.

Really weighing something

At 11kg the Delta Mini is a lump, but with the promise of a full battery all weekend we’re sure you’ll find a few volunteers to help you carry it from the car.

Robert De Niro’s not waiting very long