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A short guide to the assumptions, safety limits and workbook workflow.
Built for Australian camps
Pack enough power.
Not too much.
Turn your real appliance list into a clear battery, output and solar target—before you spend on a portable power station.
Brand-neutralTransparent assumptionsNo sign-up
Power station matcher
Build your daily load
Start with typical values, then replace them with the ratings from your own appliance labels.
Appliances
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Transparent by design
How CampWatt calculates your target
Appliance use + efficiency losses + reserve − useful solar. Capacity and output are checked separately.
View calculation assumptions+
LoadWatts × hours × quantity × duty cycle.
RealityEfficiency losses and your chosen reserve.
Solar75% of panel rating, credited between trip days.
OutputRunning watts and the largest startup surge.
Smart battery check
Is that battery actually right for you?
Copy the advertised specifications from any Australian product page. CampWatt compares them with the trip target you calculated above.
Battery specifications
Use the exact model or bundleWhere do I find these?
Look under “Specifications” or “Tech specs” on the seller’s page. Check that capacity and output belong to the exact bundle selected—not the full expandable range.
Free weekend field guide
Check the setup before you leave.
Get the two-page CampWatt Weekend Power Checklist: appliance checks, charging assumptions, cable compatibility and a home-test routine.
2 printable pagesBuilt for Australian tripsFree PDF
From estimate to field plan
Take the numbers with you.
The editable workbook turns your estimate into an appliance audit, purchase shortlist, solar plan and pre-trip test log.
6 guided worksheets1 reusable trip planner0 subscriptions
- ✓ Formula-driven energy and capacity planner
- ✓ Side-by-side power station comparison
- ✓ Solar recharge and trip-day scenarios
- ✓ Cable, connector and testing checklists
LAUNCH PRICEA$19
Buy the planning kit →Instant downloadEditable Excel workbookSecure PayPal checkout
One-time purchase. Download it after checkout and reuse it for every trip and every power-station shortlist.
See what is inside
Six worksheets. One confident decision.
The kit carries your calculator result through to product comparison, testing and departure day.
Appliance Audit
Record real watts, hours, quantity and duty cycle instead of relying on guesses.
Trip Plan
Model trip length, battery reserve, efficiency and expected solar recovery.
Model Comparison
Compare capacity, output, ports, recharge options, weight, warranty and price.
Test Log
Run a home test and record actual battery use before relying on the setup away.
Checklists
Confirm cables, connectors, charging sources and departure-day essentials.
Ready to plan the setup once?Then reuse it for every trip.
Get the complete kit — A$19 →The CampWatt promise
Useful before profitable.
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