Harbor Freight offers some powerful and fairly affordable portable generators, but are they a good choice for a camping trip?

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Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side Measured at 23 and 50 feet from the generator. We recommend hearing protection for standing close by the unit while it's running. The ...