EcoFlow TRAIL 300 DC
#11 in SmallFull review
A DC-only station for car camping with a 12V cooler and USB devices. Good value if you never need a wall outlet.
Amazon $151.05 eBay$151.05
The EcoFlow TRAIL 300 DC and the Goal Zero Yeti 300 are evenly matched, rated 3.5 and 3.5. The EcoFlow TRAIL 300 DC leads on value and portability. The Goal Zero Yeti 300 wins on AC output, battery life and features. The EcoFlow TRAIL 300 DC costs $198.90 less ($151.05 vs $349.95).
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Goal Zero Yeti 300
#13 in SmallFull review
For campers and tailgaters who want a small, weather-resistant battery for phones, lights, laptops and a CPAP, and who don’t need to run anything over 350W.
Amazon $349.95 eBay$349.95
Which should you buy?
- Choose the EcoFlow TRAIL 300 DC for value ($0.52 per rated Wh vs $1.18 per rated Wh) and portability (112 Wh per kg (5.7 lb (2.6 kg)) vs 48 Wh per kg (13.7 lb (6.2 kg))).
- Choose the Goal Zero Yeti 300 for AC output (350 W continuous AC vs No AC outlets (DC only)), battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 3-year warranty) and features (UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app vs 140 W USB-C).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | EcoFlow TRAIL 300 DC | Goal Zero Yeti 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 94 $0.52 per rated Wh | 37 $1.18 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 60 LiFePO4, 3-year warranty | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 0 No AC outlets (DC only) | 51 350 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) | 100 0-100% on AC in 50 min |
| Portability 10% | 100 112 Wh per kg (5.7 lb (2.6 kg)) | 5 48 Wh per kg (13.7 lb (6.2 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 27 110 W max solar input | 62 200 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 20 140 W USB-C | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Specifications
| EcoFlow TRAIL 300 DC | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 288 Wh | 297 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | - | 4,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | None (DC only) | 350 W (600 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 0 | 2 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | - | 2 |
| AC waveform | - | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | No | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | - | 420 W |
| Full AC charge time | - | 50 min (Fast mode, 420W (manufacturer); ships in 140W low mode, about 3 h) |
| Max solar input | 110 W | 200 W |
| Solar input voltage | - | 8mm 12.3-28V, up to 10A |
| Car charging | 110 W | 120 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 5.7 lb (2.6 kg) | 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 6.57 x 4.53 x 6.54 in | 11.3 x 7.7 x 6.7 in |
| App | - | Goal Zero Power app |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-08 | 2024 |