Abstract: A portable charging station for providing portable power and rechargeability, particularly for handheld battery-powered outdoor power tools, is provided. The charging station includes a housing having a plurality of charging ports operatively connected thereto, wherein the charging ports provide a plurality of different forms of connectors as well as a plurality of different types of output power from the charging ports. The charging station includes a primary power source that is rechargeable and selectively powers each of the charging ports.