I Like to Watch TV on Camping Trips, and an iPad Doesn't Cut It, So I Pack This Portable Projector
Published on: 2025-06-11 08:00:04
CNET's key takeaways
Anker's Nebula Mars 3 Air is a compact portable projector with a reasonable $599 price (and it's frequently available for less).
Despite its size, it delivers a bright picture and loud audio for a portable projector. It can even double as a Bluetooth speaker.
Its size is great for backyard movie nights or car camping, but might be a little large for backpackers.
I recently took an epic road trip through a land of giants, and there's only one compact projector I would take with me to complete my camping experience.
Anker's Nebula Mars 3 Air made my nights at Kings Canyon National Park, home of the world's largest grove of sequoia trees, even more picturesque, without taking up too much space.
I review projectors for CNET, and I've also built a DIY campervan, so I know that a lot of the best portable projectors sacrifice too much for their size. Not this one. With the side of my van (which is conveniently white) doubling as a screen, I rewatched some episodes o
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