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Whenever venturing off-grid, having access to a reliable power source is vital. The brand EcoFlow frequently appears on our lists of the best portable power stations and solar generators, so it’s always worth noting when its products receive a significant discount. Today, one such discount is on the recently released EcoFlow River 3, which has been reduced by $100. This means the fast-charging portable power station is down to the lowest-ever price we've seen of $159 at Amazon. It's a limited-time deal that matches the all-time low set during Amazon's October Prime Day, so it may revert to its old price at any moment -- so act fast.
While we haven't had hands-on time with the 245-watt-hour River 3 just yet, we did previously have the EcoFlow River 2 Pro down as the best budget portable power station. The new model is 30% smaller and is estimated to run a Wi-Fi router for around 30.8 hours and a fan for 6.6 hours.
On top of this, it features one-hour fast charging with six outlets that can all be used simultaneously. After all, there's nothing worse than your devices running out of juice when away from power. The EcoFlow River 3 only weighs 7.8 lbs (3.53kgs) and is equipped with a built-in handle, so it can fit into small spaces and be carried with ease.
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While October's Prime Day has passed, plenty of power station deals are still around, including from Jackery, Anker and EcoFlow.