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Summer might be over but that doesn't mean the adventures are. If you love camping or other outdoor adventures, a power station can help keep your essential devices charged. It can even be helpful in poor weather conditions, like losing power during a hurricane. If you're looking for the best portable power station, it helps to understand your input and output capacity needs so you can get exactly what you'll need to power your essentials.
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The EF EcoFlow Delta 2 solar generator is a solid yet simple choice for those who want something that covers most bases and does it well. However, it usually costs $999, which can be intimidating for some people. Thankfully, Amazon's Prime Day sales event is only a few days away. But it's not too early to score some of Amazon's early Prime Big Deal Day deals. This power station is currently 51% off on Amazon, making it just $489 right now.
The EcoFlow Delta 2 can power 90% of appliances and offers fast charging that will take it to 80% capacity in just 50 minutes. If you're off the grid, topping the battery off with the included solar panel will take up to 6 hours. It comes with a car charging cable, too, so you have a third way to recharge.
In terms of powering other devices, this power station can support up to 15 devices at once with ports that include USB-A, USB-C and AC outlets, and the display ensures you'll always know exactly what state the battery is in throughout.
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The batteries used in this power station are the same as you'd find in a Tesla EV which means they have a lifetime of around six times that of the standard 500-cycle range. That means that you can expect to be able to charge this thing around 3,000 times. You'll get a five-year warranty as well, which gives you added peace of mind.
If you really like it, you can also get the EcoFlow Delta 2 with a solar panel for $799, an impressive $850 off the usual price, which is a great deal. In case you're in the market for major power station and emergency equipment, you can currently save 9% on purchases that are $5,000 or more with the coupon code 24PDFAMZ9OFF.
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