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Portable power stations are popular with campers and homeowners because they’re easy to charge, but when plugging in isn’t an option, having a gas-powered generator comes in handy. Luckily, Walmart has been flooded with impressive deals on tools this summer, with discounts on everything from chainsaws to tool storage cabinets. Now, one of the retailer’s portable inverters is half off and is quickly becoming a popular pick-me-up.
The PowerSmart 2500W Portable Inverter is on sale for $310 at Walmart, a whopping 50% off its regular price of $619. This powerful generator has nearly 500 five-star reviews from shoppers who say it’s “quiet, well-made, and easy to use.” There’s also a smaller 1500W model that’s currently on sale for $240.
PowerSmart 2500W Portable Inverter for $310 (was $619) at Walmart
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This portable gas inverter produces plenty of power for camping and backyard projects or as a backup when the power goes out at home, providing up to 2500 watts of starting power and 1900 watts of continuous power. It includes two 120-volt AC outlets, two five-volt USB-A ports, and one 12-volt DC port—perfect for charging laptops, powering an electric camping cooler, or powering other small devices in an emergency. It’s also efficient, thanks to its compact 79cc engine and 1.05-gallon fuel tank: It can run for more than 10 hours on a quarter load. But its best feature may be its portability. This generator weighs just 40.3 pounds, so you can easily take it car camping, and its tidy size (19.1 x 13.4 x 20.1 inches) means it can easily fit in a closet or garage when not in use.
Whether used as a backup generator at home, on a picnic, or camping in the backcountry, shoppers were very pleased with the PowerSmart’s performance. “This generator was exactly what I needed for my camper trailer,” one shopper said. “It’s an incredibly quiet, easy-to-use generator that starts with one pull.”
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Another buyer compared it to a similarly sized Honda generator and found the PowerSmart to be an even match. “This generator does everything the Honda does,” they said, “but it’s a lot cheaper.”
Portable power, whenever and wherever you need it—that’s the promise of this handy PowerSmart generator. It’ll help you prepare for emergencies and stay connected and comfortable when you’re off the grid, and for just $310, it’s a fraction of the cost of similar power packs. But act fast, because this momentary opportunity won’t last much longer.