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If you're planning a fall camping adventure, be sure to stop by Walmart first. The retailer has great deals on camping gear, especially if you're looking for off-grid power. There have been big discounts on battery power stations, gas-powered generators, and even portable car starters lately, and those deals keep coming: Today, Walmart is selling a 500-watt power station for more than half its regular price.
The PowerSmart 500W Lithium-Ion Portable Power Station is on sale for just $200, a 59% discount off its regular price of $485. This gas-free portable battery can produce up to 1,000 watts of maximum output, and Walmart customers say it's ideal for camping or an emergency backup at home. There aren't many reviews, but most of the more than two dozen reviews are five-star ratings from shoppers who note that this unit is “feature-rich” and can power a “variety of devices.”
PowerSmart 500W Lithium-Ion Portable Power Station for $200 at Walmart (was $485)
Courtesy of Walmart
This portable power station is the perfect power source for backcountry camping or charging small electronic devices in emergency situations. The lithium-ion battery has a nominal capacity of 288 watt-hours and can produce up to 1,000 watts of maximum power (500 watts continuous). This provides enough energy to power all kinds of small and medium-sized devices, including laptops and tablets, mini fridges, speakers, TVs, CPAP machines and more. It includes an array of sockets (one AC outlet, one cigarette lighter port, three USB ports, and one USB-C port) to work with a variety of devices. It even has a wireless charging pad on top to power your phone. A built-in LCD screen lets you keep track of the battery's charge level and output at a glance, and you can even charge it via a wall outlet or your car's power outlet (you can also connect it to a solar panel).
Walmart customers were impressed with the performance of this PowerSmart generator. Someone called it a “camping essential.” Others have noted that it is also great as a backup power source during power outages. “It worked when the power went out,” one customer said.
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Another said it came in handy when a big storm knocked out the power. “Perfect during a storm,” they said. “I was able to keep my cell phones charged.”
Having a reliable way to charge your devices when you're off the grid is not only convenient, but can also be a lifesaver in an emergency. The same goes for home use: When the power goes out, this PowerSmart power station allows you to stay in touch with your loved ones and receive important news and information. Just $200 is a small price to pay for great peace of mind. This amazing Walmart sale won't last long so get yours today.
