My campervan is currently in storage and I can't wait to get it out as soon as the snow melts. While waiting for winter to end, I am looking for new vanlife accessories for the next season. I enjoy carrying useful gadgets on my camping trips that would make my life easier. A portable power station is on top of my packing list. It is convenient to have some sort of battery to charge your electronic devices and power your appliances. It is also important to carry a backup power source in my van to help me out in case of an emergency.
I already have a portable power station but this time, I am looking for something more compact and easier to carry around. The BLUETTI AC2A 300W is one of the smallest portable power stations you can find on the market. It is smaller than the AC70 and lighter than the EB3A. It weighs only 7.9 lbs and it could fit in a backpack.
The BLUETTI AC2A is not just a simple little battery. Thanks to the integrated Pure Sine Wave inverter, this portable power station converts the 12V into 120V and lets you run small appliances up to 300W (up to 600W with Power Lifting Mode). It will certainly be a useful addition to my camping equipment. During the night, I will be able to charge my phone, my camera and my tablet. During the day, if I have to catch up on some work, I will be able to plug in my laptop and play some music on a small speaker at the same time.
The BLUETTI AC2A is not a bulky and heavy portable power station. Contrariwise, it is very light and easy to carry around. 7.9 lbs is not much for this kind of device. It is also the smallest portable power station offered by Bluetti. Its compact design allows you to easily grab it and leave for your next adventure. It won't take a lot of space in your van and you can even take it with you on a hike. Thanks to its small size, you could go way further with this portable power station. If you transport this device in a bag, don't forget to keep it upright because it may damage the internal structure.
The BLUETTI AC2A is perfect for charging electronics and running small appliances. The battery can last a couple of hours depending on what you plug in. It is possible to expand its capacity by connecting it to the B80 battery. This expansion battery is sold separately. This portable power station provides you with 300W of AC power. Be careful because there are a lot of appliances that demand more power to run.
The AC2A has 6 different outputs. You can power and charge several devices at the same time. It has two AC 120V outlets, two USB-A ports, one USB-C port and a 12V DC car outlet. If you want to power multiple appliances at the same time, be careful not to exceed the 300W rated power. This power station can handle higher loads up to 600W when you enable the Power Lifting Mode via the BLUETTI App.
The easiest way to charge this device is to plug it in a regular wall outlet. The battery will be at 100% in less than an hour and a half. You can also use solar panels if you don’t have access to electricity. The solar panels are sold separately. The last option is to plug the AC2A in your van while you drive. The battery will be full before you arrive at your camping spot.
The AC2A has a 300W maximum solar input. This power station is pretty small and the solar charging is highly efficient. If the weather is great, the battery will be full in 70 minutes. Thanks to this feature, the AC2A can become self-sufficient and can be recharged pretty much anywhere.
Here are the solar panels that are compatible with this device. These items are sold separately.
BLUETTI PV200 Solar Panel 200W
CAD $560.00
BLUETTI PV120 Solar Panel 120W
CAD $339.00
A portable power station is an essential accessory for vanlife. You can easily charge all of your electronic devices and power some small appliances. Even if I already have an electrical system in my converted school bus, I like to bring the Bluetti on every trip in case of an emergency. If the system fails and the house batteries get drained, the portable power station will provide reliable power and let me enjoy the rest of the road trip.
If you are interested in trying a bigger portable power station, check out the BLUETTI AC70 1000W. This model is way more powerful but it is heavier. This battery has 7 practical outputs and provides you with 1000W of AC 120V power. It could totally replace your campervan's electrical system. The AC70 can run bigger appliances like a toaster and a small refrigerator. I've been using this device for a while now and I can assure you that it is a reliable source of power.
The BLUETTI AC2A 300W is perfect for outdoor activities. It is one of the lightest portable power stations and it is very easy to carry around. It is currently on sale and you can buy it for CAD $249.00. It is a pretty good price for all the features you get right out of the box. Having access to outdoor power is a game changer. This device can follow you on every adventure and it can be recharged pretty much anywhere. You can even plug it to solar panels! It is a good accessory for vanlife and it is worth giving it a try!
Have a good trip and see you on the road!
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