Bluetti's 'Powerful' Power Station That's 'Absolutely Perfect' for Fall Camping Is 50% Off—Its Lowest Price Ever

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Some of the most essential fall camping gear , like backing packs , windproof tents , and camp stoves , are already on sale ahead of the coming season, but if you're looking to make off-grid life foolproof, it's worth investing in a great portable power station . These go-anywhere power sources can be expensive, but one of Amazon's most popular models just sunk in price by $500 and is now the lowest price it's ever been.

The Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station is on sale for $499 right now on Amazon—a 50% discount on the normal $999 price tag. This energy-packed power station has earned over 600 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers who say it's " absolutely perfect " for camping, remote work sites, and backup or mobile power at home, and it's currently a top 5 bestselling outdoor generator on the site with over 1,000 sold in the last month. It also comes in a bundle deal with a 200-watt solar panel for $300 more.

Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station, $499 (was $999) on Amazon

Bluetti's AC180 is a higher-end entry-level power station that's perfect for temporary at-home backup, outdoor enthusiasts, backyard entertainers, and anybody looking for sustainable off-grid power. It cranks out 1800 watts of power and has 11 total charging ports, including four AC outlets, four USB-A ports, a USB-C port, a car outlet, and even a wireless charging pad. It can be recharged with Bluetti's solar panels in a few hours, but you can also juice it back up with a transitional socket at home, and it can fill back up to 80% battery in about 45 minutes. And, because it only weighs 37.4 pounds, it's still very maneuverable—you can easily carry it anywhere.

Those who have brought this power station home say it's very convenient to use. "Reliable and powerful," a shopper said. "As someone who uses it regularly to power my 30-by-10-foot work shed, I value reliable power solutions, and the AC180 has exceeded my expectations in every way…Whether it's charging my laptop and phone, powering my power tools, running LED lights and fans, or watching the TV, I don't worry about running out of power."

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Campers also say it's a huge help when roughing it for extended periods. "Gives you freedom and peace of mind," a shopper said. "We looked for a solar battery system for years and finally went with this one…Already took it off-grid camping and it worked great! Powered our 21-foot pop-up tent trailer, lights, phones, and radio."

Whether you're looking to hit the campsite or you're getting ready for upcoming outages, it pays to have a great power station like Bluetti's AC180 in your corner. Make sure to pick yours up soon, though, because this discount is only around for a limited time.