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Nov 06, 2024

Walmart Is Selling a $485 Portable Power Station for $200, and Shoppers Say It's 'Indispensable' for Camping Trips

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you're planning a fall camping adventure, make sure you swing

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If you're planning a fall camping adventure, make sure you swing by Walmart first. The retailer has some awesome deals on camping gear, especially if you’re looking for off-grid power. Recently, there have been deep discounts on battery power stations, gas-powered generators, and even portable car jump starters, and those deals just keep coming: Today, Walmart is selling a 500-watt power station for well over half off its normal price.

The PowerSmart 500W Lithium-Ion Portable Power Station is on sale for only $200, a 59% discount on its normal price of $485. This gas-free portable battery can generate up to 1,000 watts of peak output, and Walmart shoppers say it’s ideal for camping or as an emergency backup at home. It doesn't have a ton of reviews, but most of the two-dozen-plus are five-star ratings from shoppers who note this unit is “feature-rich” and that it can power “a variety of devices.”

This portable power station makes a great power source for backcountry camping or charging small electronics in an emergency. The lithium-ion battery has a rated capacity of 288 watt-hours and can put out up to 1,000 watts of peak power (500 watts continuous). That’s enough juice to power up all kinds of small and medium-sized devices, including laptops and tablets, a mini fridge, speakers, a TV, a CPAP machine, and more. It includes an array of outlets—an AC outlet, a cigarette lighter port, three USB ports, and a USB-C port—to work with a variety of devices. It even has a wireless charging pad on the top to power up your phone. A built-in LCD screen lets you keep tabs on the battery’s charge level and output at a glance, and you can even charge up via a wall plug or your car’s power outlet (you can also wire it up to a solar panel).

Walmart shoppers have been impressed with this PowerSmart generator's performance. One called it “indispensable for camping.” Several others noted it's also great as a backup power source during power outages. “It helped when the power was out,” a shopper said.

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Another said it came in handy when a major storm knocked out power. “Perfect during the storm,” they said. “I was able to keep my cell phones charged.”

Having a reliable way to charge your devices when you’re off-grid isn’t just convenient—it could also be a lifesaver in an emergency. Ditto for home use, too: When the power goes out, this PowerSmart power station will ensure you can remain in contact with loved ones and get critical news and information. At just $200, it’s a small price to pay for major peace of mind. Grab yours today, as this amazing Walmart discount won’t last long.