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Whether you live in an area that deals with snow, rain, fire, or seawater, it behooves you to stock up on specific emergency preparedness items. Thankfully, Walmart is running tremendous sales on portable car jump starters, portable space heaters, and even portable power stations, including one that's nearly $300 off and comes with tons of ports.
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 emergency backup at home, camping, RVs, and more. This model has earned nearly 50 five-star ratings from shoppers who note this unit is “feature-rich” and can power “a variety of devices” at once.
This portable power station makes a great power source when power isn't available, whether due to outages, backcountry camping, or on the road. 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.
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.
