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Portable power stations are popular among campers and homeowners because they're conveniently rechargeable, but when plugging in isn't an option, it pays to have a generator that runs on gas. Thankfully, Walmart has been loaded with impressive deals on tools this summer, with discounts on everything from chainsaws to tool storage cabinets. Now, one of the retailer's portable inverters is half off, and it's quickly becoming a popular pickup.
The PowerSmart 2500W Portable Inverter is on sale at Walmart for $310, a huge 50% discount on its normal price of $619. This powerful generator has earned nearly 500 five-star reviews from shoppers who say it's “quiet, well built, and easy to operate.” It's also available in a smaller 1500W model that's currently on sale for $240.
This portable gas inverter spins up plenty of juice for camping and backyard projects or as a backup when the electricity goes out at home, pumping out up to 2500 watts of startup power and 1900 watts of continuous power. It includes two 120-volt AC outlets, two five-volt USB-A ports, and one 12-volt DC port—perfect for charging laptops, running an electric camp cooler, or powering other small devices in an emergency. Thanks to its compact 79 cc engine and 1.05-gallon fuel tank, it’s also efficient: At a quarter load, it can run for over 10 hours. But its best feature might be its portability. This generator weighs just 40.3 pounds, so you can easily bring it car camping, and its tidy size (19.1-by-13.4-by-20.1 inches) helps it slot easily into a closet or garage when not in use.
Whether used as a backup generator at home, when tailgating, or camping in the backcountry, shoppers have been thrilled with the PowerSmart’s performance. “This generator is exactly what I needed for my camp trailer,” a shopper said. “It's a one-pull-start, amazingly quiet, easy-to-operate generator.”
Another shopper compared it to their similarly-sized Honda generator and found the PowerSmart to be an equal match. “This generator does everything that the Honda does,” they said, “but it is so much cheaper.”
Portable power when and where you need it—that’s the promise of this handy PowerSmart generator. It’ll help you stay prepared for emergencies and stay comfortable and connected when you’re off the grid, and, at just $310, it’s a fraction of the cost of similar power units. But act fast, because this flash deal won’t last much longer.
