I’m not going to camp without this backpack that can charge my phone 18 times
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- This solar power station is also a backpack that can carry my camping essentials. I was able to charge my laptop 6-9 times, my cell phone 18 times, and my drone 5 times in one charging cycle.
- The Bluetooth Handfree 2 backpack costs $599, but it often sells for $450.
- It’s heavy. Before adding any other gear, it weighs 16.5 pounds.
The Bluetti Handsfree 2 backpack is also a solar power station and is an essential part of my new outdoors. With this portable powerhouse, you can fully charge all of my favorite electronics, even if I get deep into the wilderness.
It is named Bluetooth Handsfree 2 The best power station for CNET camping Because of the hundreds we’ve tested, it’s the only one that’s bound to a backpack. Can be fully charged using Solar Panel Or traditional wall charging. The battery pack fits in the rear pocket of a large camping/hiking backpack, leaving plenty of room in the main compartment for all other camping essentials, food, clothing, gear, or any device that I powers up with an easy battery.
Grunpers like me are not the only ones in this latest iteration of Bluetooth portable power plants. That’s great for someone who really wants to work remotely or who is taking them well I’m away from the grid. This allows for a wide variety of drives to be used without transporting them around a huge traditional power plant or generator. It can also be a great benefit for everyone Working for emergency servicesportable backup power can be a lifesaver (literally) lifesaver.
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My experience with Bluetooth Handsfree 2 backpack
The backpack can hold 66 pounds when fully loaded, but weighs 16.5 pounds on its own.
I used Bluetooth Handsfree 2 for a few days to assess how well I connected during glamping. I took it out together on the hiking trail for a few hours and tested it on a few devices and accessories.
At the heart of Bluetti’s backpack power plant is a portable battery unit, boasting a power storage of 512Wh and a maximum output of 700W. The battery fits snugly inside the back compartment of a large 60-liter blue backpack decorated with hoops, straps and buckles. It’s not the most appealing thing, but it works.
The life of a 512WH battery depends entirely on how you use it or the device you are charging it. For example, I was able to fully refill Laptop Battery 6-9 times, a phone Big 18 times Drone Five times. It also allows you to continuously power your 10W LED bulb for more than 40 hours without requiring charging.
The power plant is paired with solar panels (not included) to charge off-grid.
From camera gear to blankets and tents, there is plenty of room to hang accessories. The shoulder strap includes a buckle that can be attached to GoPro and other items Action Camera To help you capture your wilderness adventures. The main compartment also has removable partitions that allow you to divide the interior space as you like, or leave it as a single large chamber.
Handsfree 2 has five outputs, all of which can be used at the same time. Devices with standard electrical cords have two USB-C ports (100W each) and two USB-A ports (15W output each) AC output (up to 700W).
There is enough output to power it Mini Fridge Keep my favorite adult drinks icy and cold without access to the ice, circulating my tent on hot desert nights with a full-size box fan.
The power plant comes with a handy handle that can fit in your backpack with other items.
There is an AC input and a DC/PV input to charge the battery. I connected a standard AC cord and received a full charge in about an hour and 20 minutes. You can also charge it in the car. It took nearly six hours on a 12V charger or over three hours on a 24V charger.
The heading charging option is solar. Handsfree 2 does not come with a solar panel by default, but you can get a 100W or 60W solar panel. As a bundle Alternatively, pick up standalone portable solar panels ranging from 60W to 350W. in 350W levelBluetooth says that it can fully charge the battery in 2 hours, but at the bottom edge, it takes about 6 hours for the 60W panel to fill the battery from the sky.
Weight and durability
The 60-liter backpack may look spacious, but the portable power plant inside takes up a considerable amount of space.
When the battery is loaded, the Hands Free 2 weighs about 16.5 pounds. Adding substantial weight with your own gear can quickly become heavy, especially if you’re carrying a tent, water bottle or other accessories outside the pack. Bluetooth said Hands-Free 2 can support loads of over 66 pounds total, thanks to the reinforced back and bottom panels. If you are planning on doing many hikes, we recommend limiting the weight of other gear you load into your Bluetooth.
The battery pack itself is a solid, gunmetal grey, dark brick, weighing about 15 pounds. It’s not exactly lightweight, but lighter than other power solutions that approach 512WH capacity. The way it fits in your backpack is well balanced to carry relatively easily (at least for short distances).
Although it is not completely waterproof, Hands Free 2 is water resistant. It includes several features to keep your gear (and battery) safe from the rain, such as a waterproof zipper and rain cover, and the backpack is made of splash resistant fabric.
Inside the backpack is a compartment with removable dividers that can store camera accessories and attachments.
specification
- Battery capacity: 512whlifepo₄ (lithium iron phosphate) battery
- Output power: 700W (AC output)
- Output port:
- 1 x AC outlet (700W maximum)
- 2 x USB-C ports (100W each)
- 2 x USB-A ports (15W each)
- Input charging options:
- AC Charging: Up to 600W maximum, fully charged in about 1.3 hours.
- Solar Charging: Up to 350W, fully chargeable in about 2 hours with a 350W panel.
- Car charging: Approximately 5.8 hours (12V) or 3.1 hours (24V).
- size: 12″ (l) x 4.1″ (w) x 15.2″ (d)
- Weight: Approximately 16.5 pounds (battery loaded)
- Backpack capacity: 60L
- Capacity that will cover the load on the backpack: Up to 66 pounds
- water resistance: The waterproof zipper, a splash resistant fabric, contains rain. It’s not completely waterproof.
- Additional features:
- Pass-through charging
- UPS (power supply that is easy to cut off) mode
- Bluetooth App Control
- Built-in screen display for power use and remaining charging
- Molar compatible backpack with external attachment points and removable internal dividers
- 5-year warranty
CNET Buying Advice
The power plant included in Handsfree 2 can charge your mobile phone up to 18 times.
Bluetti Handsfree 2 is a great backpack and portable power plant combo Camping car, Hiker and Photographer. Not only can you quickly and easily charge things like mobile phones and laptops (at the same time), but Handsfree 2 has also been able to enhance your authentic, luxurious accessories.
The price tag is too steep, but if you need power on the go, Regular Power Bank Like InfinityLab Instago and Anker Powercore, it costs around $45. However, please note that these portable power banks are suitable for charging your phone once or twice.
Technically portable, Power Station It has more power than portable power banks, but most are too heavy to stroll around when hiking. Portable power plants are aimed at campsites and RVs. They sometimes have wheels and are lifted up, but they are not as seriously portable as the Bluetti Handfree 2.