I'll be honest. We've been on the fence about the whole "power station" thing. We have 70Ah of Lithium in the back of Rubi and 480Ah in the camper van we tow around - but this, is really cool. Would be great for those day trips out and keep cameras charged, etc. They just need to release it into the Australian market.
This paired with the EcoFlow hat, you could walk for days and never run out of battery. 😂😉... Just add 15lbs of water with a camelback, and you're set. No offroading vehicle needed. 😉
Nice presentation. Nice for those who have the needs and means for this equipment. Bluetti sure has been busy developing new stuff. Very exciting and innovative company.
Want the battery alone. That size is AMAZING! But… the bag holding all the clothes that you would put in a tent, and having the battery along with it so to use it in the tent. Cool combo.
IceCo makes an awesome little 250w power station that is even smaller in size than these and is barely over $100 most of the time. I bought one to run my apl20 fridge and it lasts forever. It does NOT have an inverter for AC power but that doesn’t bother me as I have a couple Jackerys we use for larger AC needs. The Bluetti stuff is interesting though
@ Hi Matt, was thinking of buying a DJI Air 3S and getting my part 107 i think. Also buying through your link the Bluetti Handsfree 2 Backpack Powerstation. Pretty cool. 😊
They should offer more colors. I could see a red unit with a spot to affix a medical patch. This could be the ultimate first aid kit. Could carry actual powered medical equipment for a backwoods ambulance. I do agree that pass through should be standard. Nice work Matt! Now see if they’ll let you give one away!!
Great idea for content creators, mountain climbers that get those beautiful shots, and a place for your camera gear. On my CPAP machine if I turn off heater and humidity it will run on 12-volt couple days. I might be able to get back to backpacking day or two. Thanks for show casing bags.
A great alternative to use in the backpack is the Anker Solix C300 DC, which is DC only, but has 4 USB C (one 15 watt, 1 100 watt, and 2 140 watt) along with 2 USB A and a 12V 8 A socket and a solar input. It is $299 list but promotions allow you to get it for about $169 (US). You could probably put 2 of them in place of the 512 watt Bluetti that comes with the Handsfree 2.
Hopefully someday Bluetti will get with the times and include a high amperage 12v output on all of their stations. 12v 30a Anderson Output that Oupes has is great for tons of mobile applications.
Great new products and killer good pricing on them. Awesome vid going over the features! Is there any way you could test if the power stations fit underneath a Gladiator front passenger or driver seat? I am thinking that could be a great out of the way place to keep it for in car charging.
Very cool product. Just wondering how much gear can you fit in the smaller bag? I think it’s definitely a great price. I have bought plenty of camera bags and they are expensive. So to include the power station that’s amazing. I agree with you 100% that you should be able to charge your gear as you go. Great idea!!!
I replied earlier stating that IceCo makes a 250w station that is very small for only $109 that runs my fridge for a long time. It is also magnetic so it can stick to the side of your truck bed or fridge. No inverter so no AC but it runs and charges 12v items perfectly
You just need a mule to lug it around for ya 😂 that is pretty sweet though, I just can’t imagine hiking at all with all that gear. Talk about back pain
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Hey, thanks for the reply. Is it that the battery unit digs into your back? And/or, despite the bag being constructed well, it's not sturdy enough to support such heavy weight? Just wondering exactly what made it not so comfortable for you, as we're considering buying this for longer hikes etc. Thank you!
As with most backpacks designed by a company who doesnt specialize in these things, they do a great job with the organization because they prioritize that, but fall on their face where it matters most. The straps and belt. I know you think it's well padded, Matt, but it fairs very poorly when compared to a purpose built product. I have an Atlas pack, and it kills this thing in that regard. It also would have been a bit better if they made it taller, not thicker. The farther the weight is from your back, the worse it is to carry, exponentially.
Couple things... 1) it's lightweight clothes that would be farther out, not anything heavy. The power station and camera gear are all close to the back. 2) This is obviously not designed for long multi day hikes since it doesn't have a rigid frame. As one who has hiked quite a bit with full camera gear on my back this backpack is good quality. Now if you want something the same quality of an Atlas pack then It would cost well over $700 which would not be feasible for the majority of buyers.
@OzarkOverlandAdventures Thanks for the reply, Matt. You're 100% right on the cost side of things. I tend to go with the buy once, cry once philosophy, so the $700 would be an acceptable trade off for making it the best it can be, but your point is very valid. Selling one pack for me that's "perfect" isn't going to be particularly profitable when everyone else calls the price crazy and doesn't buy it. My biggest takeaway was your complaint that I hope they listen to on selling the battery separately. It's an awesome form factor.
Why would someone who has been buying from the brand for years or even decades suddenly have to pay 50-60% more for the exact same item? Inflation cannot justify this. It's like the brand is deceiving the consumer. On kislux , the bags sold are priced lower but of higher quality, so you might as well go there.
If you have to go through so much trouble to tell a fake is a fake, then I don't understand why you would make such a fuss about buying the real thing. I would happily buy a fake kislux and have no shame in admitting it is a fake
It's not for me but, I agree with you that the power stations on their own might have a bigger market? It might fit great out of the way under a seat. Personally I can't see hauling 16 pounds of gear just to be able to charge some batteries *in case they run out*. The camera gear is heavy enough on its own. Charge the batteries in the vehicle before you go for your hike. Heck, you could bring extra drone/camera batteries with less weight on your back. The bags look quality enough but I don't think I'd want to advertise that I have an expensive power station on my back when I already have expensive gear inside. I would rather not have the Bluetti logo. Agreed- having internal cord management in the bag would be better. And lose the inverter? I like that Bluetti is coming up with different ideas. But bring them to Canada! The "Swap Solar fridge" never made it up here either.
I'll be honest. We've been on the fence about the whole "power station" thing. We have 70Ah of Lithium in the back of Rubi and 480Ah in the camper van we tow around - but this, is really cool. Would be great for those day trips out and keep cameras charged, etc.
They just need to release it into the Australian market.
This paired with the EcoFlow hat, you could walk for days and never run out of battery. 😂😉... Just add 15lbs of water with a camelback, and you're set. No offroading vehicle needed. 😉
Nice presentation. Nice for those who have the needs and means for this equipment. Bluetti sure has been busy developing new stuff. Very exciting and innovative company.
Want the battery alone. That size is AMAZING! But… the bag holding all the clothes that you would put in a tent, and having the battery along with it so to use it in the tent. Cool combo.
IceCo makes an awesome little 250w power station that is even smaller in size than these and is barely over $100 most of the time. I bought one to run my apl20 fridge and it lasts forever. It does NOT have an inverter for AC power but that doesn’t bother me as I have a couple Jackerys we use for larger AC needs. The Bluetti stuff is interesting though
YES!!! Usb and Usb-C only outputs nowdays and inside access!
Could be interesting as a big HAM radio manpack.
I like em. My electronics bag has cables and everything else but the power station. This fits a need for some people
Hi Matt, really like the product very cool video thank you so much
Thanks for watching!
@ Hi Matt, was thinking of buying a DJI Air 3S and getting my part 107 i think. Also buying through your link the Bluetti Handsfree 2 Backpack Powerstation. Pretty cool. 😊
They should offer more colors. I could see a red unit with a spot to affix a medical patch. This could be the ultimate first aid kit. Could carry actual powered medical equipment for a backwoods ambulance. I do agree that pass through should be standard. Nice work Matt! Now see if they’ll let you give one away!!
I've been wanting to buy one of these, but I hesitated because they have no reviews. So, thanks for getting this out.
Outstanding presentation my friend! So nicely and professionally executed!
I appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed it!
I am thinking this would be a perfect radio station for long range communications stations.
Great idea for content creators, mountain climbers that get those beautiful shots, and a place for your camera gear.
On my CPAP machine if I turn off heater and humidity it will run on 12-volt couple days. I might be able to get back to backpacking day or two.
Thanks for show casing bags.
A great alternative to use in the backpack is the Anker Solix C300 DC, which is DC only, but has 4 USB C (one 15 watt, 1 100 watt, and 2 140 watt) along with 2 USB A and a 12V 8 A socket and a solar input. It is $299 list but promotions allow you to get it for about $169 (US). You could probably put 2 of them in place of the 512 watt Bluetti that comes with the Handsfree 2.
Those would not be comfortable carrying in a backpack.
Please inform your Bluetti point of contact to build a portable A/C unit for our rigs and/or overlanding lifestyle.
Hopefully someday Bluetti will get with the times and include a high amperage 12v output on all of their stations. 12v 30a Anderson Output that Oupes has is great for tons of mobile applications.
I wish they would too.
Great new products and killer good pricing on them. Awesome vid going over the features! Is there any way you could test if the power stations fit underneath a Gladiator front passenger or driver seat? I am thinking that could be a great out of the way place to keep it for in car charging.
Very cool product. Just wondering how much gear can you fit in the smaller bag? I think it’s definitely a great price. I have bought plenty of camera bags and they are expensive. So to include the power station that’s amazing. I agree with you 100% that you should be able to charge your gear as you go. Great idea!!!
I replied earlier stating that IceCo makes a 250w station that is very small for only $109 that runs my fridge for a long time. It is also magnetic so it can stick to the side of your truck bed or fridge. No inverter so no AC but it runs and charges 12v items perfectly
Yes they do but not enough ports for this application.
Another Great video For product content!! Some of these comments tho!! Good Grief!! 🤦🏼♂️… 😂
I wonder if you could take the Handsfree 1 on a flight.
Looks amazing
It's a great unit.
@ definitely going to look into getting one
if you dont need ac at all, you can get one or two Anker c300 DC (288wh each) and they're 1/3 to 1/2 the size of these.
Those would not be comfortable to put in a backpack.
You just need a mule to lug it around for ya 😂 that is pretty sweet though, I just can’t imagine hiking at all with all that gear. Talk about back pain
Is the larger one comfortable to wear when fully loaded?
Definitely something to get used to but it’s doable.
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Hey, thanks for the reply. Is it that the battery unit digs into your back? And/or, despite the bag being constructed well, it's not sturdy enough to support such heavy weight? Just wondering exactly what made it not so comfortable for you, as we're considering buying this for longer hikes etc. Thank you!
As with most backpacks designed by a company who doesnt specialize in these things, they do a great job with the organization because they prioritize that, but fall on their face where it matters most. The straps and belt. I know you think it's well padded, Matt, but it fairs very poorly when compared to a purpose built product. I have an Atlas pack, and it kills this thing in that regard.
It also would have been a bit better if they made it taller, not thicker. The farther the weight is from your back, the worse it is to carry, exponentially.
Couple things... 1) it's lightweight clothes that would be farther out, not anything heavy. The power station and camera gear are all close to the back. 2) This is obviously not designed for long multi day hikes since it doesn't have a rigid frame. As one who has hiked quite a bit with full camera gear on my back this backpack is good quality. Now if you want something the same quality of an Atlas pack then It would cost well over $700 which would not be feasible for the majority of buyers.
@OzarkOverlandAdventures Thanks for the reply, Matt. You're 100% right on the cost side of things. I tend to go with the buy once, cry once philosophy, so the $700 would be an acceptable trade off for making it the best it can be, but your point is very valid. Selling one pack for me that's "perfect" isn't going to be particularly profitable when everyone else calls the price crazy and doesn't buy it. My biggest takeaway was your complaint that I hope they listen to on selling the battery separately. It's an awesome form factor.
Are you aware of what day it is. What you doing releasing videos on Wednesday?
I released one yesterday too. lol. I’ve got a backlog of gear related videos that need to be released in the next few weeks.
@ keep up the good work.
Holy rats nest of cables!
Nice bag. Where did they hide the kitchen sink?
Why would someone who has been buying from the brand for years or even decades suddenly have to pay 50-60% more for the exact same item? Inflation cannot justify this. It's like the brand is deceiving the consumer. On kislux , the bags sold are priced lower but of higher quality, so you might as well go there.
huh? There is no exact same item for these. What are you even talking about?
@@OzarkOverlandAdventures think these are bot accounts 😅 weird comments 🤔
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If you have to go through so much trouble to tell a fake is a fake, then I don't understand why you would make such a fuss about buying the real thing. I would happily buy a fake kislux and have no shame in admitting it is a fake
What are you even talking about? Are you on the wrong video?
@OzarkOverlandAdventures I got no clue what that person is talking about. Great video.
Donald Trump ❤
@@natureworld5297 I’ll take random political comments that have nothing to with the video for $1000, Alex. 🤦🏼♂️
It's not for me but, I agree with you that the power stations on their own might have a bigger market? It might fit great out of the way under a seat.
Personally I can't see hauling 16 pounds of gear just to be able to charge some batteries *in case they run out*. The camera gear is heavy enough on its own. Charge the batteries in the vehicle before you go for your hike. Heck, you could bring extra drone/camera batteries with less weight on your back.
The bags look quality enough but I don't think I'd want to advertise that I have an expensive power station on my back when I already have expensive gear inside. I would rather not have the Bluetti logo.
Agreed- having internal cord management in the bag would be better. And lose the inverter?
I like that Bluetti is coming up with different ideas. But bring them to Canada! The "Swap Solar fridge" never made it up here either.