HANDSFREE1 300w: gohobo.io/handsfree1 (Amazon amzn.to/3Ys22NR ) HANDSFREE2 700w: gohobo.io/handsfree2 (Amazon amzn.to/4eKDhCr ) [140w power bank link: gohobo.io/padd or alt link gohobo.io/powd ] --- *BLUETTI Handsfree Backpack Power is now available with an upgraded 100W USB-C interface, replacing the old 12V output port.* Why the Upgrade Matters: Faster Charging: The new USB-C interface allows for quick charging, boosting efficiency for users, especially drone operators and photographers. Broad Compatibility: USB-C is the standard for many modern devices, allowing users to charge multiple gadgets with just one cable, simplifying their experience. Future-Proofing: With the growing adoption of USB-C, this upgrade ensures that users’ investments remain compatible with the latest technology, extending the product's usability. Improved Safety: The USB-C interface delivers a more stable current, enhancing device protection and giving users peace of mind. --- LEARN ELECTRICITY 101 for FREE at HOBO UNIVERSITY! PART ONE: VOLTS th-cam.com/video/Ojwc5FJ6L_s/w-d-xo.html PART TWO: AMPS th-cam.com/video/pZtQGXPgmlI/w-d-xo.html PART THREE: WATTS th-cam.com/video/QMToJ22pm-w/w-d-xo.html
the USB-C output may have a 12v PD output mode up to 5 amps, it's non standard but most high end chargers and power banks chose to include it. If it does you can get a USB-C to any kind of 12v output cable you want.
Highly informative video. This system will work great for those of us who are motorcycle campers with TH-cam channels. Combine this with the new Starlink Mini and you can perform live chats in the field or do editing and uploading in field without waiting to get home or to a location with public wifi. Have got a friend who does bushcraft videos and he sees an advantage to having live chats in the field and answering questions and performing tasks requested by subscribers.
I was thinking the same thing. It would be nice if there was a more secure way to connect to the power outputs. Having a usb cable plugged into the side of the backpack will get destroyed pretty quick if someone is climbing a mountain or walking through the woods.
The narrow and tall form factor would actually be useful as a UPS alone, sitting unobtrusively next to / under a desk with a desktop computer running through it.
I could see this being perfect for people who live stream IRL ("in real life"). They have cameras, lights, cellular hotspots, and mini computers running the encoding software that needs power while they live stream out in the world.
Thank you so much for the review…. Love the reviews and again made my purchase on your review. With hiking/biking around in Mexico…. The UPS feature will be very handy when stopping at hotels with scary power sources. Plan to use with my Starlink mini dish, laptop and iPhone. Keep up the great work!
They sent me the handsfree 1 for review and asked me to edit out the 12vdc barrel plug part as it won't be included in the final release. Excellent points on the 12vdc port and the fact that the unit isn't available for purchase without the backpack. I think the new form factor is the best improvement. More desirable than the boxy, blocky units.
If they made a DC only version, it would be great Anker C300 DC competitor. Form factor is great. Heck I’d take a 1kw DC only version that can hook to headrest posts
When I first "got into" luxury handbags, I purposely bought a kislux . I wasn't trying to show off, brag, or pass it off as genuine, I just wanted to see if it fit my requirements and how it would sit with me before I spent money on the real thing (without the SA staring at you). Turns out, it didn't fit me. I saved a ton of money and time on returns. It made me very happy. It fit me perfectly.
I love my EB3A (and my AC70P) when in HAM outdoors. The 12V outlet can handle my old (but) portable FT-900, while my Acer laptop runs at AC output - playing on FT8 mode. 73 DE PY2UTU
Professor Hobotech Tom, Yes, I could imagine using one of those Bluetti power stations in one of personal vehicles and storing them under my driver's or passenger seat on an "as needed" basis. For example, as a source to heat a blanket or a smaller cooler/fridge. Separately, an option to purchase either backpack would be ideal, as well. I can imagine possibilites for other applications. Thank you, as always, for your detailed informative and entertaining review! 👊
A few year's ago I bought the Blueti ac300? It was a decent little unit, and did work quite well, until it didn't. I was using it in a remote wilderness area, I had set it up charging from solar and had placed the small solar generator inside a heavy-duty garbage bag, inside my tent. While away from camp and the power station it started to snow, rain, hail, etc. I hurried back to camp, to find the solar panel in a tree, the garbage bag blown off, and the tent collapsed Was it a micro burst? Or similar, it wrecked the camp, and unfortunately the Blueti power station got wet, which killed the unit. At home I took the unit apart to see what had failed and to see if it could be repaired, from my perspective none of the circuit boards had any conformal coatings, or any potted boards. Once the water had hit these unprotected circuit boards it caused them to fail. Which isn't a fault of Blueti per say, however now that they've come out with a backpack unit that is marketed to outside adventures, it would be nice to know if they are any more resistant to water intrusion than what I had experienced. I understand I took a risk taking the Blueti outside in the elements, and it failed. That said looking at this backpack/power station set up, it doesn't inspire me to waste $, the pack looks okay, yet it looks like it would leak like sieve, and the units look unprotected from the elements. Ideally a power station in the wild, would be rather overbuilt to handle mother nature, so I made my own diy kit, using off the shelf components, and a Apache 5800 case from harbor fraught, I can pack it in, set it up, then walk away, knowing that it's in a waterproof case, that can be cached underground if needed. So I don't have to keep carrying it back and forth, as I frequently use this remote camp. It looks like Blueti is on the right path, yet only is half way there. Offer a hardshell or a custom dry bag with a proper roll top closure to keep the sensitive electronics dry. Otherwise it's just more fluff from China/CCP 🇨🇳.
I can definitely see a good use for this product. In the recent weeks with hurricane Helene many rescue volunteers have had to trek over mountains doing welfare checks and this would be valuable to carry a gmrs radio or small ham rig. The larger unit must have a 12 volt socket! Also what’s the combine weight? Definitely a good idea for a rescue worker where a medical device may need to be powered. I’d love to have one if it had 12 volts!
As a power station user (lots of them), and a HAM you have enough battery power on those devices to last all day and not to haul these heavy things around. I'd rather have a second back up radio. Spare batteries are much smaller. The handsfree weighs 11lbs! The recently released Anker C300 DC only station at $150 is a better choice if you need to roam around with this much power on you but I can't think of a medical device a SAR person that would be using that needs this amount of power. Or isn't self powered already like an IED. The C300 DC is very efficient self consumption wise too. I can see this being used to power a mobile fridge packed away somewhere a regular station wouldn't fit in a overland setup or someone that needs to power a laptop all day where a vehicle can't get to.
If you are anything like me, I go camping/hiking/fishing about once every three years. In the meantime, I can use it as a UPS for my home PC. They are on the right track, just needs a little tweaking.
My EB3A fits nice and snug in my backpack, but I wish this was out when I bought mine. Not needing to unzip the backpack wide open in order to ise the AC in and USB type C out would be real handy sometimes. Might even convince me to use it for some of my ham radio hikes.
This is a great combo. I think it might have been designed to be direct competition to DJI 1000 watt power station, which does not even have a build in mppt. With the laptop compartment, I can also see a great use of a Starlink Mini dish. The backpack by itself is also amazing. Great new product combo.
Being an avid urban photo/video ebike nomad guy, I really need these! The backpack along got my attention, but the fact that they are also power stations is great! I do wish they offered a 12v jack on the larger one, but I'll just crack it open and add my own. I'm going to want to draw more DC wattage out of what they offer on the inverters anyways...... With that being said, I'll probably just wait to find a used backpack and make my own powerpack.
Would be better to just bring a few spare batteries. I can run my camera for hours on 1 battery, and add a USB pack for 24 hours. Any film maker would prefer to bring cameras gear and not dead weight. Bag is already a back breaker.
Some, but not all, USB C PD ports can produce 12v, if the right "trigger" cable or adapter is used. The limit will probably be 3 or 5 amps. These gadgets can be small and cheap, because the USB port does the hard part. The cable I bought (FARSENSE) works, but is no longer available. It looks like HKY makes an improved version. They both use a button to select one of the few available voltages, and an LED display to show the selection. Other products do just one voltage. There are nice adjustable DC-DC converters, as well. Today I used one to top off car batteries at 14.0v from a USB C port, and another to charge an 80v yard-tool battery from a 12v jack.
The ups feature adds virtually no size penalty. Having the ac charger built in offers a huge advantage over a separate brick. I do wish they sold these sans backpack. I had previously swore off Bluetti, this product has changed my mind. As soon as the larger one is discounted, I'm on it..
@@SemtexWarrior Sounds like you haven't discovered "prepping" yet. Having a Faraday bag is a pretty low entry point among the hundreds of potential items people buy for various catastrophes.
@@Rakkadeedoo I've seen a bunch of preppers on here and they all seem to share an unhealthy amount of paranoia. For some reason all of them also seem to live far from any war zones or similarly dangerous areas. I want to see what people in an active warzone do to survive, that is actually useful knowledge as opposed to tips and tricks from karen and charles in rural wisconsin. Before anyone starts typing angrily at me i just want to clarify that i'm not hating on being prepared for disasters (man made or natural) but the people who call themselves preppers rarely have any actual experience of disasters.
Amp test was super clean! This may be perfect for videographers and drone pilots. I think I need one for my Autel drones. And no, you're not wrong. For my use case I could use the larger with a barrel plug
Since this product is designed to be portable, providing a backpack to do so will most likely extend the life of the unit in general. Too often we see carrying bags filling closets because they outlast the product that they came with. The padded backpack is a clever way to extend the lifetime of both. But, I lived most of my life as a road warrior and my perspective is that of one who constantly had to find solutions to the challenges that lifestyle demands.
Totally agree that both models should have 12 volts, and they should sell it without the backpack. If they were going all-in on backpackers I'm surprised they chose lithium iron phosphate because of its lower power density, but as a mini UPS it makes sense.
I'm one of those that carries a 300w power station in my backpack. The 500w version would be awesome for live streamers. My only complaint... give us an xt60 output!
I like this idea. I think it could be improved upon. For instance a hard plastic hinged cover over the USB’s and 110 large enough so you could cover plugged in cords and protect them from damage while charging and moving with the pack on your back. Like an exterior outlet on a garage with a flip open cover.
Can you set charging to AC priority? It lets me use a trolling motor battery for a one time extended run in UPS mode. This is make or dealbreak for me.
A 12-volt output on the larger model would be *HIGHLY* desirable. I can't even believe they'd think to include on the smaller model, but not the bigger unit.
Great stations, great review 👍 You are absolutely right about 12v out and USB-A... I lkke an idea to use with the computer under the monitor, in that case display should be able to rotate vertical - horizontal position 😊
Ordered the 42L, 300W station and the 120W panel. The panel is huge, no way it fits in the backpack. I'm keeping it, but the picture with the panel hanging from the backpack is not what is included in the bundle.
Excellent and helpful review as usual, can you tell me if it reatars if bater goes dead after of main or solar is reconnected bas river 3 plus memory function?
I have a question: if you use it as ups (plugged into the wall and a computer attached to it) does it cycle the battery? Is it consuming battery cycles? Or only when the grid power is off? Thank you!
Most power stations that have a UPS feature are bypassing the battery and inverter with a relay that is really fast. When the power goes out it switches over to the inverter and then starts using the battery.
Purchased the Handsfree 2 with the 120 watt solar panel. The solar panel does not fit in the backpack. :( I’m contemplating about trading it in for the 60 watt panel.
100% right. Don't need the backpack, wouldn't by the 700 without the DC. I would buy them otherwise. I do already have 5 Bluetti solar powerstations so I do buy thier products.
yeah i agree. they should have removed the A usb ports and added 12dc barrel plug. also i would like a version that is dc only. no 110v output is needed for many things these days.
These would make more sense if they focused on DC charging, and dropped the AC ports altogether. Make it smaller and lighter. Then it becomes a viable option for backpack camping with a cpap machine.
Maybe they sell the backpacks separately but not the powerstations because of the ventilation built into the backpacks ? Buy the backpack, use it for whatever. Buy the powerstation, must use their own backpack to ensure proper ventilation. AKA only use their backpack so that they cut down on warranty claims due to people stuffing these into non-ventilated backpacks and overheating them.
You are correct, I could make fine use of the larger one if it had a 12v DC to DC output like its little brother. It doesn't make sense to plug a DC power supply into the AC inverter, dontchaknow, and for my use-case I need 12v.
I agree, for the intended purpose a UPS doesn't make sense. I'd even take it a step further and question the need for an AC inverter. Who takes an AC appliance into to woods? In the woods its a DC world. Space is limited in a backpack and you feel every ounce you have to lug.
that thin form factor is almost thin enough to use as UPS behind my fridge. I don't need the DC or water proof for that, so maybe next year they'll make an even thinner one for UPS only application
Some other company made a backpack with a dedicated compartment for a small Jackery, Anker or Bluetti at the bottom. Bluetti obviously thought they could go a step further!
I like the backpack better than the ecoflow one i bought a few weeks ago. But how do the units and price compare? I paid $219 for the 268wh, bag and 45w flex solar panel.
I live in the uk and want to purchase one of the hands free back packs but they are not available until march/april 2025 how can I purchase one from the US ? thanks keep up the great reviews 👍
At the right price, I could see using one of these units as a drop in UPS replacement for extended run time in places with limited space available...Without the backpack, of course.
Hear me out, 60L that has quick rail options, and a rack focused master unit thats say 1400w output(i only need 300 but others might need more). Get them both installed in your home rack with a simple DC bridge in the front, then when you want to go out, take the secondary unit with you without needing to disconnect your rack from UPS (edit this is what i currently have to do if i want to take my power bank with me) Pulling the 60L from the rack just reduces the capacity, and maybe the available solar charge rate though for a solution like this i'd like to make sure the main unit was charging both so that if i tune my array for the rack, removing this pack doesnt mean increasing wall power draw.
I just saw an article where Chinese robotics vacuum cleaners were sending out insults to the owners through the internet. How do we know if all these Chinese battery packs are not rigged the same way or worse.
As a hiker, these are absurdly heavy, not including the weight of the backpack which makes the system even heavier. Also as a Overlander truck camper, anything below 1000 watts is not very useful for a multi day trip. Also, no mention of vibration protection and daily wear and tear has me believing these are going to break... A Lot...and Bluetti is notorious for bad customer service. This product is DOA as presented.
HANDSFREE1 300w: gohobo.io/handsfree1 (Amazon amzn.to/3Ys22NR )
HANDSFREE2 700w: gohobo.io/handsfree2 (Amazon amzn.to/4eKDhCr )
[140w power bank link: gohobo.io/padd or alt link gohobo.io/powd ]
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*BLUETTI Handsfree Backpack Power is now available with an upgraded 100W USB-C interface, replacing the old 12V output port.*
Why the Upgrade Matters:
Faster Charging: The new USB-C interface allows for quick charging, boosting efficiency for users, especially drone operators and photographers.
Broad Compatibility: USB-C is the standard for many modern devices, allowing users to charge multiple gadgets with just one cable, simplifying their experience.
Future-Proofing: With the growing adoption of USB-C, this upgrade ensures that users’ investments remain compatible with the latest technology, extending the product's usability.
Improved Safety: The USB-C interface delivers a more stable current, enhancing device protection and giving users peace of mind.
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Now, the only thing you have to add is the new EcoFlow power hat!
@@tjellis1479 I'm still waiting for the EcoFlow MicroWAVE:)
@@tjellis1479 No Airfryer? Pass
There is one air fryer that will work it's by elite gourmet on amazon runs on 700 watts.@@TobyCostaRica
@@TobyCostaRicaplus it can take 350 watts solar
Well at 12 watts max your gonna need about 65 hours of sunlight to charge it once
For the avid outdoorsman who prefers to be indoors.
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Im homeless and trying to teach myself computers. This would be amazing 😂
Winning comment, bravo 🤣
As per usual.
the USB-C output may have a 12v PD output mode up to 5 amps, it's non standard but most high end chargers and power banks chose to include it. If it does you can get a USB-C to any kind of 12v output cable you want.
"Any 12v cable you want", eh? I just bought 5 different kinds and only one so far works.
Highly informative video. This system will work great for those of us who are motorcycle campers with TH-cam channels. Combine this with the new Starlink Mini and you can perform live chats in the field or do editing and uploading in field without waiting to get home or to a location with public wifi. Have got a friend who does bushcraft videos and he sees an advantage to having live chats in the field and answering questions and performing tasks requested by subscribers.
I was thinking the same thing. It would be nice if there was a more secure way to connect to the power outputs. Having a usb cable plugged into the side of the backpack will get destroyed pretty quick if someone is climbing a mountain or walking through the woods.
I agree with your gripes. They should be sold without the bag, and both models need a 12-volt.
The narrow and tall form factor would actually be useful as a UPS alone, sitting unobtrusively next to / under a desk with a desktop computer running through it.
I could see this being perfect for people who live stream IRL ("in real life"). They have cameras, lights, cellular hotspots, and mini computers running the encoding software that needs power while they live stream out in the world.
and you can power Starlink Mini. Really awesome.
Thank you so much for the review…. Love the reviews and again made my purchase on your review. With hiking/biking around in Mexico…. The UPS feature will be very handy when stopping at hotels with scary power sources. Plan to use with my Starlink mini dish, laptop and iPhone. Keep up the great work!
Interesting. I agree with your comments about selling it without the backpack and switching the plug in the larger unit.
Perfect review. I agree.. no 12v out in bigger model make the almost unusable for me
Looks good. For a product specifically designed for mobile use, why didn't they include plug covers?
maybe because it will most likely be in the backpack? I was thinking the same
Nice review! I really like that form factor! I hope EcoFlow is taking notes.😊
As for the larger unit. You can get a USB-C to 12V 5.5mm plug cable that can provide 60W. That should run most portable fridges.
Don't fridges have the urge to surge?
Do the USB C ports do 12V? 12V is optional in the PD spec.
@@JackWeems My Bluetti EB3A does support 12V and I use the cable there.
This with a Starlink mini and/or cell booster and backpacking/hiking during camping/overlanding trips for the Gram/Tube doesn’t seem so bad. 😄
Sarcasm😮
Yah, who needs water, food shelter, etc. GramTubers can just call for a rescue.
They sent me the handsfree 1 for review and asked me to edit out the 12vdc barrel plug part as it won't be included in the final release. Excellent points on the 12vdc port and the fact that the unit isn't available for purchase without the backpack. I think the new form factor is the best improvement. More desirable than the boxy, blocky units.
If they made a DC only version, it would be great Anker C300 DC competitor. Form factor is great.
Heck I’d take a 1kw DC only version that can hook to headrest posts
When I first "got into" luxury handbags, I purposely bought a kislux . I wasn't trying to show off, brag, or pass it off as genuine, I just wanted to see if it fit my requirements and how it would sit with me before I spent money on the real thing (without the SA staring at you). Turns out, it didn't fit me. I saved a ton of money and time on returns. It made me very happy. It fit me perfectly.
Need 12V 10A on both for HAM radio use. And 45V Solar input on both.
Still can't beat the small EB3A at 600w.
I love my EB3A (and my AC70P) when in HAM outdoors. The 12V outlet can handle my old (but) portable FT-900, while my Acer laptop runs at AC output - playing on FT8 mode. 73 DE PY2UTU
Professor Hobotech Tom,
Yes, I could imagine using one of those Bluetti power stations in one of personal vehicles and storing them under my driver's or passenger seat on an "as needed" basis. For example, as a source to heat a blanket or a smaller cooler/fridge. Separately, an option to purchase either backpack would be ideal, as well. I can imagine possibilites for other applications. Thank you, as always, for your detailed informative and entertaining review! 👊
Nice! Interesting I was doing some thing like this with ryobi batteries as DIY setup in my backpacks for remote power. Glad there is a option now.
A few year's ago I bought the Blueti ac300? It was a decent little unit, and did work quite well, until it didn't.
I was using it in a remote wilderness area, I had set it up charging from solar and had placed the small solar generator inside a heavy-duty garbage bag, inside my tent. While away from camp and the power station it started to snow, rain, hail, etc.
I hurried back to camp, to find the solar panel in a tree, the garbage bag blown off, and the tent collapsed
Was it a micro burst? Or similar, it wrecked the camp, and unfortunately the Blueti power station got wet, which killed the unit.
At home I took the unit apart to see what had failed and to see if it could be repaired, from my perspective none of the circuit boards had any conformal coatings, or any potted boards.
Once the water had hit these unprotected circuit boards it caused them to fail. Which isn't a fault of Blueti per say, however now that they've come out with a backpack unit that is marketed to outside adventures, it would be nice to know if they are any more resistant to water intrusion than what I had experienced.
I understand I took a risk taking the Blueti outside in the elements, and it failed.
That said looking at this backpack/power station set up, it doesn't inspire me to waste $, the pack looks okay, yet it looks like it would leak like sieve, and the units look unprotected from the elements.
Ideally a power station in the wild, would be rather overbuilt to handle mother nature, so I made my own diy kit, using off the shelf components, and a Apache 5800 case from harbor fraught, I can pack it in, set it up, then walk away, knowing that it's in a waterproof case, that can be cached underground if needed. So I don't have to keep carrying it back and forth, as I frequently use this remote camp.
It looks like Blueti is on the right path, yet only is half way there. Offer a hardshell or a custom dry bag with a proper roll top closure to keep the sensitive electronics dry. Otherwise it's just more fluff from China/CCP 🇨🇳.
I can definitely see a good use for this product. In the recent weeks with hurricane Helene many rescue volunteers have had to trek over mountains doing welfare checks and this would be valuable to carry a gmrs radio or small ham rig. The larger unit must have a 12 volt socket! Also what’s the combine weight? Definitely a good idea for a rescue worker where a medical device may need to be powered. I’d love to have one if it had 12 volts!
As a power station user (lots of them), and a HAM you have enough battery power on those devices to last all day and not to haul these heavy things around. I'd rather have a second back up radio. Spare batteries are much smaller. The handsfree weighs 11lbs!
The recently released Anker C300 DC only station at $150 is a better choice if you need to roam around with this much power on you but I can't think of a medical device a SAR person that would be using that needs this amount of power. Or isn't self powered already like an IED. The C300 DC is very efficient self consumption wise too.
I can see this being used to power a mobile fridge packed away somewhere a regular station wouldn't fit in a overland setup or someone that needs to power a laptop all day where a vehicle can't get to.
If you are anything like me, I go camping/hiking/fishing about once every three years. In the meantime, I can use it as a UPS for my home PC. They are on the right track, just needs a little tweaking.
My EB3A fits nice and snug in my backpack, but I wish this was out when I bought mine. Not needing to unzip the backpack wide open in order to ise the AC in and USB type C out would be real handy sometimes. Might even convince me to use it for some of my ham radio hikes.
This is a great combo. I think it might have been designed to be direct competition to DJI 1000 watt power station, which does not even have a build in mppt.
With the laptop compartment, I can also see a great use of a Starlink Mini dish.
The backpack by itself is also amazing. Great new product combo.
Being an avid urban photo/video ebike nomad guy, I really need these! The backpack along got my attention, but the fact that they are also power stations is great! I do wish they offered a 12v jack on the larger one, but I'll just crack it open and add my own. I'm going to want to draw more DC wattage out of what they offer on the inverters anyways......
With that being said, I'll probably just wait to find a used backpack and make my own powerpack.
Thanks yet again my friendly HOBO. 👍
that would make a great filming backpack.
Would be better to just bring a few spare batteries. I can run my camera for hours on 1 battery, and add a USB pack for 24 hours. Any film maker would prefer to bring cameras gear and not dead weight. Bag is already a back breaker.
Some, but not all, USB C PD ports can produce 12v, if the right "trigger" cable or adapter is used. The limit will probably be 3 or 5 amps.
These gadgets can be small and cheap, because the USB port does the hard part.
The cable I bought (FARSENSE) works, but is no longer available. It looks like HKY makes an improved version. They both use
a button to select one of the few available voltages, and an LED display to show the selection. Other products do just one voltage.
There are nice adjustable DC-DC converters, as well. Today I used one to top off car batteries at 14.0v from a USB C port, and another to
charge an 80v yard-tool battery from a 12v jack.
The ups feature adds virtually no size penalty. Having the ac charger built in offers a huge advantage over a separate brick. I do wish they sold these sans backpack. I had previously swore off Bluetti, this product has changed my mind. As soon as the larger one is discounted, I'm on it..
Let's go backpacking. What should I pack for the trip. Nothing much, just battery
If they'd make this bag EMP-proof, it would be a total game-changer!
Morons can do that themselves and save everyone else the cash… but thanks.
When did you last experience a critical EMP emergency ?
Are strong electromagnetic pulses something that is common in your everyday life ?
Bro wym? Future warfare would be literally tech based, you already have cops using emps to disable stolen vehicles in car chases @@SemtexWarrior
@@SemtexWarrior Sounds like you haven't discovered "prepping" yet. Having a Faraday bag is a pretty low entry point among the hundreds of potential items people buy for various catastrophes.
@@Rakkadeedoo I've seen a bunch of preppers on here and they all seem to share an unhealthy amount of paranoia.
For some reason all of them also seem to live far from any war zones or similarly dangerous areas.
I want to see what people in an active warzone do to survive, that is actually useful knowledge as opposed to tips and tricks from karen and charles in rural wisconsin.
Before anyone starts typing angrily at me i just want to clarify that i'm not hating on being prepared for disasters (man made or natural) but the people who call themselves preppers rarely have any actual experience of disasters.
Amp test was super clean! This may be perfect for videographers and drone pilots. I think I need one for my Autel drones.
And no, you're not wrong. For my use case I could use the larger with a barrel plug
Honestly, this is great for lan parties. Now i can have them anywhere
I would never hike with these. As a tent generator they would be ok.
~Long live the solar tour!
Since this product is designed to be portable, providing a backpack to do so will most likely extend the life of the unit in general. Too often we see carrying bags filling closets because they outlast the product that they came with. The padded backpack is a clever way to extend the lifetime of both. But, I lived most of my life as a road warrior and my perspective is that of one who constantly had to find solutions to the challenges that lifestyle demands.
you could use a USB C to 5521 or xt60 cable. I have used them for starling mini
Hobotech confirmed Devin Townsend fan, hell yeah!
Interesting idea. Agree on your criticisms/observations.
Totally agree that both models should have 12 volts, and they should sell it without the backpack. If they were going all-in on backpackers I'm surprised they chose lithium iron phosphate because of its lower power density, but as a mini UPS it makes sense.
I'm one of those that carries a 300w power station in my backpack. The 500w version would be awesome for live streamers. My only complaint... give us an xt60 output!
POWERNERD!!! Surely Devin wouldn't copyright strike you if you shared his music! lol.
The backpacks are actually pretty nice😊 if the price isn't too bad, this might be the first Bluetti product I purchase 😂
$400
as always very informative review thanks! well made products by bluetti
Handsfree1 the smaller does not come with a 12v out on it. Well mine doesn’t have it??
Don’t even like Bluetti but if I wasn’t between jobs now I’d get these for family.
Could see these as quite useful after a storm or hurricane.
All the best on the job situation man 😊
@@slickjimmy76 thankyou
Am I the only one that enjoys the music and the video of the capacity test ? 😂
I like this idea. I think it could be improved upon. For instance a hard plastic hinged cover over the USB’s and 110 large enough so you could cover plugged in cords and protect them from damage while charging and moving with the pack on your back. Like an exterior outlet on a garage with a flip open cover.
GREAT idea! 👍🏻
Nice video review, thanks for sharing your thoughts and feed back on these products. Already a sub'd member. Great work.
It’s a great idea and I like it 👍🏻
I agree with what you say. They have some other application too
Can you set charging to AC priority?
It lets me use a trolling motor battery for a one time extended run in UPS mode.
This is make or dealbreak for me.
A 12-volt output on the larger model would be *HIGHLY* desirable. I can't even believe they'd think to include on the smaller model, but not the bigger unit.
It has two PD outlets. 100watts I think.
Great stations, great review 👍 You are absolutely right about 12v out and USB-A... I lkke an idea to use with the computer under the monitor, in that case display should be able to rotate vertical - horizontal position 😊
Ordered the 42L, 300W station and the 120W panel. The panel is huge, no way it fits in the backpack. I'm keeping it, but the picture with the panel hanging from the backpack is not what is included in the bundle.
Excellent and helpful review as usual, can you tell me if it reatars if bater goes dead after of main or solar is reconnected bas river 3 plus memory function?
Great video as always.
What’s your opinion if you get an AC to DC converter for the larger unit because they dropped the ball on no 12 volt plug?
I have a question: if you use it as ups (plugged into the wall and a computer attached to it) does it cycle the battery? Is it consuming battery cycles? Or only when the grid power is off? Thank you!
I was wondering the same thing
Most power stations that have a UPS feature are bypassing the battery and inverter with a relay that is really fast. When the power goes out it switches over to the inverter and then starts using the battery.
So it will only use the battery in an actual power outage. Otherwise it just passes power straight from the wall
UPS mode uses a relay that switches from using AC pass through to using the inverter when grid power goes down.
@@HOBOTECHthank you
Where I can get the bluetti flashlight you were showing in the video? Thank you.
Is there a pocket for the new mini Starlink dish ?
Purchased the Handsfree 2 with the 120 watt solar panel. The solar panel does not fit in the backpack. :(
I’m contemplating about trading it in for the 60 watt panel.
Were those the Anker powerbanks? I didn't see a link in the description.
[140w power bank link: gohobo.io/padd or alt link gohobo.io/powd ]
HOBO I could not find the links for the small power banks. Could you post it in the links?? Thanks!
[140w power bank link: gohobo.io/padd or alt link gohobo.io/powd ]
100% right. Don't need the backpack, wouldn't by the 700 without the DC. I would buy them otherwise. I do already have 5 Bluetti solar powerstations so I do buy thier products.
yeah i agree. they should have removed the A usb ports and added 12dc barrel plug. also i would like a version that is dc only. no 110v output is needed for many things these days.
These would make more sense if they focused on DC charging, and dropped the AC ports altogether. Make it smaller and lighter. Then it becomes a viable option for backpack camping with a cpap machine.
I would like the front coaxial DC 5521 to be programmable like some others. Maybe 12-24 VDC
Can I use this for cpap / bipap with humidifier while in the international flight? Please need information thank you 🙏
Have you tried the USB-C to 12v adapters (many available on Amazon) which could be a solution for the larger one not having a 12v port
Maybe they sell the backpacks separately but not the powerstations because of the ventilation built into the backpacks ?
Buy the backpack, use it for whatever. Buy the powerstation, must use their own backpack to ensure proper ventilation. AKA only use their backpack so that they cut down on warranty claims due to people stuffing these into non-ventilated backpacks and overheating them.
I am wanting to know if the battery will charge in high temperatures weather because my current Bluetti stops charging in high temperatures outside.
This will be useful for camera men or to back up sensitive things like cctv
😊😊😊😊😊Will the Buetti car alternator charger work with these?
Yes, using a XT60 end connector. 28V input.
@@RenatoGaldinoMachado Thank you.
no double fisted capacity test on the backpacks!?
load them packs up!!
If these have a “UPS” like function i can see it sitting in a server rack for modem/router/switch backup
You are correct, I could make fine use of the larger one if it had a 12v DC to DC output like its little brother. It doesn't make sense to plug a DC power supply into the AC inverter, dontchaknow, and for my use-case I need 12v.
I agree, for the intended purpose a UPS doesn't make sense. I'd even take it a step further and question the need for an AC inverter. Who takes an AC appliance into to woods? In the woods its a DC world. Space is limited in a backpack and you feel every ounce you have to lug.
Yeah I think your grips are valid. I don't understand why no 12v on the larger one.
that thin form factor is almost thin enough to use as UPS behind my fridge. I don't need the DC or water proof for that, so maybe next year they'll make an even thinner one for UPS only application
I was thinking about powering 3-5 day e bike and drone adventures during your video. 🤔🤠
Some other company made a backpack with a dedicated compartment for a small Jackery, Anker or Bluetti at the bottom. Bluetti obviously thought they could go a step further!
Do you know if there’s a way to change the combination on the lock?
Yes
“Subscribed.” All you had to do was say the word. 👍🎸😉
I like the backpack better than the ecoflow one i bought a few weeks ago. But how do the units and price compare? I paid $219 for the 268wh, bag and 45w flex solar panel.
I live in the uk and want to purchase one of the hands free back packs but they are not available until march/april 2025 how can I purchase one from the US ? thanks keep up the great reviews 👍
Hi
Wondering if you have the link for the hand held units around 12:50?
Thanks
[140w power bank link: gohobo.io/padd or alt link gohobo.io/powd ]
If they had the 12v on the larger model I would buy it 100%.
At the right price, I could see using one of these units as a drop in UPS replacement for extended run time in places with limited space available...Without the backpack, of course.
Where is the little power bank link Tom? It's not in the description.
[140w power bank link: gohobo.io/padd or alt link gohobo.io/powd ]
Where's the link for the two portable powerbanks?
[140w power bank link: gohobo.io/padd or alt link gohobo.io/powd ]
Hear me out, 60L that has quick rail options, and a rack focused master unit thats say 1400w output(i only need 300 but others might need more).
Get them both installed in your home rack with a simple DC bridge in the front, then when you want to go out, take the secondary unit with you without needing to disconnect your rack from UPS
(edit this is what i currently have to do if i want to take my power bank with me)
Pulling the 60L from the rack just reduces the capacity, and maybe the available solar charge rate though for a solution like this i'd like to make sure the main unit was charging both so that if i tune my array for the rack, removing this pack doesnt mean increasing wall power draw.
Is this coming to the UK market?
Wild introduction 😂. Cool stuff!
Great intro sfx!!!!
Hobo University! I will attend!
I just saw an article where Chinese robotics vacuum cleaners were sending out insults to the owners through the internet. How do we know if all these Chinese battery packs are not rigged the same way or worse.
Do you have a link for just the backpack?
Same link
Hay Hobotech you planning on doing a review on the Mango Power E: 3.5kWh Capacity | 3kW Output | 120V ?
Link to powerbanks? Don't see it anywhere in description.
[140w power bank link: gohobo.io/padd or alt link gohobo.io/powd ]
As a hiker, these are absurdly heavy, not including the weight of the backpack which makes the system even heavier.
Also as a Overlander truck camper, anything below 1000 watts is not very useful for a multi day trip.
Also, no mention of vibration protection and daily wear and tear has me believing these are going to break... A Lot...and Bluetti is notorious for bad customer service.
This product is DOA as presented.