RIVER 2

If you want a **portable power station** for camping, van trips, light home backup or charging gear during outages, the EcoFlow RIVER 2 is aimed squarely at that job. It gives you enough capacity for phones, laptops, lights and other small appliances without turning into dead weight in the boot. ## What makes it worth it Its biggest win is speed: EcoFlow says the 256Wh LFP battery can recharge from mains in about an hour, which is genuinely handy if you forgot to top it up before leaving. The 300W AC output, with up to 600W surge/X-Boost, is enough for everyday essentials rather than hungry appliances. It also uses LiFePO4 chemistry rated for 3,000+ cycles to 80 percent, so this is built for regular use, not occasional panic charging. At around 3.5kg, it is light enough to carry one-handed, and the 110W solar input support makes it a sensible off-grid companion. ## Where it falls short The capacity is modest, so bigger appliances will drain it quickly and some kit simply will not run. Reviews of the RIVER 2 family also tend to note that it prioritises portability over raw output, which is the right trade-off here but still a trade-off. Buy it if you want a compact portable power station for weekend camping, travel, or keeping essentials running in short outages; skip it if you need serious home-backup runtime or want to power high-wattage appliances for long periods.

£219