ArkPak Bundle with free USB light

I was originally planning on building a homemade version of one of these for camping. I just didn't feel like taking the time to do it and didn't think my homemade one would be very compact so I Googled up some premade options. The ArkPak seemed like the the clear choice.I compared it to a Goal Zero Yeti 400 Solar Generator and a Goal Zero Yeti 1250 Solar Generator. $459.99 and $1,399.99 and 33 AH and 100 AH respectively.What won me over was I could put in any group 31 or smaller 12 volt battery in the ArkPak and replace it as necessary. The Goal Zeros had non-replaceable batteries. I ended up purchasing a 120 AH group 31 AGM deep cell battery for $230 for the ArkPak. That made my total cost to buy at $630 so more then the Yeti 400 and less than the Yeti 1250.I've used it camping two times now. I am able to run a 12 volt Fantastic fan for 72 hours straight mostly on low but occasionally on medium and high, recharge a 15" Macbook Pro and two iPhones several times while only dropping the output voltage from 12.7 to 12.3 volts. The ArkPak has more then enough power ports for me. Two 12 volt DC, one USB, and one 110 volt receptacle. Several times I had something plugged into all of the ports. It also has the two posts you can connect to directly.Pros:1. Simple to use2. Number of ports3. Charge/Discharge electric display4. My order came with the 12 volt DC charger thrown in for free (I haven't had a chance to use this yet)5. Flexibility of the types of batteries you can use6. Simple to replace batteries7. Clean design8. Mounting brackets are availableCons:1. Expensive for something you can make yourself much cheaper if you just have time and a smidgen of skill2. 150 Watt inverter seems pretty light but will work for my purposes3. Plastic seems kind thin4. When you turn on the display it always prompts if you have a different battery5. Can't charge directly off solar, you have to purchase a solar charge controller to make sure you don't overcharge the batteryEven though I think the price is pretty steep I think it's worth it for the battery flexibility and having to deal with building your own. I've been very happy with it's performance so far.

Great product if just using for a weekend camping trip. Pricey, and could being made in my garage much cheaper but I was lazy. Be forewarned it takes a significant amount of time to charge through the 12-volt while driving. Really not meant for extended use while boondocking.

using it for sole power source on 21 foot sailboat (for day sailing) and it works really well. I charge it with an ECO-WORTHY 80watts Photovoltaic portable solar panel

I did not expect this product like this quality the product first class and that what i needs and fast shipping and excellent Packaging.Product is extremely useful and I used as a dual battery system in my Ford Raptor. thank you