Bluetti Handsfree: a backpack with a built-in power station featuring LFP batteries with a capacity of up to 512 W/h
Bluetti has presented its newest development - a Handsfree kit that has a removable charging station powered by LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries, to which you can also buy a folding solar panel. The backpack itself is modular and has several different compartments. You can charge up to 5 devices simultaneously using an AC outlet and 4 USB ports. A USB-A pair that delivers a current of up to 3 amps with a voltage of 15 volts and a capacity of 3 amps. And the USB-C pair is capable of delivering a current of 5 to 20 volts with a power of 3 or 5 amps. Bluetti Handsfree has two versions with different specifications and very simple names: Handsfree 1 and Handsfree 2.
The manufacturer focuses on the durability and safety of the products: - The backpacks have an IPX4 waterproof rating, which protects their contents from light rain and splashes. The batteries should provide more than 4000 cycles with 80% capacity retention. Bluetti also promises the lowest standby power consumption in the industry - only 7W compared to 10W from competitors. A special U-shaped side opening and louvre design dissipate excess heat, preventing the backpack's batteries from overheating during use.
The backpack can be recharged at temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (10°C to 30°C from AC power) and discharged from -20°C to 40°C. It can be used as an uninterruptible power supply with a switching time of 20 ms. It is backed by an extended manufacturer's warranty of 5 years.
Specifications of Bluetti Handsfree 1 and Bluetti Handsfree 2
| Backpack model | Handsfree 1 | Handsfree 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 268.8 Wh/g | 512 Wh/g |
| Charging station dimensions | 289×280x95 mm | 385×305×105 mm |
| Weight | 5 kg | 7.5 kg |
| Backpack volume | 42 litres | 60 litres |
| AC power outlet | 300 W, 1.3 A, 230 V | 700 W, 3 A, 230 V |
| Solar panel power | 200 W, 8.2 A, 12-28 V | 350 W, 8.2 A, 12-28 V |
| Charging time from the solar battery | 1.5 hours | 2 hours |
| Fast charging from the AC mains | 300 W (0-80% in 45 minutes) | 600 W (0-80% in 45 minutes) |
Photo gallery of the BluePack 1 backpack
Handsfree charging station photo gallery 1
Photo gallery of BluePack 2 backpack
Photo gallery of Handsfree charging station 1
Price and availability
Bluetti Handsfree can be purchased as a single backpack or as a Handsfree kit with or without a solar panel. Prices start (excluding taxes) at $199 for the BluePack 1 backpack itself and end at $799 for the maximum Handsfree 2 kit with charging station and solar panel. However, from 15 October to 15 November, early buyers are offered special incentive prices (see the sign below). The manufacturer makes a special emphasis on kits without solar panels: Handsfree 1 will cost $299, and Handsfree 2 will cost $399.
You can take advantage of the offer both on the official BLUETTI website and on Amazon.
| Product | Retail price | Special price |
|---|---|---|
| BluePack 1 backpack | $199 | $169 |
| Handsfree 1 (backpack + charging station) | $429 | $299 |
| Handsfree 1 + solar panel | $629 | $499 |
| BluePack 2 backpack | $219 | $199 |
| Handsfree 2 (backpack + charging station) | $599 | $399 |
| Handsfree 2 + solar panel | $799 | $599 |