Alex Evans: this ultimate off-grid camping and adventure kit is so temptingly cheap, I used the Black Friday discount to perfect my setup
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Alex Evans: this ultimate off-grid camping and adventure kit is so temptingly cheap, I used the Black Friday discount to perfect my setup

Plus save £4,000 on the best ebike I've ever ridden

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Published: November 27, 2024 at 9:00 am

Bluetti's portable high-capacity 1,152Wh battery pack is ideal for keeping your ebike charged during off-grid adventures – and with 38% per cent off in the Black Friday sale, it's almost too good to turn down.

If, like me, you love going into the backcountry to explore and be at one with nature, but don't want to invest all your energy and hours into lung-busting climbs only to find the trail you scoped out on the map is nothing more than an unused four-by-four track, an eMTB is the best bike for the job.

But charging your ebike when you're in the backcountry is problematic – especially if you're nowhere near the delightful buzz of 240v AC current.

Bluetti Portable Power Station AC180 – £899 £549 (save 38%)

Bluetti Portable Power Station AC180
This packs a 1,152Wh punch. Bluetti

The Bluetti Portable Power Station AC180 is now available with a hefty 38 per cent Black Friday discount. That means its original asking price of £899 has been slashed to £549.

With just under 1,152Wh, you'll easily charge your average eMTB's battery one and a half times over.

    By my thinking, that gives you 2.5 off-grid rides, assuming you arrive with your bike's onboard battery fully juiced up.

    Along with the two 240v AC outlets, it has a USB-C port, a 12v cigarette-style port, a wireless charging pad and no fewer than four USB-A ports; charging all your electronic goodies – think bike computers and bike lights – or toasting some bread while off-grid has never been easier, quieter and cleaner.

    On that, you could buy a petrol-powered generator, but who wants to disrupt the nature with a smelly and noisy power supply when you could recharge your ions in blissful serenity?

    The Bluetti battery pack is only a small fraction of the off-grid ebike dream, but I've scoured the Black Friday sales to find a few extra bits of what can only be described as the perfect setup.

    Where to find the best early Black Friday cycling deals

    These retailers offer Black Friday discounts on a huge range of cycling gear.

    Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo – £12,500 £8,500 (save 32%)

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    The Turbo Levo is one of Alex's all-time favourite bikes. Our Media / Ian Linton

    If you don't already own one of the best electric mountain bikes, you're going to need one.

    I loved my time on Specialized's S-Works Turbo Levo, awarding it 4.5 out of 5 stars.

    Fortunately for you, I've found the £12,500 S-Works model with a whopping 32 per cent off. Yikes!

    For only £8,500, this dream rig could be yours.

    Tentbox Lite 2.0 – £1,295 £1,165.50 (save 10%)

    Tentbox Lite 2.0
    The Tentbox Lite 2.0 is an adventurer's off-grid dream. Tentbox

    While some of you may already own a camper van, tent or bivy bag, others may be on the hunt for suitable accommodation.

    Rather than going through the hassle of turning your car or van into a camper, why not just strap your living quarters to the top of it?

    That's exactly what Tentbox's Lite 2.0 does.

    With enough space for two people, its quick five-minute setup time is perfect for those looking to get to sleep in a rush.

    Internally, it's got a built-in mattress and two skylights; stargazers will love seeing the Milky Way from their remote overnight stop.

    There's a convenient ladder to get back to earth if you need a pee in the night, and the zipped up doors will stop you from rolling out if you have a bad dream.

    Although it's only got a modest 10 per cent discount at Decathlon, think of it as a long-term investment and a key part of your three-piece off-grid eMTB starter pack