EcoFlow South Africa has launched two new products just in time for summer and the outdoors.

The new Power Hat and Wave 2 portable air-conditioner and heater combo are EcoFlow’s newest offerings that it says blends functionality, comfort, and sustainability.

EcoFlow Power Hat

The Power Hat is made with solar panels integrated into the fabric, resulting in large brim that provides plenty of share but also lets users charge their devices on-the-go using renewable solar energy.

EcoFlow Power Hat

The 360-degree brimmed hat lined with solar panels allows it to charge from any angle and offers a 12W output for both USB-A and USB-C cables.

Apart from the dual slots, it can charge two devices simultaneously like a smartphone or Bluetooth headphones or neck fans.

It is available in two sizes with an adjustable hook: a medium-large that is 56-58cm and a large-xl that is 59-61cm. It weighs 370g and is rated IP65 for waterproof and dustproof.

I took it to the park in my area and it received a lot of attention – basically stares and smiles from those who saw me with some coming up to make conversation or asking to take a photo of the product.

I was on deadlines for a couple of days since receiving it and managed to take out on a late in the afternoon after two days of grey skies. I achieved a recharge rate of one percent per minute on my smartphone using its original USB-C cable. If you actively use the phone while it is charging, it will take longer.

I plan to take it on my hikes to give it a proper test but would be useful for the beach, pool, fishing, or outdoor concerts. The hat comes with a nifty carry case.

EcoFlow Wave 2

The Wave 2 is the company’s second-generation portable AC unit, which offers 5100 BTU cooling and 6100 BTU heating, which covers areas up to ten meter squared.

EcoFlow Wave 2

The newer model is 22% smaller than its predecessor, making it more portable for things like camping, road trips and outdoor events.

The Wave 2 has a 1159Wh battery that EcoFlow says offers up to eight hours of runtime, featuring modes like eco, sleeping and fast to suit the environment.

The EcoFlow app lets you control the settings, temperatures and more.

Where to buy

EcoFlow is running an outdoor season sale from 19 September to 10 October with a bunch of products discounted, including an early-bird special for its two new offerings.

  • The Power Hat – R999 (early-bird); R1499 full price
  • The Wave 2 – R16 999 (early-bird); R20 999 full price
  • River 2 Pro + 160W Solar Panel Combo – R9 999 (33% off)
  • Delta 2 Max + 800W Alternator Combo – R27 999 + free 220W solar panel (36% off)

Visit https://za.ecoflow.com/ for more.