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There’s something to be said for roughing it, but modern camping comes with modern conveniences, from coolers that can keep ice solid for days to hiking boots that can make even the most treacherous treks safe and comfortable. A portable air conditioner might seem like a luxury too far, but for truly blazing temperatures—or truly whiny campers—it’s a very nice luxury to have. Right now, Walmart has a bestselling model on sale for $340 less than usual, and you don’t need a wall outlet to power it.
The Waykar Sitvon 4500-BTU Portable Air Conditioner is just $260 at Walmart right now, a 57% discount from its normal $600 price tag. It’s a bestseller with nearly 90 five-star ratings and reviews calling it an “absolutely amazing product” that’s “very simple to set up” and “works great.”
Waykar Sitvon 4500-BTU Portable Air Conditioner, $260 (was $600) at Walmart
First off, calling it an air conditioner is incomplete, as this unit also has a fan and dehumidifying functions. It uses a high-efficiency compressor to cool areas up to 130 square feet, has safety features including overload protection and automatic defrosting, and makes just 35 dB of noise, close to a whisper. It comes with a remote control and washable filter and measures just 19 by 12 by 11 inches. But what’s most interesting about this unit—especially for those off-grid—is that it can be powered up by a portable power station, a generator, and even solar panels, in addition to the normal AC plug-in.
One reviewer said they “used it once for about 4 hours in my 10×10 storage shed,” a floor area that’s well within the cooling range of this unit. “I was actually surprised to see how well it performed,” they continued. “The temperature went from 92 to 78 in about 1 hour,” a pretty impressive feat for a unit that’s less than 2 feet on its longest side.
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One customer wrote that they “have never been happy with small ACs,” but after almost a month, this one “works better than my standing AC that’s three times bigger.” That’s the kind of performance that’s worth full price and a no-brainer for more than half off.
Whether you’re pitching a tent or sleeping in an RV, a Waykar Sitvon 4500-BTU Portable Air Conditioner is an easy way to make summer camping much more comfortable. The black colorway of this unit is already sold out, and given the 57% discount, we wouldn’t be shocked if the white did as well, so don’t delay.
