![]() ![]() What could a power station/solar panel business possibly know about air conditioning? As it turned out, quite a bit but also with some newcomer blunders. When EcoFlow (EF), a relatively new company with noticeable engineering chops, announced its Wave AC, people took note - me included. I have been very much encouraged by this increase in competition as California temperatures have steadily been rising and made summer camping unbearable in large areas of the State. Please do note that as of this writing, I had come across an ever-growing list of up-and-coming portable air conditioners geared towards outdoor enthusiasts and van lifers. In this review, we will be comparing the EcoFlow Wave and Zero Breeze Mark 2, and why I would recommend one over the other. We test each product thoroughly, give high marks to only the very best, and th e views expressed here are honest and our own. They agreed to our terms.ĭisclosure: We received this product free in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion, whether positive or negative. They asked if we would like to evaluate their upcoming Wave - yes, of course! But we would only do so under one condition: that they cannot influence any part of our review, whether good or bad. To much our delight, EcoFlow contacted us two months after our Delta Pro review was published and shared how much they liked the article. I monitored the news channels for a Wave price and features announcement, then decide whether to get an AC for overlanding, and if so, which one. EcoFlow’s newest Delta 2 battery (1,024Wh) with its 1,200W rapid charging further underscored that feeling. ![]() So much so, the Delta Pro had me second-guessing Goal Zero’s leadership with their older Yeti 1500x power station. The company’s engineering, technology, and innovation were impressive. It piqued my interest as we had JUST completed our review of the excellent EcoFlow Delta Pro power station and 220W Bifacial Solar Panel for our vacation home. Wave and Mark 2 with Batteries /EcoFlow, Zero Breeze Since a portable AC at over $1,500 was a luxury item for camping or boondocking/overlanding, I temporarily discontinued my research until an ad announcing the EcoFlow Wave, the company’s first appliance, came across on social media. No, thank you, to that one.Įvaporative (swamp) coolers add moisture to air as a way to lower the temperature in dry environments, air conditioners remove moisture and blow temperature-controlled air, and ice reservoirs fan cooled air through a constant supply of ice and water. Another cooling method is an ice reservoir where ice must constantly be added to a water tank. They turn air moisture into liquid that gets expelled through a drain. ![]() Air conditioners, on the other hand, remove moisture, blow temperature-controlled air, maintain predictable cooling, but use a lot of energy. They work best in dry areas and are useless in humid environments. The former was dismissed because even though they use far less energy, all they do is add moisture into the air and could potentially be unhealthy with increased risk of mold or mildew growth. I looked into portable cooling units and found swamp (evaporative) coolers and the popular Zero Breeze Mark 2 air conditioner as options. Ziplining with a Slackline Swamp Cooler vs Air Conditioner The two fans we had running hardly helped us stay cool enough to comfortably sleep until very late in the evening. ![]() There also was an emerging need for air conditioning both at home and while on the road - something my friends and I could attest to on July 3, 2021, when the afternoon and evening heat was so unbearable at a Southern California lake, we cut our camping trip short after just one evening.Ĭold fruit and drinks that were cooled by a couple of our car freezers provided some relief, but my son and I wished that air conditioning for our tent was available. Sales of portable power stations, solar panels, guns, and recreational vehicles (RVs, vans, SUVs, minivans, etc.) skyrocketed over the subsequent years. The COVID-19 pandemic that started in early 2020 triggered a number of consumer behavior changes, including a pent-up demand in outdoor activities, travel, and survival preparation. ![]()
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