Over the past few years, I've tested a lot of power stations. Big ones, small ones, some so big they need chunky wheels and big handles to move them. But one consistency has been that I've kept them away from water.

Theproblem is, there's quite a bit of water in the outdoors: rain, sleet and snow, rivers and lakes, mist and fog, and condensation. Lots of condensation.

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Since power stations are essentially big boxes filled with electricity, and electricity gets angry and unpredictable around water, I've put a lot of effort into keeping the two things apart.

Until now.

The Bluetti AC60 is the first power station I've used that claims to be IP65-rated for both dust-proofing and water resistance.

There's only one way to test this, and that's to take my life in my hands and get this thing wet.

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Bluetti AC60

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Before I go any further, I need to refer you to the notes that Bluetti has in its Q&A for the device:

"The AC60 is IP65 rated, with waterproof seals on its outlets, making it resistant to dust and low-pressure water jets. To prevent electric shock, avoid heavy rain or splashing and wipe off any residual water before use."

With this in mind, it was time to take the AC60 into the wilds of South Wales, U.K., where it would spend four days and nights inside and outside a tent, with the weather fluctuating from baking hot to dropping over an inch of rain on a few hours. 

During this time, water splashes, mud, and high levels of condensation would be the norm.

Bluetti AC60 tech specs

• Capacity: 403Wh (18Ah)
• Type: LiFePO? (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
• Life Cycles: 3,000+ Cycles to 80% original capacity
• AC Outlets: 2