Ryobi 18V 150W Power Source & Charger Kit + 18V 2Ah Battery (Factory Blemished) EXPIRED

love it!

as to the other comments, 2,000mah is at 18 volts - at 5 volts (ie your power bank) - thats more like 8,000mah

... best if we all get into watthours.

This is 2ah at 18v = (18*2)wh. You phone battery is not 18v, it is around 3v. So it is about (3*5)wh.

People still have stuff that needs a receptacle to power. That includes, but is not limited to; Fans, Lamps, low power tools, TV's/Monitors, Laptops, Network equipment, electric kitchen appliances (ex can opener). These are good for camping. I personally leave one next to my Modem and Router to replace a UPS and save some $ avoiding the constant power draw a UPS needs. I don't need the internet up 100% of the time, but I do want everyone to continue using it during a power outage to avoid using my phone's hotspot and battery. Doing that alone saves me enough $ in electricity a year to cover the cost of an inverter with battery bundle.

Every tool line makes an inverter, so most people just buy the brand they are in and use existing batteries. You most likely are not starting out buying this unless you have a specific use case you need an inverter for. Slick Deals loves Ryobi because every tool uses the same battery style, so there is no concern you have to buy an old 'new' battery years from now to use your tools, or throw them away and buy a new system.

If you can't find a use for it, then pass. Thinking of this as a power bank is missing the point of the tool. These used to only have receptacles on them, no USB. They added it because they all received feedback from owners it would make it more versatile. You can buy a stand alone Ryobi battery to USB adapter for $15. If you are complaining about the batteries, you can do a hack deal and get two 4ah (@18v) batteries for about $50. So for $65 you will have a much bigger power bank for cheaper. If you really want the inverter for some reason, it's been $100 with the two 4ah batteries during Ryobi days, and probably will be again. That's not mentioning those batteries will power every Ryobi tool from a fan and light to an auger and lawn mower.