This is my second River 2 from Ecoflow. The first one has a 256 Wh. To my surprise, it did not come with a cover for the12 V DC output port, unlike all the other previous models that I got. Later, Ecoflow came out with models that have this cover once again and I was thrilled to be able to get my hands on it, this time, it is the River 2 240 (with 243 Wh) which has slightly less power. When stacked one over the other.Next, I proceeded to try out the water boiling ability using my new mini electric stovetop, which I bought for making herbal tea in my new shed. It did not disappoint; it recorded only 300W, as such it worked without me having to turn on X-boost. This is perfect, my plan worked out. My first River 2 actually gave me some trouble when I first got it; it showed an Overload status when I attempted to charge my mobile phone back then. This first unit was later on replaced by Ecoflow. I made a point to ensure that the USB C port can also function as an input port to charge up this River 2 240 unit. This is extra important for me, as River 2 series are the only ones that can provide BI-DIRECTIONAL (output and input) features. This will allow me to charge up my River 2s via the other larger units that are directly charged by solar. Of all the units that I own, River 2 is the only one that I consider portable because its weight is what I can carry. Last but not the least, I was really pleased that I can use this River 2 240 unit to power my "Off Grid" shed in the backyard, that I otherwise would have to hire an electrician to bring in a circuit from my main house. It worked beautifully and every night, I was able to turn on the AC output from my Ecoflow app to power my floor lamp. I set this AC port to automatically switch off, without intervention. With this, I have also gained confidence to look into other models that have slightly less power at a cheaper price.

For those of you considering options for a solar panel, I just wanted to share my experience with both the original version of the EcoFlow 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel and the EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel. I would say that both are effective for charging up my power stations. I like that I can use them with my smaller power stations, such as the EcoFlow RIVER 2, RIVER 3, RIVER 3 Plus or RIVER 2 Pro, as well as with my larger power stations, such as the EcoFlow DELTA 2, DELTA 3 Plus or DELTA 2 Max. I dont have larger power stations than these ones listed, but both versions of the solar panel can be used with the larger power stations as well. This makes them very convenient for me, since they are compatible with all of my devices. -Anyone thinking to upgrade from the original version to the EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel would be happy to know that the NextGen version is easier to handle, less wide when folded up, so it takes up a little less space in the vehicle, easier to set up due to the built in kickstand, easier to properly angle due to the built in solar angle, and 5.5 lbs lighter. The upgrades make life alot easier for me, especially while setting it up on my own.