Wolf VOLTAIR Portable Fan & Powerbank
Product Information
The Wolf VOLTAIR Portable Fan and Powerbank combines a bivvy fan, a power bank and a night light in one unit. The fan is larger than most bivvy fans, with a swivelling face that reaches around the shelter for strong airflow.
A variable speed dial controls the fan, and the angled head rotates automatically through 270 degrees. The 1.5W LED night light has three brightness levels for finding the way around in the dark.
A 1040mAh rechargeable battery gives 9 to 60 hours of running time, and the power bank charges gadgets by USB. The unit measures 22.1 x 7.94 x 26.75cm and weighs 1005g.
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Wolf VOLTAIR Portable Fan & Powerbank Review
Summer nights in a bivvy can get hot and stuffy, and the Wolf VOLTAIR Portable Fan & Powerbank tackles that with a bigger fan than most, plus a night light and a power bank in the same body. It turns automatically to move air around the shelter, and a dial sets the speed.
Is it worth carrying a fan this size? If you do long summer sessions from a barrow, I think it is, as the battery gives 9 to 60 hours of running time and the USB power bank can give a gadget a boost. It's a big, heavy unit for a fan, though, so it's not one for the stalker or the mobile angler with everything on their back.
How well is it built?
The VOLTAIR has a chunky moulded body with a textured finish and a full guard over the fan blades, and the speed dial sits on top where it's easy to find in the dark.
A row of four LEDs shows the battery level in 25% steps, so you know how much charge is left before you settle in for the night.
It measures 22.1 x 7.94 x 26.75cm and weighs 1005g, which is heavy for a fan. That's the cost of the bigger fan and the battery, and it makes it more of a barrow item than something to stuff in a rucksack, so plan on giving it a flat spot to stand on in the bivvy.
It's a bivvy fan, so I'd keep it inside the shelter and out of the rain. With a solid moulded body and the blades fully guarded, though, I think the 8.0 is fair.
Capacity & Output
This is where the score drops to 7.0. The battery capacity is 1040mAh, which is small for a power bank, so the USB charging side is a top-up for a phone or head torch rather than a full session's supply.
How long will the fan run? The running time is 9 to 60 hours and the output power runs from 1W to 4W, so I'd plan around the lower figure if you want strong airflow through a hot night.
Recharging takes a 5V 2A input, so a standard USB mains charger or a bigger power pack can refill it between sessions.
For me, the 7.0 is fair. It's a fan with some power to share rather than a power bank with a fan, and if your phone and head torch are the priority, a dedicated pack like the Trakker 20k Power Pack makes a sensible partner for it.
Bankside Features
So, what makes it better than a small clip-on fan? It's larger than most bivvy fans, the face swivels, and the angled head rotates automatically through 270 degrees, which should spread air into the corners of a bivvy on a muggy night rather than blasting one spot.
The variable speed dial lets you run it gently as you drop off or turn it up on a hot afternoon, and the 1.5W LED night light has three brightness levels, so it doubles as a soft light for finding your way around the bivvy in the dark.
Being able to charge a gadget by USB from the same unit is a handy extra too.
Overall, I think the 8.5 is deserved for a fan that does three jobs. On summer carp sessions, a cool bivvy makes a real difference to how well you rest between bites, and this is built for exactly that.
Is it good value for money?
It's one of the cheaper ways to get airflow, lighting and USB charging from one unit, and buying them separately would mean three items to carry and charge. That alone makes it good value for summer sessions, especially if you already own a decent power bank for phones.
Next to the Wolf Pro Light220 & Powerbank, it swaps the remote, the coloured LEDs and the magnetic mounting for a proper fan, so the choice comes down to whether you want airflow or a better bivvy light.
To be fair, both have only a small battery reserve for charging, so neither replaces a dedicated pack.
Overall, I'd recommend the VOLTAIR to carp anglers doing summer overnighters and longer sessions from a barrow, who want to keep the bivvy cool and like the idea of a night light and a USB top-up in the same unit.
Pros
- Larger fan than most bivvy fans, with a swivelling face
- Automatic 270-degree rotation spreads air around the bivvy
- Variable speed dial for gentle or strong airflow
- 1.5W LED night light with three brightness levels
- Runs for 9 to 60 hours on one charge
Cons
- Heavy at 1005g for a mobile or stalking angler
- 1040mAh battery gives only a small USB top-up
Features and Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 1040mAh rechargeable battery |
| Running time | 9 to 60 hours |
| Dimensions | 22.1 x 7.94 x 26.75cm |
| Weight | 1005g |
| Power input | 5V 2A |
| Output power | 1W to 4W |
| Fan controls | Adjustable variable-speed dial |
| Fan head | Automatic 270-degree multi-purpose angled rotation |
| Night light | 1.5W LED with three adjustable brightness levels |
| Power bank | USB device charging |
How It Compares
See how the Wolf VOLTAIR Portable Fan & Powerbank compares with other power packs & batteries on overall score and current price.
| Name | Price | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf VOLTAIR Portable Fan & Powerbank | £39.99 | |
| Trakker 60k Power Pack | £169.99 | |
| Fox Halo Wireless Power Pack 48k | £179.99 | |
| Trakker 96k Power Pack | £249.95 | |
| Fox Halo Wireless Power 27K | £79.99 | |
| Nash Powerbanx Hub Battery | £109.99 | |
| Trakker 20k Power Pack | £54.99 | |
| Wolf Pro Light220 & Powerbank | £49.99 | |
| Wolf Solar Powerbank with EVA Case and Charging Cable | £79.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Wolf VOLTAIR run for?
The rechargeable battery provides 9 to 60 hours of running time.
Does the Wolf VOLTAIR include a night light?
It has a 1.5W LED night light with three adjustable brightness levels.
Can the Wolf VOLTAIR charge USB devices?
The power bank charges devices by USB.
What are the Wolf VOLTAIR dimensions and weight?
The VOLTAIR measures 22.1 x 7.94 x 26.75cm and weighs 1005g.
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