Last updated: October 5, 2026
Specs below are Flextail’s own campaign claims (Kickstarter, 2023) or maker figures as reported by New Atlas. We have not tested an Evo Icer. Store availability was checked on October 5, 2026.
Gone are the days when you needed to carry bulky cooler boxes to store ice cubes and keep your foods and beverages fresh on your trips. Recently, there have been some advanced, battery-run ice makers, like the EcoFlow Glacier.
Here, we have a little more compact and portable ice maker from Flextail, a famous maker of tiny air pumps for beds and mosquito repellents for campers and outdoor enthusiasts. Called the Flextail Evo Icer, it is a battery-powered ice maker for outdoor applications.
Evo Icer has a 200 Wh battery, and Flextail says it can produce 12 ice cubes in 5 minutes thanks to its IceBurstX rapid refrigeration technology. That quick refrigeration is what set it apart from most plug-in ice makers.
Can you buy the Flextail Evo Icer today?
Short answer: not from Flextail’s US store right now. On October 5, 2026, the old Evo Icer product page on flextail.com returned a 404 (page not found), and a search for “evo icer” on Flextail’s store returned other products (pumps, lanterns, showers) but no Evo Icer. We also didn’t find an Amazon listing in a web search. That doesn’t prove the Evo Icer is discontinued, because Flextail hasn’t posted a notice we could find. It does mean there’s no live product page for us to send you to.
Our older buy link went to that dead product page. We’ve replaced it with a link to Flextail’s main store, so you can check whether the Evo Icer comes back. Our earlier mention of an OSTBA ice maker linked to a different brand’s plug-in countertop machine, not the Evo Icer, so we removed that link.
Check Flextail’s US store (Evo Icer not listed as of Oct 5, 2026)
Flextail Evo Icer at a Glance (maker claims)
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You can charge the battery-powered ice maker with either an AC adapter or a USB-C port. Flextail rates the battery for up to three hours of ice making on a full charge, with 12 cubes per batch. That makes it a fit for camping trips, RV tours, and beach stays where there’s no outlet nearby.
As the ice-making process takes place on the spot, you no longer need to carry ice cubes in your old-fashioned cooler boxes, which could give you no guarantee on the life of the stored ice cubes.
Flextail launched the ice maker on Kickstarter (funding ran May 4 to July 3, 2023). The early-bird pledge was $359, which is 35% off the stated retail price of $549. The campaign promised delivery to backers by July 2023.
| Update – July 2023: The Kickstarter campaign for the Flextail Evo Icer has ended. 713 backers pledged a total of $333,996. Update – July 2023: After the campaign, Flextail listed the outdoor ice maker on its website at $599 (our note at the time). Update – October 5, 2026: Flextail’s US store no longer has an Evo Icer product page (the old URL returns 404), and the store search doesn’t show it. We’ve removed our old “buy here” links because they led to that dead page. |
How many ice cubes does the Evo Icer make per charge?
Short answer: Flextail claims “400+” ice cubes per charge. In its Kickstarter campaign, Flextail says the 200 Wh battery lasts about 3 hours and can make 400+ cubes before it needs a recharge. Each batch is 12 cubes. The first batch takes about 9 minutes while the unit chills down, and later batches take about 5 minutes.
Arithmetic check (not a test): 3 hours is 180 minutes. One 9-minute first batch leaves 171 minutes, which is about 34 more 5-minute batches. That’s roughly 35 batches × 12 cubes ≈ 420 cubes, which lines up with Flextail’s 400+ claim. New Atlas reported Flextail’s figure as about 30 cycles per charge (30 × 12 = 360 cubes), so a more cautious range is about 360–420 cubes in ideal conditions. Warm weather, warm water, or Eco mode will change that. We haven’t measured it.
New Atlas also reported three modes from Flextail: Quick (12 cubes in about 5 minutes), Cup (a smaller number of cubes), and Eco (lower power use, slower ice).
Why Should You Choose Evo Icer?
There are a few reasons the Flextail ice machine stood out from regular plug-in models when it launched.
The main advantage is that it has a battery onboard. With a full charge from your home or an RV, you can take it anywhere into the wild and make ice for up to about three hours (Flextail’s rating).
The ice maker features an aluminum handle, which helps when you’re moving it around. At about 20.9 lb (Flextail’s figure), it’s a carry-to-the-picnic-table machine, not a backpacking one.
The display is another notable thing. Unlike a typical plug-in countertop ice maker, which has no battery and must stay on wall AC power, the Evo Icer can run away from an outlet. As said above, its display will also notify you of a water shortage or a full ice basket.
It also features a water level indicator, which is not often seen with regular models. A cleaning mode is another thing that makes it a really special product of its kind.
Evo Icer vs. Cooler Box
A traditional cooler box is an insulated storage unit that can maintain the temperature inside with the help of loaded ice cubes.
Yes, you need to carry ice cubes to use a cooler box and keep your beverages and meals in it.
It is here that the new-gen ice makers can get your drinks cold instantly, as they can make ice on the go. With loads of ice cubes, a cooler box is heavy and not an easily portable solution.
Above all, even having strong insulation, ice cubes in a cooler box will keep melting as you will have to open it regularly to store and collect the bottles and food items.
The Evo Icer is a compact, portable system, and it can produce ice whenever you want. You only need drinkable water and a charged battery (or power) to run it.
Flextail Evo Icer FAQ
Does the Evo Icer need AC power?
Not while it’s running on its battery. It has a built-in 200 Wh battery that Flextail rates for about 3 hours of ice making. You need the AC adapter (an add-on option in the campaign) or USB-C only to recharge it, or to keep it making ice past one battery’s worth.
How long does the Evo Icer take to charge?
Flextail’s campaign FAQ says both USB-C and the AC adapter take about 4–5 hours for a full charge. Flextail also notes that USB-C has a lower voltage output, and it recommends the AC adapter for continuous ice production.
Can I recharge it from a portable power station?
Flextail’s campaign doesn’t list a power station spec, but the AC adapter is the usual way to plug into a power station’s AC outlet. Arithmetic only: refilling a 200 Wh battery takes more than 200 Wh from the station, because charging loses some energy. So a station well above 200 Wh is the sensible starting point. We haven’t tested this pairing.
How big and heavy is the Evo Icer?
About 11 × 12.6 × 12.6 inches (279 × 320 × 320 mm) and about 20.9 lb (9.5 kg), according to Flextail’s figures as reported by New Atlas.
What refrigerant does it use, and how loud is it?
Flextail says it uses R290 refrigerant. New Atlas reported Flextail’s figures of about 50 dB operating noise and use in ambient temperatures up to 42 °C (108 °F).
Can it charge my phone?
Flextail’s campaign says the USB-C port can also charge devices like phones and speakers. Anything you charge comes out of the same 200 Wh, so you’ll get less ice that day.
Is the Evo Icer the same as the OSTBA ice maker?
No. OSTBA is a different brand that makes plug-in countertop ice makers with no battery. An earlier version of this page linked to an OSTBA model in a comparison. We’ve removed that link so it isn’t mistaken for an Evo Icer buy link.
Where can I buy the Evo Icer?
As of October 5, 2026, there’s no Evo Icer product page on Flextail’s US store, and we didn’t find an Amazon listing. The Kickstarter campaign ended in July 2023, so it isn’t a buy path. If Flextail relists it, its own store is where it should show up first.
What we checked
October 5, 2026: flextail.com/products/evo-icer (404), Flextail store search for “evo icer” (no Evo Icer result), and Flextail’s product catalog (no ice maker listed). Specs come from Flextail’s Kickstarter campaign text (“FLEXTAIL EVO ICER: Battery-Powered Ice Maker for Outdoors”, funded May 4–July 3, 2023). Kickstarter blocks automated page reads, so we read the campaign text through search-index copies. Size, weight, modes, noise, and cycle figures come from New Atlas (May 10, 2023), which attributes them to Flextail. Boom has not tested an Evo Icer.
Robert DeWitt writes about off-grid power gear for Off Grid Power Boom. Based in Arizona, he uses portable power stations, solar panels, and battery systems regularly in extreme heat—focusing on practical runtime, charging speed, reliability, and real-world usability for camping, RV trips, and home backup.
Editorial focus: portable power stations & solar generators, solar panel setups, batteries/inverters, and off-grid preparedness.