Hello /p/, newfriend here, ive asked this before at the gear

I cannot recommend avoiding those off-brand monolights enough. For $150 you'll have a hard time getting a head and power pack but an old Alienbee and Vagabond might pop up on Ebay. If you can come up with some more to spend but not enough for Bowens etc. the best cheap option if you're in the US will always be Paul C Buff Alienbees

>>2973808
Honestly, OP, you're asking a lot for a strobe *and* a powerpack for that price point. I agree that it's probably not worth it to you.

Here's the biggest problem I see with your price point: Power.

I'm not talking about the power pack, I'm talking about the power you need to shoot outdoors.

Generally speaking, it's a metric fuck ton brighter outside than it is inside. It a lot brighter than you think it is. Unless you're shooting at night, a outdoor strobes need to be powerful. You need *at least* 300W, but more is preferable.

At $150, you're just not going to get that, unless you can find some old beat up used strobe and powerpack being sold together. Generally speaking, using regular AC powered strobes is a ton cheaper and will give you the power you need.

If you really want to shoot outdoors, then just carry an extension chord. Even then, though, you're on the edge for afforability for a powerful enough strobe.

Otherwise, just save up your money and buy in the future.

>>2973836
>>2973840
Sorry my bad, i fucked up real bad (english is not my main language), i have $150 for just the Power Pack but i don't know what PP is compatible with those flashpoint lights.

>>2973930
I guess what im trying to ask is for a PP that is compatible with said strobes and my budget is $150 per PP.

>>2973935
As far as I know, a cheaper power pack (Leadpower or Paul C. Buff for example) for studio strobes are at least 2-4x as much.

Bigger brand name packs usually are >$1k.

Though you can usually attach multiple strobes to one.

>>2973840
Unless you're trying to overpower the sun or strobe a sporting event, this advice is bullshit. Even a decent flashgun will have enough power for outdoor portraits.

I'd be more concerned with overall reliability and consistency.

>>2975306
If you think taking fucking 100W strobes outside in daylight is useful for anything you're fucking insane.

You can't buy anything new at that price that isn't a waste of money.