Power stations that are portable have really taken off in popularity recently. People like having a backup at the ready that can sustain their needs – be it for powering phones in the backyard, lighting up on a camping trip, or providing an unexpected power outage back at home in the middle of winter. The Jackery Explorer 1000 has long been a favorite with a regular price of $799 when sold alone. But here’s the kicker: right now, Amazon is offering that model with a 200W solar panel for only $649, from $1,299. That’s not only half the price, it’s also under the power station alone – and yes, it’s an all-time low.
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The real magic here is the solar panel: Instead of plugging into the wall and seeing your electricity bill increase, you can recharge the Jackery for free with sunlight which also means you’re buying freedom from the grid. If you’re camping, you don’t need to worry about running out of power. If you lose power in the dead of night, you know that you can keep your lights, fridge, or even a little heater humming along without freaking out.
The Jackery Explorer 1000 (v2) comes with a battery of 1,070Wh which means your everyday appliances will be up and running for hours, not minutes. Want to chill a refrigerator in the middle of a blackout? Okay. Need to charge laptops, tablets, or even medical equipment like a CPAP machine? No sweat. With 1,500W output and 3,000W surge capability, it’s powerful enough to handle devices that tend to trip lower stations such as air conditioners or cooking units. And despite all that power, it’s relatively portable at a mere 23.8 pounds with a folding handle for easy loading in the car.
And now, charging. Most power stations are patience-inducing: you stick them in and wait for hours before they’re charged again. Jackery did away with that here. Because of its ChargeShield 2.0 tech, the Explorer 1000 charges from dead to full in an hour on emergency mode with the app. That’s fast enough to save your frozen food in case the power cuts out. For long-term battery health, the system falls back to 1.7 hours but having an emergency option is a huge reassurance.
Power connectivity options are another space in which this station simplifies life: You get three AC receptacles for larger pieces of equipment, two USB-C ports (rapid 100W charging is featured), a USB-A, a 12V automobile receptacle, plus integrated LED lighting. What that amounts to is you’re able to charge a gaming computer, a light string for camping, and still have room to top your phone off all at the same time. For use at night, Jackery even included a 30 dB whisper-silent charging mode such that you will not be disturbed by a buzzing sound when trying to sleep.
If you’ve been thinking about investing in a power backup, this is the kind of deal that doesn’t need much convincing.