Explorer 1000 v2+ 100W Solar Panel Portable Power Station(2024 New),1070Wh LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output, 1 Hr Fast Charge, Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping,Off-grid Living,RV

In recent years I feel things that were once taken for granted are now no longer certain. A pandemic, NHS hacked, large commercial corporations hacked, a war in Europe, the UK leaving the European Union, the USA apparently gone mad. I have experienced a few power cuts for the first time in decades and decided it was time to beef up my household resilience to unthinkable longer term infrastructure problems. I wanted a power source that could get me through a few days if the power infrastructure was to be knocked out or prevented from use for a few days. The Jackery range of batteries seems a popular choice for camping and ‘just in case’ power. After a bit of research, I felt the Jackery Explorer 1000 was the best value for money. It is not cheap ( £521 with solar panel on a Black Friday deal ) but it holds a good amount of power to get through a period of no electricity. I can use it to charge my phone, power an electric blanket when cold, power a small 1000W hot plate for food or boiling water, a small 800W microwave, power a TV, recharge batteries etc. NOT all at the same time of course. It should only be used for one high powered item at a time. It also requires careful monitoring via the handy display showing how much battery power remains and how much is being used. Any single device below 1000W could be powered for a number of hours but I would use only for short periods of time for essentials. In the event of a lights out period I feel it would give me support for a few days providing rationed electricity for basic hot food, basic heat and communications. I also bought the 100W solar panel option to recharge it for a more sustained period of outage. It’s very unlikely that would ever be needed but for the extra £100 I felt it was worth the extra functionality. On a cold but sunny December UK day I found in direct sunlight the panel added 5% to the battery in a few hours. Generally I would expect to use more rationed power in a day than the solar panel is likely to replace but for a sustained period of no power a solar panel it would be invaluable. The best charging option is of course plugging it in to the mains power socket. If not used the recommendation is to charge it every three to four months. I have other battery products such as a drill, lawn mower, hedge trimmer etc that also need charging when not in use from time to time. I have set up a three-month reminder for a ‘charge everything day’ so I keep them all in good condition. The device is well labelled, sturdy, quite heavy and feels well built. It has a number of power outputs and can support two 100W solar panels to recharge. I have found it easy to use and most importantly easy to monitor how much power remains and how much is being discharged. With the addition of a few solar charged torches, a solar /wind up radio, rechargeable batteries, a battery charger and a cheap 1000W hot plate I feel ready to survive in comfort an Armageddon of a few days or more. I remember the power cuts in the 1970’s in the UK and in those days it was candles and paraffin burners that were the popular for getting through periods of no electricity. They would still work today of course but I’m much softer now and like my basic comforts even if rationed for a while.

Bought this as we seem to experience a lot of power cuts. Indeed power went out for 24 hours the day after it arrived so I got immediate use out of it. It can power my laptop and my starlink internet which is pretty cool. Also it will boil a 900w travel kettle. Also worked with my nespresso coffee machine which was a life saver. The solar charge hasn’t really been tested yet but will charge mobile phones etc which could be useful. Linked to to WiFi with a simple app. Expensive but seems really top quality

Exactly what I need for power cuts or travelling

I bought this as i was after a backup in case of emergencies. As people have mentioned it is ideal for various functions, for which I have tried. I have used up all the battery to see how long it would take to charge by solar panel in various light. I live in a normally overcast area. I had this on charge for about five hours and managed six percent then the sun came out.for the next four hours. It went up by another six percent. Yesterday was a good sun and had it charging to twenty four percent and had to stop after after three hours. I put this on as it has been mentioned by other users they have not tried the solar panel. I have just tried to charge a small power bank on the orange cable whilst connected to the battery. The input went down to zerp percent I disconected the cable to try on the panel only, and gave it up as a bad joke. This was due to the size of the panel. I have a solar water feature working at present and it is about seven wats output and it is going steady in overcast weather here. I give top marks for the battery but not the panel. Hope this helps.

I needed a power station because my village gets regular power cuts & I wanted something I could also use in a camper. There is huge choice in this sector but the balance is between capacity, portability & cost. The capacity of the explorer 1000 is sufficient to power my phone, tablet, laptop, speaker, lights & an electric blanket for at least 5 hours. That’s what I wanted & what it gives me. Its peak capacity is 1500w meaning it won’t run most kettles, toasters or air fryers. But that doesn’t worry me. If you want to run domestic appliances get a bigger unit. Its portability & practicality is excellent. It has a smart design with a folding rubber gripped handle meaning you can stand your electrical stuff on the flat top to charge. It has rubber pads on the base which are very grippy. The outputs, 3 pin, USB a & c (x2) plus 12v car type socket pretty much cover everything. It’s a shame there is no cover for the 12v socket. I’ve had to add my own. It’s easy to carry one handed & the rubber grip on the handle means it feels secure. The power cable isn’t the longest but a standardised power plug means it’s easy to swap out if you want to. The solar panel is light & well designed. It has a comfortable carrying handle & variable pop out stands meaning you can change its angle when using outdoors. It even has a small sun gauge in a corner to let you get maximum power. I haven’t used it yet in anger as it’s winter, but I have no doubts it will work. The solar power cable is about 10’ long & has USB a & c outlets half way down increasing its usefulness on the road. As for affordability, I got it during a Black Friday sale & it was almost half price. At full price there are multiple alternatives I would choose if money was my primary concern. But buy in this sort of sale & you can’t go wrong. The final comment comes from a friend who is a small camper owner who uses his (different make) power station far more than I do. “I wish I’d seen this instead”. I believe the unit was designed by ex Apple engineers. If true I can see the similarities to Apple products. Expensive but brilliantly designed.