Everyone’s camping style is different. Whether you’re pitching a tent or embracing #vanlife, you’ll need a reliable power bank to keep your essentials charged throughout your trip. For thousands of outdoor enthusiasts, that portable power station is a Jackery, a brand renowned for its durable, long-lasting, high-power, travel-friendly generators.
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There’s no telling how long these deals will last, but one thing we do know is that you’ll want to add one of these portable power stations to your cart ASAP — especially if you’re headed to your favorite campsite soon. Keep scrolling to explore the newly discounted Jackery portable generators and find out how to incorporate them into your home-away-from-home setup.
Jackery Explorer 240 Portable Power Station
This versatile 240Wh lithium battery-powered bank is equipped with a pure sine wave AC outlet, two USB-A ports, and a DC car port so you can charge your smartphone, camera, laptop, tablet, fans, lights, and other camping essentials on the go. An LCD screen showcases the remaining battery life percentage so you’re always aware of how much power is left. Users can recharge the power bank via wall outlet, car outlet, or solar panel — just make sure to add the Jackery SolarSaga 60 Solar Panel (which is also on sale!) to your cart. What’s more, it has a convenient carrying handle and only weighs 6.6 pounds, which means it will be easy to transport.
To buy: amazon.com, $200 with on-site coupon (originally $300)
Jackery Explorer 160 Portable Power Station
For campers with limited space in their trunk or tent, the compact Explorer 160 Portable Power Station is your best bet with its 7.4-inch by 4.5-inch by 6.7-inch frame that weighs 3.8 pounds. But, despite its petite construction, it still packs a powerful punch with its 167Wh lithium battery, AC outlet, 1 USB-C port, two USB-A ports, and DC car port. With the Jackery SolarSaga 60 Solar Panel, this model’s battery fully recharges in 4.5 hours, however if you’re using a wall outlet, it takes five hours. Plus, there’s a built-in LED flashlight that will come in handy if you’re spending the night under the stars.
The Explorer 160 has earned more than 4,800 five-star ratings from shoppers, including one customer that used it to run their CPAP machine (for sleep apnea) while camping and was impressed by its long-lasting battery: “It ran my CPAP all night, plus I used it to blow up two twin air mattresses with a hair dryer and had about 23 percent [battery] left the next morning.” They also added that it “worked perfectly for what I needed, and when we lost power during a storm at home, I was still able to use my CPAP to sleep.”
To buy: amazon.com, $140 (originally $150)
Jackery Portable Explorer 300 Power Station
With the help of a special on-site coupon, the Explorer 300 Power Station is on sale for $270, a deal that helps you save a whopping $80. The high-power 293Wh lithium battery-operated unit has two pure sine wave AC outlets, plus a PD 60-watt USB-C port for the most optimal and reliable charging rate for your devices. There’s also a fast-charge 3.0 port, a USB-A port, and a DC car port for additional charging opportunities, allowing it to charge up to six devices at once. Its advanced design also means it recharges faster, and if you use a solar panel, the Explorer 300’s MPPT controller feature gives you the option to charge at its maximum power point for faster recharging.
A camping enthusiast added that it “was able to charge phones, head lamps [and more] when camping” and they were “able to run a box fan and small light, which was great.” Another camper chimed in to highlight that they had “no problem charging a phone and a tablet at the same time,” and that it “worked perfectly with my little water kettle when I needed to boil something.” Plus, a shopper highlighted that it also comes in handy for music festivals, overlanding camping, and more.
To buy: amazon.com, $270 with on-site coupon (originally $350)
At the time of publishing, the prices started at $140.
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