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Whether you live in an area where you can't quite trust the electricity, or you like to take the show on the road and wind up in places where it just isn't an option, a great portable power station can be a literal lifesaver. There is no shortage of options to choose from, but few of them are what anyone would call inexpensive. Quality means paying up, but that doesn't mean there aren't ways to save some cash. Early Prime Day deals are starting to appear and right now the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is on sale for just $489. This is a limited-time offer though, so make sure to consider ordering soon otherwise you risk missing out.
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The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is designed to be portable and easy to use. With its handle and rugged exterior, you should be comfortable taking it wherever you go. It has an impressive capacity of 1,070 watt-hours, which can temporarily power fridges, grills and more. It can also output up to 1,500 watts of electricity combined, which is great for handling appliances that require a bit more power.
Where it really shines is its use as a solar generator in combination with solar panels, which you do have to buy separately. Right now, you can nab Jackery's own Solar Saga 100-watt solar panels for $209 each, a $90 savings. Two of these panels will charge the Explorer 1000 v2 in about six hours, although if you want to go with a more traditional wall charging, it reaches full charge closer to five and a half hours. Besides the solar, wall and car inputs, you also get three AC power outlets, two type-C USB ports, a type-A USB port and a car auxiliary power outlet, so you have a ton of options for topping off your gear.
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Overall, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is an excellent choice if you need some basic backup power for a few smaller devices or a small appliance. We've also spotted this great deal on a bundle of two solar panels and a Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro, which is $1,800 off at Amazon right now.
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