Jackery's Bestselling Portable Power Station That's 'Crucial' in Severe Weather Is 37% Off Right Now
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Just a couple of years ago, portable power stations swept the gear scene as one of the top new pieces to add to your collection. Jackery was one of the brands that integrated solar recharging into its lineup of devices, drawing a ton of attention. And while there weren’t that many deals to find on Jackery models back then, Amazon has seen some notable drops in price this year—and right now, one of the brand’s most popular power stations just got a big discount.
The Jackery Explorer 300 portable power station is on sale for $279—a 20% discount on the original price of $350. But the brand is also offering a $60 coupon, bringing the cost down to just $219, a total savings of $131. The Explorer 300 is a favorite among Amazon shoppers, with over 6,000 sold in the last month and nearly 6,700 five-star ratings. It boasts a 4.7-star average rating and is the No. 2 bestseller on Amazon in the outdoor generators category—no small feat.
Jackery Explorer 300 Portable Power Station, $219 (was $350) on Amazon
[$219 (was $350); amazon.com]
The Jackery Explorer 300 portable power station is the ultimate solution to powering devices without a wall outlet. At just about the size of a lunch box, this little power station packs a 293Wh capacity and a 300-watt output power. That’s enough power to fill up a Nintendo Switch with 40 hours of juice, give the average DSLR camera 15 battery charges, and recharge a drone more than five times.
It features two AC outlets, one input/output USB-C port, one USB-A port, one DC car port, and a fast charge port. It can recharge in as little as two hours when connected to a wall outlet and USB-C port simultaneously, but can also charge in just 4.5 hours off the Jackery solar panel, which is offered in a bundle deal that’s also discounted.
Two years ago, portable power became the new desire of many campers, with Jackery as one of the top names. With machines like the Explorer 300, it became possible to inflate blow-up mattresses without having to run extension cords to campsites, charge phones without running the car for an hour, and bring dead camera batteries back to life for backcountry photography trips. But shoppers have found a ton of uses for these little machines over this time. They’re also a handy tool for van life and overlanding, drone operation, and even entertaining in the backyard.
Jackery Solar Generator 300, $449 (was $579) on Amazon
[$449 (was $579); amazon.com]
The customer reviews of the Jackery Explorer 300 are extremely detailed, with firsthand accounts from many shoppers’ experiences. But the biggest theme throughout the reviews is that it comes through in clutch situations when bad weather is expected.
One shopper went as far as calling the Jackery Explorer 300 their best friend. “This little generator has saved my life so many times, everything the description says, it does,” they said.
“Hurricane Season is crucial in Texas. [When looking for a portable power station], I didn’t want anything too big or bulky, but something that would keep lights on and phones charged; I even plugged my George Foreman mini grill up to this.”
Approaching winter, the Jackery Explorer 300 is a great solution to backup power. One shopper had bought it anticipating blizzard conditions. “I ordered this portable power source because of the likelihood of temporary power shut down due to our infamous winter blizzards and frigid temperature during the winter months,” they said.
“So far so good...I liked the various plugins including two 110 outlets. It is portable and easy to carry and store. I plan to take it with me on any long trips and loan it out to my family to try it out.”
Whether it’s for backup power during severe weather, spending time outdoors, or recharging on trips, a little device like the Jackery Explorer 300 can keep you connected and going for hours. With the price down to just $219, which is the second-lowest price we’ve tracked on Amazon, we’re fully expecting this to shoot back up soon. If you’ve been thinking about adding one to your gear lineup, feel confident opting for this model.
