Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500, 518Wh Portable Power Station Mobile Lithium Battery Pack with 1xSolarSaga 100 for RV Road Trip Camping, Outdoor Adventure

I bought this originally with the intention of going semi-nomad in an RV. I ended up getting a used skoolie with solar power already installed. The Jackery 500 has since become my back-up unit. It's extremely portable and works as it's supposed to. I've used it to power a small Alpicool fridge, my laptop and even charge my vehicle's battery. In fact, I also bought the 100 watt Jackery panels that pair with this unit and was able to pull almost enough wattage to replace what I was using in real time (for the battery charge). I keep it plugged when not in use so as to not waste charge cycles. I recommend unit this for small to medium range electrical needs such as those I described above. It's easy to use and doesn't require any complicated knowledge of how to set-up solar power systems. Just plug-in and go! The only real work required--and it's not much--is some simple math to figure out how long you can run any particular device from the Jackery.

I purchased this Jackery as a Christmas gift to my husband. However, the first use came when he was two states away on a fishing trip and I was home alone during a dangerous ice storm. Before he could get back I spent three days and two nights alone without power. Because of the widespread outage, it was DARK at night for as far as the eye could see which made me quite unnerved. However, the Jackery came to my rescue and provided power for my electronic devices and (maybe the most comforting thing) power for a regular lamp. Instead of trying to read by candlelight or flashlight, the lamp lit up the room and made the living room feel safe and pleasant. With that and our wood burning stove, I was just fine. In addition, it ran the CPAP machine all night!Recently we began our camping season and on our first trip after the sun went down and the COLD air settled, we used the Jackery to run our tv inside the RV. The campground had no power, and since it's rude to run the generator in the evening we were very pleased to have some entertainment without disturbing our neighbors. Again, it ran the CPAP all night and by day we simply recharged using the solar panel we had bought with the Jackery.I'm looking forward to using the Jackery all summer and fall for camping and then should another disaster befall, I'll be ready. It certainly adds a layer of confidence when my husband decides to head out on another one of his adventures!

We've had ours a couple of years now, and I highly recommend it. Even if you don't travel with it very often, it's still usable around the house. I've been using it to plug my Xbox controller in to instead of using batteries. It sits behind my chair, and I can play for months without the charge dropping below 100%!!! Extremely versatile and handy to have around. Recommend!

Had to save up for this and it is worth it. Holds a charge like no other and lasts a reasonable amount of time, depending on what you're plugging in, of course. Haven't had a chance to try out the solar panel yet, but plan to once I go on my Summer camping trip.I originally wanted the Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus Portable Power Station with 2x 500W Solar Panels and Smart Transfer Switch for camping and emergencies, but the price tag was a bit much for a product and company I wasn't familiar with. So I got this one as a test drive, and I'm glad I did.I definitely plan to save up for the 5000 Plus. The 500 is great too, and I plan to keep it as it's great as a small portable generator. It's not heavy at all and all of the available ports are very convenient and easy to use. The Solar panel is a big bonus as well, I can't wait to try it out this Summer.

Owner of 3 Jackery portable power stations. Bought this Explorer 500 because of the extra power only to find out the Explorer 300 has more plugs and a C port compared to this upgraded piece of junk. Customer Services response was well you can plug in an extension cord with other plugs. I have the 1000v2 and the 2000 plus with 2 200 watt solar panels. Regret getting this one however.