Jackery Explorer300

The Jackery Explorer 300 is a beast of a compact portable power station—perfect for camping, road trips, blackouts, tailgating, or running small gear off-grid without the noise, fumes, or hassle of gas generators. This is the classic/original Explorer 300 model (not the Plus or v2 variants with LiFePO4 upgrades), and it's still one of the most popular entry-level units for good reason: reliable, lightweight, and dead simple to use. Key Specs & Features (straight from real-world Jackery data and hands-on tests): Battery Capacity: 293Wh (20.4Ah / 14.4V lithium-ion pack) – gives you solid usable energy around 250-260Wh after efficiency losses. AC Output: 2x pure sine wave outlets, 300W continuous rated power, 500W surge/peak – clean power that won't fry sensitive electronics like laptops, CPAPs, drones, cameras, LED lights, small fans, mini projectors, or even a mini fridge for short bursts. Other Outputs: 1x 60W PD USB-C (input/output bidirectional – fast-charges laptops/phones and can recharge the unit itself quickly). 1x USB-A Quick Charge 3.0 (18W max). 1-2 additional USB-A ports (standard 5V/2.4A). 1x 12V DC car port (10A). Total: Easily charges/runs up to 6 devices simultaneously. Inputs/Charging: Wall AC charger: ~4.5 hours full charge (faster if you dual-charge via AC + USB-C PD for ~2-2.5 hours to 80%). Solar: Compatible with up to 100W panels (Jackery's proprietary DC input, 24V/3.75A max) – great for off-grid top-ups. Car charger included. Build & Portability: Dimensions: 9.1" x 5.2" x 7.8" (compact enough to toss in a backpack or trunk). Weight: 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) – super easy to carry one-handed. Rugged orange/black design with carry handle, bright LED display showing battery %, input/output watts, and remaining time estimates. Safety & Lifespan: Built-in BMS (over-voltage, short-circuit, over-temp protection), 800+ cycles to 80% capacity (real-world users often see 2-4 years heavy use before noticeable drop-off), quiet fan operation only when under heavy load. What's Included (typical): Unit itself, AC wall charger, car charger cable, user manual. (Solar panel sold separately.) Real-World Performance Examples: Charges a MacBook Pro ~3-4 full times. Runs a 50W fan for 5-6 hours. Powers phones/tablets/drones for days of camping. Small CPAP machine (no humidifier) for 1-2 full nights. LED camp lights, string lights, or a portable speaker all night no problem.

Condition

Used (normal wear)

Brand

Jackery