Jackery’s capable, solar-powered generator is nearly half off

A summer camping trip is the perfect excuse to stop staring at screens, but it doesn’t mean you need to go completely off the grid. Jackery’s Explorer 1000 Power Station V2 lets you charge your gadgets and have more fun while you’re camping. For instance, you can plug in a projector, speakers, or a space heater. In other words, it’s great for entertainment and for maintaining a certain quality of life you may not be willing to give up while camping. This charging station, which also includes a SolarSaga 200W Portable Solar Panel, costs $698.99 ($601 off), its lowest price ever at Amazon. 

Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel

Where to Buy:

• $1298 $698.99 at Amazon

The Explorer 1000 v2 will typically output 1,500 watts, which is enough juice to run a mini fridge, coffee maker, and other small appliances, or recharge a smartphone dozens of times. It can handle 3,000 watt power surges if a gadget draws a lot more energy briefly. The Explorer 1000 has three AC Outlets, two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, and a DC power port, and can power or charge multiple gadgets at the same time. A small screen shows its battery percentage and how much power is being drawn. You can also view that information on your smartphone using the Jackery app. 

The Explorer 1000 recharges in under two hours when plugged into an outlet, but you can reduce that time to one hour by enabling its Emergency Charging setting using the Jackery app. Fast charging will sacrifice battery health, which is something to consider. Jackery says the Explorer 1000 can retain up to 70% of its original capacity after 4,000 charges. 

The SolarSaga Portable Solar Panel that’s included can refill the generator’s battery in about seven and a half hours with direct sunlight, and you can cut that time in half by connecting a second one. The panel is waterproof, and can be folded up to protect the panels from damage. The panel uses a sensor in the upper-right corner to automatically adjust its positioning to ensure the sun is hitting it at the optimal angle. 

Four more deals worth a look

• Thousands of games are heavily discounted during the Steam Summer Sale, which is running through July 10th. Indie hit Stardew Valley is currently $7.49 ($7.49 off), which matches its lowest price ever, and play through the remake Resident Evil 4 for its all-time low price of $19.99 ($19.99 off) to whet your appetite for Resident Evil: Requiem’s release early next year. 
  
• If you need help working through your Steam backlog, the Lenovo Legion Go handheld is on sale for $499.99 ($200 off) at Amazon. The Windows handheld supports Steam, Epic Games Store, the Xbox PC app, and many other platforms to allow you to play your entire library on the go.
  
• A three-pack of TP-Link’s Deco X75 Wi-Fi 6E routers is down to $249.99 ($100 off) its lowest price ever at Amazon. The tri-band Wi-Fi 6E routers can create a network covering 7,200 square feet, transfer data at up to 2.4Gbps, and connect to 200 devices without throttling. One router must be hardwired to a cable modem, but the others can be installed throughout your home. Devices will automatically connect to the closest router and on the fastest band they support to reduce network congestion. Plus you can select your most important gadgets to get priority bandwidth. 
  
• If you’re planning on going snorkeling, biking, or adventuring this summer, GoPro’s HERO13 Black Ultra Wide Edition is $349.99 ($130 off) at Amazon. This is the lowest price we’ve seen yet for this model. The camera can record video in 5.3K and up to 240 frames per second in 1080p resolution. It can also capture 27-megapixel still photos and video frame grabs. You can take it underwater to depths of up to 33 feet, and attach it to a grip or helmet using the included mount. The Ultra Wide Edition has a 177 degree field of view, which is 36 percent wider and 48 percent taller than the regular HERO13. Video and photos you take are stored on a microSD Card, and can be transferred to a device wirelessly over Wi-Fi or using a USB-C cable.