Off the Grid, Powered Up: Why I Swapped My Trusty Power Bank for a Portable Power Station
As someone who loves taking technology with me on outdoor adventures, I’ve always struggled to keep my devices powered up. My trusty power bank has been my go-to solution, but it has its limitations. It’s not powerful enough to charge my laptop, and when it runs out of battery, that’s it - game over.
That’s why I was excited to try out the Jackery Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station. At first glance, it looks like a chunky power bank, but its specs are impressive. With a 99Wh LiFePO4 battery, equivalent to 31,000mAh, it’s three times the capacity of my old power bank. And with 100W PD charging, it can pump out enough power to charge my laptop, or top up my smartphone five or six times over.
Camping tech essentials
I was able to test out the Explorer 100 Plus on a recent camping trip, and it was a game-changer. With its compact design, I could easily fit it in my backpack, and it was able to keep all my devices powered up throughout the trip. The ability to charge my laptop was a revelation - no more seeking out coffee shops or waiting until I got back to civilization to get work done.
But what really impressed me was its ability to be charged up using solar power. Jackery sent me their compact 40W SolarSaga panel, which was small enough to fit in my backpack. It wasn’t always easy to get the full 40 watts, especially in the UK’s cloudy weather, but it was still able to pump out a reliable feed to the Explorer 100 Plus.
Sustainable camping solutions
The combination of the Explorer 100 Plus and the SolarSaga panel was a match made in heaven. I was able to keep my devices powered up indefinitely, as long as I had sunlight. It was a liberating feeling, being able to stay off the grid for as long as I wanted, without worrying about running out of power.
The Explorer 100 Plus also has some thoughtful design features, such as a miniature LED display that shows the percentage of battery remaining, input wattage, and output wattage. It’s a small feature, but it made a big difference in helping me stay in control of my power usage.
Overall, I’m sold on the Jackery Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station. Its combination of power, portability, and sustainability makes it the perfect solution for anyone who wants to stay connected while exploring the great outdoors. And at a price point of £139.99, it’s a steal.
Camping just got a whole lot easier
