#portable-power-stations

#portable-power-stations

While the 2,000Wh capacity and 2,200W power output remain the same, the lithium-ion batteries are replaced by LiFePO4 cells, which not only give the unit a much longer lifespan -- 4,000 recharge cycles versus the previous 1,000 cycles -- but make the unit safer and enable it to be a bit smaller and lighter compared to the Explorer 2000 Pro.

Despite the fact that your lamp might make use of a low-energy LED lightbulb (and it should, because those old incandescent bulbs are terribly wasteful), using the AC outlet on a power station is wasteful if low-voltage options exist. This is why I recommend keeping emergency lighting like camping lanterns handy, both for use outdoors but also situations when you find yourself stuck in the darkness.

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we're heading into the cold and windy season, which generally means power outages. One of the best ways to stay prepared for those cold and dark days is a portable power station like the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus, which is currently marked down by $100 at Best Buy and by the same amount at B&H.

When you think of the best portable power stations, you might think of how easy it is to carry them or travel with them. But what you might forget is that these smaller devices still provide lots of power, whether you're going off-grid, need a source of power during an outage, or are simply camping for the weekend.

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days officially ends tonight at 11:59. Once we hit midnight, all these incredible generator deals are gone. Why generators, you ask? We typically use Amazon's shopping holidays to shop for editor picks like Apple AirPods and Hanes T-shirts, but the true hack is to use this time to pick up some practical investment pieces while prices are ridiculously low.

The Explorer 2000 Plus weighs 61.5 lbs and, combined with two PackPlus E2000 Plus battery packs, reaches over 145 pounds, offering a total of 6,000Wh.