As someone who enjoys camping trips with my son, staying connected and having essential powered devices can enhance the experience. That's where the Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300 comes into play. Here's what makes this backup lithium battery a perfect companion for our outdoor adventures:High Capacity and Performance: With 293Wh, this power station has proven to be more than adequate for our needs. From charging phones to powering lights, it can handle multiple tasks simultaneously.Fan Friendly: What surprised and impressed me is its ability to run a fan in the tent. It's a nice luxury to have, especially on those warm summer nights.Portable and Convenient: Its design is perfect for outdoor use. Easy to carry and robust, it can be set up anywhere around the campsite.Multiple Charging Options: With different ports, it can charge various devices simultaneously. This makes it versatile and handy for all our tech gadgets.Easy to Use: The Jackery Explorer 300 is user-friendly and doesn't require any complicated setup. Even if you're new to portable power stations, you'll find it intuitive to use.Durable and Well-Built: It's evident that the device is made to last and withstand outdoor conditions. I appreciate its sturdiness, and it has proven to be reliable throughout our trips.Eco-Friendly: Using a backup lithium battery means less reliance on disposable batteries, contributing to a more environmentally responsible camping experience.Summary: The Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300 has been an excellent addition to our camping gear. It's a versatile, powerful, and convenient solution for powering up all our essential gadgets. Whether it's keeping our phones charged or adding the comfort of a fan in our tent, this device has been up to the task. If you're an outdoor enthusiast looking for a reliable power solution that will never let you down, I highly recommend giving the Jackery Explorer 300 a try. It has transformed our camping experience and could very well do the same for you!

I love the outdoors, but I'm not one with nature where I can sleep on the bare ground or with just a thin sleeping pad. I need the air mattress. Also, I have to work often even when I travel any where. But I don't want this to hold me back from family outings, such as camping.This is my best friend. I also bought the solar panel for it. Depending on if I work or not, or if it's summer or not, I'll bring the solar panel. But this is good enough for 3-4 days where I didn't even hit below 50%. I charged my laptop, my ipad, power banks for my phone.Best part - my air mattress is now one with a built in-inflator/deflator. Meaning it needs to be plugged into a outlet. This has that! Before this, I always had to bring a cheaper air mattress and an air pump.For summer camping, I hook this up to a misting hose with a generating pump. I camp, but in an almost glamper style. And my family freeloads off my luxury of comfort.

The media could not be loaded.  After using the Jackery Explorer 300 daily for four days in the forest, I’ve concluded that it is an IMPRESSIVE UPGRADE over my smaller Jackery Explorer 240.UPDATES:9-17-20201). From 99%, it took only 10 to 15 minutes more to get to 100% when plugged into the 12V DC outlet of my vehicle & the Explorer 1000. More efficient charging than through my gas generator’s AC outlet. Pleasant surprise!The GREATS1). Faster 12V DC ChargingImmediately after picking it up from the post office, I took it out of the box & plugged it into my vehicle’s 12V DC outlet & charged it during my 4 to 5 hour trip back up the mountains where I’ve been staying since the pandemic. It was at 37% charge capacity when it started charging. After approximately 3 hours and an input of steady 80 watt, it was at 99% charge already(to my pleasant surprise). This is a huge improvement to the Explorer 240 because it would take about 5 hours to get recharged the same capacity. In addition, this is very important to me since I don’t have my solar panel yet and I do a lot of driving exploring a huge forest.2). Improved 12V DC CableThis was my initial BIG complaint when I got my first Jackery, the Explorer 1000. I didn’t get one in my box. Even worse, when I borrowed my friend’s 12V DC cable charger (cause it took a while to get one from Jackery), the PLASTIC TIP that inserts into my vehicle’s 12V DC outlet melted (see photo) after charging the Explorer 1000 through the same 4 to 5 hour trip back up the mountains. I did not experience this problem with the Explorer 300. Although the cable seem the same, the plastic tip DID NOT MELT this time. Imagine my relief.3). 293WH Seemed More EfficientAs soon as we got back to our campsite, I immediately unplugged my 70qt car fridge/freezer from the Explorer 1000 & plugged it into the Explorer 300’s 12V DC outlet. I left the Explorer 300 with 99% charge while the fridge was set at 20°F on eco mode (as always). When I checked it in the morning, it was at 50% charge after 9 hours overnight. Usually, the Explorer 240 would be down to 40% or 30% charge and the Explorer 1000 would be down to 60% charge from 100% at the same settings. However, I also have to mention that the first night that I got and used the Explorer 300 was also the first night that the temperature was very cold at 24°F. It most likely helped run the fridge’s compressor less frequent which meant less power demand. I’d know for sure next summer and I’ll give an update here.4). Recharges My USB Devices Pretty FastAlthough I don’t have a definitive and scientific measurement of how long it takes to recharge my devices: cell phone, tablets and Jackery power banks, I know for sure that the recharge time is appreciatively faster than when I’m using the Explorer 240 to do the same task. Ergo more productivity.5). Consistent Charging With a Gas Operated GeneratorThe input was a steady 77 watt from a 120 volt AC outlet of my generator which I prefer to the fluctuating input of 162w to 167w into the Explorer 1000. It’s really no big deal, but I just like it better steady.6). Plenty of Safety Featuresa). Like the other Explorers, the Explorer 300 also shuts down after 12 hours if a plugged device(s) drawing under 10 watts of power. This happened to me when I plugged my 12V electric fan into the 12V DC outlet drawing only 7 watts of energy. According to Jackery, this is to prevent damage to the lithium ion battery used in the unit. In turn, this feature also helps the unit last longer.b). Like the Explorer 240, the Explorer 300 does not power or run my 12v DC tire inflator/compressor at high state of charge. During my test, the Explorer 300 was at 86% charge capacity. Even after three times of attempt to power my tire inflator, I had no luck. However, I was able to run the inflator when the Explorer 300 was down to 45% charge. Again, according to Jackery, this is a safety feature.c). Unlike the Explorer 240 that doesn’t have one, the Explorer 300’s 12v outlet’s rubber cover certainly prevents foreign objects from being inserted. Thus, avoiding electrical accidents or fire.d). The unit’s design is very safe for children & pets. There are no moving parts or handle that folds down to trap any body part. Moreover, there’s really no paint to chip and swallow. The paint seems to be baked in. There’s also no sharp corners!The SHORTS1). Takes a Long Time to Charge to 100%Although it’s quick to get to 99%, it took almost an hour to get the last 1% of charge via the 120v AC outlet of my gas operated generator because the input goes down (see photos) as the charge goes up. Bummer!2). Won’t Run My 12V Tire Inflator at High Charge CapacityIt just doesn’t make sense to an electrically challenged person like me why I can’t power my inflator while the charge capacity of the Explorer 300 is above 50%. This means that if I had a flat tire or I need to inflate my air mattress & rubber boat (at the lake, away from my vehicle’s 12V DC outlet) I have to deplete the charge capacity to 50% or less first from a full charge or never fully charge it.In the end, the Explorer 300 embodies the same high quality that is a signature of Jackery. Kudos to the Jackery team for producing another top shelf unit that is of great value. I highly recommend this product to everyone. This is especially helpful during this present time of uncertainty.Hope this helps.

I've plugged in a TV and watched Netflix next to a fire. I've worked remotely and kept my laptop and phone charged for an entire work shift. I haven't had a use case where it has run to 0% yet. If I were to keep it simple just keeping my phone and laptop charged for an entire day it would probably make it the whole day. I'm thinking that if I needed multiple days I might need a larger unit. But, I am impressed with what this is giving me for the size it is.If you were only trying to keep a few phones charged for a few days, say camping or something, I'm sure you could do that just fine.I love the size of it and the handle does indeed make it really great to grab and go. I also appreciate that they supplied a wall charger AND car charger to keep it juiced up.Yesterday, I charged my laptop, my phone, and someone else's phone with it. It felt good to be the guy that supplies power in a situation where we had none otherwise. Paired with my phone's hotspot, I can literally work just about anywhere now and that feels really empowering.I sprung for this brand because I've seen Linus Tech Tips advertise them a lot on YouTube. I'm sure some or maybe all of the times they were sponsored to do so. But, it seemed like they were genuinely impressed and enjoying these products. Not just reading from a script that made them feel like they had to say good things.

This battery is a good size and weight. It's very portable for car camping, obviously too heavy for most backpackers. It would be invaluable in a blackout.It charges my phone, iPad and laptop. The laptop seems best charged with my car charger plugged into the cigarette lighter out, it gets fluctuating wattages if I use the USB c charger. I'm pretty sure that's just a problem with my old laptop. I haven't used the AC charger on my laptop yet, I expect there will be a big loss in efficiency stepping up to 110 volts AC and back down to DC.There's a new model out that has some advantages and some tradeoffs. I'm going to compare the two but I expect I will keep the new 300 Plus.Two USB C ports will be more useful to me than two AC outlets.Still, there is nothing at all wrong with this one.I will update if I keep this one and take it camping or lose electricity.

I own and use Jackery’s Explorer 1000, 500 and 300. All three units have worked flawlessly so far. The Explorer 1000 has been powering my 12v SnoMaster fridge and LED lighting when out camping/overlanding over the last 6 years. I have owned my 500 for almost 2 years and use it to power my diesel heater when we camp in colder winter temps and power/recharge devices on my shop bench in the garage. I bought the 300 basically because I love the other two models (and it went on sale). After some testing and running my diesel heater & several other items off of it, I have to say the Explorer 300 is a solid little power unit.I have a 2kw Chinese diesel heater (the smaller Eberspacher D2 clone, NOT a larger 5kw model being sold as a “2kw”). Both the Jackery 500 & 300 run the diesel heater with no problem. Here are the results with *my setup*:Jackery Explorer 500:Highest setting @ 2.7hzAveraging a 28 watt drawPower use: 1% every 12.5 minutes.Estimated runtime down to 25%: 15 hoursMedium setting @ 2.0hzAveraging a 19 watt drawPower use: 1% every 19.5 minutesEstimated runtime down to 25%: 24 hoursJackery Explorer 300:Highest setting @ 2.7hzAveraging a 29 watt drawPower use: 1% every 6.5 minutes.Estimated runtime down to 25%: 7.9 hoursMedium setting @ 2.0hzAveraging a 19 watt drawPower use: 1% every 10 minutesEstimated runtime down to 25%: 12 hours*Keep in mind that every heater is going to have different results depending on model, what controller display it came with and how it is tuned. I have adjusted and leaned out the fuel pump speed thru tuning for use in slightly higher elevations and to help prevent unwanted sooting inside the burn chamber. The larger 5kw models will draw a bit more wattage vs the true smaller 2kw heaters. Also take note that both Explorer 500 & 300 units 12v output CAN handle the diesel heater’s high startup & shutdown power draw. Many other brand SoGens are unable to and shut off.I also ran my homes WiFi (access point, switch, PoE injector & cable modem) for 9.5 hours straight and took the Explorer 300 down to about 25%. On a fairly clear sunny June day used my Bluetti PV120 foldable solar panel to charge up the 300. The display showed a steady input average of 80+/- watts (then drops down to around 20w once it reaches 85-90%) and took the Explorer 300 from 30% to 100% in under 3 hours. Very happy with this unit. Hope this info helps!

Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300W is perfect for small electronics and small appliances. We used this for 3 days following a hurricane power grid failure. The Explorer 300 charged all our devices, powered lamps, and it was able to run a fairly large fan to keep us comfortable at night without AC. You'd need at least an Explorer 1000 or 2000 to power even a small AC unit. NOTE: this little 300 model will NOT run a medium size hot plate, coffee maker, or even tea kettle, but it's a perfect size for camping if you do not intend to cook. The 300 impressed me so much I decided to buy their largest model (Jackery Explorer 3000) for our basic home energy needs, including running a frig, coffee maker, lamps and medium size AC (15 amp) for our bedroom at night. I will review the Jackery 3000 soon, but the small Explorer 300 was money well spent for small energy needs.

I purchased a Jackery Explorer 300 Portable Power Station on 9-1-2020 and it arrived a few days later via FedEX. My decision to purchase the E300 was based on the results of my previous experience with a Jackery E160, E500 and a Jackery E1000. I found the Jackery Power Station to be very useful, easy to use and easy to charge with the Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel, AC Charger or the Car Port. I use the E300 to power my small electrical devices during the power outages that often occur after storms or traffic accidents in my area. The E1000 will take care of powering my Maytag Refrigerator/Freezer but I needed another power station and I chose one with more capacity than the E160 for some of the longer power outages.I have tested the E300 with several LED & CFL lights that can be used in table lamps and the best one is a 14W Grt Val 1500 Lum LED 'DayLight' bulb, It draws 20 Watts and the E300 will power it for 12-14 Hours from 100% to 10% battery charge levels. The fan will run part time and is very quite. I place the LED light bulb in a small table lamp and it can be moved as needed. You probably already have LED's in your table lights so just use one of them. I also tested a Philips 11 Watt 1000 Lumens LED light for 6 Hours and the E300 charge level decreased from 90% to 60%. I also tested a 5 Watt Onite 400 Lumens USB LED light for 9 Hours and the charge only changed from 90% to 75%. Any of these three choices are a big improvement over my LED lanterns that start out bright but quickly dim unless you run them on low power. As a result of purchasing the E300 I have retired several of my D-Cell LED lanterns that were being used for the power outages and replaced them with table lamps, rechargeable LED Lights and flashlights with rechargeable AA & AAA batteries.I have a UPS to protect my desktop computer that gives me 20 minutes of runtime in a blackout but if I plug the UPS with the connected computer into my E300 I can extend the operating time at least two more hours. My internet also provides my telephone service and the U-Verse modem needs power or I lose telephone service. The Power Lift Chair can operate from the E300. The "Merlin@Home" Transmitter needs power to send pacemaker data and worked just fine when tested.I like having more than one power station because I won't need extension cords for each device that I want to power and that also lets me place then in different parts of the house. The E300 has some new features that were not on the E240. The AC Inverter is now 300 Watts (pure sine wave), the 13.3 Volt regulated car port output has a nice cover and the USB output has 60W PD USB-C, QC3.0 USB-A, USB type A port (2.4A). The MPPT charger provides faster charge rates from solar (5.5H), AC (4.5H) and from a car port (5H).An important feature of the Jackery Explorer 300 is the pass through charging can be used to supply power continuously to a critical load by charging the E300 from the DC Carport on another Jackery Explorer. If the load on the E300 is 75 Watts or less the E300 will stay almost fully charged. The Jackery (E1000, E500, E440, HLS290, E240 or E160) can supply power until their battery is exhausted. This method will allow you to keep the E300 in a critical place without the need to move it outside to recharge by a Solar Panel or Generator. The other Jackery Explorer unit can then be moved and recharged as needed. The DC charging cable you will need is supplied with the Jackery Explorer 300.The E300 is much more useful than just for power outages and I am discovering more uses every day. The E300 provided power when the wife needed a heating pad while setting in a wheel chair a few days ago. I have a solid state Oscilloscope that the Jackery E300 can power for several hours and that makes one of my best pieces of test equipment truly portable. The E160 and the E300 are used to provide power for my Ham Radio equipment when operating at temporary locations.Two things that would help with my Ham Radio Equipment is the addition of Anderson PowerPole connectors on the DC input and DC output. This would help when charging the E300 and powering my radio equipment from the E300. The ability to turn off the "Auto-power off feature when the draw is under 10 watts" would really be handy. This feature is great for saving the battery but not so good when powering tranceivers that are monitoring an emergency radio frequency. You just might miss your call.For maximum battery power, charge Lithium-ion Batteries every 6 months to compensate for the self discharge and for longer life, charge before going below the 20% charge level.The Jackery Explorer 300 is well worth the price and is expected to provide excellent service for many years.Here are some photos of just a few of the items that the E300 can power.Jackery Explorer 300 Waveform; Heating Pad on Wheelchair; AA & AAA Battery Chargers; Rechargeable lights; Ham Radio Equipment; Jackery Explorer 300 with accessories; AC, DC & USB fans; Solar Charging in Morning Sun; Power lift Chair; Oscilloscope; AC, DC & USB Powered Lights

This is a very handy small power station that's great for charging items, and even running some electronics during power outages. I've used this to run my router, and 32" tv for news on what was going on in the area during bad weather. Much more comforting to be in the know, than not knowing. I often use it to it to just charge up my Galaxy phone, kindle, and Fire HD tablet. It's especially useful for few hours long power outages but but you would want a larger power station for a day or more power outage. I've used this one for a 3 day power outage than charging it back up using my car.

Other companies make similar products but not as well. The molded handle is not going to fall off like another model from another company. Also, there are no easy to hit lights attached. I have looked down to see my other power stations blinking brightly from a bump to a button with no safeguard.. This one is designed to keep power for when you need it. And out in the desert it is very important. It is also nicely designed and interface to operate it is much easier and it's display provides more information than others do.