Stay storm-ready — these dependable electric power stations are up to 50% off

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While December, January and February are usually the snowiest months for most of the United States, March ranks the top for more than a few cities (we see you, Denver) and there may still be plenty of storms headed our way before the warm sunny days of spring are here. With those late winter storms come worries that frigid temperatures and storms will lead to power outages and frozen pipes. Traditionally, the backup plan has been gas-powered generators, but they're expensive, loud and smelly — not exactly a great combination. Thankfully, in more recent years, electric power stations like those made by Jackery have become the new standard. They're quiet and fume-free, but the high price tag is still a reality. Or at least it was.Right now, a number of these ace power stations are on sale, ranging from the ultra-portable Explorer 240 (great for camping as well as power outages) all the way up to the power-your-whole-house Solar Generator 3000 Pro. Depending on your needs and budget, there’s a Jackery for you, and you can snag it for less right now.

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If all you're worried about is keeping your phone, iPad or laptop juiced up during an outage, then this is the unit you're after. For less than $230, this is way more powerful than that charging brick you got as a stocking stuffer last year. It can charge a phone 12 times, a camera 11 times or keep your laptop going for days, turning your campground into a mobile office or keeping the TV on during an outage.

"Got us through a major power outage," wrote a grateful user. "This little Jackery was just enough to keep our one line of communication available during a 72-hour power outage. When we received power again, we recharged it and it kept our cell phones charged for the remainder of our 7 total days without electricity."

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The Explorer 300 offers a step up from the 200 with increased capacity and output, making it more versatile for powering multiple devices simultaneously or handling slightly more energy-demanding gadgets. It also has more ports and faster charging options, enhancing its convenience for on-the-go use when camping or powering your devices during an outage.

"This generator keeps my CPAP machine running during blackouts," shared a five-star fan.

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When it comes to dealing with power outages, I think of two things: the food in my fridge and my HVAC. Although this isn't enough to power your entire house — for that you'll have to look at some of the larger options below — it can power a mini cooler for up to nine hours, long enough to keep your food good for a while. If wintertime food spoilage isn't an issue in your part of the country, the 500 will also power a TV for seven hours or a laptop for 30.

One happy camper wrote, "Took this on a three-day camping trip and it lasted long enough to charge all the string lights, phones, charge several Thermacell mosquito repellents and power the small [Mr. Coffee] coffee maker and still had over 50% battery left."

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I've been lucky to avoid power outages in my most recent home, with one exception: During the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, my wife and I were watching the Colorado Avalanche when the power went out. Bummed that I was going to miss the rest of the game, I looked out the window and saw that my neighbor had the game going via his outdoor projector, which was plugged into an Explorer 1000 V2. Lesson learned.

Its two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, one DC car port and three AC outlets mean you can charge your tech as well as run a space heater. For an extra $250 you can add solar panels, which can charge this from 0 to 80% in just 2.4 hours.

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This is no mere step up in name only. The Explorer 2000 dwarfs the 1000 in terms of sheer power and capacity, making it ideal for long-term use, off-grid living or powering high-energy appliances like refrigerators or power tools. Its expanded port selection and higher wattage make it far more adaptable for demanding scenarios.

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All things considered, this solar generator is the best deal of the bunch, especially now that it's nearly 50% off. The 3000 Pro is a complete power-outage solution for your home, able to power 99% of your appliances, including HVAC and your refrigerator, for hours. It also comes with two solar panels, so you can keep it charged when you're off the grid.

This impressed user reported: "Extremely versatile and useful! Here in America's Heartland where tornados and football tailgate parties in the springtime, fishing trips and camping in the summertime and where freezing rain and ice storms are a reality in the winter, having instant available power for light, personal medical devices, keeping your phone charged, and in a pinch heat, is peace of mind. This unit runs a 40-inch TV all day. ... It runs my central furnace (conservatively) for three days, more than enough time and comfort to get the gas gennie up and running. For giggles, I also tested it using the fridge, and it lasted five hours."

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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