The Jackery 240 Power Station was featured by Digital Trends as the “Best Portable Power Station for use in the outdoors.” With an excess of 12,000 reviews, it deserves this coveted honor! Users love, love, love this little, “mighty giant” for all sorts of portable power applications.
Jackery 240 Power Station
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Below are 6 reasons why it is the best.
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- Recharges 4 ways – Solar with built-in MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) and SolarSaga 60W Solar Panels, regular home wall outlet, car adapter, or fossil fuel generator.
- Charges most small electronics including cell phones, laptops, LED lights and more.
- Weighs only 6.6lbs, making it mobile and ready for use on all your outdoor adventures.
- Easy-to-read display screen
- Long storage life
- Safety
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Jackery 60w Solar Panel
It’s important to know that you can recharge your Jackery 240 in a variety of different ways.
If you’re in your car traveling, you may not have access to the solar panels, but you can use your car adapter to recharge your unit on-the-go.
If you’re remote camping, you may only have access to your 60W Solar Panels and nothing else.
If you’re stuck at home during power outages, you’ll also love the Solar Panels, which will keep you connected until help arrives or the emergency passes.
If you’re in your remote cabin, it can be powered by your fossil fuel generator, car adaptor or handy Solar panels..
Having more recharging options gives campers, the elderly, outdoors enthusiasts, and people who have difficulty lifting heavy objects ultimate peace of mind.
2. The Jackery 240 Power Station charges most small electronics including cell phones, laptops, lights and more.
This little unit will power CPAP’s, wheel chairs, beach creature comforts, cell phones, iPads, computers, Internet routers, LED lights, tailgating devices, paddleboarding, music radios, drones, music players, small desk lamps, air pumps, heated throws, cameras, telescopes, curling and flat irons, small burner stoves for coffee and more.
Think what a comfort it will be to know that during power outages your cell phones, cameras, Internet, CPAP”s, tablets, LED lights, and heated throws can all be used. It’s imperative to stay connected during outages caused by sudden winter storms, or rolling blackouts.
Did you know the US has 20 blizzards each year? You’ll be able to keep the kids working on their homework even during the bleakest weather outside.
Throw the Jackery 240 in the car for commutes or car trips, and keep the kiddos occupied for hours on end.
Great for camping electronic applications. Can’t get the kids off their iPad’s? No worries, keep them occupied while the adults bask in the great outdoors.
3. Weighs only 6.6lbs, making it mobile and ready for use on all your outdoor adventures.
Enjoying this unit is made easy by its lightweight and its rugged, well-built design. It goes anywhere you want to take it, and you can put it in a backpack, throw it in your car, or stash it in a corner closet. It will take and withstand rough rides throughout the backcountry.
Most Doctor’s advise not lifting anything 10lbs or greater after surgery, but coming in at only 6.6lbs lets almost anyone have access to this power station.
The elderly or those who have difficulty picking up heavy things will typically be able to manage one of these easily, letting them feel and act more independently.
4. Easy-to-read display screen
Just a glance at the screen lets you know percent wise where you are with power usage. Great to know if you’re at 50% or 80% instead of scratching your head over a graft.
5. Long storage life
Note on your calendar once every 3 months to check the need for rechargeability. If it needs recharging, use your solar panels, home outlet, car adapter or home generator to recharge it up to the maximum 100%.
6. Safety
All Jackery power stations are an emissions free power source. That plus the dependable battery management system make them safe to use even in indoor applications. No gas engines, no noise and no toxic fumes.
Cons
If there are any cons to these power units, it is that they may take a little longer to recharge to full capacity, which can be easily managed, as they do have pass through abilities. You can recharge while you are using them to charge your devices.
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