Customers recognize the Explorer 290 Portable Power Solar Generator for its portability, with many mentioning its convenience for camping, travel, and outdoor activities. They appreciate its long battery life and reliable performance, providing power during power outages and outdoor events. While some customers find the charging speed lacking, overall, customers are pleased with its power capacity and ease of use, making it a valuable tool for various needs.
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Pros mentioned:
Portability, Power output
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buy at Best buy
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Three newer version of Jackery's solid mini series. We loved having these at our camps, and getting another just seemed like a no brainer. From charging multiple devices, to a pico projector. This little unit packs a punch.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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Great so far took it out camping and run my airbed, phone charger, with very little usage, great little generator.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Power output
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Power station
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I love this power station. Was recommended to get it and Im glad I got it. This power hox packs a good amount of power. Very useful during power outages.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best for camping
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Jackery Explorer 290 is perfect for camping lightweight, quiet, and reliable. It easily powers phones, lights, and even a small TV, making your outdoor trip more comfortable and convenient.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Portability, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great small generator
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This item is awesome. Excellent performance, I charge my phone, laptop, and plugged a small fan and works perfectly. It have a long lasting power. Super easy to use, light weight pretty handy and fits anywhere. First full charge takes about 3 hours. It's perfect for cars and also small generator at home for back up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Power Supply
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Works well for powering tailgate TV, plus lightweight. lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This works fantastic!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this unit in order to use it when we were camping without electricity and it started at a full charge of 100% and we were able to charge our phones and certain other electronics all through the weekend and it only got down to 40%. . Would 100% recommend this to anybody. It recharges with any solar panel so I did not buy the jackery brand and was able to use both our other ones with it. No problems with it so far and I've used it four to five times.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jackery
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Dear customer,
Thank you so much for sharing your camping experience! I'm happy to hear that this device provided stable power to your phone and electronics all weekend long, and still maintained a full charge. This is exactly the kind of convenience and peace of mind we aim to bring to outdoor life.
We're also pleased to know that it's compatible with your existing solar panels and has performed well over time. Your recommendation means a lot to us and is a great encouragement to Jackery.
If you have any questions or need further support in the future, please feel free to contact us: 📧 [email protected]
📞 +1-888-502-2236 (weekdays 9 AM – 5 PM PST)
Wishing you a stress-free camping trip every time! —Team Jackery
Pros mentioned:
Power output, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Got this as a replacement for my uninterruptable power supply that has faded over years of use. And also for emergency outages and to have portable power for on the go when I need it. Smaller and lighter than expected. Looks great and should have plenty of power for my needs! 2 days to my door! Excellant price! Extremely happy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small But Mighty – A Powerhouse on the Go
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’ve been using the Jackery Explorer 290 for a few weeks now, and I’m seriously impressed. Whether I’m camping, working remotely at the park, or just preparing for potential power outages, this little unit has been a game changer. It’s compact and lightweight, yet powerful enough to charge my laptop, phone, and even run small appliances like a mini fan or LED light. WARNING do not try to run a computer tower off it, it will not work.
The LCD screen is super helpful for keeping an eye on battery levels, and it charges back up quickly with solar or wall input. I especially love how quiet it is—no annoying generator noise, just clean, reliable power. Highly recommended for anyone who wants dependable energy in a portable package!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability, Power output
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Little Power Pack
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I really like this portable power pack. It's a very convenient supply of electricity when you are on the go. It's great for charging all of your electronics and for giving you power for your entertainment, power tools, lights, whatever you might need when you're away from home, or during a power outage. I bring it with us when we're on vacation just in case.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Portability, Power output
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great portable power bank!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very solid and reliable portable battery, used it for camping and was able to charge my drone battery, Apple Watch and two iPhones
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Portability
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Jackery EXPLORER (for the light-weight capability)
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CUTE CAPABLE AND LIGHT.
Or as we said in the Marines, "high speed low drag" gear.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great backup battery while traveling
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This has been incredibly helpful. I purchased it prior to a road trip to ensure I would have power for my laptop, since my battery life isn't the greatest. I didn't use it non-stop but on a full charge I was able to get all of the work done that I needed without needing to charge again. There is no way my laptop battery would have lasted as it was 10 hours each way. That said, I did not stress this thing to the max, but if you need to ensure you get a few more hours, this will definitely work!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Weight
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
An okay power source
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When it went on sale I bought it. Luv the size and weight. Though it only has one AC outlet I can get an extension cord. The one negative is the USB ports. Two USB-A but no USB-C. I bought a USB-A to USB-C adapters to use them Unfortunately the USB output is low giving my cell phones/tablets a warning of slow charging. A fast charging USB port would be nice.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Jackery Portable Generator
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE this item. Purchased October 2024. Charged unit when I brought it home. About 3 weeks ago power went out at 130am. Plugged cpap machine into unit with 100% reading. Woke up 5 hours later and unit had 74% battery remaining.. recommend :-).. review written September 9, 2025.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Power output, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for powering LED lights
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great. We purchased to power LED lighting for photo/video shoots and this works as well or better than expected. Lots of power in a small and light package.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must have on camping & wilderness.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Super compact & light. Great product for every man who’s going to go to the camping or wilderness. To charge my old iPhone 12 Pro you use 3-5% battery per 1 charging. Immediately charging on 100W solar panel exposed on Californian sun in September.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A very versatile power supply
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good product, does what I need it to do. Bought it for a battery backup during our Florida storms. I haven’t had a chance to test it out yet but it charged quickly. Less than an hour from the ac outlet. There is only one outlet on this model, so I’ll have to use a power strip to run more than one thing at a time. But it also has 2 type A usb ports for charging phones or other tech. It can be charged through your vehicle power outlet as well, just don’t try it without the engine running or it will drain your battery. It comes with the cable for charging from the car and the wall ac. I have a solar panel to hook up to it soon so I can run the lights and a fan in my shed and charge my batteries. That requires me to purchase a cable, they are easy to find on line and pretty cheap, but which one you get is determined by the connector on the solar panel you have.It is smaller than I expected, about the size of a child’s lunch box. And the li-on batteries make it very light, so I can keep it hooked up to the solar panel for my shed and bring it in the house to run lights and fans during storms, or put a mini fridge in the shed and use it with the solar panels to keep some of my food cold after the hurricanes. Either way it will be a very useful purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Power output
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for our event
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Glad I picked up the Jackery because it provided so much power at our popup tent event. Our event lasted from early morning to the evening when it was dark. It powered my register, string lights, charge card swiper, and all our phones and still had a lot of battery left! So concenient and powerful. We didnt have to stress about power.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Power output
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good and reliable
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I do a lot of outdoor markets and need to set up my tent with lights. This will keep them powered the whole day, plus I am able to charge my phones. I would definitely recommend!