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The comparable value price is $249.99

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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 522 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good value/performance

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great battery in a pinch. Takes a few hours to fully charge; provides power for about 6 hours.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Life saver

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Went car camping to Coachella for the first time. A life saver for charging up your phone or if my gf needed to iron/blow dry her hair. Great battery life aswell

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small box of heaven

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great compact portable charger. Take it with me almost everytime i leave the house incase the kids ipad dies. Game changer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great portable generator

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Take this thing with me every time i go camping or to multi day festivals and it lasts the entire weekend. Paired it with the solar panel and it works great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Portable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is small and portable. I took it camping for our devices ( phones and iPads). Not for large devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quiet and powerful...super purchase!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This meets all needs. I am considering buying two more, and running my whole house off generators. Good bye to the Rip Off Grid! I did a lot of research, and Jackery came out on top consistently. They earn the rating...this generator is super!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little generator

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We needed this in a pinch and have used it several times on location to keep everything charged. Great product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Jackery powering Dometic 55

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really impressed with this relatively small battery pack. I bought it to power a dometic cooler while camping. Tested the setup by keeping the cooler and the battery in the back of a Jeep throughout the day. It would get through about a day to a day and a half on a hot day. Would highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gets the job done.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Strong, sturdy, reliable. Fast charge time and it's not even that bulky, which makes it a neat item for all households. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing 10/10

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing I was living in my car for a few months and this thing worked amazing to charge my laptop and phone every night

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wow! Who knew this is exactly what we needed during the storm!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice portable geberator

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We purchased two of these, one for our wifi router and the other for the basement where the fiber connection enters our home. Now we can continue using the internet during power outages. We were surprised at how soon after out purchase we would need to use them! Worked like a charm. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life
    Cons mentioned:
    Port selection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact back-up for multiple devices

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this Explorer 290 Portable Generator at a great price as we enter the season of winter storms. The small size was one reason for selecting this model, as we have minimal storage space. The unit came partially charged, and took very little time to fully charge plugged into an outlet. The percent charged is clearly shown. We charged a smartphone, with 97% remaining on the generator after. Have not yet tested charging our laptops, but given the remaining power after the cell, would expect the claims are accurate. This will not power a refrigerator in the event of power loss, but we will use it for a lamp and personal electronics in event of loss of power. Unit has an AC outlet, 12V car-style DC socket, and 2 USB Type-A ports. A solar panel kit can be separately purchased. Would have liked a USB-C port but an adapter easily addresses this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice unit

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this to power my CPAP while camping. But, found oout it works great when the power goes out while at home too

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    The Jackery 290

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The generator works as promised. I have had it for about 2 weeks. The instructions says to either charge every 6 months or leave plugged in. I have chose to leave it plugged in. I like that the different inputs have their own on/off switch. I purchased the solar panel with it (together a daily deal). It’s nice to be prepared for power outages, and to be able to take it with me when I go, not worrying about needing electricity.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Power output

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for what I needed.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It did what it was supposed to and powered my small gadgets while camping for the weekend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Power output

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the job

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Provides all the power I need at craft fairs, I use to charge my tent fan, lights and phones. Has more than enough power for the entire day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome for charging

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was great for our camping trip! Charges overnight

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Power output

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Flexible and plenty of power

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it works perfectly. Plenty of power. Used to to work on my laptop on a long drive and when camping. I also use it to work in my she shed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Would buy again

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fast charge, lots of outlets, long lasting. Good purchase. Check for a rebate with your power company

    I would recommend this to a friend