Is the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 worth it?
Great choice
Yes — for camping and van trips.
- Silent while it powers your kit
- About 1 kWh for weekends away
- Keeps things running when the mains cuts out
- 1,500 W won't run kettles or irons
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Get it if…
- You camp or travel in a van and want it quiet.
- You'll charge it from solar panels.
- You mostly power laptops, cameras and lights.
Skip it if…
- You want to run a kettle, microwave or other high-power kit.
- It needs to sit out in the rain.
Things to know before you buy
- About 10 kg, so carry it from the car rather than on a hike.
- Not weatherproof.
TechRadar picks it as the best power station for camping: in its test it kept three computers, a camera, a drone and lights charged for a day and ran silently. The 1,500 W output is lower than the Anker's, so it's for gadgets rather than kitchen appliances.
Not quite right? Get this instead
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2Same size battery with 2,000 W, enough for a microwave.
How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: OutdoorGearLab, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 9 Oct 2026How we decide