Kris I have a video request please. Some folks are out there promoting the portable panels like they are the best thing on earth and they are not telling them about the downsides of portable and semi flexible panels. I do not have to resources to buy panels to compare and all I have is mixed sizes. I don't have for instance 100 Watt panels of each type. There is only one way that rigid panels will not outperform portable and semi flexible panels and that is in cloudy conditions. But the portable and semi flexible panels delaminate and have a very short lifespan in comparison to rigid panels. These bigger boxes would really benefit much better by rigid panels versus portable. They are certainly not SHTF worthy. Great for glamping though. Please let folks know. They can get twice the panel for half the cost.
@@keldonator I talked about this in the video. They stick with Lithium-Ion for portability purposes (it's lighter) due to their target market (outdoor community). But I agree, most preppers prefer Lithium Iron Phosphate due to the larger charging cycles.
As a prepper, with a very limited budget, and needing the most bang for my meager bucks, I really appreciate the thorough honest product reviews. It's obvious you're not out to sell products like this, but to convey the facts so we can make informed decisions. Thank you!
Yeh, that's all I want: inform not push. If you want to know about a product, this video is here for you. If it's not the right fit, find the right one for you.
Stopped watching Canadian Prepper, because I feel he is all about "doomscare" clicks. Thank-you for your consistently well researched information & especially the downloadable info you make available to us for free! You rock Kris!
Not to mention his gear reviews are for products that cost more than most people make in a month and calls it budget friendly bug out gear. Oh. And most of the gear would have to be carried in a car due to size.
Canadian Prepper hypes up the conflicts going on while City Preppering downplays it completely with MSM talking points. Two sides of the same coin. They should both stick to prepping content and have a separate channel, or video/livestream series, to express their thoughts pertaining to global conflicts.
@@trueheartintent I have to agree with you on this point. I do like them both but you aren’t wrong. I just keep trying to remember that it’s how they see it and believe it. So it’s up to us to find where we stand on it all.
This is perhaps that best prepping channel that I've seen. It is thoughtful and intelligent, and I respect the care and time taken to explain things to the layman. Im watching all the way from Barbados! Thank you!
I bought the Jackery 240 last summer; I have a very tight budget, but knew I should get something in case the power went out. I am very impressed with it. I bought the bundle, so I have the 60w solar panels as well. If and when my financial situation changes, I will move up to hopefully the 1000 if I can. I'm glad you did this video on the Jackery. 😊
@@dianejones4276 No diane the Jackery 240 is the smallest unit and is made for running small devices like fans, lamps, radios and charging phones, laptops, handheld radios, and other small gadgets.
Ive been wanting to test a few things out with one of my solar generators. It will run my little 5000 BTU window air conditioner and a small tower standing room heater. It's only 560 watts. You don't need much if you're under budget...it'll even run my small single stove.
@@shanedacia6531 Shane that's the next test Brother...I'll swing back in here with an update. I was just seeing if it was capable and anything is better than nothing... especially in dead summer or winter...I'll take an hour if given lol
Solar generator manufactures have stepped up with enough residential backup power to survive longer grid fails . A good representation and review , thanks again Chris . T/C/E
Honestly, they are fairly priced. There's a lot of equipment in these types of devices. Just breaking this specific unit down. There's a 2000w pure sine wave inverter, easily $300-$500 by itself. A robust solar MPPT charge controller, easily another couple of hundred dollars. This particular one has about 2000wh of battery juice which is at least worth around $500-$1000 not to mention the BMS board the battery needs. Then there's all the wiring and connectors that connect everything together inside, a digital screen, usb ports, DC ports, AC ports, cooling fans. If you were to go on Amazon and purchase all you needed to make an equivalent DIY solution. You might save a couple of hundred dollars, even if that much. Though, then you are tasked with the headache of connecting everything, making sure all the wiring is properly gauged, all the connectors, fuses, switches are right and can handle the amps and wattage you want. Which would require quite a bit of research and time to even know what you were doing. I don't think they are price gouging us at all on their solar generators. You can barely build one yourself for cheaper and even if you did or could it would probably be with inferior components.
I watch Geonegineering Watch..He got into his research 20 years ago. Reason: His solar panel output low due to the spraying everyday. Just in yesterdays video. Thanks CP.
Thank you for your reviews. I'm on the market for a solar generator to provide 3,000 - 5,000 watt hours; we believe Bluetti is in our future. Plus the solar charging capabilities are universal unlike the Jackery. I do own the Jackery 500 and 1000 but they are more for emergency lighting and camping. Bluetti is more for the preparedness community. Again thank you again for you honest in depth reviews.
Which Bluetti are you looking at getting? I have been looking into the Bluetti AC200p... is it a good choice for preparedness? (I ask because you seem to know what you’re talking about.) Thanks. 😊
I'm looking at the AC300. And I'm looking seriously into the BLUETTI AC300 + 2*B300 + 3*PV200. The AC200 Max is on my radar as well. AC200 Max is an excellent option.
Prepper Princess just had a video that says Bluetti was poorly made junk. She said Inergy and Jackery were good. So back to researching which one is best again. So giving you a heads up to research a bit more and see if anyone else says this about Bluetti.
@@BpMetalMilitia Thank you! Will definitely look into all options. That is why I read the comments to see what they say! God bless you and keep you and your family safe.
Thank you. I always know you will be honest and forthright with us about products. A rare thing these days I think. I appreciate your knowledge and trust your opinions.
I have a new jackery 500 for my camping adventures dry camping… ( yes, I have a Jeep too.. 97 Sahara 6.0 L )it “should” be plenty enough for my simple needs… but I may buy another solar panel so that I can get it fully charged in the 4 hours of peak sun ( as opposed to 8 hrs from 30% or so ).. I do have a iceco freezer/ refrigerator so I am a little concerned still until I actually use my systems and see how it works under different weather conditions… I may end up getting another 500 ah solar generator..
Nice unit! If night vision and weapons upgrades wasn't on my plate, I'd be all about having one of these for road trips or a bug-out situation. Oh well.
@@jacobortwine7063 you're commenting on RUclips. Why are u worried about being tracked 😆 if u have an address and a cell phone they already know where u are
If we're going to use some solar panels, I'd rather you review some that are powerful, portable, affordable, lasting and can hook up to anything on the go or stationary...at home blackout or bugout for the car roof. Also, what are some good portable fridge/freezer and portable fans/ac we could use with same solar panels for bugout/camping, etc. Thanks! Love your channel!!!
Well done review. Practical, provides competing reasons to consider the product you're reviewing and have no problem with being open to the consumers watching said content. We need more content creators like yourself. One of the reasons I stopped following tech reviewers because they stopped doing the things listed above so I'm glad I found this channel.
Once upon a time Homeless. I can figure a lot out due to my past experiences. But the heat can be the worst. I have been looking into a solar generator so I do not have to suffer with the heat! That was the horrible. I know the worst case scenario tricks but something to power a fan would be great. Thank you for putting in all the cost and research for us. Very much appreciated!
Hey Chris thanks for posting this review. I like the fact Jackery has stepped up its game on the 2000 pro. This one is so much quieter than the previous models.
I'm super interested in this! I'm mainly just worried about keeping a fridge or freezer running, small lights, and some kind of AC unit. Could just lay the panels out and charge it for 2 hours and then boom back in business. What a cool product.
This seems like a pretty good unit but I think lithium ion is probably a deal breaker. I'd really like to see a dedicated review to the Ecoflow Delta Pro and how it compares to the Bluetti. It's very heavy and very expensive, but I'm really considering this model for both its capacity and the lithium iron phosphate battery technology. The number of recharge cycles makes the cost hurt less. But just wanting someone else to tell me its worth the plunge. I would also like to know if Ecoflow's 400W panels are worth buying. The reviews on those haven't been *great* b/c the kickstand doesn't seem to fully support the weight but there are things that can be done about that.
I went ahead and bought the Delta Pro with 2-400W EcoFlow Solar Panels. In case anyone is interested, I went to All Pro Generators. Free shipping. No sales tax. 3% off. Out the door at just over $5K. 😕
Thanks for this informative, well produced video. I pulled the trigger on the 2000 Pro last week during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. $1079 off a bundle with 2-200 watt panels and a bonus 240. I already have the 500 but needed something much beefier to dry camp with T@B 320 CS-S and to use the small A/C unit inside. Finding a generator I didn’t have to pull start, didnt come in at 100lbs for the battery start was a real challenge. Was absolutely THRILLED when Jackery announced the release of the 2000 Pro. I also needed something that would run my pellet stove/refrigerator during seasonal power outages. Thanks again.
Great info and great review. I really liked that solar generator guide, by the way. This is a great addition to that guide. Keep this kind of info coming.
I have the jackery explorer 300 and it's fantastic 👌 I used goal zero before jackery and got two lemons in a row. Both goal zero batteries were bigger, over twice the weight and held not even half the charge. I ordered jackeries smallest battery to try out for lightweight backpacking. Great products Their panels aren't waterproof, so I do use a different panel which is both more compact and waterproof.
@@vincentvincent9576 I use the X-dragon folding 70 watt solar panel and the smallest jackery battery. They work well together , but the X-dragon 70 or it's smaller counterpart , the 40 will also charge small pocket battery packs. If I'm going ultra light I'll carry an X dragon 40wat and 2 small 10,000 milliamp packs which will keep my cell phone and a few other small devices powered up indefinitely
78% efficiency is not all that great for the money Jackery wants.The Bluetti and Ecoflow i think have higher efficiency ratings.But people can decide for themselves if this is the right Solor Generator for them.
Love these videos! Thank you for all your hard work. I do have a question. These solar generators are great but there is an obvious cost associated. Would a simple solar setup be a better option for someone on a budget?
Anker came out with a nice one. The Powerhouse 757. Not as much capacity as some, but outstanding specs and battery chemistry compared to most. Excellent warranty, fast recharge. It became my choice of backup power for when my gas genny is put to sleep.
Thank you for clarifying your compensation, appreciate it. I really want a system that would power my water well which is a 220 vs 110 that these systems will power. I keep waiting and hoping. Unfortunately, I think I’m getting to the end of improvement due to shortages of materials and other impending issues.
This can run an electric kettle, which turns out to be an important use case for us. The only demerit so far is that it charges too aggressively and we have had 15 amp breaker trips when the same circuit are running some a few small devices. We have had to keep it on its own dedicated circuit to avoid this design misfeature. The charging rate should not ever approach 15 amps of current for what should be obvious reasons.
Thanks Chris for another great review! I’m curious about something though. As I live in Australia and it is usually sunny here, I’ve read that solar panels aren’t at their peak when it’s a hot sunny day and generally do better in moderate sun or even somewhat overcast days. Was any of this a factor when you tested this model?
City Prepping, first thank you so very much for your generosity in helping some of us through some of these confusing figures.(Nothing against you, it’s just that I don’t understand)But perhaps that even though you’ve given in-depth reviews there’s some of us that just don’t get it. I know I’m asking for myself, maybe a few others but w/ the potential of upcoming blackouts what (perhaps other community members) would you suggest for a solar generator to operate a small space heater?
Sheesh I thought I was the only one not getting it. I need to power a small fridge which is on order to keep my daughters much needed insulin cold. Anything else after that would be a bonus for me. For now just the fridge, and something easy to understand ha ha
Many many thanks for this informative video. I am quite new at this and wanted to ask advice. I live in a Dallas suburb and am quite concerned with losing power during the summer. I was partially paralyzed in an accident and need air conditioning. What little mobile air conditioning unit would you suggest that would work with the Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro? Truly truly appreciate your help.
So hard to know what to buy. I'm by myself and trying hard to make good decisions and not waste my money. This seems like a great option...appreciate your clarity. In Az we have LOTS of sunshine😂
with the cost of lifpo4 batteries so low 700.00 for a 200ah (2400watt) battery slap a 2000 watt pure sine wave inverter for 200, and another 300 for a good mppt controller and you have a great system for an RV and easier to store with smaller components that can be separated.
THANKS! Most appreciated! In the future, can you PLEASE inform us whether or not the prices are "only" for the solar generator OR do they also include the solar panels, cables etc. Again, great review and we REALLY appreciate your spreadsheets. Amen Retired, Veteran
My biggest issues with these products is battery replacement. I had a 2000W/hr unit and the batteries failed over time. I went to Batteries Plus and they informed me this style of battery wasn't available. It's a lot of money to spend on a device with a drop dead date. All of this to ask, is the battery replacable?
I doubt it. The batteries are like 95% of the cost anyway. Batteries don’t last forever, they have a number of charge cycles, drain over time, and also die prematurely if they are allowed to sit at zero charge for any length of time.
Find yourself a unit that utilizes LifePo4 batteries. They last significantly longer than what Jackery uses. My favorite one right now is one Called Zendure Superbase Pro 1600. They have a 2000 version but the 2000 version does not use LifePo4, only the 1600 one does.
Maybe I missed it, but one critical piece of information that often gets left out of these reviews is AC output voltage. Many of these units output 110 volts, which is NOT the US standard. 120 volts is standard household current. They may be similar enough for many types of loads, but is not good enough for sensitive loads.
Would it be cheaper to buy deep cell batteries, inverter, and charge controller? I understand the jackery is portable but I don't plan on leaving my house and I don't have a lot of cash so looking for alternatives. Could you please make a video of a cheaper alternative about the same wattage but piecing it together? Or maybe someone write and help me out because I don't have a lot of knowledge about solar cell kits
Your comparison to Apple was appropriate as because of the limitations in cross capatability I will not use or recommend Apple and would not purchase Jackery.
As a Canadian the thing I need power for is a heater. I have yet to see anyone including manufacturers who use heaters as testers. Why? Are they not something I can use?
I am specifically looking for a solar power generator to run a portable air conditioner as I live in Phoenix, where summer temps reach 120F on occasion. A summer power outage would be deadly here. I heard you mention this in the video twice, yet I am having great difficulty finding a portable a/c unit online. All I can find are swamp coolers. Can you recommend one? Also a quick glance at your spreadsheet looked like the Pecron 3000 was the most cost efficient of all of the tested models, so maybe a portable a/c unit that would work with that one? Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer!
Phx here too. One thing to note.. I have a Jackery 500 for medical equipment and found out after purchase that the charging temperature range only goes to 104. I found this highly disappointing. We would basically have to use a long extension cord to keep the battery indoors while charging.
@@azpugmom5138 thank you for that info! I did some more research yesterday and found a brand new product out- Ecoflow Wave, a portable air conditioner that looks promising. However the battery only lasts for 3 hours, so they recommended pairing it with an Ecoflow Pro unit for 12 hours of battery life. BUT, all together the Wave, Pro and a 400 watt solar panel are $5700! I am thinking a whole- house, permanently installed, Generac 24K gas generator for $6100 might be a better choice. But the Generac isn't portable, obviously. Sigh...
Well I just commented on another video about power but then found this. Can you talk sometime about how you have your home solar set up? Most installations I have seen locally, if the grid is down, the solar power doesn’t work either.
Too bad the MPPT controller in the 2000pro "falls asleep" sometimes and for it to accept input from the solar panels you need to unplug them and plug them back in to wake the controller up.......
i have watched your channel for years and have come to trust your methods and honesty. i would like to see you do a review of the titan solar generator. i have seen it and it seems pretty impressive, but i need an honest review before buying one because, well, i'm a poor man and i can't afford to mess this up and these things are pricey to say the least. any help would be appreciated. thank you
Thanks for the informative video. I have a small Jackery 500 but am looking at upgrade options for a suburban home. Also, where can I find the hurricane lantern lamp over your shoulder?
Fair review, but I wouldn't buy it. Why? The main reasons: 1. Jackery has the highest cost per watt hour - yes they do make a quality product, but there are others with just as good as quality for a better price. 2. Lithium-ion Battery - Better priced competitors offer Lifepo4 batteries which have a much longer cycle life and are safer. 3. Jackery uses odd size connectors which are not easy to find. This is done to try to force you into buying their expensive connectors and solar panels. Their competitors use standard size connectors that are easy to order from places amazon and you can easily use any solar panels to charge. I own 29 solar generators (yes, I'm something of an addict), none are Jackerys.
@@dianejones4276 It would depend on what you want to power and for how long. Are you looking to power your whole home (that would be costly) or just a few essentials such a a light and fan?
@@deebrooks9488 My personal favorite is Bluetti (I have 4) but I've also been really impressed with the ff powers (I have 5). As far as a specific model it would depend on what you want to power and for how long.
I think Jackery is a decent company. My only barrier to purchasing their products, is how difficult it would be to EMP proof them. It is more economical for me to buy and secure multiple charge controllers and inverters.
@@rebellucy6200 I guess even if they did make that, it still makes more fiscal sense to have charge controllers and inverters. Hopefully nobody ever has to face multiple EMP attacks, but if they did, then my strategy of stocking replaceable components would seem to be the more cost-effective one.
CITY PREPPING - I'm waiting for my Inergy Flex, I've been watching your updated videos but really not sure if I should just not cancel my order and go with another option.... advice?
I bought a Thunderbolt 100W Briefcase, and it came with the attachments needed to hook into a Jackery. $100 less than Jackery's similar offering at the time of purchase. Have you tried it, by chance?
Since storing any lithium based battery fully charged is know to be damaging to the battery cycle life, I find these devices to be questionable for practical shtf use.
@@msgottaneedtoknow kind of defeats the purpose of emergency power, but yes. I believe 50% charge is recommended for storage of 90 days or more. Which means, of course, when you need it, it will only have half of its rated energy/ time.
Do you have to use Jackery solar panels with this unit like their previous models or did they finally allow you to use whatever brand of solar panels you want?
I was 1000% convinced in buying this model if it was NOT a lithium ion battery. I need these spec's BUT with a lithium ion phosphate battery. I need a battery with at least 1200 watt solar input, and a lithium ion phosphate battery. Does that exist at this moment? I hope someone can help.
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Kris I have a video request please. Some folks are out there promoting the portable panels like they are the best thing on earth and they are not telling them about the downsides of portable and semi flexible panels. I do not have to resources to buy panels to compare and all I have is mixed sizes. I don't have for instance 100 Watt panels of each type. There is only one way that rigid panels will not outperform portable and semi flexible panels and that is in cloudy conditions. But the portable and semi flexible panels delaminate and have a very short lifespan in comparison to rigid panels. These bigger boxes would really benefit much better by rigid panels versus portable. They are certainly not SHTF worthy. Great for glamping though. Please let folks know. They can get twice the panel for half the cost.
They really need to use iron phosphate batteries... Not worth even buying the old type
@@keldonator I talked about this in the video. They stick with Lithium-Ion for portability purposes (it's lighter) due to their target market (outdoor community). But I agree, most preppers prefer Lithium Iron Phosphate due to the larger charging cycles.
Thanks Chris like specifics you have made it easier 🕊️
@@CityPrepping best prep I’ve ever bought. Coffee maker fan a lamp microwave & I pad cell chargers. I love it 💞👍🇺🇸 charged it all 👍
As a prepper, with a very limited budget, and needing the most bang for my meager bucks, I really appreciate the thorough honest product reviews. It's obvious you're not out to sell products like this, but to convey the facts so we can make informed decisions. Thank you!
Hear, hear! Well put.
Yeh, that's all I want: inform not push. If you want to know about a product, this video is here for you. If it's not the right fit, find the right one for you.
Ditto!!
Exactly. Thats why I like City Prepping and Southern Prepper 1. No selling, just info and practical analysis. This is what I come here for.
Stopped watching Canadian Prepper, because I feel he is all about "doomscare" clicks. Thank-you for your consistently well researched information & especially the downloadable info you make available to us for free! You rock Kris!
I agree on all counts Patricia.
agreed, i still watch some of his videos but almost all of them now are ww3 is coming soon.
Not to mention his gear reviews are for products that cost more than most people make in a month and calls it budget friendly bug out gear. Oh. And most of the gear would have to be carried in a car due to size.
Canadian Prepper hypes up the conflicts going on while City Preppering downplays it completely with MSM talking points.
Two sides of the same coin.
They should both stick to prepping content and have a separate channel, or video/livestream series, to express their thoughts pertaining to global conflicts.
@@trueheartintent
I have to agree with you on this point. I do like them both but you aren’t wrong.
I just keep trying to remember that it’s how they see it and believe it. So it’s up to us to find where we stand on it all.
This is perhaps that best prepping channel that I've seen. It is thoughtful and intelligent, and I respect the care and time taken to explain things to the layman. Im watching all the way from Barbados! Thank you!
I bought the Jackery 240 last summer; I have a very tight budget, but knew I should get something in case the power went out. I am very impressed with it. I bought the bundle, so I have the 60w solar panels as well. If and when my financial situation changes, I will move up to hopefully the 1000 if I can. I'm glad you did this video on the Jackery. 😊
Howdy Jeannette, I need something for the same reasons. Is the 240 enough for a small home? I just need a/c and/or heat. Please reply, thanks
@@dianejones4276 No diane the Jackery 240 is the smallest unit and is made for running small devices like fans, lamps, radios and charging phones, laptops, handheld radios, and other small gadgets.
@@skullanones thanks, what would you recommend? 5th wheel trailer, 6x36
Ive been wanting to test a few things out with one of my solar generators. It will run my little 5000 BTU window air conditioner and a small tower standing room heater. It's only 560 watts. You don't need much if you're under budget...it'll even run my small single stove.
For how long?
@@shanedacia6531 Shane that's the next test Brother...I'll swing back in here with an update. I was just seeing if it was capable and anything is better than nothing... especially in dead summer or winter...I'll take an hour if given lol
@@SatoshiZulu what were the results? Chances are hobo tech has the info on utube
Solar generator manufactures have stepped up with enough residential backup power to survive longer grid fails . A good representation and review , thanks again Chris . T/C/E
I wish it wasn't so expensive... we have wanted one for over a year and the prices just keep going up...
Honestly, they are fairly priced. There's a lot of equipment in these types of devices. Just breaking this specific unit down. There's a 2000w pure sine wave inverter, easily $300-$500 by itself. A robust solar MPPT charge controller, easily another couple of hundred dollars. This particular one has about 2000wh of battery juice which is at least worth around $500-$1000 not to mention the BMS board the battery needs. Then there's all the wiring and connectors that connect everything together inside, a digital screen, usb ports, DC ports, AC ports, cooling fans.
If you were to go on Amazon and purchase all you needed to make an equivalent DIY solution. You might save a couple of hundred dollars, even if that much. Though, then you are tasked with the headache of connecting everything, making sure all the wiring is properly gauged, all the connectors, fuses, switches are right and can handle the amps and wattage you want. Which would require quite a bit of research and time to even know what you were doing.
I don't think they are price gouging us at all on their solar generators. You can barely build one yourself for cheaper and even if you did or could it would probably be with inferior components.
the prices are going up on EVERYTHING.
If you're still in the market, half price on Amazon now
@@arfarfarf256 wow really? I will have to look, thanks!
I watch Geonegineering Watch..He got into his research 20 years ago. Reason: His solar panel output low due to the spraying everyday. Just in yesterdays video. Thanks CP.
Thank you for your reviews. I'm on the market for a solar generator to provide 3,000 - 5,000 watt hours; we believe Bluetti is in our future. Plus the solar charging capabilities are universal unlike the Jackery. I do own the Jackery 500 and 1000 but they are more for emergency lighting and camping. Bluetti is more for the preparedness community. Again thank you again for you honest in depth reviews.
Which Bluetti are you looking at getting? I have been looking into the Bluetti AC200p... is it a good choice for preparedness? (I ask because you seem to know what you’re talking about.)
Thanks. 😊
I'm looking at the AC300. And I'm looking seriously into the BLUETTI AC300 + 2*B300 + 3*PV200. The AC200 Max is on my radar as well. AC200 Max is an excellent option.
Prepper Princess just had a video that says Bluetti was poorly made junk. She said Inergy and Jackery were good. So back to researching which one is best again. So giving you a heads up to research a bit more and see if anyone else says this about Bluetti.
Be careful on RUclips reviews. Most RUclips influences are bought. You have to do your own accessing before a major purchase like this. Best of luck.
@@BpMetalMilitia Thank you! Will definitely look into all options. That is why I read the comments to see what they say! God bless you and keep you and your family safe.
As prepper on a budget, I'm going pass this up. If my grandfather survived with out this contraption, I'm sure we can too. Good luck 🤞
I think the purpose of this product was to make it a eco friendly option?
Thank you. I always know you will be honest and forthright with us about products. A rare thing these days I think. I appreciate your knowledge and trust your opinions.
Your continued honest and transparent updates are truly appreciated,,
Thank you..
Thank you for ALL your efforts in keeping us informed.
I have a new jackery 500 for my camping adventures dry camping… ( yes, I have a Jeep too.. 97 Sahara 6.0 L )it “should” be plenty enough for my simple needs… but I may buy another solar panel so that I can get it fully charged in the 4 hours of peak sun ( as opposed to 8 hrs from 30% or so )..
I do have a iceco freezer/ refrigerator so I am a little concerned still until I actually use my systems and see how it works under different weather conditions… I may end up getting another 500 ah solar generator..
Thanks for sharing. I got the Jackery 500 last year but opted for the Rockpals panels. I haven't used the panels yet.
Nice unit! If night vision and weapons upgrades wasn't on my plate, I'd be all about having one of these for road trips or a bug-out situation. Oh well.
You’re better off getting an ecoflow delta max.
You get 6 120 volt outlets 4 usb and 2 usbc outlets. They’re also stackable.
Don't they have tracking devices in them?
@@jacobortwine7063 you're commenting on RUclips. Why are u worried about being tracked 😆 if u have an address and a cell phone they already know where u are
Thank you for the payment transparency. I wish more would do that.
If we're going to use some solar panels, I'd rather you review some that are powerful, portable, affordable, lasting and can hook up to anything on the go or stationary...at home blackout or bugout for the car roof. Also, what are some good portable fridge/freezer and portable fans/ac we could use with same solar panels for bugout/camping, etc. Thanks! Love your channel!!!
long list there, but, I would agree and would love these reviews myself.
Well done review. Practical, provides competing reasons to consider the product you're reviewing and have no problem with being open to the consumers watching said content.
We need more content creators like yourself.
One of the reasons I stopped following tech reviewers because they stopped doing the things listed above so I'm glad I found this channel.
Once upon a time Homeless. I can figure a lot out due to my past experiences. But the heat can be the worst. I have been looking into a solar generator so I do not have to suffer with the heat! That was the horrible. I know the worst case scenario tricks but something to power a fan would be great. Thank you for putting in all the cost and research for us. Very much appreciated!
I would so love one of these! Wish I could afford one!
Great video from a real professional in the business of RUclips preparedness videos. Thank you for all you do🙏🏼🇺🇸🙂
I have both the 1000 and the 1500. Love them both
Hey Chris thanks for posting this review. I like the fact Jackery has stepped up its game on the 2000 pro. This one is so much quieter than the previous models.
I'm super interested in this! I'm mainly just worried about keeping a fridge or freezer running, small lights, and some kind of AC unit. Could just lay the panels out and charge it for 2 hours and then boom back in business. What a cool product.
Really appreciate you disclosing the review process. Almost unheard of on YT. Thanks sir.
This seems like a pretty good unit but I think lithium ion is probably a deal breaker. I'd really like to see a dedicated review to the Ecoflow Delta Pro and how it compares to the Bluetti. It's very heavy and very expensive, but I'm really considering this model for both its capacity and the lithium iron phosphate battery technology. The number of recharge cycles makes the cost hurt less. But just wanting someone else to tell me its worth the plunge.
I would also like to know if Ecoflow's 400W panels are worth buying. The reviews on those haven't been *great* b/c the kickstand doesn't seem to fully support the weight but there are things that can be done about that.
Agreed. I would rather have 20% more weight for 7x the life on something that costs over $2k
I’m wondering about the Bluetti AC200p, anyone have any insight as to if it’s worth the expense?
i agree, that's one i would like to see too.
I went ahead and bought the Delta Pro with 2-400W EcoFlow Solar Panels. In case anyone is interested, I went to All Pro Generators. Free shipping. No sales tax. 3% off. Out the door at just over $5K. 😕
Thanks for this informative, well produced video. I pulled the trigger on the 2000 Pro last week during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. $1079 off a bundle with 2-200 watt panels and a bonus 240. I already have the 500 but needed something much beefier to dry camp with T@B 320 CS-S and to use the small A/C unit inside. Finding a generator I didn’t have to pull start, didnt come in at 100lbs for the battery start was a real challenge. Was absolutely THRILLED when Jackery announced the release of the 2000 Pro. I also needed something that would run my pellet stove/refrigerator during seasonal power outages. Thanks again.
Great info and great review. I really liked that solar generator guide, by the way. This is a great addition to that guide. Keep this kind of info coming.
I have the jackery explorer 300 and it's fantastic 👌
I used goal zero before jackery and got two lemons in a row. Both goal zero batteries were bigger, over twice the weight and held not even half the charge.
I ordered jackeries smallest battery to try out for lightweight backpacking.
Great products
Their panels aren't waterproof, so I do use a different panel which is both more compact and waterproof.
Can you share which ones you went with? I thought you could only use the Jackery solar panels with their battery.
@@vincentvincent9576 I use the X-dragon folding 70 watt solar panel and the smallest jackery battery.
They work well together , but the X-dragon 70 or it's smaller counterpart , the 40 will also charge small pocket battery packs.
If I'm going ultra light I'll carry an X dragon 40wat and 2 small 10,000 milliamp packs which will keep my cell phone and a few other small devices powered up indefinitely
78% efficiency is not all that great for the money Jackery wants.The Bluetti and Ecoflow i think have higher efficiency ratings.But people can decide for themselves if this is the right Solor Generator for them.
Love these videos! Thank you for all your hard work. I do have a question. These solar generators are great but there is an obvious cost associated. Would a simple solar setup be a better option for someone on a budget?
Anker came out with a nice one. The Powerhouse 757. Not as much capacity as some, but outstanding specs and battery chemistry compared to most. Excellent warranty, fast recharge. It became my choice of backup power for when my gas genny is put to sleep.
Thank you for clarifying your compensation, appreciate it. I really want a system that would power my water well which is a 220 vs 110 that these systems will power. I keep waiting and hoping. Unfortunately, I think I’m getting to the end of improvement due to shortages of materials and other impending issues.
EcoFlow delta pro (2 of them) can be connected to produce 240
@@CityPrepping thank you, thank you
I do enjoy watch your videos. Have been prepping for over 20 years and I always learn something new from you. Thank you
Thank you so much for doing videos on these products!
This can run an electric kettle, which turns out to be an important use case for us. The only demerit so far is that it charges too aggressively and we have had 15 amp breaker trips when the same circuit are running some a few small devices. We have had to keep it on its own dedicated circuit to avoid this design misfeature. The charging rate should not ever approach 15 amps of current for what should be obvious reasons.
Thanks Chris for another great review! I’m curious about something though. As I live in Australia and it is usually sunny here, I’ve read that solar panels aren’t at their peak when it’s a hot sunny day and generally do better in moderate sun or even somewhat overcast days. Was any of this a factor when you tested this model?
Nice looking unit. Thanks for reviewing it 👍👍
Ive been eyeing the jakery 1000 battery and Solar panel combo
City Prepping, first thank you so very much for your generosity in helping some of us through some of these confusing figures.(Nothing against you, it’s just that I don’t understand)But perhaps that even though you’ve given in-depth reviews there’s some of us that just don’t get it.
I know I’m asking for myself, maybe a few others but w/ the potential of upcoming blackouts what (perhaps other community members) would you suggest for a solar generator to operate a small space heater?
I am very interested in the answer to this question. Please reply. Thanks Chris
Sheesh I thought I was the only one not getting it. I need to power a small fridge which is on order to keep my daughters much needed insulin cold. Anything else after that would be a bonus for me. For now just the fridge, and something easy to understand ha ha
Many many thanks for this informative video. I am quite new at this and wanted to ask advice. I live in a Dallas suburb and am quite concerned with losing power during the summer. I was partially paralyzed in an accident and need air conditioning. What little mobile air conditioning unit would you suggest that would work with the Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro? Truly truly appreciate your help.
So hard to know what to buy. I'm by myself and trying hard to make good decisions and not waste my money. This seems like a great option...appreciate your clarity. In Az we have LOTS of sunshine😂
love how you explain everything , know reason not to understand :) thank you for explaining well....not like some of those guys
with the cost of lifpo4 batteries so low 700.00 for a 200ah (2400watt) battery slap a 2000 watt pure sine wave inverter for 200, and another 300 for a good mppt controller and you have a great system for an RV and easier to store with smaller components that can be separated.
THANKS! Most appreciated!
In the future, can you PLEASE inform us whether or not the prices are "only" for the solar generator OR do they also include the solar panels, cables etc.
Again, great review and we REALLY appreciate your spreadsheets.
Amen
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My biggest issues with these products is battery replacement. I had a 2000W/hr unit and the batteries failed over time. I went to Batteries Plus and they informed me this style of battery wasn't available. It's a lot of money to spend on a device with a drop dead date. All of this to ask, is the battery replacable?
I doubt it. The batteries are like 95% of the cost anyway. Batteries don’t last forever, they have a number of charge cycles, drain over time, and also die prematurely if they are allowed to sit at zero charge for any length of time.
Find yourself a unit that utilizes LifePo4 batteries. They last significantly longer than what Jackery uses. My favorite one right now is one Called Zendure Superbase Pro 1600. They have a 2000 version but the 2000 version does not use LifePo4, only the 1600 one does.
Dude. Replace the battery with lithium. Keep the housing.
@@Favorite-catNip I've wondered about that. I wonder if the battery chemistry is affects the charging circuits.
@@C4M3120N I'm taking your advice and looking at their product. I hope the batteries are replaceable. :)
Thank you so much !! I’m a newbie so this video provides me an entry level purchase suggestion. Awesome.
Maybe I missed it, but one critical piece of information that often gets left out of these reviews is AC output voltage. Many of these units output 110 volts, which is NOT the US standard. 120 volts is standard household current. They may be similar enough for many types of loads, but is not good enough for sensitive loads.
Can you continue to charge the unit with the solar panels while having things plugged in and using the Jackery power station?
Would it be cheaper to buy deep cell batteries, inverter, and charge controller? I understand the jackery is portable but I don't plan on leaving my house and I don't have a lot of cash so looking for alternatives. Could you please make a video of a cheaper alternative about the same wattage but piecing it together? Or maybe someone write and help me out because I don't have a lot of knowledge about solar cell kits
Pricing info would be nice... as would a heads up that after paying 2500 bucks or so... you get zero solar panels for that price.
Last Chance I saw prices on the spreadsheet in the video at 8:49, I paused it to look at them...
Your comparison to Apple was appropriate as because of the limitations in cross capatability I will not use or recommend Apple and would not purchase Jackery.
I got a bluetti ac200. Got it because I can add battery to it and it fits my needs.
As a Canadian the thing I need power for is a heater. I have yet to see anyone including manufacturers who use heaters as testers. Why? Are they not something I can use?
in india you can get 3kw power station just for 1200$ and it also comes with pretty good scooter its called OLA S1 pro
Your integrity is most welcome, Kris. 🖤
Being here in Florida that unit might be able to run my house.
Would you recomend this as a daily driver. I just need it to charge batteries for powertools and microwave for lunch
I ordered the Jackery. It said 2-4 business days. I understand demand a longer shipping issues, but I don’t even have a email with tracking number.
Hey. Do what ever u think best. You could give a set away if the company gives ya one.
Thanks for this info! Your channel is such a great resource!!
against ecoflow what do you think? Can you do a test against one and the other?
oooh… I need one of those to charge my wheelchair when we go on vacation. Pretty expensive though!
I am specifically looking for a solar power generator to run a portable air conditioner as I live in Phoenix, where summer temps reach 120F on occasion. A summer power outage would be deadly here. I heard you mention this in the video twice, yet I am having great difficulty finding a portable a/c unit online. All I can find are swamp coolers. Can you recommend one? Also a quick glance at your spreadsheet looked like the Pecron 3000 was the most cost efficient of all of the tested models, so maybe a portable a/c unit that would work with that one? Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer!
Phx here too. One thing to note.. I have a Jackery 500 for medical equipment and found out after purchase that the charging temperature range only goes to 104. I found this highly disappointing. We would basically have to use a long extension cord to keep the battery indoors while charging.
@@azpugmom5138 thank you for that info! I did some more research yesterday and found a brand new product out- Ecoflow Wave, a portable air conditioner that looks promising. However the battery only lasts for 3 hours, so they recommended pairing it with an Ecoflow Pro unit for 12 hours of battery life. BUT, all together the Wave, Pro and a 400 watt solar panel are $5700! I am thinking a whole- house, permanently installed, Generac 24K gas generator for $6100 might be a better choice. But the Generac isn't portable, obviously. Sigh...
Well I just commented on another video about power but then found this. Can you talk sometime about how you have your home solar set up? Most installations I have seen locally, if the grid is down, the solar power doesn’t work either.
Too bad the MPPT controller in the 2000pro "falls asleep" sometimes and for it to accept input from the solar panels you need to unplug them and plug them back in to wake the controller up.......
I need to know what solar generator would you recommend that could power a full size fridge for around $1200 dollars
I found a jackery panel at a pawn shop. Put it on layaway couple months ago
First comment on your channel. Really enjoy listening to your content 👍
kudos for your work and transparency
SAVE ON AIR CONDITIONING AND GET A RECHARGABLE BATTERY BOX FAN.
below me they don't work for temps above 90F so that isn't an option for those of us who live in the southwest.
Great video sir! I really appreciate your insight, educated reviews, and transparency. Thanks for this. Helps a lot. *From the great White North 🇨🇦
i have watched your channel for years and have come to trust your methods and honesty. i would like to see you do a review of the titan solar generator. i have seen it and it seems pretty impressive, but i need an honest review before buying one because, well, i'm a poor man and i can't afford to mess this up and these things are pricey to say the least. any help would be appreciated. thank you
Thanks for the informative video. I have a small Jackery 500 but am looking at upgrade options for a suburban home. Also, where can I find the hurricane lantern lamp over your shoulder?
imho I think you might be the best at this.... thanks...no frills, just the facts.
Thanks for all of your reviews!
Thanks Chris
I have the 1500.
Can anyone tell me what kind of solar charge I need to use a pressure cooker daily ?
Does anyone here have a Generac solar generator? I've been looking at one and I was hoping Kris would do a review on their product
So I ment Generark... not Generac
The Explorer 2000 Pro should have the option to connect extra batteries. Which other power stations have.
Fair review, but I wouldn't buy it. Why? The main reasons: 1. Jackery has the highest cost per watt hour - yes they do make a quality product, but there are others with just as good as quality for a better price. 2. Lithium-ion Battery - Better priced competitors offer Lifepo4 batteries which have a much longer cycle life and are safer. 3. Jackery uses odd size connectors which are not easy to find. This is done to try to force you into buying their expensive connectors and solar panels. Their competitors use standard size connectors that are easy to order from places amazon and you can easily use any solar panels to charge. I own 29 solar generators (yes, I'm something of an addict), none are Jackerys.
Ok, so what do you recommend for a small home? I would appreciate your opinion. Thanks
Yes please, can you share who you like best for customer satisfaction and something that a 100 lb girl could move around. Thank you.
@@dianejones4276 It would depend on what you want to power and for how long. Are you looking to power your whole home (that would be costly) or just a few essentials such a a light and fan?
@@deebrooks9488 My personal favorite is Bluetti (I have 4) but I've also been really impressed with the ff powers (I have 5). As far as a specific model it would depend on what you want to power and for how long.
I think Jackery is a decent company. My only barrier to purchasing their products, is how difficult it would be to EMP proof them. It is more economical for me to buy and secure multiple charge controllers and inverters.
buy a EMP generator bag. Easy fix
@@rebellucy6200 I guess even if they did make that, it still makes more fiscal sense to have charge controllers and inverters. Hopefully nobody ever has to face multiple EMP attacks, but if they did, then my strategy of stocking replaceable components would seem to be the more cost-effective one.
Hi Chris, can you address if home solar panels can be useful under emergency situations with or without battery backups
Can I run my 5th wheel camper with this unit?
CITY PREPPING - I'm waiting for my Inergy Flex, I've been watching your updated videos but really not sure if I should just not cancel my order and go with another option.... advice?
Hey Chris… 👍🇺🇸
Can I use normal panel with mc4 connector?good video
I hear they are pretty good. Th ak You for sharing.
I bought a Thunderbolt 100W Briefcase, and it came with the attachments needed to hook into a Jackery. $100 less than Jackery's similar offering at the time of purchase. Have you tried it, by chance?
I really like these devices but they don't have much battery capacity. I gonna need more than a few hours.
Since storing any lithium based battery fully charged is know to be damaging to the battery cycle life, I find these devices to be questionable for practical shtf use.
If that’s the case, would you suggest storing them uncharged? (I seriously want to know.)
@@msgottaneedtoknow kind of defeats the purpose of emergency power, but yes. I believe 50% charge is recommended for storage of 90 days or more. Which means, of course, when you need it, it will only have half of its rated energy/ time.
Sounds like it can be used as a ups?
I’m curious to know if you’ve done a video on a whole home battery back up system that’s hooked up to roof solar panels ?
Do you have to use Jackery solar panels with this unit like their previous models or did they finally allow you to use whatever brand of solar panels you want?
I was 1000% convinced in buying this model if it was NOT a lithium ion battery. I need these spec's BUT with a lithium ion phosphate battery. I need a battery with at least 1200 watt solar input, and a lithium ion phosphate battery. Does that exist at this moment? I hope someone can help.
So...when's the giveaway?