Sweet setup! I’m hard wired and one advantage you definitely have over me is the ability to work outside . I find I can be stuck in the camper an entire day editing. Thanks for the info. Looks like that little system will keep you in business.
Catherine I definitely like the mobility. You have a good system but maybe having a 240 for mobility and as a backup power source of you're hard wired system went would be good. Jason
Thanks Jason. What perfect timing. I have an appointment next week to get an estimate to hard wire the bed of my truck. Really. The Jackery is just what I need. Now I can use the money I save to buy a better fridge. In reality its like getting a better one for 50% off :-)) Thanks again Jason & regards from Ody Slim
Marvy and I live full- time in our van and Kodiak 10x14 tent. ( I am fixin to Walk Across America in March.). Have to say we love your videos. Yeah Jackery makes a good product. Right now my only power is my Suaoki g500 (Jackery did not have their 500 out yet). The point is, in real life of living outdoors, these portable units are priceless! Anyway keep up your videos... love ‘me.
We've been using the 290 w/ the 100w panel and have been pretty happy with it so far. Works great for charging our phones and camera gear while out on adventures and lets us do some light editing in the field. We plan on doing a hard-wired setup for our rig eventually, but I think I might upgrade to the 500 in the meantime.
I just stumbled onto your channel a week or two ago and have really enjoyed the videos I’ve watched. I also saw the video concerning your stolen equipment and know how disheartening that would be. I just wanted to let you know that your content Is really good, I’ve enjoyed it and hope that you can recover from the Stolen equipment and keep up your good work. Looking forward to more videos! i’ve subscribed and I’ll find my way over to petreon.
Jason, I’m a Goal Zero fan. I have the Goal Zero 100 watt solar panel that weights a ton. I like the Jackery panels as they are more light weight. I’m in the debate stage now. To switch or not to. Thank for the information. I thought I’d comment on the folding table you’re using, those are great and light weight too. Best of luck. Skillet
Thanks for the review. I'll be buying this set up soon. Question: I want to use it to power an Alpicool C40 refrigerator. Do you think that this set up will meet my needs for the fridge? Thx
Hi, if I wanted to use the jackery 500 with 100w solar panel with an airfryer, electric pressure cooker, blender, food processor, and electric stove? If so, what wastage do these appliances need to be? I intend on using a mix of these appliances about 3-4x a week.
I just bought the explorer 500 and a MC4 connector to 8mm cable to charge the hackery from my 100 watt renergy solar suitcase. For some reason it doesn’t do anything when plugged in and my solar suitcase keeps saying it’s not connected to a battery. I bought a second cable thinking that the first one was bad. Same result. Any ideas?
Do you know if it able to stay plugged in for a extended period of time without damage? If you were to leave in plugged in for, lets say a week. Would it hurt it? damage the battery?
I like the portability of the Jackery and think it is a nice system to power the electronic devices you were demonstrating. A lithium system will power the devices you mentioned and devices that require a lot more output that the Jackery can not.
Jason, have you had any issue with the solar panel getting wet and then not working? Product description says not waterproof, but these things are meant to be outside so there is always a chance it will get rained or snowed on.
Hello Jason. I’m new to all of this and want to get into overlanding more. I’m looking to get a Dometic 40 fridge for food and was wondering if the Jackery 500 would be big enough for a fridge and charging phones and what not. Would the solar panel keep up with something like that or should I look at a bigger unit like a Goal Zero 1000 or higher? Thanks for your videos. I love your channel.
I want to run a 12 volt Dometic 14 cu foot (or equivalent), 2 small fans, and recharge my iMac Pro and iPhone. Would you recommend the Jackery 240, 460 or 500 (with the 100w panels)? Thanks.
I have been following you for a couple years and my wife and I are trying to get out and travel for a couple years before settling down again. We have a Costway 70qt fridge that I need to power while driving and overnight when we camp for the night. I think the 500 may have all the power I need to keep the fridge running for 12-14 hours when we aren't driving. But the feedback I am getting on FB says that the DC output needs to be regulated to 12V. Some, like the one I have now say 9-12V. A fridge won't run if it drops under 12V. Do you know if its regulated to 12V and will stay there as the battery discharges? Also, somebody told me they could plug their car cig. lighter into the Jackery 500 and the fridge into the Jackery and it will charge and run the fridge as I drive. Is that possible with the Jackery? Thanks for all you do on your channel. I know it's work and hopefully you will thrive doing what you like and love!
Primal Outdoors - Camping and Photography That's awesome. The mavic 2 charger seems picky about the voltage it needs. For example, I can't charge in the car unless the car is running.
They are close in terms of quality. Goal Zero was first to the game and has higher wattage models than Jackery. I have both. I like the design of the jackery with it's easy to grab handle. For more power look at Goal Zero. Top quality and they have a 1000, 1400 and 3000 watt batteries. Jackery is working on a 1500 watt and will be out soon.
Careful with Goal Zero their cost is ridiculous. And as with any of these units you might consider creating your own system. Look for a channel I think it’s called DIY solar with Will Prowse IV. He walks you through everything you could ever want to know about solar and batteries. If you think about it just how portable do you need your system to be. I went to his website and he has diagrams with parts lists to build every level of system possible. Between his book and his videos/website I built an awesome system for my travel trailer and another for my truck and neither cost me more than $1,000. That’s with a 100ah Lithium battery for each system and pure sine wave inverters. Cheers mate and happy trails
The jackery 500 may be a "game changer" but the over priced panels are not. I built my own (video on my channel) because not only is it cheaper but if something breaks I can fix/replace the component instead of shipping the generator back for warranty work and be out of the entire system.
So - just a small correction. Laptops are DC devices. You don't plug them into AC. You plug the brick into AC and it converts to the 12-18 (usually) volts DC power for the laptop power and charging. Power bricks don't give a rip about modified sine wave or pure sine wave. Some AC powered equipment (like newer TV's) do care. So no question pure sine is best. But your laptop brick doesn't give a rip. What is wise is not converting the Jackery DC battery to AC then to have the brick convert that right back to DC power. You are best to get a 12v power supply for your laptop - it will then up the volts to 18 or so (usual) power. Much more efficient with far less DC to AC to DC conversion losses.
Technically you are correct about laptops being DC, but since they plug into AC most are not going to know that so for the purpose of this video I didn't see it necessary to get too technical. What you say maybe true about laptops and modified sine wave but I will choose to error on the side of caution and always go pure sine wave.
As for charging a laptop when not using it the sine wave doesn’t matter. It matters if you have it plugged in while using it. You might not notice any problem at first but you will probably see it when you play back any video or audio. You will get a persistent “buzz” or “hum” sound that is seriously annoying lol
@@prepperjonpnw6482 Even when they are on - laptops are DC devices. The charging on them is all DC as well. Trust me that brick converts power to DC - the laptop has NO IDEA the AC isn't as clean. I have never heard a buzz or hum sound - other than that originating from a cellular device being too close.
@@PrimalOutdoors I totally get it - but so many say "your laptops need pure sine" and that is simply not accurate. Some of the AC grid power isn't that clean and most AC devices are built for that tolerance. I agree pure sine is better and in the case of a laptop the best is DC to DC. But those power bricks are kinda pricey. Everything is a trade-off. .
Noticed the bow hanging there. Are you bow hunting right now? The 4runner has a 120v 400w house power outlet in the back. I'm thinking this Jackery could be juiced up quickly there. Unfortunately than means having the engine running.
I've been following you for a little while and I found your videos very enjoyable and calming. But your videos as of late always seem like a sales commercial. I mean no disrespect and I understand you are just trying to make a living. I wish you peace and prosperity in your future endeavors.
I am sure you can understand bills don't pay themselves and I still provide plenty of my original style content. You could choose to support my work through Patreon, if I could get enough support I would need to rely on my quality sponsors. Jason
I have the 500 for nearly two weeks, with hindsight I wouldn’t buy the solar panel, i feel cheated by Jackery for calling it 100 watt and only delivering an average of 40watt, 60 on a good summers day! bought a renegy and connected that to get 70 watt! Thee unit however no issues! Faith in jackery based on their solar panel 35%! Lost a future customer with retail spin! Just my views and a complete amateur here!
i have the jackery 500 and its great!!! But the solar panel is WAY over priced!! i got 200 watts for half the price of there 100 watts. and yes it charges wayyyyy faster than AC.
Dude what are you on about? Are you trying to get something for free? 400 miles? Of what? Where? Why? Try complete sentences and maybe just maybe contact Jackery yourself and speak with them directly. Cheers mate and happy trails
Am I trying to get something for free no am I willing to ride my bicycle 400 miles To be able to have a chance maybe To Get 1 I'm willing to do 800 miles
I would also like to know what problems you have had, the 500 is new to me but I have had the 240 for quite some time and it has been a solid product. I also have the Honda by Jackery and it to has been problem free. Jason
Primal Outdoors - Camping and Photography I had their smaller unit that was not waterproof as they stated and shorted out. The larger “generator” unit it had worked for about a week but then wouldn’t turn off. Solar panel plastic cracked. Second unit wouldn’t charge. I want to like them as they are “pretty” little units but they just don’t hold up. The Inergy is rock solid but costs a lot more. To be fair I’m testing out the new Anker generator and after this weekend camping it has a cracked screen and percentage jumps all over the place. Waiting on a replacement.
@@livingsurvival you "don't do overly negative reviews" but you are quick to say "their stuff has been nothing but junk" sounds like a negative review to me. An explanation in your first post would've gone a long ways in supporting your position. I'll be buying a Jackery only because I trust Jason. Thanks for the link on your website Jason.
Thanks Jason, I’m a big fan of portable power and always looking for reviews on new or improved products.👍
Thanks, by keeping it light and simple, great spot!
Awesome explanation Jason, definitely on my wish list to get.
Sweet setup! I’m hard wired and one advantage you definitely have over me is the ability to work outside . I find I can be stuck in the camper an entire day editing. Thanks for the info. Looks like that little system will keep you in business.
Catherine I definitely like the mobility. You have a good system but maybe having a 240 for mobility and as a backup power source of you're hard wired system went would be good.
Jason
You could do what I did,
I purchased an extension cord and now I sit wherever I want.
Anyway works for me lol
Cheers
Thanks Jason. What perfect timing. I have an appointment next week to get an estimate to hard wire the
bed of my truck. Really. The Jackery is just what I need. Now I can use the money I save to buy a better
fridge. In reality its like getting a better one for 50% off :-)) Thanks again Jason & regards from Ody Slim
Marvy and I live full- time in our van and Kodiak 10x14 tent. ( I am fixin to Walk Across America in March.). Have to say we love your videos. Yeah Jackery makes a good product. Right now my only power is my Suaoki g500 (Jackery did not have their 500 out yet). The point is, in real life of living outdoors, these portable units are priceless! Anyway keep up your videos... love ‘me.
Love my Explorer 500 & 100 watt panel by Jackery. It allows me to power my CPAP while out camping. Good review!
That's what I was wondering about. Glad I can use my CPAP. Thanks.
Thank you. Very informative. Have a great day. That looked like an excellent spot to camp for a few days !
We've been using the 290 w/ the 100w panel and have been pretty happy with it so far. Works great for charging our phones and camera gear while out on adventures and lets us do some light editing in the field. We plan on doing a hard-wired setup for our rig eventually, but I think I might upgrade to the 500 in the meantime.
Hi Jason,
Thanks for your review. I have been thinking about getting one of these.
I love the system you have. Good stuff.
I just stumbled onto your channel a week or two ago and have really enjoyed the videos I’ve watched. I also saw the video concerning your stolen equipment and know how disheartening that would be. I just wanted to let you know that your content Is really good, I’ve enjoyed it and hope that you can recover from the Stolen equipment and keep up your good work. Looking forward to more videos! i’ve subscribed and I’ll find my way over to petreon.
Hmmm...I’m digging that portable solar panel! Nice set up Jason!!
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Great job with the video... awesome content!!! Keep it coming! Keep inspiring us all!!
Great info, like the solar panel as space is at a premium in my truck.
It is a great setup Jason especially with the solar panels.
Yeah it very handy John
Very informative video Jason..... Keep up the great work!! :)
Just ordered the 500, hope I did it right so it benefited you. Thanks
Nice setup Jason.
Jason, I’m a Goal Zero fan. I have the Goal Zero 100 watt solar panel that weights a ton. I like the Jackery panels as they are more light weight. I’m in the debate stage now. To switch or not to. Thank for the information. I thought I’d comment on the folding table you’re using, those are great and light weight too. Best of luck. Skillet
Thanks for the review. I'll be buying this set up soon. Question: I want to use it to power an Alpicool C40 refrigerator. Do you think that this set up will meet my needs for the fridge? Thx
you gotta do a video on your home studio or whatever you use to prep before treking
Jason is full time on the road.
Thank you ! Great review w/ lots of info. Do you know of anywhere else that sells the solarsaga 100 ? Amazon is sold out.
Thanks, great info. Drive safe bro.
Really digging this for our teardrop…but I also do a good bit of canoe camping. Is there anychance that this unit is waterproof??
Thanks for sharing this video good information.
Very helpful video man!
Are the solar panels waterproof? Can I mount them outside without them being ruined by the weather??
Hi, if I wanted to use the jackery 500 with 100w solar panel with an airfryer, electric pressure cooker, blender, food processor, and electric stove? If so, what wastage do these appliances need to be? I intend on using a mix of these appliances about 3-4x a week.
Terrific gear. They should make a new pink model and name it Jillery.
TheDenisedrake It’s a man’s world.
lol, Jackery could be a twist of Jacquelin or Jackie
😂😂
@@rickgreen9936 No, "Jillery" like "Jackery and Jillery" 👨🌾👩🌾🗑💧
@@TheDenisedrake Jack & Jill I get it now, the little emoji helped
I wish I had opted for this.
I just bought the explorer 500 and a MC4 connector to 8mm cable to charge the hackery from my 100 watt renergy solar suitcase. For some reason it doesn’t do anything when plugged in and my solar suitcase keeps saying it’s not connected to a battery. I bought a second cable thinking that the first one was bad. Same result. Any ideas?
I have been looking at these for awhile . thanks for the info. how is Wheeler coping with his new injury?
What kind of a tripod / propane set up is that, that you have ? Did you buy it, or make it yourself ?
Do you know if it able to stay plugged in for a extended period of time without damage?
If you were to leave in plugged in for, lets say a week. Would it hurt it? damage the battery?
Have you been able to replace the gear that was stolen? Hope so!
I like the portability of the Jackery and think it is a nice system to power the electronic devices you were demonstrating. A lithium system will power the devices you mentioned and devices that require a lot more output that the Jackery can not.
Umm, the Jackery is a lithium system
@@PrimalOutdoors My bad!
Jason, have you had any issue with the solar panel getting wet and then not working? Product description says not waterproof, but these things are meant to be outside so there is always a chance it will get rained or snowed on.
i am interested in that battery but I am deaf. Will you, please, turn CC on for us? thank you! Happy Overlanding!
How well does the Jackery power the snowmaster fridge?
Hi Jason, how many amp hours is it? Love a simple setup👌, tis how we run too.
Very good review.
Question: where are you that it's cool enough to wear a coat??????
Hello Jason. I’m new to all of this and want to get into overlanding more. I’m looking to get a Dometic 40 fridge for food and was wondering if the Jackery 500 would be big enough for a fridge and charging phones and what not. Would the solar panel keep up with something like that or should I look at a bigger unit like a Goal Zero 1000 or higher? Thanks for your videos. I love your channel.
I want to run a 12 volt Dometic 14 cu foot (or equivalent), 2 small fans, and recharge my iMac Pro and iPhone. Would you recommend the Jackery 240, 460 or 500 (with the 100w panels)? Thanks.
I have been following you for a couple years and my wife and I are trying to get out and travel for a couple years before settling down again. We have a Costway 70qt fridge that I need to power while driving and overnight when we camp for the night. I think the 500 may have all the power I need to keep the fridge running for 12-14 hours when we aren't driving. But the feedback I am getting on FB says that the DC output needs to be regulated to 12V. Some, like the one I have now say 9-12V. A fridge won't run if it drops under 12V. Do you know if its regulated to 12V and will stay there as the battery discharges? Also, somebody told me they could plug their car cig. lighter into the Jackery 500 and the fridge into the Jackery and it will charge and run the fridge as I drive. Is that possible with the Jackery? Thanks for all you do on your channel. I know it's work and hopefully you will thrive doing what you like and love!
I thought I caught a glimpse of some mavic drone batteries in your car. Will this Jackery charge dji batteries?
All day long
Primal Outdoors - Camping and Photography That's awesome. The mavic 2 charger seems picky about the voltage it needs. For example, I can't charge in the car unless the car is running.
i want one but im so worried its going to get stolen while i leave it to "charge" while im out hiking
How does this rate next to the famous Goal Zero products?
They are close in terms of quality. Goal Zero was first to the game and has higher wattage models than Jackery. I have both. I like the design of the jackery with it's easy to grab handle. For more power look at Goal Zero. Top quality and they have a 1000, 1400 and 3000 watt batteries. Jackery is working on a 1500 watt and will be out soon.
Careful with Goal Zero their cost is ridiculous. And as with any of these units you might consider creating your own system. Look for a channel I think it’s called DIY solar with Will Prowse IV. He walks you through everything you could ever want to know about solar and batteries. If you think about it just how portable do you need your system to be. I went to his website and he has diagrams with parts lists to build every level of system possible. Between his book and his videos/website I built an awesome system for my travel trailer and another for my truck and neither cost me more than $1,000. That’s with a 100ah Lithium battery for each system and pure sine wave inverters.
Cheers mate and happy trails
How many times can the Jackery be recharged before its end of life? Then can its internal battery be replaced or must you buy a whole new unit?
They can only be recharged 500 times per their responses to that question on Amazon.
The jackery 500 may be a "game changer" but the over priced panels are not. I built my own (video on my channel) because not only is it cheaper but if something breaks I can fix/replace the component instead of shipping the generator back for warranty work and be out of the entire system.
Hi Jason. How do you power your fridge? Do you have an extra battery or do you power it from the car?
Awesome power unit! What is the cost? Thanks!!
$500 for the Jackery 500 and $350 for the solar panel. (on Amazon)
@@MikeNaples Thank you Mike!
How does this unit compare against the similar Goal Zero product? I've been very curious about the Jackery brand.
So - just a small correction. Laptops are DC devices. You don't plug them into AC. You plug the brick into AC and it converts to the 12-18 (usually) volts DC power for the laptop power and charging. Power bricks don't give a rip about modified sine wave or pure sine wave. Some AC powered equipment (like newer TV's) do care. So no question pure sine is best. But your laptop brick doesn't give a rip.
What is wise is not converting the Jackery DC battery to AC then to have the brick convert that right back to DC power. You are best to get a 12v power supply for your laptop - it will then up the volts to 18 or so (usual) power. Much more efficient with far less DC to AC to DC conversion losses.
Technically you are correct about laptops being DC, but since they plug into AC most are not going to know that so for the purpose of this video I didn't see it necessary to get too technical. What you say maybe true about laptops and modified sine wave but I will choose to error on the side of caution and always go pure sine wave.
As for charging a laptop when not using it the sine wave doesn’t matter. It matters if you have it plugged in while using it. You might not notice any problem at first but you will probably see it when you play back any video or audio. You will get a persistent “buzz” or “hum” sound that is seriously annoying lol
@@prepperjonpnw6482 Even when they are on - laptops are DC devices. The charging on them is all DC as well. Trust me that brick converts power to DC - the laptop has NO IDEA the AC isn't as clean. I have never heard a buzz or hum sound - other than that originating from a cellular device being too close.
@@PrimalOutdoors I totally get it - but so many say "your laptops need pure sine" and that is simply not accurate. Some of the AC grid power isn't that clean and most AC devices are built for that tolerance. I agree pure sine is better and in the case of a laptop the best is DC to DC. But those power bricks are kinda pricey. Everything is a trade-off. .
Thank you.
It would be nice if they made an extra cable and you could hook directly to your battery for emergency recharging your vehicle
My 240 charges just fine off the car cigarette lighter port... ? Does the 290 not charge?
290 does the 440 did not
Do you use the 500 to power your fridge? If so, how is it working out? Thanks.
I don't use it to power my fridge, my fridge is hard wired to a dual battery in the car.
Jason
Jason what brand fridge do you use? Can you do a review on it?
Thanks...yeah what Anthony said...would love to see a video about your fridge and dual battery set up.
ruclips.net/video/z_kwj7VHXBI/видео.html
He did a previous video on it
I like the Jackery line, however I won’t buy one until they add Anderson Powerpoles.
How much does it weigh
Noticed the bow hanging there. Are you bow hunting right now? The 4runner has a 120v 400w house power outlet in the back. I'm thinking this Jackery could be juiced up quickly there. Unfortunately than means having the engine running.
I am bow hunting 😁🏹
Can you charge the unit via solar(or any method) and use it as a power supply at the same time?
I have noticed that when pulling a heavy load on them they don't charge at the same time.
Jason
I've been following you for a little while and I found your videos very enjoyable and calming. But your videos as of late always seem like a sales commercial. I mean no disrespect and I understand you are just trying to make a living. I wish you peace and prosperity in your future endeavors.
I am sure you can understand bills don't pay themselves and I still provide plenty of my original style content. You could choose to support my work through Patreon, if I could get enough support I would need to rely on my quality sponsors.
Jason
I have the 500 for nearly two weeks, with hindsight I wouldn’t buy the solar panel, i feel cheated by Jackery for calling it 100 watt and only delivering an average of 40watt, 60 on a good summers day! bought a renegy and connected that to get 70 watt! Thee unit however no issues! Faith in jackery based on their solar panel 35%! Lost a future customer with retail spin! Just my views and a complete amateur here!
Is there a way that I Can Work for one of those I have decided for the next year that I am going to live life on my bicycle
i have the jackery 500 and its great!!! But the solar panel is WAY over priced!! i got 200 watts for half the price of there 100 watts. and yes it charges wayyyyy faster than AC.
I need one
If I do 400 miles Can I Get one
Dude what are you on about? Are you trying to get something for free? 400 miles? Of what? Where? Why?
Try complete sentences and maybe just maybe contact Jackery yourself and speak with them directly.
Cheers mate and happy trails
Am I trying to get something for free no am I willing to ride my bicycle 400 miles To be able to have a chance maybe To Get 1 I'm willing to do 800 miles
Their stuff has been nothing but junk for me unfortunately.
I am sorry to hear that, I have had no problems with my units, they have all worked solidly.
Jason
I would also like to know what problems you have had, the 500 is new to me but I have had the 240 for quite some time and it has been a solid product. I also have the Honda by Jackery and it to has been problem free.
Jason
MrWinger1951 I don’t do overly negative reviews.
Primal Outdoors - Camping and Photography I had their smaller unit that was not waterproof as they stated and shorted out. The larger “generator” unit it had worked for about a week but then wouldn’t turn off. Solar panel plastic cracked. Second unit wouldn’t charge. I want to like them as they are “pretty” little units but they just don’t hold up. The Inergy is rock solid but costs a lot more. To be fair I’m testing out the new Anker generator and after this weekend camping it has a cracked screen and percentage jumps all over the place. Waiting on a replacement.
@@livingsurvival you "don't do overly negative reviews" but you are quick to say "their stuff has been nothing but junk" sounds like a negative review to me. An explanation in your first post would've gone a long ways in supporting your position. I'll be buying a Jackery only because I trust Jason. Thanks for the link on your website Jason.
For my long bicycle rights
Your Healer has a bum right back leg. Hope it’s nothing serious
Evan Cline that is wheeler. He had surgery on it. I believe he’s 13.