Jackery Explorer 500 and 100 Watt Solar Panel 

Thanks Jason, I’m a big fan of portable power and always looking for reviews on new or improved products.👍

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

Thanks, by keeping it light and simple, great spot!

Awesome explanation Jason, definitely on my wish list to get.

Hi Jason, Thanks for your review. I have been thinking about getting one of these.

Thank you. Very informative. Have a great day. That looked like an excellent spot to camp for a few days !

Great job with the video... awesome content!!! Keep it coming! Keep inspiring us all!!

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.

Love my Explorer 500 & 100 watt panel by Jackery. It allows me to power my CPAP while out camping. Good review!

Nice setup Jason.

Great info, like the solar panel as space is at a premium in my truck.

Very informative video Jason..... Keep up the great work!! :)

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.

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.

Just ordered the 500, hope I did it right so it benefited you. Thanks

Thanks, great info. Drive safe bro.

Hmmm...I’m digging that portable solar panel! Nice set up Jason!!

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.

It is a great setup Jason especially with the solar panels.

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

Very helpful video man!

Thanks for sharing this video good information.

you gotta do a video on your home studio or whatever you use to prep before treking

I wish I had opted for this.

I have been looking at these for awhile . thanks for the info. how is Wheeler coping with his new injury?

Really digging this for our teardrop…but I also do a good bit of canoe camping. Is there anychance that this unit is waterproof??

Thank you ! Great review w/ lots of info. Do you know of anywhere else that sells the solarsaga 100 ? Amazon is sold out.

Terrific gear. They should make a new pink model and name it Jillery.

Hi Jason, how many amp hours is it? Love a simple setup👌, tis how we run too.

Thank you.

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.

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?

Very good review. Question: where are you that it's cool enough to wear a coat??????

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 Jason. How do you power your fridge? Do you have an extra battery or do you power it from the car?

Have you been able to replace the gear that was stolen? Hope so!

How does this unit compare against the similar Goal Zero product? I've been very curious about the Jackery brand.

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 am interested in that battery but I am deaf. Will you, please, turn CC on for us? thank you! Happy Overlanding!

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?

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.

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.

What kind of a tripod / propane set up is that, that you have ? Did you buy it, or make it yourself ?

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.

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.

How well does the Jackery power the snowmaster fridge?

I like the Jackery line, however I won’t buy one until they add Anderson Powerpoles.

Are the solar panels waterproof? Can I mount them outside without them being ruined by the weather??

I thought I caught a glimpse of some mavic drone batteries in your car. Will this Jackery charge dji batteries?

It would be nice if they made an extra cable and you could hook directly to your battery for emergency recharging your vehicle

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.

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?

i want one but im so worried its going to get stolen while i leave it to "charge" while im out hiking

Can you charge the unit via solar(or any method) and use it as a power supply at the same time?

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!

My 240 charges just fine off the car cigarette lighter port... ? Does the 290 not charge?

How much does it weigh

How does this rate next to the famous Goal Zero products?

Do you use the 500 to power your fridge? If so, how is it working out? Thanks.

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.

Awesome power unit! What is the cost? Thanks!!

I need one

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

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 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.

If I do 400 miles Can I Get one

For my long bicycle rights

Your Healer has a bum right back leg. Hope it’s nothing serious

Their stuff has been nothing but junk for me unfortunately.