Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 Bundle with 200W Solar Panel Follows You from Highway to Horizon

Airline tickets continue to rise as summer approaches, and more families are opting to road trips for the impromptu stops and vast open spaces they love. Often there is a cooler full of delicacies and various devices that require a constant supply of electricity to function and keep food fresh along the road. Jackery kept all of this in mind when designing the Solar Generator 1000 v2 bundle, priced at $699 (was $1299), which includes a 1070 watt-hour battery and a 200 watt solar panel, allowing drivers to enjoy their freedom without the added weight or noise of a generator.

It’s also lightweight, weighing just under 24 pounds, and the handle folds flat, allowing the main unit to fit easily into the trunk while still giving your luggage room to breathe. Three AC outlets provide 1500 watts of continuous power and can take 3000 watts when necessary, allowing you to run a portable fridge for up to 37 hours on low power or a small projector for more than 7 hours. Two USB-C ports provide a 100 watt rapid charge for laptops, while the USB-A and DC connectors allow you to charge additional devices, such as your phone, tablet, and accessories, simultaneously.

At lunchtime or anytime you stop for a break, you can bring out the 200 watt foldable solar panel, which will capture enough sunshine to charge the battery to 80 percent in around 6 hours on a clear day.On longer excursions, some customers report that when the sun shines brightly, the battery can be recharged completely in 4 or 5 hours, eliminating the need to search for outlets at a motel or camping. One thing to notice is that in sleep mode, the unit reduces to sub 30 decibels, making it lovely and quiet, allowing you to set it up right alongside a tent without bothering anyone or the wildlife nearby.

A phone app allows you to track every watt that comes in and out of the battery, and you can even switch to emergency charge mode, which will charge the entire unit from dead in one hour when you plug it into a wall socket in the next town. The same slim design works just as well when you hit the trail and the highway gives way to the wilderness. For those of us who must live off the grid in a rural cabin or camp site, this type of equipment is a godsend, since it eliminates the need for constant fuel trips or generator noise every few hours.

The lithium iron phosphate battery inside has some pretty impressive specifications, as it retains 70 percent of its original capacity even after 4000 full cycles, which is equivalent to more than a decade of continuous use before you notice any major decline. With the 200 watt solar panel on top, you can maintain the 1070 watt-hour reserve charged enough to run lights and a CPAP machine for a few nights in a row, or a compact fridge around the clock while using minimal power.

As an added bonus, pure sine wave AC ports are ideal for protecting critical electronics such as medical devices and other items that could be damaged by ‘dirty’ power. On the safety side, there are overload, short circuit, and severe temperature precautions to keep you comfortable even in the middle of nowhere. The 200 watt solar panel is small enough to fit in the trunk or attach to the side of the unit while transporting it, but it folds out to capture as much sunshine as possible anytime you need a charge.