We’ve all been on an adventure – whether it’s a day-long photoshoot, an intensive content creation session, or even just working remotely from a van or on location – where the fun has been cut short because your devices have run out of power.
More poignantly, however, this week’s nationwide blackout in Spain – said to be the largest power outage in European history – is a stark reminder that even when you’re not out on an adventure, conventional power supplies can still fail you even at home. Millions of Europeans were trying to do simple things like run lights or cook food, all while preserving precious slivers of battery life on their phones to find out the latest developments.
It’s for all these reasons that I always keep a Jackery power station charged up by my front door, ready to throw in the back of my car or keep me powered up when the power fails. And the call to action from Spain couldn’t have come at a better time, because Jackery’s Family Day campaign is taking place right now, with up to 35% off power stations and solar generators.
High capacity for high creativity
As a creative, I’m constantly shooting and working on the go. Sometimes I’m on the road for days at a time, photographing multiple events and capturing video for multiple clients.
But after long days of shooting and traveling, I’m barely in a hotel room long enough to recharge all my gear – and there’s nothing worse than trying to scrounge a power outlet at a service station or venue… well, except for your gear running out of juice mid-shoot!
With a power station like the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2, though, I know I’m never going to be in a position where I can’t charge my kit. This 2,042Wh capacity station boasts 2,200W output, so it can power pretty much anything – and it supports pass-through charging, so devices can be used while they’re on charge.
When I’m working remotely and editing imagery, it can recharge my laptop 19 times and my phone 80 times. If I should lose power at home, it can keep a lightbulb running for 155 hours or keep my fridge going for up to 72 hours. And if I just want to unwind, maybe on a camping trip, it can power a projector for the extended editions of the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy and still have energy left to spare!
I think of this as the ultimate power bank, except instead of just topping up my phone or Nintendo Switch it tops up my entire mobile office – along with all my camera and creative equipment. You can power up to six devices simultaneously (two via AC, two via USB-C, along with a USB-A and a 12V port) all with overvoltage and overheating protection.
Incredibly, the Explorer 2000 v2 can be charged completely in just 1.7 hours using a regular wall socket – but if you’re in a rush, it hits 80% charge in just 50 minutes. And best of all, paired with Jackery’s SolarSaga modules, it becomes a completely self-sufficient solar generator that can be fully charged by the sun in just 5.5 hours.
A portable powerhouse
Gone are the days of power stations being monolithic monsters. The Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 is supremely portable at just 33.5 x 26.4 x 29.2 cm, so it only takes up a tiny amount of space in your car, hotel room or tent. It weighs just 17.5kg and even has a foldable handle to make carrying it with you a breeze.
I’ve taken the Explorer with me on a number of outdoor shoots and it has been an absolute game-changer. Not only could I keep all my gear – from my cameras and lights to my laptop and tablet – topped up all day long, I was even able to keep my crew and models’ devices charged up when they ran out of power. It’s also been a life saver when working in the field, literally, when there’s nowhere to plug in a computer!
While you might feel nervous about plugging in space heaters and microwaves in the same power station as phones and portable consoles, the AI-powered ChargeShield 2.0 makes the charging process completely safe. The Explorer and anything connected to it are guarded by 62 protective mechanisms, including 12 algorithms and 4 layers of physical safety, so the intelligent battery management system gives your peace of mind for your setup.
If you’re a photographer or videographer who works on the go, or a creative who needs to keep a remote office running while you’re on the road, or you’re just someone who wants to keep yourself (and your family!) entertained while you’re camping or on vacation, a power station might be the wisest investment you make all year – especially if you find yourself in a nationwide power outage.
Jackery’s Family Day campaign is running until May 20 and offers some serious savings. The Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 is reduced by 29%, bringing the price down from £1,399 to just £999. And if you want to go green, giving yourself completely renewable off-grid power,
The Solar Generator v2 (comprising the Explorer 2000 v2 along with a 200W SolarSaga panel) has been slashed by 35%, taking it from £1,999 to an unbelievable £1,299.
Head over to the Jackery website now to find out more about the Explorer 2000 v2 and the other amazing savings.
