Jackery Explorer 300 v2
8.2 lb with AC outlets. Charges phones, lights, a camera and a laptop for a weekend.
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Best power station for camping
Camping is a trade between weight and runtime. Here's how each station balances the two, from walk-in tent sites to car camping with a fridge.
Anker SOLIX C300X DC
No AC, but two 140 W USB-C ports and a car socket for a 12 V cooler.
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
About 25 hours on a 35 W mini fridge, and 600 W of solar input to refill it at camp.
Weight against runtime
Sorted from smallest to largest.
| Model | Weight | Capacity | Mini fridge (35 W) | Max solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | 8.2 lb | 288 Wh | 7 h | 100 W |
| Anker SOLIX C300X DC | Not published | 288 Wh | 7 h 34 min | 100 W |
| EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic | 27.1 lb | 1,024 Wh | 25 h | 500 W |
| EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus | 27.6 lb | 1,024 Wh | 25 h | 500 W |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 24.9 lb | 1,024 Wh | 25 h | 600 W |
| Bluetti Elite 100 V2 | 25 lb | 1,024 Wh | 25 h | 1,000 W |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 23.8 lb | 1,070 Wh | 26 h | Jackery SolarSaga panels |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 39.5 lb | 2,042 Wh | 2.1 days | 400 W |
Tips for power at camp
A 12 V compressor fridge is the biggest load most campers run. Its average draw depends on the outside temperature, so expect shorter runtimes on hot days than the table shows.
Solar panels are what turn a weekend into a week. Match the panel wattage to the station's solar input, and remember a 200 W panel rarely delivers more than about 140 W in real sun.
Keep the station in the shade. LiFePO4 batteries slow their charging when hot and lose some capacity in the cold.