I’ve used the Jackery 500 for a year. Here’s how it went.

I''m 84 and don't travel much anymore, but.... I love Jackery. I have two 1000 wh power stations, a 160 wh, two Bluetti stations, a 2400 wh and a second newer Bluetti that has a 2000 watt inverter. The reason for such an array of power stations is because I live in a very remote section of the Southern California Mojave Desert where the power has a habit of going off every summer during the hottest periods. The temp. in my area during July and August is normally 110 each day and around 100 plus over night. With my numerous battery powered backups, I'm able to run a small through the wall A/C, and my small freezer and refrigerator during the normal fairly short blackouts. I also have two Jackery 100 watt folding solar panels for solar charging, which so far I've never needed to use. At my age these devices are a real blessing for me. They're safe, mostly noiseless, and even for a technological moron like me, simple to use. As a fall back, I also have a small Honda Inverter Generator for use in charging the power stations if the power ever goes off for many days.

You put this out 2 years ago and it’s still helping people today. Thanks! This was the best video out of the innumerable other videos I’ve watched trying to get my brain around what I needed power wise for a few month road-trip in my Prius. I feel releaved that I can get my mind out of this rabbit hole and get some sleep now 😂

My great-great grandfather was arrested for Public Jackery back in 1883.

I have the Jackery 1000 for my van. I have used it to jump my other vehicle 2 times this winter, when I left items on that drained the car battery. It worked great!

Great video as usual brother! I just want to say that couple weeks ago here in Texas, we were hit with a crazy snow Storm and had no power for a week. The Jackery 500 kept our electronics charged and we were able to use the power from the Jackery 500 to cook when we ran out of propane and charcoal burkettes on our grills. Also because of y'all's videos and y'all's use of the Jackery 500 , I found about Jackery. We were able to recharge the Jackery 500 while we were keeping warm in the car , like many Texan's were. Just wanna thank y'all for reviews and use of product's that work and in many cases can save ppls lives. I'm grateful to Jackery 500 for an amazing product and that I was able to take care of my family. 👍👍👍 Sorry for the long post😁

I've been using a 500W Jackery for busking with a Hammond Organ since the pandemic hit since all the clubs are closed. The Biggest issue I have but when you're using a solar panel to slow down the drain is that you get a false reading on the Display. Is shows a fluctuation between 99 and 100% when the power is actually much lower like around 50 or 60%. I had a couple of embarrassments with this until I figured out you need to reset the display to get a true reading of how much power you have.

Great review…I just received my Jackery 500, two week ago. Going camping with it next week. Used it on a motel trip with my daughter and we Plugged in all our devices for recharge overnight. In three days it only reduced the power level to 91%. Was not recharged for those 3 days.

So glad you're still making content for us in your down time. Much appreciated.

We have used the youtube.com/post/UgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQL… for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!

Thank you sir, love gear reports after extended usage. Great info. For anyone else interested, Steve Wallis here on YT uses a Jackery as well, even powering a crock pot with it.

We have a Jackery 500 with solar panel. We have found without trying to recharge the Jackery it will keep our 12v fridge going a full 5.5 days. With the sun in our neck of the woods in the summer it will never run dry. Takes about 6-8 hours depending on sun and cloud to fully recharge ( never allowing the Jackery to go below 20%). We have used our Jackery 500 to charge our phones, tablets, speaker system and our fridge, all while boondocking down the logging roads of Vancouver island. I have been very very happy with this product. My only complaint is the Jackery solar panels themselves are VERY VERY fragile on their flat sides. I have to make sure anyone who attempts to pick them up takes great care to no apply any pressure whatsoever on the panels flat side. With that I would still recommend the product to anyone.

Thanks, Donald! I’ve been holding off getting the 1000 because of the cost. Seems to me that the 500 would be the best option for me after seeing your usage. 👍🏻

Can’t wait to see the 200 watt solar panel! Great review and wish you all the best!

I had a dual battery setup in my truck, but when I switched to a 4runner I got a Jackery instead. I agree the flexibility of it makes the dual battery system unnecessary (not to mention more expensive and difficult to install). We lost power during one of the winter storms here in Oregon and used the Jackery to run a few devices in the house - couldn't do that with a dual battery system. Finally, when I sold the truck I removed the dual battery system - I don't want to be responsible for any misuse by the next owner. Not an easy system to install or remove. The Jackery just pick it up and put it in the new rig. Good review -- I tuned in for one you did a while back before buying my Jackery and glad I did.

I love mine..can power a small round fan over a bucket of ice and Wah La! .. Air Conditioning for one solo camper and a small dog!

Bought a 500 for our van camping, the Bluetti Ac50S is what I’m getting after my research. This system no matter the brand seems like a perfect solution for our traveling!

You can buy a usb hub that can power up to six off of one. Or get a 12 volt plug that can charge 2 more devices. Cheap. Thanks for the review. I have the 240 w/ 60 watt panels. Works for me.

Thanks for the review. I'm just starting to shop for a portable solar generator and you answered a lot of my questions! Very helpful for somebody considering life "off grid"

I bought mine last summer based on Donald's endorsement and it is a critical part of my camping gear and also I used it a lot at home. I paid full price for it. One note. If you use a 12volt usb adapter you get get some more USB outlets

I've been looking at Jackerys for awhile now, and curse myself for not getting one every time the power goes out. I think the 500 is probably the best size for me and if I need more USB ports, I'll just plug my USB splitter in. It turns one into 5. Jon in rural BC, Canada