Power stations are a convenient way to have what amounts to a big backup battery in a compact form. The Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station is by far the largest power station I’ve reviewed, with a total capacity of over 1,000 Watt-hours and weighing in at 22 pounds. It’s big, in more ways than one.

After unboxing and hefting the Explorer 1000 out of the box, the first thing you’ll notice is the number of ports and the LCD display. The screen shows you how much power is going out and coming in if you’re charging the Explorer 1000 while alo using it. It’s also a quick and easy way to check how much charge the station has remaining with a quick press of the button next to the screen.

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