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News & Features September 28, 2026

These Jackery Red Cross Edition Power Stations Prepare for Outages Before the Lights Go Out

Portable power stations usually get attention after the lights go out, but Jackery’s new Red Cross Edition power stations are designed to be a little more proactive. Launching September 29, the HomePower Emergency Pro Series combines three battery-backup models with automated severe-weather charging, a configurable emergency power reserve, and a charitable tie-in with the American Red Cross. The lineup ranges from a 1,024Wh portable unit to a 3,584Wh system that can expand into serious home-backup territory, giving households, first responders, and emergency crews several ways to keep essential equipment running when the grid doesn’t cooperate.

Reviews September 16, 2026

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus Power Station with Smart Transfer Switch Review: Serious Backup Power for When the Grid Goes Dark

I’ve lived deep in the mountains of the American West for nearly a decade, and while I adore our remote life, I don’t love the lack of running water during power outages! Our 20-kilowatt propane Generac generator keeps the party going when the grid goes down, but it doesn’t power our shared well, which is on its own meter. As quaint as bucket flushing might sound, it’s still gross, and I’ve wanted a way to keep the water running since we moved in. Enter Jackery and their Explorer 5000 Plus power station with its little friend, the Smart Transfer Switch.

News & Features June 18, 2026

Jackery’s New FridgeGuard and HomePower Series Want to Make Gas Generators Obsolete

The folks at Jackery just announced a massive expansion to their residential backup ecosystem, and they are moving out of the garage and right into your living spaces. Say goodbye to those loud, gas-guzzling generators. Jackery is introducing FridgeGuard alongside three new state-of-the-art HomePower Series battery backups designed to keep your life running completely uninterrupted.

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Events January 17, 2024

Gear Diary’s Best of CES 2024 Awards

CES 2024 has wrapped, and this year, there was a plethora of exciting and innovative new products to discover and explore. After sorting through (what felt like) thousands of press announcements and making our way through a dizzying amount of CES events, venues, and demos, these are the products we found to be the most innovative and intriguing. Without further ado and in no particular order, here are our top 16 Best of CES 2024 choices. Let’s delve into the exciting array of advancements that emerged from this year’s CES!

Gear Bits, Events, Outdoors January 9, 2024

Jackery Solar Mars Bot Uses an Innovative Automatic Sunflower Solar Tracker System to Intelligently Move Toward Better Light for Charging

Jackery has been a name in the portable power solution industry for some time and has many great power products. Their power stations are well-built and handy for power outages or camping trips. The new Jackery Solar Mars Bot and solar generator for rooftop tents are innovative designs to keep the power going.

Reviews November 26, 2019

Stay Juiced with the Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to try out the Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station. With a solar generator available at an additional cost, the Explorer 500 should come in very handy during power outages or when camping.

Reviews December 23, 2016

The Jackery Titan S Rechargeable Battery for Tablets and Smartphones Review

It’s a little late for a stocking stuffer, but if you have a student you’re sending back to college after the holiday break, you might want to send them back with power — the power to keep their devices charged throughout even the longest days. For that, the Jackery Titan S is perfect.

Crowdfunding October 18, 2016

Jackery Power Pro Portable Energy Hub on Kickstarter: Ready for Your Next Outdoor Adventure

I’ve reviewed several Jackery devices in the past; they have been excellently made, and I am still using them. Jackery has a Kickstarter campaign going on now for their most ambitious device yet — the Jackery Power Pro, a 578Wh Solar Ready Outdoor Generator.

Reviews September 12, 2016

The Jackery Titan 20,100mAh Portable Battery Review

I’ve just returned from IFA, and one of the most invaluable tools that I brought with me was the Jackery Titan 20,100mAh portable battery. Used with the Jackery Jewel Lightning Cable that I recently reviewed, I was never without power and I could go days without recharging the battery pack.

Reviews September 1, 2016

Jackery Jewel Lightning Power Cable Review: Sync, Charge, and Power!

Most of us keep a charging cable (or two) in our bags or in our car, and many of us keep an extended battery pack in our bags. Sometimes it’s a bit much to carry that extra battery, but if you carry the Jackery Jewel lightning Power Cable, you’ll have a two-in-one power solution.