'One of the best portable power stations': The Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 is our top pick for power outage prep at $519

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The Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 is one of our favorite off-grid power units. Combining a 1070Wh battery, 1500W output, and fast charging, we called it "one of the best portable power stations around, a solid choice and one of the most robust and reliable options available," after testing this one out.

That 1070Wh capacity means it can run a range of everyday electronics, while the unit delivers 1500W of continuous AC output, with a 3000W surge rating…