PORTABLE PIKACHU

Although the word “offgrid” is part of the name of our magazine, and we cover and discuss many products and techniques that can help you survive without access to electricity, there’s no denying that juice powers some wonderful devices.

So what can you do when you expect to be far from outlets, but still need power on tap? More specifically, what if you need a lot of power and AC capability? Jackery has a solution: the Explorer 500. They call it a portable solar generator, and while you can charge it with a solar panel, it’s basically a giant battery. Not one of those old-fashioned, boat anchor, lead-acid batteries that you might find in cars and some other high-capacity generators, either. It features lighter, more compact, and more resilient lithium-ion cells, just like smartphones, laptops, and Tesla cars.

Fun Facts About Electricity

Electricity is essentially the flow of electric charge, which we utilize to power our homes, offices, and portable devices. Voltage, measured in volts, refers to the potential energy