The fold-down handle helps make the Jackery Explorer 1500 Pro portable.

I've had some great adventures with my oldJackery Explorer 1000  portable generator. 

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I took it with me to Scotland on a two-month-long adventure, and it performed great there. 

It has also performed spectacularly ever since.

This is why I was enthusiastic to test out Jackery's new portable power station -- theExplorer 1500 Pro .

I've been testing this portable power station for the past few weeks, and I have to say that the Explorer 1500 Pro is a very impressive upgrade. 

Jackery Explorer 1500 Pro ($240 off)

Jackery Explorer 1500 Pro tech specs

• Capacity: 1512Wh
• AC output: 3x 120V, 60Hz, 15A Max, 1800W (3600W Peak)
• USB-A output: Quick Charge 3.0, 18W Max 5-6V?3A,6-9V?2A,9-12V?1.5A
• USB-C output:100W Max 5V?3A, 9V?3A, 12V?3A, 15V?3A, 20V?5A
• Car output: 12V?10A
• AC input: 120V, 60Hz, 15A Max
• Battery: Lithium-ion
• Rated charge cycles: 2000
• Light: Front-mounted LED light
• Weight: 37.5 lbs/17 kg
• Dimension: 15.12 x 10.59 x 12.11 inches/38.40 x 26.90 x 30.76 cm
• Operating temperature: 14-104F/-10-40