This portable power station is an absolute beast, and its on sale for 44% off

SAVE OVER $350: As of May 8, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 power station is on sale for $448.99, down from $799 at Amazon. That's 44% in savings.

It's camping season, y'all. And right alongside it: tornado and hurricane season. In other words, it's a good time to grab a source of backup power. You don't necessarily need to spend a fortune on a generator, either. This Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 portable power station can keep you connected and power multiple appliances without breaking the bank — especially since it's on sale.

As of May 8, you can grab the Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 portable power station for $448.99 instead of $799 at Amazon. That's 44% in savings and — brace yourselves — one cent cheaper than it was a few weeks ago. Every cent counts in this economy.

Thanks to a 1,500W AC output and a 3,000W surge peak, the Explorer 1000 V2 is capable of powering multiple appliances, including AC units, fridges, and coffee makers — not to mention your phone and laptop. It features two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, one DC car port, three pure sine wave AC ports, LED lights, and a 1,070Wh capacity. And when you activate emergency charging mode via the Jackery app, the power station itself will charge from zero to 100 percent battery in just an hour.

Whether you want a source of backup power for emergencies or a way to stay connected when you're on a camping trip, the Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 checks both boxes. After all, there's going off the grid and then there's going off the grid.