Jackery portable power station 240 is on sale at Amazon

When it comes to power outages and other emergency situations, you know what they say: Better safe than sorry. Portable power banks provide peace of mind. They not only shed light should things go dark but also power up life-sustaining equipment and your fridge, keeping food and medicines safe. Don’t wait until an emergency strikes. The Jackery Portable Power Station 240 currently on sale for $200 (was $300) at Amazon with an on-page coupon. This is the deal you definitely don't want to miss!

This potentially life-saving product punches way above its weight (which happens to be a mere 7 pounds). At $200, the question is: Can you afford not to have one?

This is a hefty portable power bank that can handle multiple devices for long periods of time. It packs a punch with a 200 watt-hour lithium-ion battery. The bank is also designed to charge just about anything, from smartphones and laptops to mini-coolers and drones. It comes with two USB-A ports, one DC car port and a 110-volt AC power outlet. It even boasts a 24-month warranty, just in case.

And no need to save it for an emergency: Take it camping or whenever you find yourself needing some juice.

“I am extremely happy with this product,” wrote a satisfied reviewer. “Besides camping, I live in a hurricane-prone area and two things I have learned: You can't take everything with you, and you don't know what you will be facing when you return after an evacuation. ... I have charged my laptop, two phones, handheld radios, emergency lighting and tested it with my CPAP and all worked well. When I need to evacuate, this will go with me. I would also like to mention the sales/service department that answered all of my questions.”

Sing us a song, piano man: "Excellent value....I got this because I am a musician and I’ve been gigging a lot at local farmers' markets, which don’t always have a power source for my equipment. I used a surge protector and plugged it into this generator, and I plugged my amp and full piano keyboard into it. I performed for three straight hours with my keyboard at half volume and amp at near full volume, and it only went down to 64%."

"Works like a champ! Ideal for wilderness car camping." raved a fan. "Its compact size and clean attractive design were the reasons I chose it over the competition. Also the fact that they make a branded Honda product. ... While camping I like to bring along my HP 15" laptop to watch videos or do some work. The Jackery has performed flawlessly in topping up the battery. ... It's compact, easy to carry around, and as much as a Li-Ion power source can be stylish - it is. If you look at the competition this becomes even more obvious. I like the rounded corners!"

This handy device holds up to seven hours, so you can use it as a battery source while you're camping! Better yet, to recharge using the power of the sun, pick up the solar panel too (sold separately).

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.