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Michael Hegy, a self-proclaimed "total nerd" with a lifelong passion for building and tinkering, learned the hard way that Florida’s power grid couldn’t be trusted. Enter the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus—a game-changer.
As a Florida software engineer and father of twins, Joseph used to shrug off power outages—until they began disrupting his work calls and waking his babies. After meticulous research, he chose the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus for its seamless backup power, keeping essentials running without a flicker.
Florida teacher’s aide and asthma sufferer Stephanie Atkins used to dread hurricane season—until her Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus transformed survival into stability.
Living in hurricane-prone Florida, Franki Kalogianis knows the dread of power outages all too well—the stifling heat, spoiled food, and constant anxiety. When Hurricane Milton left her in the dark for days, a neighbor introduced her to Jackery’s solar-powered solution.
When winter storms knock out power in rural Wisconsin, engineer Scott listens for the silence—then quietly restores it with his self-built resilience system, anchored by Jackery’s reliable solar generators.
In rural Pennsylvania, Paul—affectionately called "Wagon Boy" by his daughter’s cheer team—has become his family’s and community’s unwavering power source, both literally and emotionally.
Kent Hagood lives in Texas. He has a son who loves rock climbing and is an adventurer. The news of the weakening Texas power grid led him to get the Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro and charge his devices using solar power.
Tom owns the Jackery Explorer 240, 1000, 1500, and 2000 Pro and loves the technology. During his interview, Tom shares his family’s experiences with Jackery's range of products and how he uses different power stations to prepare for emergencies like hurricanes.
JD Hill is an avid traveler who loves to spend his off-grid living time in his RV. When he is not camping, he is busy in his RV rental business, renting out RVs to those who want to enjoy the camping world.
As an electrician and minimalist camper, David Skwara values silence and self-sufficiency—which is why his bright-orange Jackery Explorer 500 became his ultimate outdoor companion.
Aaron Sanford is a boating enthusiast who grew up on the East Coast. The outdoor adventurer has a deep-rooted love of being out on the water and always wanted to start his boating journey.
Jessie Brown was your typical Californian, basking in nature any chance she got. It started in childhood when her father’s outdoor adventures influenced her own.
Regina Domingo is a wildlife conservationist who has devoted her life to wildlife conversation. The boundless beauty of nature has become her passion, her sanctuary, and her life's purpose.
Eric Miller is an avid camper and traveler who loves traveling all around the globe. He's camping for an entire year in Boston and is doing a Harvard disaster medical fellowship. Eric has been a paramedic for almost 40 years, did ski patrolling in Colorado for 15 years, and spent several months in places like McMurdo, Antarctica, and Nathaniel Palmer. During his interview with Jackery, Eric shares his life stories as a camper and traveler.
Mark Houde is a skilled outdoor and landscape photographer who artfully portrays the harmony and allure of ordinary places where we live, work, and play. During his interview, he shares his journey, life experiences, his Kumbucha business and advice for those planning to get started with photography.
James Paulson is a passionate camper who loves exploring the outdoors. He loves bringing his community to camp in the wilderness and creating unforgettable memories surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Eric, 12 year-old resident of Snowmass Village, a small town right outside of Aspen, Colorado, was born into a family that valued exploring the wonders of the great outdoors.
Jessie Brown was your typical Californian, basking in nature any chance she got. It started in childhood when her father’s outdoor adventures influenced her own.
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