Why Every Actor, Creator, or Camper Needs a Portable Power Station

 Hey there, fellow creators and campers —

I’ve finally decided it’s time to launch a new blog—The Backyard Off-Grid Blog. Why? Because I’m an Actor, Music Producer, and Entrepreneur who lives a life filled with creative ideas, outdoor adventures, and unconventional solutions.

🎬 Why I Needed Portable Power

As someone who’s always filming, producing music, or creating content, I quickly realized:
No power = no creativity.

Whether I’m Jeep camping, tent camping, or setting up a quick shoot off-grid, I need reliable electricity to run my camera, lights, laptop, and even my heated blanket (yes, staying warm does spark creative ideas—lol).

That’s where this bad boy comes in:

⚡ Jackery Explorer 2000 v2: Power Your Life, Anywhere

The Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 has become a game-changer in how I live and create. It’s powerful enough to run all my essential gear while being portable enough to take with me on camping trips, road trips, and even during power outages at home. Yes, a Jackery Explorer 2000 v2. Just enough power to power up all the devices that I take on my Jeep Camping, Tent camping, and Acting adventures.

Here’s how I use it:

• ✅ Powering my camera gear during outdoor shoots

• ✅ Keeping warm on cold nights in the tent

• ✅ Saving money on my electric bill at home

• ✅ Backup power during blackouts and rolling outages

And the best part? You don’t need expensive solar panels. I’ve used affordable Harbor Freight panels for over 3 years—they get the job done just fine. Just check out my YouTube channel Backyard Off-Grid and you'll see my solar setup and me acting like a caveman. But if you'd like to try out Jackery's Solar Panels I'm not going to stop you.

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💡 Why Every Creative Should Go Off-Grid Sometimes

If you're an actor, YouTuber, or entrepreneur like me, there's inspiration waiting outside the four walls of your studio. A portable power station gives you the freedom to create anywhere, anytime.

And if you try it and it’s not for you?
There’s always a heavy bulk gas generator on Facebook Marketplace

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Let’s Go Camping, Creating, and Living Smarter.
— Jeffrey Barkey
Actor | YouTuber | Influencer | Blogger
📍 Backyard Off-Grid