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As we cruise into August, summer road trip season is peaking, but having a dead battery can put a big cramp in your travel plans. While you may have stocked up on bug spray and sunscreen, don't forget to pack an important piece of any vehicle's emergency kit: a portable jump starter.
Portable jump starters are essentially big power banks that have jumper cables and can give your car enough power to get back on the road in just a few minutes. They are compact and can easily fit in most trunks. They're also pretty simple to use. With a portable jump-starter of your own, you don't have to rely on another car to give you a jump. It doesn't cost a fortune to get your hands on one, either. We've gathered current discounts on portable jump-starters for vehicles both big and small to help you grab one for less.
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With a peak current of 6,000 amps, this compact Avapow jump-starter is the most powerful model you'll find on this list, and it can handle just about any vehicle on the road. That includes any gasoline engine, and diesel engines of up to 12 liters -- making it great for cars, trucks and motorcycles, as well as boats, ATVs and more. Plus, the intelligent jumper clamp has eight different protection systems in place so you don't damage the starter or your battery. Just note that you'll have to add it to your cart to see the discount.
With a 27,800-mAh capacity and a 4,000-amp peak, this Avapow portable jump-starter packs some serious power. It can start any vehicle with a gas engine, or any diesel engine up to 10 liters. It also has a built-in LED flashlight and two USB-A ports to charge your devices, and it can fully recharge in as few as four hours.
You can start dead batteries easily with this compact and powerful 1,000-amp portable lithium car battery jump-starter pack. It can last up to 20 jump starts on a single charge, and it's capable of powering up 6-liter gasoline engines and 3-liter diesel engines. This is also a power bank for charging your phone, tablet and other devices. Plus, there's a built-in 100-lumen LED flashlight with seven light modes, including emergency strobe and SOS.
This portable power station comes equipped with spark-proof clamps that have reverse polarity protection, so you'll stay safe even if you make a mistake. The clamps can transmit up to 1,600 amps of starting power instantly. It also has a 120-psi air compressor, an alternator check function, an LED work light and backup power for mobile devices.
Regular car batteries can be jumped, but for those who drive an electric vehicle are wise to keep a portable charger on hand too. Sometimes navigation to a charging station doesn't work, or you just can't find one in time. A portable EV charger can give you peace of mind, especially when traveling longer distances. This one from Avapow is currently dramatically discounted to nearly half off. It delivers 40 amps of power and works at 240-volts/40-amp with a NEMA 14-50 plug with a 25-foot charging cable.