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Keeping a portable power station on hand can bring peace of mind during emergencies, like big storms, but are you also prepared for those upcoming road trips and fall adventures? If you're planning a drive, a dead battery can not only ruin your plans but it can also be pretty dangerous. Keeping a portable jump starter in your vehicle can help ensure you stay on the go without having to waste time waiting for roadside services.
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. Thankfully, they're pretty simple to use.
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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.
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 even 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. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon to get the additional $50 off.
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 is 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.
Currently 62% off at Amazon, this 1,700 amp portable charger packs a lot of power so you don't have to stress about a dead battery in the middle of nowhere, but it is bigger than some of the others on this list. Weighing it at 23 pounds, it may be too big for compact vehicles, but at the major price slash it's definitely worth considering for its fast-charging capability.
Regular car batteries can be jumped, but 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 discounted to nearly half off. It delivers 40 amps of power and works at 240 volts/40 amps with a NEMA 14-50 plug and a 25-foot charging cable.
This Noco Boost model comes with jumper cables and can handle up to 6-liter diesel engines or 8-liter gasoline ones. It's a fairly compact option and is a good choice for those who want something that's not too unwieldy.
A smaller, portable charger includes a light that can be used as a flashlight or in strobe or SOS mode. It features dual USB outlets also for emergency cellphone charging. You get the compact jump starter and one smart jumper clamp, as well as a USB-C cable. It also weighs less than a pound, making it great for motorcyclists too.
At a little over 14 pounds, it's a little bulkier than some portable jump starters, the Stanley J5C09D is also a 120 psi air compressor and power station as well as a jump starter. Includes cables and air compressor nozzle adapter.