Any recommendations for a reliable emergency jump starter?

[Curious Hound]

I got a Noco GB50 a few mo ths ago. Seems ok. I can't speak to service life yet. It's not really big enough for my 7.3 powerstroke. But will help it if I hook it up before the main batteries are "too dead".

 

[sgtsandman]

Sure smells like canned spam.

From what I gather, it is and it isn't, depending on how you want to use it. It is basically a pack of capacitors rather than batteries.

A jump pack will push a charge longer but the amperage output isn't as good as the capacitor pack. Conversely, the capacitors will not be effected by the heat and cold like a battery will.

So, it's kind of a pick your poison kinda deal. Initial reviews seems positive but there is nothing out there as far as long term reviews that I have seen. Until I see some, I'm going to hold off on buying one.

 

[fastpakr]

From what I gather, it is and it isn't, depending on how you want to use it. It is basically a pack of capacitors rather than batteries.

A jump pack will push a charge longer but the amperage output isn't as good as the capacitor pack. Conversely, the capacitors will not be effected by the heat and cold like a battery will.

So, it's kind of a pick your poison kinda deal. Initial reviews seems positive but there is nothing out there as far as long term reviews that I have seen. Until I see some, I'm going to hold off on buying one.

i didn’t mean capacitive systems in general. More like the OP and this specific product.

 

[broncc]

I maintain the JNC660 is the best pack ever made. Try to toss it on the charger a few times a year and you'll be set.