Jumper cables vs. portable battery pack

Has anyone stopped hauling around bulky jumper cables in favor of a smaller battery pack designed for jumping vehicles?

I'm considering a brand called NOCO. Good reviews and many options, including one model that says it can be used to jump gas engines up to 8 L.

 

yep. works great. I have the NOCO as well.
very portable and you don't need another car. truck starts right away.

 

I also have the NOCO, GB40, but bought it when it was around $60. The current/usual price of $100, there may be better values

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN8A2nIMUWA

 

I just bought an Audew unit featured in the video above, about $100 less than the NOCO.

 

I bought a pair of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GR17R3X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
One for my wife's car and one for my truck. I like the idea, but I will be checking the charge on them at least twice a year.

And I am a bit concerned about the max storage temp of 149 deg. It gets HOT down here in the summer. I have it tucked under/behind the back seat so the temps won't quite get there.

 

Same.

 

Same....

 

Yep I carry both. 2 is one, one is none.

 

I bought something similar to Noco from Costco and used it a bunch on my first gen since it sat all the time. They're awesome, just have to check the charge every so often.

 

They work well. Don't store it inside a vehicle in extremely hot climates. There has been a couple of cases of the battery swelling and leaking.

 

For sure. And they're super easy to use.

 

I have a GOOLOO. I usually take it will me on the adventure bike too. I'll bet that if I get rid of my jumper cables in the truck, I'd then have a great spot to mount my power inverter...

 

Appreciate all the replies. 2000 amp NOCO for $199 worth the extra $100, or should the 1000 amp NOCO for $99 do the job?

 

embrace the power of "AND"...

I have both. I'll definitely use the battery power one first.

 

I carry one of the Microstart XP units, and have for several years. The early model I had failed and was replaced 2 years later without question by Microstart. I dont carry cables anymore, but have considered doing so.

W the Microstart, I've started large diesel RVs w it, motos, and numerous vehicles; small piece of mind when out in the sticks before I had a second battery installed.

 

Thats what I keep in all my vehicles, much safer than jumper cables and I don't have to count on anyone else

 

Yup. One is none after all

 

Jumper cables don't work unless there's another running vehicle around that wants to help. I don't like to rely on others for help and I will never jump some else's vehicle from mine. If someone needs help I'll gladly jump them with my jump pack.

I don't see why everyone doesn't always have a fully charged jump pack in all their vehicles.

 

$100 Noco GB40 1000A UltraSafe Car Battery Jump Starter, 12V Battery Pack, Battery Booster, Jump Box, Portable Charger and Jumper Cables for 6.0L Gasoline and 3.0L Diesel Engines, Gray

Noco GB40 here

 

This is why I bought mine. I carry cables and the battery pack which doesn’t require another vehicle.

 

I bought the TACKLIFE jump starter off Amazon. I carry cables and jump starters in both vehicles. Funny, you can charge the jump starter from the car and start the car with that jump starter!

 

Noco here too

Haven't had to use it yet, but it's there if I need it

 

Both. Jump starter is first choice, but cables are there too if helping someone else. I've used the starter twice, first time no problem. Second time fullly charged, didn't work. Also tried the cables with my truck and the neighbor's car. Still no go. Apparently a really dead battery won't take assistance. And I've been told that you can't take the battery out like you could a few decades ago.

 

Is that the Type S from Costco? Just seen it the other day and was considering picking it up.

 

I carry both. Had to employ the cables the other day when the guy I was helping hopped in and grabbed his breathalyzer......... couldn’t leave the battery pack hooked up long enough for his extended startup procedure SMH!

 

Do you find it maintains it's charge well over winter or do you have to recharge it more often?

 

Thanks for the video link. I'm definitely picking up the Audew.

 

Well crap. This video makes me think I didn’t do enough research before buying the GB40 on Amazon prime day!

 

Amazon has done Noco deals for Black Friday deals the last few years. I have bought them for myself and as gifts. Significant discounts. Maybe they will do it again.