I never thought about getting something like a battery charger until, one morning, heading out to an appointment, my car wouldn't start. I had to call for help, and ended up missing my appointment as I waited over an hour for help to arrive. And, of course, I needed a new battery. So I decided to look into battery chargers.
I did some research and learned about something I'd never heard of: a battery booster pack. The battery booster, as its name suggests, will boost your battery, bringing it back to life.
The booster pack takes the place of the battery of another car during a jumpstart. They come with jumper cables that you attach to your car's battery posts--just like the traditional jumpstart method. The problem with the traditional method is you don't always have a second car conveniently sitting around. The battery booster fits right in your trunk (they're about the same size as your car's battery) and you can pull it out whenever you need it.
In addition to charging the car battery, they come with a DC outlet so you can charge your portable electronics, like your cell phone. Many of them also come with an AC outlet so you can power up lamps, televisions and other goodies when you're out camping, or at home if the power goes out. Many of them come with a bright LED light so you can see what you're doing, even at night.
The battery boostery is essentially a big rechargeable battery and you can recharge it through you vehicle's cigarette lighter plug or by plugging into an outlet at home. In short, they are a very handy piece of equipment to stow in your car, along with the spare tire, jack, etc. So what are you waiting for? Buy one now!
Clore Automotive ES2500KE 12 Volt Portable Battery Booster Pack
The Clore ES2500KE features 900 peak amps at 12 volts for heavy use. LED indicator displays battery pack power status and 23" heavy-duty cables provide easy mobility. There's a DC outlet to power 12 volt accessories such as cell phones. Comes with a limited one year warranty.
Xantrex Powerpack 600 Watt Jumpstarter, Power Inverter and Backup Power Source
The Xantrex Powerpack is an all-in-one unit that not only starts your car, but provides portable power for small appliances. Has 3 AC outlets and 1 DC socket and can operate small tools, electronic devices, it can be recharged from any household AC outlet or DC cigarette-lighter outlet.
Schumacher IPD-1800 Instant Power Jump-Starter with Docking Station
Versatile, multi-purpose portable power jump starter and DC power source with 18 ampere hour, high-output battery provides 500 starting amps of power - perfect for trucks, SUVs, vans and cars. 50 hours of 12 volt DC power and 110 volt AC rechargeable power.
Imperial 5998 Rescue Booster Pack 12v Hd Model 1000
The Imperial 5998 jumpstarts 12-volt vehicles. Built-in work light and LED clamp lights provide extra visibility at night. Features include extra-long 55 inch cables; audible signal to safeguard against improper charging and DC power source. Battery capacity is 38 amp hours.