Emergency Preparedness
Emergencies often happen in the car, far from home. Two small tools cover the most common problems. A lithium jump starter like the NOCO Boost GB40 starts most gas engines with no second car, and doubles as a USB power bank and flashlight. A resqme keychain tool cuts a jammed seatbelt and breaks a tempered side window if you are trapped after a crash or in floodwater. Pair them with the go bag, water, a blanket and a flashlight from the rest of this site, and check the jump starter's charge every few months.
Why it's herePocket-size jump pack that starts most gas engines up to 6 liters with no second car, and doubles as a USB power bank and flashlight.
Troy's pick (NOCO)| Rank | Product & source | Key note | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Top Pick | NOCO Boost GB40 1000A Lithium Jump StarterTroy's pick (NOCO) | Pocket-size jump pack that starts most gas engines up to 6 liters with no second car, and doubles as a USB power bank and flashlight. | ~$99.95Price checked Oct 20, 2026at no.co View product | |
| Runner-up | resqme Car Escape Tool (seatbelt cutter + window breaker)Troy's pick (resqme) | Keychain tool that cuts a jammed seatbelt and breaks a side window if you're trapped after a crash or in floodwater. | $9.85 – $17.95From $9.85 at resqme (1 tool, Black or White)Up to $17.95 at resqme (2-pack (one per front seat))Price checked Oct 20, 2026This link: $9.95 at resqme.com View product | |
Keep the jump starter charged (check it every few months) and store the window breaker within reach of the driver, not in the trunk.
