Battery booster/jump starter pack

xd9x19 said:

Any of you guys use one of these or recommend a particular size? Battery booster
This is the list from Autozone, but Sam's had a combo 450amp booster and inflator for $49.99. I've got some good 4 guage jumper cables that I usually keep in the Ridgeline, but I was wondering if one of these gizmos would be a good thing to have and what power I might need.

Would a 450 amp fire up the Ridgeline if the battery went out? I think our battery is rated 600 or 700 amps, isn't it?

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I have and have used this exact (Stanley right?) model for the past two years or so - couldn't be more pleased. I only charged it twice but it never really got weak on me. i recharged it just to be safe. It jump started my DEAD truck battery a half a dozen times earler this summer with no problems whatsoever. Very strong unit. I also use this unit to inflate my kids bike tires and my riding mower tires. i no longer keep jumpers in my truck and this thing lays flat in the under rear seat tray.

Sam's had a 350 unit for $5 cheaper but the extra money is a no brainer for the 450.

Here is the exact model that I have been using for the past few years-just noticed it on sale at walmart.com:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Stanley-500-Amp-Jump-Starter-with-Compressor/13035281

Does a really good job if anyone is shopping for one.