Cyntur Jumper Pack Mini
CYNTUR JUMPER PACK MINI
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DON’T BE LEFT FOR DEAD
A dead motorcycle battery has stranded us all, right? Luckily, most of the time a dead battery is discovered in the comfort of our own garage—due to maintenance neglect—and really isn't a huge inconvenience. But then there are the times when you really are in a pickle.
We’ve been there too, and that’s why a compact battery jump starter like Cyntur’s jumper Pack Mini ($100; cyntur.com) can save the day. Weighing less than 1 pound, the unit measures a compact 6.0 x 3.3 x 1.3 inches, so it won't take much space in your luggage or backpack. The included case stores included jumper cables and AC outlet charger.
Designed to be capable of jumping an eight-cylinder automotive engine, the Cyntur’s 12 ampere-hour lithium-ion battery’s capacity easily jumps a motorcycle with its 400 amps of peak cranking power. After discovering my Husqvarna TE310’s battery had bitten the dust, I used the Cyntur to instantly bring the bike to life. I also had the opportunity to jump a neighbor’s six-cylinder Toyota, which barked to life without hassle. In both cases, the battery-level indicators on the Cyntur unit didn't fall below 75 percent remaining charge.
The Cyntur also has a 2.1-amp/5-volt U5B output, which is great for keeping your smartphone or small electronic devices charged on road trips, and it also includes a built-in 200-lumen LED flashlight. -Blake Conner
