I’ve Road-Tripped Through 49 US States. Here’s What I Always Bring for My Rental Car.
This jump-starter has the right safety features, and despite being small, it contains enough juice to start most cars and SUVs.
Thankfully, I’ve never had to use the Weego Jump Starter 44s on a rental car. But considering how often I disappear into national parks with no cell service, I’m way too cautious to leave this at home. More than anything else, this portable jump-starter is my security blanket, and it provides a boundless amount of comfort simply by sitting nestled in my bags.
TSA allows devices with lithium-ion batteries under 100 Wh in carry-on baggage, so the 27 Wh Weego can fly safely (though you cannot put it in your checked luggage, so if your carry-on gets gate-checked, be sure to grab it). The Weego is exceptionally easy to use, and there are step-by-step instructions printed on a sticker, located right on the body of the slim battery pack. Fortunately, I’ve yet to use it myself. However, our testers have found that this little jump-starter is powerful enough to start most cars and SUVs, making it indispensable in an emergency.
This article was edited by Hannah Rimm and Maxine Builder.
