Most Americans don’t realize this, but we truly have entered historic territory.  As you will see below, the inflation crisis of 2022 has now escalated to a level that is beyond anything that we experienced during the horrible Jimmy Carter era of the 1970s.  If you are old enough to have been alive back then, you probably remember the constant headlines about inflation.  And you also probably remember that it seemed like the impotent administration in power in Washington was powerless to do anything about it.  In other words, it was a lot like what we are going through today.  Unfortunately for us, this new economic crisis is still only in the very early chapters.

Of course the mainstream media would like us to believe that what we are experiencing today is not even close to what Americans went through in the late 1970s and early 1980s.  According to CNN, the U.S. inflation rate hit a peak of 14.6 percent in the first half of 1980…

The inflation rate hit a record high of 14.6% in March and April of 1980. It helped to lead to Carter’s defeat in that fall’s election. It also led to some significant changes in the US economy.

Compared to that, the numbers we have been given in early 2022 seem rather tame.  On Tuesday, we learned that the official rate of inflation in the U.S. hit 8.5 percent in the month of March…

Prices that consumers pay for everyday items surged in March to their highest levels since the early days of the Reagan administration, according to Labor Department data released Tuesday.

The consumer price index, which measures a wide-ranging basket of goods and services, jumped 8.5% from a year ago on an unadjusted basis, above even the already elevated Dow Jones estimate for 8.4%.

8.5 percent is much lower than 14.6 percent, and so to most people it would seem logical to conclude that we are still a long way from the kind of nightmarish crisis that our nation endured during the waning days of the Carter administration.

But is that the truth?

In reality, we can’t make a straight comparison between the official rate of inflation in 2022 and the official rate of inflation in 1980.  The way that the inflation rate is calculated has been changed more than 20 times since 1980, and every time it was changed the goal was to make the official rate of inflation appear to be lower.

What we really need is an apples to apples comparison, and fortunately John Williams over at shadowstats.com has done the math for us.

According to Williams, if the inflation rate was still calculated the way that it was back in 1980, the official rate of inflation would be somewhere around 17 percent right now.

17 percent!

That means that the inflation that we are seeing now is even worse than anything that Americans went through during the Jimmy Carter era.

And government figures for individual categories seem to confirm that inflation is now wildly out of control.  For example, the price of gasoline has risen by 48 percent over the past year…

The price of gasoline rose by 48.0 percent from March 2021 to March 2022, according to numbers released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In just one month—from February to March—the seasonally adjusted price of gasoline went up 18.3 percent.

Vehicle prices have escalated to absurd levels as well.  If you can believe it, the average retail selling price of a used vehicle at CarMax has risen by 39.7 percent in just 12 months…

CarMax experienced a slowdown in fourth-quarter used car sales volume as its average retail selling price jumped 39.7% year-over-year to $29,312, an increase of approximately $8,300 per unit.

And I discussed yesterday, home prices in the United States have jumped 32.6 percent over the past two years.

We have entered a full-blown inflationary nightmare, and the Biden administration is trying to blame Vladimir Putin for it.

Needless to say, that is extremely disingenuous of Biden, because prices were already skyrocketing even before the war in Ukraine started.

But it is true that the war is making economic problems even worse all over the globe, and that isn’t going to end any time soon.

A couple of weeks ago there was a bit of optimism that some sort of a ceasefire agreement could be reached, but now there appears to be no hope that there will be one any time soon.

On Tuesday, Putin told the press that peace talks have reached “a dead end”…

Talks with Ukraine have reached “a dead end,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said in fresh Tuesday remarks. “We will not stop military operations in Ukraine until they succeed.” He explained that Ukraine has “deviated” from agreements and any possible prior progress reached during the Istanbul meetings, according to state-run RIA.

The strong remarks aimed at both Kiev and the West were given during a joint presser with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko. He further hailed that the military operations is still going “according to plan,” Bloomberg reports, however while admitting to the domestic population that “Russian logistics and payment systems remain a weakness and the long-term impact of western measures could be more painful.” But he also said the county has withstood the economic “blitzkrieg” from the West.

And Volodymyr Zelensky is now saying that the return of Crimea is a “red line” for him…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky named recognition of the annexation of the Crimea region as one of his red lines for Moscow in any potential peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end war between the two countries.

Russia annexed the southern region of Crimea in 2014. Russian-backed separatists and forces, as well Ukrainian soldiers, have since been fighting in the eastern region of Ukraine.

Russia will never, ever willingly give Crimea back to Ukraine.

Anyone that thinks otherwise is simply being delusional.

So unless someone changes their tune, this war between Russia and Ukraine is going to keep going until someone achieves total victory.

And that could take a really long time.

Meanwhile, global food supplies will get tighter and tighter, and global economic conditions will continue to rapidly deteriorate.

In other words, the kind of nightmare scenario that I have been warning about for years is now upon us.

And so what happens if another “black swan event” or two hits us later in 2022?

We are so vulnerable right now, and it wouldn’t take much at all to push us over the edge and into an unprecedented worldwide crisis of epic proportions.

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In the old days, we used to enjoy movies in which Robin Hood would “take from the rich and give to the poor”.  But in the real world things are not supposed to work that way.  In a civilized society, property rights are supposed to be respected.  Unfortunately, the truth is that the U.S. is becoming less civilized with each passing day.  At this point, a “Robin Hood mentality” is starting to emerge all over America.  Highly organized gangs of thieves are specifically searching for wealthy targets, and those targets are often being followed all the way home before being attacked.  I suppose that thieves must think that it makes a great deal of sense to target the wealthy, because robbing the rich is certainly a lot more lucrative than robbing the poor.

In Los Angeles, the police are openly admitting that over a dozen gangs are specifically targeting individuals that appear to have a lot of money…

More than a dozen Los Angeles gangs are targeting some of the city’s wealthiest residents in a new and aggressive manner, sending out crews in multiple cars to find, follow and rob people driving high-end vehicles or wearing expensive jewelry, according to police.

In many cases, they’re making off with designer handbags, diamond-studded watches and other items worth tens of thousands of dollars — if not more — and then peddling them to black-market buyers who are willing to turn a blind eye to the underlying violence, police said.

In recent years, it has become trendy to show off your wealth publicly, but I think that is going to change.

In our new environment, donning very expensive gear simply makes you a target.

According to Captain Jonathan Tippet, at least 17 gangs in Los Angeles are now conducting these sorts of attacks…

According to Capt. Jonathan Tippet, who spearheads the task force, police have identified at least 17 gangs, most based out of South L.A. and operating independently, that are involved. There were 165 such robberies in 2021 and 56 so far this year, he said, including several over the weekend.

Once upon a time, criminals would approach and politely ask you to hand over your belongings.

Needless to say, those days are long gone.  In fact, these gangs often physically attack their wealthy victims without even saying a word…

“There’s no chance or opportunity for these victims even to comply. They’re just running up to people and attacking them, whether that’s putting a gun in their face or punching them and beating on them,” Tippet said. “Pistol whipping them as well.”

In some cases, police determined that gang members inside high-end venues served as “spotters” for those outside, Tippet said, alerting them when wealthy targets were heading out.

Sadly, the pace of these attacks appears to be accelerating.

According to authorities, there have been five more just within the last 48 hours, including one in which a woman was run into “by a Dodge muscle car”…

An LA woman was filmed being mown down by a Dodge muscle car so muggers could steal her watch as the city’s terrifying follow-home robberies soar.

The video from Monday, one of five such robberies that occurred over just 48 hours, shows the unidentified victim fleeing the muggers silver Dodge Challenger after they smashed her car window when she stopped at a light in Downtown LA.

There was a time when most violent crime was confined to the poorest parts of Los Angeles and those that lived in the wealthiest neighborhoods generally felt quite safe.

But now everything has changed.  Today, the largest increases in violent crime are happening in the wealthiest zip codes…

The zip codes showing the largest increases are home to film and pop stars, including Beverly Hills, of “90210” fame, where Beyonce and Jay-Z have their West Coast house; Bel Air, of “Fresh Prince” Will Smith fame, where Jennifer Lopez now resides; and Los Feliz, where Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom share a house and where Angelina Jolie has resided since her divorce from Brad Pitt.

And in nearby Santa Monica, the Postal Service has actually suspended service because mail carriers were being attacked so often…

The United States Postal Service suspended service in a Santa Monica neighborhood after reports of repeated attacks on mail carriers.

In a notice posted at apartment mail boxes in the 1300 block of 14th Street, the USPS informed residents that service to the neighborhood is suspended. The letter cited several assaults and threats against mail carriers by an individual.

A state of complete and utter chaos reigns on the streets of the largest cities of California, but of course there is plenty of violence elsewhere too.

On Tuesday, a mass shooting on a subway train in New York City made headlines all over the world…

At least 29 people were wounded on Tuesday after a gunman wearing a gas mask set off smoke grenades and opened fire inside a rush-hour subway train in Brooklyn, authorities said.

62-year-old Frank James regularly posted hate-filled videos on YouTube, and this shooting was obviously an attempt to draw a lot more attention to himself and to his hate-filled beliefs.

And it turns out that the FBI already knew all about him…

It has now emerged that he was known to the FBI and was questioned in 2019 in New Mexico though it is not yet clear why.

He was cleared but was entered into the state’s ‘Guardian Lead’ system.

The Guardian Program is the bureau’s terrorist threat and suspicious incident tracking system.

James had been repeatedly arrested over the years, and this is yet another example that shows the foolishness of putting violent criminals back on the streets.

Of course if we tried to lock up all of the violent criminals our prisons would be packed beyond capacity very rapidly.  Violence is on the rise everywhere you look, and what we are witnessing right now is only just the beginning.

In New York City, the new mayor was supposed to crack down on crime, but instead crime rates just keep going up.  In fact, the number of subway crimes in March 2022 was 55 percent higher than in March 2021.

But we shouldn’t just pick on New York City.  Other major cities are seeing similar spikes in violent crime.

So if things are this bad already, what will things look like in this country when economic conditions get really, really bad?

You might want to think about that.

And if you have lots of money, you might want to think about ways that you can look “poorer”, because those that appear to be wealthy will be preyed upon more than ever in the days ahead.

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Have you noticed that people are having emotional meltdowns all over the place these days?  As a nation, we have become extremely high-strung and we are so easily offended.  And for many of us, even the slightest thing can trigger an emotional frenzy that can last for days or even weeks.  Obviously, the overall mental health of our nation is not in a good place right now.  People are stressed out about inflation, people are stressed out about the widespread shortages that we have been witnessing, people are stressed out about the war in Ukraine, people are stressed out about politics, and people are stressed out about the COVID pandemic that seems as though it will never end.  In fact, one recent survey discovered that stress levels are at an all-time high for 63 percent of Americans, and the pandemic is being blamed for that…

Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Cove by Feelmore Labs, the survey found 63 percent of respondents feel their stress levels are currently at an all-time high due to the pandemic.

I feel so sorry for those that have worn masks and have been scared to go outside for the past two years.

Humans were created to be social creatures, and so isolation can very easily lead to depression.

The same survey that I referenced above also found that stress is having a very real negative impact on many Americans in a variety of ways…

With all of this in mind, 55 percent of respondents agree they’re more burned out now than before the pandemic started. Two out of three of those experiencing burnout say they’re so stressed and burned out that they struggle to focus. In fact, 64 percent feel like nothing can really help them reduce their stress and 58 percent think the healthy coping mechanisms they’ve picked up take too much time out of their day.

All of this stress has created an environment in which people will literally break down over the smallest things.

Many of us have become very fragile emotionally, and this appears to be especially true for a lot of our young people.

Let me give you an example.  A video of a young woman frantically crying because of a cricket infestation in her home has now been viewed more than 5 million times on TikTok.

pic.twitter.com/xuWhVbgj83

— Rodney Howard-Browne (@rhowardbrowne) April 2, 2022

A lot of people find that video to be extremely humorous, but I find it to be incredibly sad.

If we are going to suffer dramatic emotional meltdowns over such small things, what are we going to do when a global war causes a full-blown societal collapse?

Many Americans don’t realize that the U.S. is already deeply involved in World War 3.  So far we have sent more than 2 billion dollars worth of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin just told the U.S. Senate that our military is constantly feeding the Ukrainians information about the location and behavior of Russian forces…

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said publicly for the first time Thursday that the US is providing intelligence to Ukrainian forces to conduct operations in the Donbas region.

Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Austin was asked whether the US was providing intelligence to help Ukraine carry out attacks against Russian forces in the separatist-controlled Donbas region or Crimea.

“We are providing them intelligence to conduct operations in the Donbas, that’s correct,” Austin said in response to the question from Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas.

And as I discussed yesterday, Austin has also admitted that Ukrainian troops are being brought to the United States to be trained to fight the Russians…

“This morning, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ukrainian troops training in the U.S. who are returning home to Ukraine today. Their bravery and skill are amazing. I made clear the U.S. will continue to provide them with the assistance they need.”

In addition, a French reporter that just returned from Ukraine is alleging that “Americans are directly in charge of the war on the ground”.

French reporter returning from Ukraine “Americans are directly in charge of the war on the ground.” pic.twitter.com/m5yr7far6N

— no one (@antiwar_soldier) April 11, 2022

I hope that what he is reporting is not true, because it would be evidence that our leaders have completely gone off the deep end.

If we are directly involved in the war in Ukraine, that could easily lead to nuclear conflict between the United States and Russia.

And a nuclear conflict between the United States and Russia would mean the end of civilization as we know it today.

Meanwhile, tensions between North Korea and South Korea continue to rise.  In fact, North Korea just blew up a golf resort that had originally been intended as a “symbol of peace” with South Korea…

North Korea has set off explosives to destroy a golfing resort for tourists that used to be a symbol for peace with neighbouring South Korea.

Satellite photographs have shown that the floating Haegumgang Hotel, part of the $75million (£57.5million) tourist resort in the mountains of Mount Kumgang, was partially demolished over the weekend.

I am entirely convinced that a conflict between North Korea and South Korea is coming, but I also believe that China will almost certainly invade Taiwan before that happens.

And I think that we will probably see a major war erupt in the Middle East before China invades Taiwan.

We definitely live during a time of “wars and rumors of wars”, and what we are witnessing in Ukraine right now is just the tip of the iceberg.

Of course the war in Ukraine is already causing a great deal of global instability, and it has made our emerging worldwide food crisis a whole lot worse.

But for now, life in America is still somewhat normal.

If people can’t handle life as it is right now, what will they do when everything starts hitting the fan all at once?

Unfortunately, the truth is that our society is not emotionally equipped to handle what is ahead of us, and that reality should chill all of us to the core.

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Are you looking for a portable jump starter to keep your vehicle running, no matter what?

Today, we are leveling up your knowledge on how to use a portable jump starter. And the best ones on the market today.

Specifically, we’ll be covering:

• Why Everyone Should Own A Portable Jump Starter
• What’s A Portable Jump Starter
• How To Use Portable Jump Starter
• How To Charge A Portable Jump Starter
• Can I Use A Portable Jump Starter On My Motorcycle
• Best Portable Jump Starters On The Market Today

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Why EVERYONE Needs A Portable Jump Starter

Even in normal times, a dead vehicle battery is a massive inconvenience.

Sure, no one’s going to die, but you might be late to an important meeting. Or you may have to postpone a weekend getaway you’ve been planning for weeks.

BUT in a real emergency, you can’t afford a dead vehicle battery. The outcome quickly moves out of the “inconvenience” bucket to more severe results.

Perhaps it amounts to:

• Being stranded in the mountains during a blizzard
• Getting stuck when a fast-moving wildfire is approaching
• Having a buddy fall in the wilderness and can’t get them to help fast enough
• Or perhaps it undermines your bug out plan (this is a survival and preparedness site!)

The bottom line is this:

Every responsible adult MUST invest in a powerful backup to get your vehicle started. Why? Because there may not be any other car around to jump-start your battery in a crisis.

If you own a vehicle, it’s irresponsible not to invest in a way to jump it in a pinch.

You need your own portable jump starter.

And portable jump starters have come a LONG way over the years. In the past, you had to carry large, clunky power stations or thick jumper cables.

But those units were cumbersome to store, and jumper cables required a second vehicle to use.

Nowadays, innovation in battery technology and portable power has eliminated these problems. And as you’ll learn shortly, the safety of these devices has skyrocketed as well.

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What’s a PORTABLE Jump Starter

First, what is a portable jump starter?

It’s a compact battery pack that’s powerful enough to boost a dead vehicle’s battery.

Now, you can get them with a host of other features like:

• USB ports
• LED lights
• Radio
• Plug-ins

But those features are just icing on an essential survival cake. The jumper should be your primary focus.

Ok, so you went out and bought one. Awesome. Now what?

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How To Use Portable Car Jump Starter

The good news is, with portable jump starters, you don’t need a mechanical engineering degree to use one. Unlike older intimidating portable jump starters, nowadays, they’re convenient, safe, and simple to use.

But each unit has unique instructions. So while they’re all very easy, they are not universal.

However, with that said, below are the general set of instructions for MOST portable jump starters today:

Here’s how:

1. Turn Off Vehicle And Any Power Draining Accessories

A portable vehicle charger is designed to give you full voltage in the first few attempts. Then it will, unfortunately, decrease in power.

You need to make sure the first jumps count, so take the keys out of your vehicle.

2. Connect The Jumper Cables

Your Portable Jump Starter has two cables coming out of it with alligator clamps. These clamps allow for a secure connection to your battery posts.

Make sure you make the proper connections. Red clamp to positive and black clamp to negative.

3. Turn On The Portable Jump Starter

Always turn on the jumper starter unit first. This will send the flow of electricity to your battery so your vehicle can use it.

Give it a few minutes BEFORE attempting to start your vehicle.

Note: Some portable jump starters use a sequence of beeps to signal when it’s ready to “start your vehicle”.

4. Then Start Your Vehicle

Once ready, turn the key over for about 5 seconds max. The portable jump starter will send a short burst of electricity. And most of the time, this will allow enough power to turn your engine’s starter.

But, if it doesn’t within 5 seconds, stop.

Try again if needed until it starts. But each successive failed attempt will reduce your chances of a successful jump.

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How to Charge A Portable Jump Starter

Your portable jump starter is there for when you need it, but it is only as good as the power charged in its battery.

When you buy your jump starter, it may have some charge, but you don’t want to take any chances.

Take it out of the box and plug it in until it reads fully charged.

There will be a power adapter to plug into any standard outlet. Once charged, you are good to go.

Put it back in the box and into your trunk or lockbox in your vehicle. The box will protect it from getting bumped around and stack well with your other gear.

At least once a month (or more often), make sure it still has a full charge, so you never get stuck without juice.

And if you use it to charge a phone or small electronic device in a pinch, make sure to top it back up the next chance you get.

Sure, it’s a nice feature to use some of the portable power for convenience. But NEVER let convenience undermine the REAL reason you’ve invested in it!

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Can I Use A Portable Jump Starter On My Motorcycle?

Yes. You can use your portable jump starter on a motorcycle. Even a motorcycle that’s been sitting for a while,

All motorcycle batteries are 12 volts, just like your car or truck. And your portable jump starter is also a 12-volt system.

Jump starting your motorbike is safer this way, too, because its battery is smaller. AND trying to jump it from a car or truck may damage the electrical system or battery.

It’s easy to use and pretty affordable as well.

Now you can see how versatile a portable jump starter is and why you need one. It’s a great emergency tool for your car, truck, motorcycle, as well as ATVs and snowmobiles.

Now, maybe you don’t have a portable jump starter yet. That’s ok; we’re going to show you the best ones on the market today.

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6 Best Portable Jumpers On The Market Today

1. Clore Automotive Jump-N-Carry JNC660

Clore Automotive is a company that specializes in jump and carry jump starters. And they’re a trusted brand.

Their 1700 Peak Amp 12 Volt Jump Starter is precisely what you need when your vehicle’s battery is dead.

It is a 22Ah Clore Proformer battery that gives you multiple jumps per charge. And has a powerful 1700 peak amps of starting power.

It also has auto-recharging circuitry. So you can leave it in and always have charging capabilities when needed.

It has 42” heavy-duty #2 AWG welding cable leads with industrial clamps. And a DC outlet for charging 12-volt accessories, all housed in a heavy-duty case.

It also has a voltmeter to check the status of the battery by pressing an onboard button.

This is a great portable jump starter for your 12V vehicles.

2. DEWALT DXAEJ14 Digital Portable Power Station Jump Starter

We all know the Dewalt name, and while they make exceptional tools, their jump station won’t let you down either.

The DXAEJ14 has added bells and whistles to your standard portable jump starter unit.

It has 1400 peak amps and 700 instant starting amps to get you up and running in no time.

It also has a patented alternator check function. This is especially handy to check that your alternator is working correctly.

This unit can do much more, though.

It has a 120 PSI digital compressor to pump up low tires with its surefit nozzle and auto-stop features.

It has 2 USB connections that allow you to charge multiple devices.

And it also comes with a powerful LED light and an LCD screen that has real-time information you see in the dark.

Make sure to charge up the unit every 30 days to ensure you have total capacity.

It comes with a 1-year warranty, and the Dewalt brand speaks for itself.

3. Autowit SuperCap 2 Jump Starter

How about a portable jump starter that doesn’t require recharging? Sound too good to be true? Nope.

The SuperCap 2 has a built-in supercapacitor. That means it only requires hooking up to your weak battery to take a quick charge.

There are no worries about remembering to charge it up because it is always ready to go. Just stow it in your vehicle and forget about it until you need it.

Besides the SuperCap 2 jumper, in the box, you get:

• a carrying case
• connections for a cigarette lighter
• USB charging cable
• alligator clamps
• and a user manual

It will protect you from sparks and explosions. Why? Because there are no internal batteries.

And it also has over-current protection, overload protection, over-voltage protection, and reverse-polarity protection.

Operational temperatures include -40C/40F to +70C/158F. So don’t need to worry about it failing you with extreme weather.

And with 100,000 repeated use that it can withstand during its long, ten year+ lifespan.

Plus, it comes with a one-year warranty, so you won’t regret buying this portable jump starter.

4. NOCO Boost Plus GB40

NOCO has a 24 Watt-hour lithium-ion battery jump starter that has 1000 amps. So it can quickly jump cars, boats, lawnmowers, and so much more.

You will get up to 20 dead battery jumps with a full charge. And with its reverse polarity protection and spark-proof technology, it’s safe.

Having a lightweight compact portable jump starter is ideal for smaller cars. Why? Because you can easily stow it in the trunk and be ready when your battery goes dead.

It’s made for almost any environment and has a water-resistant enclosure. And rubber over-molded casing, making it a rugged unit that can stand up to all your adventures.

Included on the unit are some great additional features like:

A 100 lumen, 7-mode, high-output flashlight. It also flashes and sends out SOS emergency signals.

A USB charger for your devices and a 12-volt car charger. That means you can charge it on the run.

Rounding it out is this USA-designed jump starter comes with a 1-year warranty.

5. GOOLOO Jump Starter Battery Pack 1200A

Gooloo has been around since 2012. And they’ve dedicated themselves to manufacturing:

• Battery chargers
• Power stations
• And yes, jump starters

This model is their 1200A peak 18000mAh supersafe car starter, and you need one.

It’s going to quickly start up your dead 12 V battery and get you running fast.

It comes with intelligent jumper cables that include multiple safety features like:

• High-temperature protection
• Hover-current protection
• Overload protection
• Over-voltage protection
• And over-charge protection

We’ve run out of possible things this unit can protect because it’s that good!

The unit includes twin USB charging ports for any gadgets you need to get back online and a 12V plug.

Do you need a powerful LED work light? It’s included onboard with three settings; a flashlight, strobe, and SOS signaling.

All this, and it only weighs 1.2 pounds and is just 6.4” X 3’ X 1.4 inches, so it fits right in your pocket or stowed in your go-bag.

With Gooloo’s innovation and detail, they can supply you with any portable power solution.

6. Imazing Power Portable Car Jump Starter

Another manufacturing leader in the jump starter space is Imazing Power.

They’ve been in the game for 20 years, and it shows with this 2000A peak 1800mAH unit.

They use high-rate lithium power systems to get you up and running fast.

They also have advanced protection jumper cables that feature:

• Reverse polarity
• Reverse connection
• Over-current, overload, over-voltage, over-charge, and over-discharge
• And short circuit protection

So you never have to worry again if you’re doing it “right” or “safe.”

Built into the jumper unit is a bright LED flashlight with three settings.

And dual USB ports allow you to charge multiple devices at once. And includes options for charging via a cigarette lighter.

Imazing Power’s team has up to 100 R&D designers. And they hold over 180 core patents and 178 international certifications.

They know what they are doing!

Wrap Up

Now go gear up with your own portable jumper starter. It should be an essential piece of your bug out checklist, prepping checklist, and survival gear checklist!

Prepare, Adapt & Overcome,

“Just In Case” Jack

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There are a lot of natural nuclear shelters in the US that are absolutely free. And one of them is near your home.

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Click on the image above to find out where you need to take shelter.

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Today, we are leveling up your knowledge on how to use a portable jump starter. And the best ones on the market today.

Specifically, we’ll be covering:

• Why Everyone Should Own A Portable Jump Starter
• What’s A Portable Jump Starter
• How To Use Portable Jump Starter
• How To Charge A Portable Jump Starter
• Can I Use A Portable Jump Starter On My Motorcycle
• Best Portable Jump Starters On The Market Today

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Why EVERYONE Needs A Portable Jump Starter

Even in normal times, a dead vehicle battery is a massive inconvenience.

Sure, no one’s going to die, but you might be late to an important meeting. Or you may have to postpone a weekend getaway you’ve been planning for weeks.

BUT in a real emergency, you can’t afford a dead vehicle battery. The outcome quickly moves out of the “inconvenience” bucket to more severe results.

Perhaps it amounts to:

• Being stranded in the mountains during a blizzard
• Getting stuck when a fast-moving wildfire is approaching
• Having a buddy fall in the wilderness and can’t get them to help fast enough
• Or perhaps it undermines your bug out plan (this is a survival and preparedness site!)

The bottom line is this:

Every responsible adult MUST invest in a powerful backup to get your vehicle started. Why? Because there may not be any other car around to jump-start your battery in a crisis.

If you own a vehicle, it’s irresponsible not to invest in a way to jump it in a pinch.

You need your own portable jump starter.

And portable jump starters have come a LONG way over the years. In the past, you had to carry large, clunky power stations or thick jumper cables.

But those units were cumbersome to store, and jumper cables required a second vehicle to use.

Nowadays, innovation in battery technology and portable power has eliminated these problems. And as you’ll learn shortly, the safety of these devices has skyrocketed as well.

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What’s a PORTABLE Jump Starter

First, what is a portable jump starter?

It’s a compact battery pack that’s powerful enough to boost a dead vehicle’s battery.

Now, you can get them with a host of other features like:

• USB ports
• LED lights
• Radio
• Plug-ins

But those features are just icing on an essential survival cake. The jumper should be your primary focus.

Ok, so you went out and bought one. Awesome. Now what?

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How To Use Portable Car Jump Starter

The good news is, with portable jump starters, you don’t need a mechanical engineering degree to use one. Unlike older intimidating portable jump starters, nowadays, they’re convenient, safe, and simple to use.

But each unit has unique instructions. So while they’re all very easy, they are not universal.

However, with that said, below are the general set of instructions for MOST portable jump starters today:

Here’s how:

1. Turn Off Vehicle And Any Power Draining Accessories

A portable vehicle charger is designed to give you full voltage in the first few attempts. Then it will, unfortunately, decrease in power.

You need to make sure the first jumps count, so take the keys out of your vehicle.

2. Connect The Jumper Cables

Your Portable Jump Starter has two cables coming out of it with alligator clamps. These clamps allow for a secure connection to your battery posts.

Make sure you make the proper connections. Red clamp to positive and black clamp to negative.

3. Turn On The Portable Jump Starter

Always turn on the jumper starter unit first. This will send the flow of electricity to your battery so your vehicle can use it.

Give it a few minutes BEFORE attempting to start your vehicle.

Note: Some portable jump starters use a sequence of beeps to signal when it’s ready to “start your vehicle”.

4. Then Start Your Vehicle

Once ready, turn the key over for about 5 seconds max. The portable jump starter will send a short burst of electricity. And most of the time, this will allow enough power to turn your engine’s starter.

But, if it doesn’t within 5 seconds, stop.

Try again if needed until it starts. But each successive failed attempt will reduce your chances of a successful jump.

This is why it’s critical to KEEP your portable jump starter full of juice at all times…

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How to Charge A Portable Jump Starter

Your portable jump starter is there for when you need it, but it is only as good as the power charged in its battery.

When you buy your jump starter, it may have some charge, but you don’t want to take any chances.

Take it out of the box and plug it in until it reads fully charged.

There will be a power adapter to plug into any standard outlet. Once charged, you are good to go.

Put it back in the box and into your trunk or lockbox in your vehicle. The box will protect it from getting bumped around and stack well with your other gear.

At least once a month (or more often), make sure it still has a full charge, so you never get stuck without juice.

And if you use it to charge a phone or small electronic device in a pinch, make sure to top it back up the next chance you get.

Sure, it’s a nice feature to use some of the portable power for convenience. But NEVER let convenience undermine the REAL reason you’ve invested in it!

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Can I Use A Portable Jump Starter On My Motorcycle?

Yes. You can use your portable jump starter on a motorcycle. Even a motorcycle that’s been sitting for a while,

All motorcycle batteries are 12 volts, just like your car or truck. And your portable jump starter is also a 12-volt system.

Jump starting your motorbike is safer this way, too, because its battery is smaller. AND trying to jump it from a car or truck may damage the electrical system or battery.

It’s easy to use and pretty affordable as well.

Now you can see how versatile a portable jump starter is and why you need one. It’s a great emergency tool for your car, truck, motorcycle, as well as ATVs and snowmobiles.

Now, maybe you don’t have a portable jump starter yet. That’s ok; we’re going to show you the best ones on the market today.

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6 Best Portable Jumpers On The Market Today

1. Clore Automotive Jump-N-Carry JNC660

Clore Automotive is a company that specializes in jump and carry jump starters. And they’re a trusted brand.

Their 1700 Peak Amp 12 Volt Jump Starter is precisely what you need when your vehicle’s battery is dead.

It is a 22Ah Clore Proformer battery that gives you multiple jumps per charge. And has a powerful 1700 peak amps of starting power.

It also has auto-recharging circuitry. So you can leave it in and always have charging capabilities when needed.

It has 42” heavy-duty #2 AWG welding cable leads with industrial clamps. And a DC outlet for charging 12-volt accessories, all housed in a heavy-duty case.

It also has a voltmeter to check the status of the battery by pressing an onboard button.

This is a great portable jump starter for your 12V vehicles.

2. DEWALT DXAEJ14 Digital Portable Power Station Jump Starter

We all know the Dewalt name, and while they make exceptional tools, their jump station won’t let you down either.

The DXAEJ14 has added bells and whistles to your standard portable jump starter unit.

It has 1400 peak amps and 700 instant starting amps to get you up and running in no time.

It also has a patented alternator check function. This is especially handy to check that your alternator is working correctly.

This unit can do much more, though.

It has a 120 PSI digital compressor to pump up low tires with its surefit nozzle and auto-stop features.

It has 2 USB connections that allow you to charge multiple devices.

And it also comes with a powerful LED light and an LCD screen that has real-time information you see in the dark.

Make sure to charge up the unit every 30 days to ensure you have total capacity.

It comes with a 1-year warranty, and the Dewalt brand speaks for itself.

3. Autowit SuperCap 2 Jump Starter

How about a portable jump starter that doesn’t require recharging? Sound too good to be true? Nope.

The SuperCap 2 has a built-in supercapacitor. That means it only requires hooking up to your weak battery to take a quick charge.

There are no worries about remembering to charge it up because it is always ready to go. Just stow it in your vehicle and forget about it until you need it.

Besides the SuperCap 2 jumper, in the box, you get:

• a carrying case
• connections for a cigarette lighter
• USB charging cable
• alligator clamps
• and a user manual

It will protect you from sparks and explosions. Why? Because there are no internal batteries.

And it also has over-current protection, overload protection, over-voltage protection, and reverse-polarity protection.

Operational temperatures include -40C/40F to +70C/158F. So don’t need to worry about it failing you with extreme weather.

And with 100,000 repeated use that it can withstand during its long, ten year+ lifespan.

Plus, it comes with a one-year warranty, so you won’t regret buying this portable jump starter.

4. NOCO Boost Plus GB40

NOCO has a 24 Watt-hour lithium-ion battery jump starter that has 1000 amps. So it can quickly jump cars, boats, lawnmowers, and so much more.

You will get up to 20 dead battery jumps with a full charge. And with its reverse polarity protection and spark-proof technology, it’s safe.

Having a lightweight compact portable jump starter is ideal for smaller cars. Why? Because you can easily stow it in the trunk and be ready when your battery goes dead.

It’s made for almost any environment and has a water-resistant enclosure. And rubber over-molded casing, making it a rugged unit that can stand up to all your adventures.

Included on the unit are some great additional features like:

A 100 lumen, 7-mode, high-output flashlight. It also flashes and sends out SOS emergency signals.

A USB charger for your devices and a 12-volt car charger. That means you can charge it on the run.

Rounding it out is this USA-designed jump starter comes with a 1-year warranty.

5. GOOLOO Jump Starter Battery Pack 1200A

Gooloo has been around since 2012. And they’ve dedicated themselves to manufacturing:

• Battery chargers
• Power stations
• And yes, jump starters

This model is their 1200A peak 18000mAh supersafe car starter, and you need one.

It’s going to quickly start up your dead 12 V battery and get you running fast.

It comes with intelligent jumper cables that include multiple safety features like:

• High-temperature protection
• Hover-current protection
• Overload protection
• Over-voltage protection
• And over-charge protection

We’ve run out of possible things this unit can protect because it’s that good!

The unit includes twin USB charging ports for any gadgets you need to get back online and a 12V plug.

Do you need a powerful LED work light? It’s included onboard with three settings; a flashlight, strobe, and SOS signaling.

All this, and it only weighs 1.2 pounds and is just 6.4” X 3’ X 1.4 inches, so it fits right in your pocket or stowed in your go-bag.

With Gooloo’s innovation and detail, they can supply you with any portable power solution.

6. Imazing Power Portable Car Jump Starter

Another manufacturing leader in the jump starter space is Imazing Power.

They’ve been in the game for 20 years, and it shows with this 2000A peak 1800mAH unit.

They use high-rate lithium power systems to get you up and running fast.

They also have advanced protection jumper cables that feature:

• Reverse polarity
• Reverse connection
• Over-current, overload, over-voltage, over-charge, and over-discharge
• And short circuit protection

So you never have to worry again if you’re doing it “right” or “safe.”

Built into the jumper unit is a bright LED flashlight with three settings.

And dual USB ports allow you to charge multiple devices at once. And includes options for charging via a cigarette lighter.

Imazing Power’s team has up to 100 R&D designers. And they hold over 180 core patents and 178 international certifications.

They know what they are doing!

Wrap Up

Now go gear up with your own portable jumper starter. It should be an essential piece of your bug out checklist, prepping checklist, and survival gear checklist!

Prepare, Adapt & Overcome,

“Just In Case” Jack

P.s. Do you know where the closest nuclear bunker is from your home?

There are a lot of natural nuclear shelters in the US that are absolutely free. And one of them is near your home.

Click here to see the Closest Natural Nuclear Bunker to Your Home?

Click on the image above to find out where you need to take shelter.

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