Portable power, Jump starter, compressor

[Brookey_813]

Hey all, I've been eyeing this item for a couple weeks. I am curious about any reviews on this type of thing or experiences with items like this. What do you use or have you used this one particularlly. How often do you use it? Does it supply enough power for what a simple camper might need it for? Does it really jump start your car in any conditions? Would like opinions. It's a fair price and I am not wanting to spend a lot of $$$ on a nice power station some Overlanding ppl might have. I just want something portable that I can lug around myself and use if needed and for some weekend camping.
https://www.costco.com/Cat-1000-Peak-Amp-Battery-Jump-Starter-%7C-Power-Station-%7C-Compressor.product.100215309.html

 

[NoLight]

7 of the 13 reviews are one stars. 3 are two stars. But your mileage may vary...

 

[e60ral]

Can you find the flow rate for the compressor? It's probably a pretty small compressor, the reviews say it is slow.

This looks like a large bulky item that maybe does a passable job at a few things but probably isn't great for any of them. A lithium jump pack and separate good compressor will be easier to store and would perform better, but thats obviously going to cost more than $60

EDIT:
one more thought: If the compressor only runs of the battery and requires being charged, i.e. you can't use your vehicle to power the compressor, that would be a complete deal breaker to me

 

[BobsTrail]

I have a similar battery box. It has a 19 amp/hour battery and I have started cars a number of times with it. The compressor will be too low in volume to pump up a tire, only good for water toys. Not sure about other camping items. I have used mine to power a 4 amp cooler, but it only lasts 3 to 4 hours.

It can be handy if you want it in case you need a jump start.

 

[Brookey_813]

Both good points. The point is to charge it before setting it in the car before a trip or anything of that sort. But yes I can see how the compressor might only be useful for a quick pump but not to pump maybe a flat. Was just curious what ppl on here thought about it is all. Thanks all for the advice. :cheers: