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NOCO Boost GB40 Jump Starter, 1000A

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The dad who drives places where nobody is coming to help

What it is

A 1000 amp lithium jump starter rated to petrol engines up to 6.0 litres and diesel up to 3.0, with reverse polarity protection and a USB power bank.

Why we picked it

It is the single most useful object you can put in the boot of a car that goes anywhere remote, and it is the classic case of something everyone means to buy and nobody does. Reverse polarity protection is why this brand rather than a cheaper one: the failure mode of getting it wrong is expensive.

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Ooni Digital Infrared Thermometer

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Lytworx 50 Warm White Connectable Aspen Festoon Lights

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Balance Placement Peel

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All 24 for the backyard dad

Before the next one sneaks up

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