Battery Jump Start Pack For Emergency Use That Can Fit In Glove Box Of 2019 Subaru Outback

Updated 02/05/2026 | Published 01/27/2026

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Projecta LiFePO4 Jump Starter - LED Work Light - 1 USB Port - 12V - 900 Amps

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$148.99

Projecta LiFePO4 Jump Starter - LED Work Light - 1 USB Port - 12V - 1,200 Amp

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$204.99

Question:

Hey there! I’ve got a 2019 Subaru Outback and just want something small to keep in the car for emergencies. Is the Projecta 900A overkill, or is that about right?

asked by: Megan

Expert Reply:

Hey Megan! Hope your day’s going well - that charger is going to be great for emergency use!

For a Subaru Outback, the Projecta Intelli-Start 900A # VX95NR is actually a really solid fit. It’s designed for 12V batteries and gas engines up to 6.0L, so you’re well within its comfort zone. It’s also small enough to live in a glovebox or door pocket, which makes it more likely you’ll actually keep it with you.

Compared to a lot of cheaper jump packs online, the # VX95NR stands out because it has built-in safety protections and recharges itself after a jump using your alternator - so you’re not constantly worrying about plugging it in at home like many budget units. If you want a little extra margin, the 1,200A # VX63NR is the next step up, but for your Subaru, the 900A is a perfectly reasonable choice and is smaller.

Do you plan to leave it in the car year-round, or mostly use it seasonally for camping or winter trips etc.? We have had some folks tell us about their winter camping trips. It sounds fun but I don't have the means to do it right now haha.

expert reply by: Andrew N

Megan

2/5/2026

That makes sense, thanks! I’d probably leave it in the car all year. Does it hold a charge pretty well if I don’t end up using it for months?

Andrew N.

2/5/2026

@Megan Great question, Megan - yes, that’s actually one of the nice things about these jump packs. They hold a charge very well in storage, and Projecta recommends just checking it about once a year if it hasn’t been used. Since it recharges itself after a jump, most people rarely have to plug it in at all if they are using it to jump a vehicle once or twice a year. If it’s going to live in the Outback full-time, it’s a really solid choice that will last a long time!