Everyone should always have a flashlight, first aid kit, and a knife for emergencies. Seat belts are tough to break. And you never know when or whose life you may save.

Managed to dig up a short short video demonstrating the lights on this. if that's all you want to see.



The lights seem to be bright enough to work well in an emergency situation. Edited to correct: this Isn't the model with the generator, Still a good thing to keep in the trunk in case of an emergency.

(still)not sharing!

Be careful. If you're not cautious, this can inadvertently cut through a bra strap or expensive pearl necklace. I once also hit my nose with the hammer, and my best friend got it stuck in her nostril. Still, this can be a godsend if you're a single woman with no man. It feel comfortable in the hand, and the red lights are pretty. It can be quite a head turner during formal functions.

briannanoob wrote:Be careful. If you're not cautious, this can inadvertently cut through a bra strap or expensive pearl necklace. I once also hit my nose with the hammer, and my best friend got it stuck in her nostril. Still, this can be a godsend if you're a single woman with no man. It feel comfortable in the hand, and the red lights are pretty. It can be quite a head turner during formal functions.

I'm honestly baffled trying to figure out how much of this is 1st hand knowledge, and how much of it is fiction. I'm leaning towards a 40/60 split right now.

Based on the video, it's clear that this wouldn't make a vry good chew toy for pets or a teething baby. It also seems a bit large to keep on a keychain without any prior warning.

CowboyDann wrote:Managed to dig up a short short video demonstrating the lights on this. if that's all you want to see.



Here is a longer review:


Too Long didn't watch: 1 minute of winding charges for an hour, Radio is severely hit or miss, FM actually comes in better than AM, bright light, Final score 7/10

ThunderThighs wrote:See, that's what's been missing here lately. Good ol' common sense observations. Good job!

hahah yessss thanks :3 Today has definitely been better for me, I just had a really funky weekend. It also helps that the woots are something I'd actually consider purchasing (unlike what feels like the last week and a half of woots)

I purchased 3 of these last time they were on sale. The only one I opened immediately blew a bulb, got very hot and smelled horrible. Frankly I am afraid of them. maybe the other two were fine, but I didn't want to try to find out.

CowboyDann wrote:
Too Long didn't watch: 1 minute of winding charges for an hour, Radio is severely hit or miss, FM actually comes in better than AM, bright light, Final score 7/10

not sharing!

This Woot one isn't the one with a windup generator; also no radio. It's a window hammer, a seatbelt cutter, a flashlight and a red blinker. Needs 2 AA batteries.

here are some amazon links for a total of 4 (positive) reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/Travelon-4-In-1-Emergency-Yellow-Size/dp/B001TQTXOS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343713427&sr=8-1&keywords=travelon+4+in+1

http://www.amazon.com/Travelon-Car-Emergency-Tool-Yellow/dp/B003AI7VJ2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1343713427&sr=8-2&keywords=travelon+4+in+1

of course also consider the reviews here, but if you're stuck in a sinking car, not sure how happy you will be that u didn't get this because of a blown bulb... MWAHAHA!

Got one of these from who knows where about a year ago. It smells TERRIBLE, like previously mentioned. Also, the front beam (not the blue 360-degree lights) has a short, so it usually doesn't work. The whole unit seems really cheaply made and I'd rather not trust it in my car were it sinking. The supposed belt-cutting device I don't think could cut a seatbelt in a cinch. Then again, who knows, it might work.

(P.S. It doesn't actually smell terrible.)

I don't get why there's a magnet to stick it outside when it has a window hammer that would be useless outside if you're submerged underwater.

I bought a couple of these last year from the A-to-Z place. When I put the batteries in them they got hot and smelled.. a lot.

When I say hot I don't mean warm, I mean HOT! Too hot to handle. I contacted the A-to-Z place and they gave me an immediate refund and they didn't want them back. YMMV

thericochet wrote:I don't get why there's a magnet to stick it outside when it has a window hammer that would be useless outside if you're submerged underwater.

Not sure if trolling or...

The magnet is most likely for the flashlight/beacon when you want to use it outside and not have to hold it. I don't think the magnet is meant so that you can store it on your car when you weren't using it... I'd, personally, store it in my glove box when I'm not using it (inside) where it would also be readily accessible to cut a seat belt/break a window.

"one I opened immediately blew a bulb, got very hot and smelled horrible. Frankly I am afraid of them. maybe the other two were fine, but I didn't want to try to find out"

This sounds like my first experience with a three bottle special of cheap tequila!

As this is sport.woot, exactly what is the sport for which this would be used?

I bought one of these once. A week after I got it,I dropped it. The light section shattered. I dropped it 4 ft onto carpet. Very cheap, very poor build quality.

Personally, I'm not crazy about these large tools. This is what should be 2 separate items... flashlight and rescue tool. This is large, so most would keep it in their glove box, or generally out of reach. That renders the seatbelt cutter and hammer useless if you can't get to them in an accident. You want your rescue tool within arms reach.

I've previously, and will again, suggest the Res-Q-Me. A little more expensive, but it would be within reach since it goes on your keychain. Then, just throw a flashlight in your glove box. I have yet to be at a car wreck when the person we are extricating is saying "if I only was in reach of my flashlight I'd have gotten myself out." As well, it has a spring loaded window punch, which is easier to use if injured or in a tight spot.

This deal is inexpensive, but don't want it to give people a false sense of security.

PatentDude wrote:As this is sport.woot, exactly what is the sport for which this would be used?

My thoughts exactly...maybe it could serve as the baton in the 4X100 relay?

This thing is a super deal, 4.5 stars on amazon:
Travelon 4-In-1 Emergency Car Tool

And 1/3 of the price from the companies site:
Company Site

Ignore the 2nd video. It's for a different product.
As for this, I would rather have a hammer, flares and knife.
Unless the batteries have a slip between the positive post and end, the battery life would wear down before use. The slip would prevent that and the batteries would be just like they were still in a package until you pulled the slip. I see no mention of that feature.

Bought 2 of these last year on here and had to get refunded for them. Both of them overheated and one of them started making a really nasty smell of melting plastic and fried electronics and the batteries got EXTREMELY hot. And yes, the batteries were put in properly.

For those that want something like this but would prefer something smaller, Woot once offered these Houdini Auto Escape tools. I bought a bunch of them for friends and family, and we generally like them.



It's smaller than it looks here. About the size of a pack of gum, so not much bigger than a car remote fob.

They include a window breaking pin, a flashlight, a seatbelt cutter, and a whistle... all small enough to fit on your keys. There was even a (crappy) youtube video shared in the comments of a couple guys demonstrating it on a junkyard car.

kmeltzer wrote:...I've previously, and will again, suggest the Res-Q-Me. ...

Thank you for taking the time to post, after researching both products I've decided to go with two of the Res-Q-Me, one for my car and one for my wife's. For $9, shipped free with Prime, it's a no-brainer. I really appreciate the info you provided.

A few years back, my mom bought me something that had the window hammer and the seatbelt cutting tool. It's in my car somewhere, but I doubt I could find it in an emergency. Not much use to me, lol!

zoomtard wrote:Thank you for taking the time to post, after researching both products I've decided to go with two of the Res-Q-Me, one for my car and one for my wife's. For $9, shipped free with Prime, it's a no-brainer. I really appreciate the info you provided.

Didn't know about the ResQMe before. It's very similar to the Houdini I posted above. While having a flashlight would be nice, I'd definitely go for a ResQMe if I didn't already have the Houdini's.

rdclark2 wrote:This Woot one isn't the one with a windup generator; also no radio. It's a window hammer, a seatbelt cutter, a flashlight and a red blinker. Needs 2 AA batteries.

Yikes! Thanks. Edited the post to correct that. Shouldn't've gone to bed early last night

Demolition derby.

PatentDude wrote:As this is sport.woot, exactly what is the sport for which this would be used?

We gave these away for free at work to try and entice people to do something or other. They are pure garbage... not even worth $6 + shipping. Go buy a real emergency tool, it's one thing you can't afford to skimp on when you really need it.

Bandrik wrote:For those that want something like this but would prefer something smaller, Woot once offered these Houdini Auto Escape tools. I bought a bunch of them for friends and family, and we generally like them.



It's smaller than it looks here. About the size of a pack of gum, so not much bigger than a car remote fob.

They include a window breaking pin, a flashlight, a seatbelt cutter, and a whistle... all small enough to fit on your keys. There was even a (crappy) youtube video shared in the comments of a couple guys demonstrating it on a junkyard car.

I bought several of these on that offering, too. Sadly, never saw the handy video showing how they are used. The Houdini tools came with zero literature or packing, and I am apparently too stupid to figure out how to use them. Still have it, in my trunk, now. To my knowledge, the other three in the house haven't figured it out, either. Guess we're very lucky not to have needed them!

Bought two last time it was offered. Really glad I did. Durable, lights are bright enough. Solid enough that the window spike could be used for self defense if need be too!

Too bad my purchase was defective. Now I have to pay for shipping both ways. Something wrong here.