I never realized how much I needed this gadget until I got stuck in a parking lot with a dead phone battery. The hand-cranking feature? Absolute genius. I felt like a survivalist powering up my phone—no outlets, no stress.

The magnetic flashlight saved me during a midnight tire change. Slapped it onto my hood, and suddenly I had two free hands instead of doing the 'hold-the-phone-with-my-teeth' dance. The SOS strobe light is brighter than I expected—tested it during a camping trip, and my friends spotted it from across the field.

As for the window hammer and seatbelt cutter? Haven't needed them (thankfully), but knowing they're there gives me peace of mind. My only gripe? The crank handle feels a bit flimsy—I'm gentle with it after reading reviews.

Pro tip: Keep one in your glove box and gift another to that friend who's always unprepared. During last winter's road trip, this little blue lifesaver kept our phones charged when the car charger died. Worth every penny for that alone.