Gear Scout: JakJaw

A close-up of a JakJaw hi-lift jack in use on the side of an off-road vehicle with large tires, lifting it from a rock-covered ground. The focus is on the jack and vehicle frame—perfect for Gear Scout enthusiasts.

This is one of those products that most of us will catalog in our brains under the heading, “Why didn’t I think of that?” As is often the case, the simplest ideas are often the best ideas, and the JakJaw is if anything––simple. There’s a well founded reason why some jacks are referred to as “widow makers.” The forces stored within a jack during use are bone crushingly strong, so making sure those forces are well managed is critical. The JakJaw simply increases the security between the jack and vehicle reducing the chance of the jack slipping out of place, which at best can damage a vehicle. We won’t even discuss the worst case scenario. Made in the USA and engineered from heavy duty laser cut steel, the JakJaw is built to endure years of hard use. At only $40, it’s cheap insurance that your jack will perform at its best.

Close-up of a metal JakJaw tow hitch receiver mounted on the back of a vehicle, with a red clip nearby and part of the vehicle’s black bumper visible—a rugged Gear Scout essential.

A close-up of a red JakJaw metal attachment secured to a black jack, with a dirty vehicle bumper in the background on a rocky outdoor surface—ideal for any Gear Scout adventure.

A close-up view of a red Hi-Lift jack mount and JakJaw attached to the side of a black off-road vehicle near the rear wheel—perfect for any Gear Scout adventure.

 

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Christophe Noel is a journalist from Prescott, Arizona. Born into a family of backcountry enthusiasts, Christophe grew up backpacking the mountains and deserts of the American West. An avid cyclist and bikepacker, he also has a passion for motorcycles, travel, food and overlanding.