Swiss Tech BodyGard Platinum 7-in-1 Multi-Function Emergency Tool with Key Ring Reviews

• A little bulky, but packs a good punch!

  
  By AQA9KOI94SYH4 on 2008-02-22
  The BodyGard Platinum is a little larger than I expected. I wear it on my keychain, however I could not imagine carrying this in my pants pocket (I don't know what I will do in the summer without a jacket). This review will be incomplete since I haven't had the opportunity to use all seven features. Here goes:
  
  1) Thermometer - Doesn't work. Stays on 80 no matter what the true temperature is. 0 stars
  2) Digital Tire Gauge - Have not used yet (but at least the readout works).
  3) Flashing Red Distress Light - Is very bright and strong. Very pleased. 5 stars!
  4) High Intensity High and Low Beam Bright White LED Flashlight - Provides very bright lighting with either setting. 5 stars!
  5) Powerful Sonic Alarm - Is not as loud as a powerful scream, but will draw plenty of attention if you are unable to scream for any reason. However, because of the location of the speaker, it is easy to cover it and dull the sound while holding it. 4.5 stars
  6) Safety-Blade Seat Belt Cutter - Is very sharp and well hidden so no accidents can happen. Just pull the keyring off and the cutter is revealed. I have tested it on thick paper and thin plastic and based on its performance, I have no problem trusting it in an emergency. 5 stars!
  7) Automatic Glass Breaker - Is very powerful for its size. I haven't had the chance to test it on auto glass, but I have used it on wood, painted sheetrock, and metal. It left a very noticeable mark in each, and always resets itself immediately after being deployed. Also, it took very little power to set it off - even if you are hurt and weakened, you could probably still use it. 5 stars!
  
  Overall, it is a very useful item. The thermometer doesn't work, but I really didn't care about that feature anyway. Every other feature works great (not sure about the tire gauge), and it is well worth the money. I would recommend this item to anyone who is worried about auto emergencies.
  
  If you are looking for the smaller version without the thermometer or tire gauge try this out: Swiss Tech BGCSBK BodyGard 5-in-1 Multi-Function Emergency Tool with Key Ring. My wife has this one, and the important functions are just as good, but it is actually small enough to place in your pants pocket.
  
  
  
  

• STAY AWAY - COPY FROM CHINA

  
  By AWQOG8VQGYTYJ on 2008-04-08
  This is a vulgar copy of the ResQMe! This 7 in 1 tools is a joke! About a 10 in 1? Do not buy this, last time i tried it failed! Do not gamble with your life and get the ResQMe, the only safety tool made in the US and trusted by professionals!
  
  

• Nice but thought it was aluminium

  
  By A2NBWUBL7MJ8MJ on 2008-08-31
  This is something I hope I never have to use. Seat belt cutter/window hammer. It is compact and I've seen it advertised on television and found the best price here at Amazon. Would make a great gadget gift for the person who has everything. Small/compact and could be easily carried on a keychain. The other items could be useful, however, I purchased for hopefully never having to break out of my car. It's a definate buy for people that travel around/near a lot of water, ravines, etc. You hear about those few accidents where people are trapped and can't get out of their seatbelts or under water cannot open windows (electric) and you'd be extremely hard pressed to break auto glass. So... it's most likely in that situation you'd pay hundreds/thousands to have this item in your car with you. Great to keep on a keychain, or in your glove box. I will be buying more. The presentation is a clamshell cover vs. the aluminum presentation box I've seen on TV. So, for the few dollars more you get the same thing but in a bit more elaborate way. I say buy one and put in each car/buy one for each child that's driving. It's just a great peace of mind tool. I did have a neice that slid on ice and went into a cold muddy channel... had someone not jumped in and got her out. She would have drowned in her own vehicle. It set an impresion with me and it's why I made my purchase. Swiss Tech BodyGard Platinum 7-in-1 Multi-Function Emergency Tool with Key Ring
  
  

• Worth reviewing a safety product before buying it:

  
  By A2ZBAAK6JPGT1W on 2008-09-16
  It is essential to check it out a safety product before buying it to make sure that it does what it pretends to do. Make a search online with key words like "keychain rescue/emergency tool" and see what it is available in the market. The right safety product is worth being investigated to make the right choice to warrant your own peace of mind. Safety products looking too good (in a picture or on tv) or even featuring too many options in the same product usually does not keep its promises by failing in its main features. The best thing to warrant its reliablitity is to test it in a junk yard the features of breaking side windows and of cutting seat belts. If you can not test, I highly recommend to go with the real original brand products that are usually tested and even used by public safety professionals.
  
  
  

• It just looks good, but...

  
  By A1WBPOW1SE2X4S on 2008-11-09
  We were disappointed because it looked like a toy made of cheap plastic. We immediately returned the product.
  
  

• Swiss Tech PPCSBZ-DL Micro-Pro XL 11-in-1 Multi-Tool w/LED Black & Stainless
• AAA 77 Piece Warrior Road Assistance Kit
• Accutire MS-4445B Programmable Talking Tire Gauge with Lighted Tip and Storage Case
• Swiss Tech BodyGard Survivor 12-in-1 Self Powered Emegency Companion, BGCSSV
• AAA 85 Piece Commuter First Aid Kit

• Swiss Tech BodyGard Survivor 12-in-1 Self Powered Emegency Companion, BGCSSV
• Swiss Tech BGCSBK BodyGard 5-in-1 Multi-Function Emergency Tool with Key Ring
• LifeHammer Original Emergency Hammer (Orange)
• Swiss Tech UKCSB Ulti Key 6 in 1 Keyring Tool
• ResQMe, The Keychain Version of the Original LifeHammer (Black), Pack of 2