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If you lost power during the big storm last week and want to be more prepared next time — or y’know, be ready for a zombie apocalypse — this hand-crank radio is helpful to have on hand.
Like the solar-powered phone/device charger I bought last year and shared in a previous Coffee Break, this is one of my “just in case” purchases that make me feel a bit better about potential emergencies. I’m far from a prepper, but I like to have peace of mind. (I also recommend keeping emergency glow sticks handy in case your flashlight batteries run out.)
In a long-term power outage, your laptop battery and phone battery will eventually die, so it’s nice to have a radio as a backup. (Plus, if you’re an “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” fan, you can entertain yourself by singing “Crank you for being a crank” as you charge the built-in battery.) This radio has a flashlight function and can charge your devices, too, though you’ll probably want to conserve battery power to use the radio! It can be charged via solar, too, but the product description doesn’t seem to recommend it. (I think — the English isn’t exactly perfect.)
While I haven’t used it yet, this seems sturdy enough for occasional use, and it’s a good size for carrying around your home during an emergency, and for storing in the meantime.
This hand-crank radio is under $20 at Amazon and is available in three colors. (I received two of them when I ordered a couple months ago, but I’m pretty sure that was a mistake, because I don’t see any mention of it coming as a pair.)
Sales of note for 1/27:
Kate Antoniades
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