DEGEN DE13 Cranked Solar FM AM SW Receiver with Flashlight /SOS alarm / rechargeable cell phone for emergency and outdoor use (green)

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Torch: A torch or flashlight is a useful feature to have if you’re taking the radio with you while camping or are keeping it in your car for emergencies.

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Roberts used to make a wind-up radio, the R9957 Wanderer. This radio had AM/FM radio, a hand crank and a built-in lamp.

However, if you’re looking for something cheap, cheerful, and reasonably reliable, this is a fantastic piece of kit. It does need winding up pretty frequently if you’re relying on the crank charge alone – but the same can be said for most wind up radios. Due to its design for use in emergencies, the Leaton Crank Radio is small enough for portability. Also, it’s lightweight, weighing only 500 grams to ensure it doesn’t weigh you down while on the move.

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With some help from Home Protect, we've compiled a list of everything you may need in a power outage: charging modes – the emergency radio with built-in 10000 mah Polymer Battery can not only be charged via a USB Type-C cable, but you can also power the emergency radio via the hand crank and solar panels to ensure that you can use the radio crank normally in an emergency. Baylis wanted to help stop the spread of AIDS in Africa by distributing wind-up radios that would allow people to hear educational programmes. He was awarded an OBE for inventing the wind-up radio. Are wind-up radios any good?

As a water-resistant radio, the Midland Portable Wind Up Radio is perfect for use in any weather conditions. It’s also a great addition to your emergency kit as it ensures you always have a way to stay connected during critical situations.