Hand-Crank Emergency Radio & Solar Lantern

When the lights go out, the first ten minutes always go the same way. Someone finds a candle. Someone else finds a lighter that doesn't work. Somebody's phone flashlight is now the only light in the house, and it's at 11%.

This little duo replaces all of that. The radio runs without batteries, so you can wind the hand crank, let it sip sunlight on the windowsill, or top it up over USB. Tune in to local AM/FM stations and the NOAA weather band while the TV sits dark and useless. There's a flashlight built right in, and a USB port can give a phone a small emergency boost (and it's a decent arm workout).

The solar lantern is the cozy half of the pair. It folds flat, pops open, and spreads soft light across the kitchen table, so dinner by lantern feels less like an emergency and more like a story you'll tell later. Leave it in a sunny window during the day and it's ready by evening.

It's a sweet gift for new homeowners, college kids, and the relative who still keeps a transistor radio "just in case." They were right all along.

What to expect

• An emergency radio with AM/FM and NOAA weather bands
• Charges by hand crank, solar panel, or USB; built-in flashlight
• A USB port for a small emergency phone charge
• A collapsible solar lantern with several light modes
• Reception depends on your location, local stations, and conditions
• Final model details will be confirmed with our supplier

Coming soon: we're finalizing our supplier, so this one isn't available to order just yet.