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When it’s time to pack a go bag one of the first items you’ll want to include is a radio. While radios might be a thing of the past for a lot of us who have opted for the convenience of relying on our phone for news and weather updates, that might not be an option during a natural disaster. The power and internet could be down and you’re going to need a way to stay updated on how conditions are progressing. The last thing you want to be is in the dark both literally and figuratively. For that reason it’s important to find a radio that you can rely on during the harshest of conditions.
You’ve seen radios before,, I’m sure, there might even be one hanging around in your basement that still works ( those things last), which is great for home use but when it comes to finding the right radio for an emergency situation you willow ant ot make sure your choice is equipped with two major features: NOAA weather channels and multiple powering options. NOAA weather channels give you up-to-the-minute updates on weather conditions which is vital in the event of a natural disaster. As for the powering options, it’s better than your radio doesn’t just rely on batteries, while it’s fine if you pack a lot of backup batteries, there are a lot of options available that can be powered by battery, solar, and handcrank giving you enough backups in case one should fail.
With those key features in mind we took to Amazon to find the best emergency radios that can also be delivered right to your door.
FosPower 2000mAh NOAA Emergency Weather Radio
This emergency radio from FosPower can be powered via solar, hand crank, and AAA batteries as a backup to make sure that your radio is working when you need it. Radio also has a 2000mAh power bank that can charge your other devices like smartphones and tablets. On top of the radio and power bank, unit also has lights (reading and flashlight) and an SOS alarm. Radio will dependably receive up to the second emergency weather forecasts and emergency news broadcasts from NOAA and AM/FM stations.
Emergency Hand Crank Radio with Solar Panel
This radio has everything you'll need should emergency strike. Operates like your usual emergency radio receiving NOAA/FM/AM alerts and can be powered by solar, hand crank, or 4000 mAh ( or choose 6000 mAh) large capacity battery charged via USB. Includes a light with motion sensor. It's power bank also serves to recharge your other devices like smartphones ns tablets and has a built-in SOS alarm as well.
Esky Hand Crank Radio with Flashlight
Esky's emergency radio can be powered three ways: solar, hand crank, or it's 1000 mAh battery can charged via USB. Plus, power can also be used to charge other devices like your smartphones and tablets. Designed to be durable and weather-resistant it will keep working for you even during harsh weather conditions. And of course it serves to send you NOAA/AM/FM updates so you won't be left in the dark... literally because it also comes with a built-in 3W flashlight. Super lightweight and portable easy to carry around your neck or in your pocket. Available in red or yellow.
RunningSnail Emergency Hand Crank Weather Radio with Solar
Don't sleep on this emergency essential. Not only will this radio give you to-the-second emergency weather alerts from NOAA and AM/FM stations, but it's 2000 mAh large capacity battery can be used to give your other devices a boost. Unit also comes with a built-in LED flashlight and SOS alarm. As a failsafe, this device can be powered multiple ways: USB, hand crank, solar, and regular AAA batteries (not included). Available in Green or White.
Emergency Radio with NOAA Weather Alert
This emergency radio can be powered 5 ways: AC power, built-in large capacity battery, hand crank, solar, AAA batteries. Equipped with 3W LED flashlight and 2.5W reading lamp. You'll get up-to-date news alerts from NOAA and AM/FM/SW and has an SOS alarm as well. Plus, use it to charge your other devices like smartphones and tablets. Multiple colors available.
Kaito KA500 5-way Powered Radio
The Kaito emergency radio can be powered 6 ways: hand crank, solar, 3 AA batteries (not included), 5V uSB input, 5V AC/DC with wall power adapter, and built-in NiMH replaceable and rechargeable battery pack. You'll get AM/FM and NOAA weather alerts with PEAS (Public Emergency Alert System). Unit functions as a portable battery to give your other devices like smartphones and tablets a boost. Includes a 5 LED reading lamp, LED flashlight, and red LED SOS beacon light. Designed to be impact and water resistant so perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. Multiple colors available.
Auto NOAA Digital 5000 Weather Radio
With a backlit LCD screen, this emergency radio is super easy to read and get the important information you need. Has automatic/manual NOAA weather alert present along with standard AM/FM. Can be powered multiple ways: large capacity rechargeable lithium ion battery via USB, hand crank, solar, and 3 AAA batteries. Unit comes with a built-in flashlight/reading lamp, an SOS mode that has a red light and alarm, and can also be used to power your other devices. It's waterproof and comes with a wrist strap for easy carry.
