Why I added a hand-crank radio to every prep kit I own

[ArchEnemy]

When every smart device is dead and cell towers are down, knowing what's happening matters. Weather events, evacuation orders and emergency broadcasts comes through AM/FM/NOAA in a grid-down scenario. So a three-dollar batteries and a hand crank can keep you informed when nothing else can.

 

[Alan]

Yes! a win for old school tech

 

[Playboi]

When tech fails, a hand-crank radio is priceless.

 

[chili]

Rechargeable batteries and solar panels also come in handy

 

[Alan]

Rechargeable batteries and solar panels also come in handy

Spot on!

 

[RealCruiser]

 Hand crank radios don’t get the credit they deserve. When the power’s out for days and your phone dies right away, that little radio turns into your only connection to what’s going on outside.