Blame Murphy’s Law, but power outages seem to happen at the most inconvenient of times. Whether you’re running short on phone battery, need to access the radio or find yourself lost in the dark, your emergency kit could benefit from something like this do-it-all device from Amazon Canada.
A shopper-favourite on Amazon, this versatile gadget is a 2000mAh power bank, AM/FM & NOAA weather radio and crank-powered flashlight in one. Plus, should you find yourself stuck in the wilderness, RunningSnail’s emergency radio can be charged via solar power. Keep scrolling to learn more about this “must-have” gadget and shop the limited-time deal.
RunningSnail
This 2000mAh power bank has more than 18,000 reviews on Amazon.
The details
This “Amazon’s Choice” device is a 2000mAh power bank, AM/FM & NOAA weather radio and crank-powered flashlight in one. It has a micro-USB cable to charge your phone, so you can contact emergency services, your family or access the internet.
More than a power bank, the RunningSnail gadget works as an AM/FM & NOAA weather radio and a hand-crank flashlight. Why hand-crank? Unlike battery-operated flashlights that may not work in extreme heat or cold, hand-cranked flashlights reduce the dependency on batteries, which can be helpful in sticky situations.
The device can be charged in three ways: Micro USB charging, solar charging, or via a manual hand crank to wind up the internal battery.
What people are saving
However niche this device may be, it has gained thousands of fans — and a 4.4-star average rating — on Amazon.
With nearly 19,000 reviews, Amazon shoppers call the gadget a “must-have for an emergency situation.”
It’s the “perfect emergency item,” writes one user. The radio is “loud” and lasts “all night on a full charge.”
The portable charger is “absolutely essential for [my] home and car,” says another. It’s “small, powerful and portable.”
RunningSnail
More than 400 people have purchased this device in the past month.
The radio produces “clear signals” and “great sound” after “barely a minute of winding the crank,” and the flashlight is “powerful enough to illuminate any room in my home,” they add.
It’s “simply the best,” raves a fourth shopper. Not only is it “sturdy, compact and lightweight,” but it “can be a lifesaver!”
Despite more than 13,400 five-star reviews, some Amazon users note it is “much smaller” than they anticipated and warn that the charger will not be compatible with all phones — something to keep in mind when placing your order.
The verdict
You never know when an emergency will strike, but when it does, it helps to be prepared. Beloved by thousands of Amazon shoppers, this do-it-all emergency kit staple is a 2000mAh power bank, AM/FM & NOAA weather radio and crank-powered flashlight in one. More than 400 Amazon shoppers have purchased the “must-have” device in the past month, with some dubbing it the “perfect emergency item.” However, some critics note its small size, something to keep in mind when heading to checkout.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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