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Sometime 3 or 4 post-apocalyptic books ago I started making a mental list of things I would need in case of a catastrophe. And after obvious things like good shoes, warm clothes and food… all the characters seem to want a radio. Communication is important, and radio contact is the most likely to last.

While a battery-powered radio is a great plot tool (the announcer is about to convey some vital information when poof! the batteries die), this Self-Powered Emergency Radio with Flashlight is the kind of thing I’d want in case a giant meteor hits the Earth or World War 3 breaks out. Or if I need to go camping, whichever comes first.

This tiny radio can be powered by using the hand crank or simply the sun. It works with AM and FM and can be used to tune in to the FCC and EAS public alert systems. It even comes with a cell phone charger (though I’m a bit unclear on that) and the LED lantern is a blessing for anyone who’s even been caught in the forest at night.

How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.99 on ThinkGeek.com.