Ideal for blackouts (which may be more scheduled than one might like if power shortages continue), the Eton FR350 is a hand-cranked AM/FM/SW radio - should you run through all the power stored in its NiMH battery. It also has a built-in torch and a built in siren to notify others of severe emergencies, and, most attractively of all, has a port you can plug your mobile into in case you want to reach people more than 50 meters away. Also water-resistant, so you can guess what kind of emergencies it targets. £39.95. [GT]
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