Hand crank
Turn the crank to run the radio and the light.
Blackout Water add-on
Hand-Crank Emergency Radio
Hear what's happening when the power's out.
$74.00$118.00SAVE 37%
When the grid goes down, the TV goes dark and phones run flat. This radio keeps the news, the weather alerts and a light on, powered by your hand, the sun or a USB-C cable.
- 4 ways to power it: hand crank, solar panel, USB-C and a built-in 2000 mAh battery.
- AM/FM plus the NOAA weather band for emergency broadcasts and weather alerts.
- Charges your phone from the built-in power bank.
- LED flashlight and SOS alarm with a flashing red light.
- Splash-resistant (IPX3) and only 255 g. Fits in a go-bag or a kitchen drawer.
Pairs with the Blackout straw. The straw covers your water. The radio covers news, light and a phone call. See the straw
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Why a radio
When the grid goes down, stay in the loop.
In a long outage, the radio is how you hear what's happening, where to get help and when the water's safe again.
- Emergency broadcasts on AM, FM and the NOAA weather band.
- Light from the LED flashlight, plus an SOS alarm.
- Phone power from the built-in battery, so you can still make the call.
Power
4 ways to power it.
No mains? No batteries? It still works.
Solar panel
Leave it in the sun to top up the battery.
USB-C
Charge it fully before you store it.
2000 mAh battery
Holds the charge until you need it.
Power bank
Enough charge to make the call.
Plug your phone into the radio's USB port to give it a top-up from the built-in 2000 mAh battery. It's an emergency top-up for calls and messages, not a full charge for a big phone.
USB-C inUSB out2000 mAh
Specs
What you get
| Bands | AM 520–1620 kHz · FM 87–108 MHz · NOAA weather 162.400–162.550 MHz |
|---|---|
| Power | Hand crank, solar panel, USB-C, built-in 2000 mAh battery |
| Phone charging | Yes, from the USB port |
| Light | LED flashlight, SOS alarm with flashing light |
| Water resistance | IPX3 (rain and splashes) |
| Size | 14 × 7 × 4.5 cm (5.5 × 2.75 × 1.9 in) |
| Weight | 255 g |
| In the box | Radio, USB-C cable, user manual |
Pairs with the Survival Straw
Water and news. Both covered.
The radio tells you what's happening. The Blackout straw makes sure you've got safe water while it does: it removes 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.9% of protozoa from a creek, a rain barrel or a brown tap.
See the Survival Straw →Questions? Straight answers.
Does it need batteries?
No. It has a built-in 2000 mAh battery that you charge by hand crank, solar or USB-C.
How long do I need to crank it?
A few minutes of cranking gives you a few minutes of radio and light. For long listening, charge the battery fully by USB-C before you store it and top it up in the sun.
Will it fully charge my phone?
It gives your phone an emergency top-up from the built-in battery. Think a call and a few messages, not a full charge.
Does the weather band work outside the US?
AM and FM work anywhere. The weather band picks up the US NOAA weather service only.
Is it waterproof?
It's splash-resistant (IPX3), so rain is fine. Don't drop it in water.
How should I store it?
Charge it fully, then keep it somewhere dry and easy to grab. Top it up every few months.