wind-up torches, radios etc

[nightowl]

Any recommendations for these? Also is there any other type of self-powering equipment I should consider for a scenario when the batteries run out?

[Maddosammo]

chemical lighting is always a good choice small lasts a few hours, and there are solar powered lighting that you can buy.

[essgee23]

ive had mixed results with wind up stuff.

have a very good, small radio/torch combo, will have to check where from.

ive also had stuff that i thought would last and then it just doesnt.

the mechanism just dies, and im not very good at repairs (time to learn maybe!!)

[nightowl]

I was given a wind up torch years ago. Had the same problem with the mechanism though. Just seemed to stop working.

[Bilbo]

Hi,

Bought this one and its really good. Small & light, can be used as a torch or lantern. 8hr battery on full charge and decent return on physical charge. Has brightness settings.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0038Q9L9Y/r ... 51_3p_dp_1

Cheers

[essgee23]

i like look of that Bilbo

[Bilbo]

Forgot to mention its waterproof as well.

[SkyWatcher]

I bought a few wind up torches from Asda a couple of months ago for £3 each. Seem to work alright and you have the option of using 1 led or all 3 at the same time. Might not be heavy duty but could get you out of a fix!

[Cougar]

I tend to use unicom branded ones. I have a couple of the wind up torches that I have had a couple of years now and still going strong and also one of their lanterns.