Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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The Activearo NOAA weather radio is a hand crank emergency radio with a built-in 10,000 mAh solar power bank, made for the nights when the power is out and the storm is still overhead. It keeps the weather broadcasts, the lights and your phone going without a wall outlet.
It receives the NOAA weather band (WB 162.400 to 162.550 MHz) plus AM and FM through a telescopic antenna. The battery refills three ways, from the solar panel on top, the fold-out hand crank on the back or a USB cable, and a power display shows how much charge is left. That one battery runs the radio, a flashlight with far, low and mixed beams, a fold-up reading lamp and a USB output for topping up a phone.
Worried a crank radio only buys you a few minutes? The big battery is the reserve. Charge it by USB before storm season, top it up every few months so the power display shows it ready, and the sun and the crank are there to keep it going once the grid is down.
Keep it on the nightstand, in the pantry, the truck or the camping bin, so the radio, the lights and your phone keep going when the power does not.
Key Features:
Receives the NOAA weather band plus AM and FM, so you can hear weather broadcasts and local news without cell service or internet.
Built-in 10,000 mAh battery tops up a phone through the USB output during a power outage.
Recharges three ways, from the solar panel on top, the fold-out hand crank or a USB cable.
Flashlight with far, low and mixed beam modes lights the yard, the stairs or the trail when the lights go out.
Fold-up reading lamp spreads a wide, even light across a table, a tent or a kitchen counter.
SOS button sounds an alarm to help others find you.
Power display shows how much charge is left, so you know when to set it in the sun or turn the crank.
Built-in compass and a loop carry handle make it easy to grab for the truck, the cabin or the go-bag.
Comes in green or black.
Activearo makes gear for people who spend their time outdoors and like to be ready for whatever the weather brings, and this weather radio keeps the rest of the kit powered.
Pair it with our rechargeable LED headlamp for hands-free light and our 50L tactical backpack to keep the whole emergency kit in one place.
Free shipping in the United States and the United Kingdom.
If you decide to return the items for whatever reason you may do so within 30 days from the day that you received them. Read more in our Return and Refund Policy.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 25 reviews.
The 10,000 mAh battery is the main reason this model stands out to me. Having a weather radio and a phone backup in one place makes more sense than keeping several separate devices in an emergency drawer.
The built-in compass is a small bonus rather than the reason to buy it. The larger battery and multiple lighting modes are what make this a practical emergency-kit item.
I like that the battery level is visible rather than leaving you guessing. The hand crank seems best treated as a backup, with USB charging doing the heavy lifting before storm season.
The reading lamp and flashlight serve different purposes, which is a thoughtful detail. For a blackout kit, I would rather have both than a single very bright beam.
The fold-up reading light is a useful addition. It spreads light over a table, whereas the front flashlight is more suited to looking down a hallway or outside.
I appreciate that the product description recommends charging it by USB in advance. A hand crank is useful for topping up in a pinch, not a substitute for starting with a charged battery.
This is a fairly substantial radio compared with the tiny crank models, but the extra battery capacity explains the size. I would choose it for home preparedness over ultralight hiking.
The carry loop makes sense for moving it around the house or hanging it near a tent. The radio looks more like emergency equipment than a decorative gadget, which suits its purpose.
The combination of AM, FM and the NOAA weather band is sensible. I especially appreciate having a physical tuning control instead of relying on a phone app.
The NOAA band is an important feature for US weather alerts, but reception will depend on location. It is worth checking the local broadcast before depending on any weather radio.
It is nice to see a USB output alongside the emergency lighting features. I would still keep a separate charging cable with it because the port alone is not much use without one.
This would fit well in a household storm box with spare cables and batteries. The 10,000 mAh capacity is attractive, although actual phone charges will depend on the phone and power losses.
The three charging methods are reassuring, although the solar panel should be viewed as supplemental charging rather than a quick way to refill a large battery.
The separate beam settings and wide reading light make this more versatile than a basic radio. I would have liked a little less bulk, but the feature set is well considered.
I prefer the straightforward layout: antenna, light controls, crank and battery indicator. There is a lot going on, but the controls appear reasonably easy to identify.
The larger battery is the main advantage over a pocket emergency radio. A 10,000 mAh reserve is much more useful when you also need to keep a phone available.
I like that the power display shows the remaining charge. For something that may sit in an emergency box for months, being able to check it at a glance is important.
The fold-up reading lamp makes this more versatile than a radio with only a narrow flashlight beam. It seems particularly useful for lighting a table during an outage.
Having NOAA alongside regular AM and FM is a sensible combination. The crank and solar panel are reassuring backups, but precharging by USB is still the realistic way to prepare.
This is a fairly substantial unit compared with a pocket radio, and that tradeoff makes sense for the bigger battery. It looks better suited to a home kit than a tiny daypack.
The flashlight modes are a useful detail. A softer beam for indoor use and a stronger beam for checking outside are more practical than a single brightness setting.
One device covering weather updates, light and phone charging would reduce the number of separate items to keep track of. I would still pack a charging cable alongside it.
The solar charging feature is a helpful fallback, though it should not be mistaken for fast charging. The product feels strongest when presented as a fully charged reserve with backup options.
The physical antenna and controls are appealing for emergency use. It would be helpful to show a close-up of the labels so buyers know exactly where the weather band is selected.
The green version is easy to spot among other gear. Between the power indicator, lamp and USB output, this looks like a thoughtful choice for a storm-preparedness shelf.
A hand crank emergency radio with a built-in 10,000 mAh solar power bank, made for the nights when the power is out and the storm is still overhead.
Worried a crank radio only buys you a few minutes?
The big battery is the reserve. Charge it by USB before storm season, top it up every few months so the power display shows it ready, and the sun and the crank are there to keep it going once the grid is down.
At a glance
1
10,000 mAh battery
Tops up your phone.
2
Three ways to charge
Solar, crank or USB.
3
NOAA weather band
Plus AM and FM.
4
Flashlight and lamp
Plus an SOS alarm.
Radio, power bank and lights in oneShown at true size next to a phone6.2 x 3.9 x 2.5 in bodyIn green or black
The numbers
10,000 mAh
Built-in battery that tops up your phone.
3 ways
To recharge: solar, hand crank or USB.
6.2 in
Body length (15.7 cm), easy to grab by the handle.
Emergency weather radio vs. batteries, candles and a power bank
Batteries, candles and a power bank
Emergency weather radio
Weather broadcasts without a signal
✗
✓
Recharges from sun and crank
✗
✓
Tops up your phone
✓
✓
Flashlight and reading lamp
✗
✓
One thing to grab
✗
✓
Everything in one radio
NOAA weather band Plus FM and AM, telescopic antenna.
10,000 mAh battery With a power display.
Flashlight Far, low and mixed beam.
Fold-up reading lamp Wide, even light.
SOS alarm, compass, carry handle
Comes in green or black.
Good questions
How does it charge?
Three ways: the solar panel on top, the fold-out hand crank on the back or a USB cable. A power display shows how much charge is left.
Can it charge my phone?
Yes. The built-in 10,000 mAh battery tops up a phone through the USB output during a power outage.
Which stations does it receive?
The NOAA weather band (WB 162.400 to 162.550 MHz), FM 87 to 108 MHz and AM 520 to 1710 kHz.
How big is it?
The body is about 6.2 x 3.9 x 2.5 in (15.7 x 9.9 x 6.4 cm), with a loop carry handle on top.
What if it is not right for me?
Every order is covered by our 30-day returns. If it is not right for you, contact us within 30 days of delivery and we will guide you through the return.
HOW IT WORKS
Power, light and news in one
1
Weather news without a signal
It receives the NOAA weather band plus AM and FM through a telescopic antenna, so you hear weather broadcasts and local news without cell service or internet.
2
One big battery for everything
The built-in 10,000 mAh battery runs the radio, the lights and a USB output that tops up your phone during a power outage.
3
Recharge it three ways
From the solar panel on top, the fold-out hand crank on the back or a USB cable. The power display shows how much charge is left.
4
Light for the yard and the table
The flashlight has far, low and mixed beam modes, and the fold-up reading lamp spreads a wide, even light across a table, a tent or a kitchen counter.
5
Ready when the grid goes down
Charge it by USB before storm season and keep it on the nightstand, in the pantry, the truck or the camping bin. The SOS button sounds an alarm to help others find you.
The 10,000 mAh battery is the main reason this model stands out to me. Having a weather radio and a phone backup in one place makes more sense than keeping several separate devices in an emergency drawer.
The built-in compass is a small bonus rather than the reason to buy it. The larger battery and multiple lighting modes are what make this a practical emergency-kit item.
I like that the battery level is visible rather than leaving you guessing. The hand crank seems best treated as a backup, with USB charging doing the heavy lifting before storm season.
The reading lamp and flashlight serve different purposes, which is a thoughtful detail. For a blackout kit, I would rather have both than a single very bright beam.
The fold-up reading light is a useful addition. It spreads light over a table, whereas the front flashlight is more suited to looking down a hallway or outside.
I appreciate that the product description recommends charging it by USB in advance. A hand crank is useful for topping up in a pinch, not a substitute for starting with a charged battery.
This is a fairly substantial radio compared with the tiny crank models, but the extra battery capacity explains the size. I would choose it for home preparedness over ultralight hiking.
The carry loop makes sense for moving it around the house or hanging it near a tent. The radio looks more like emergency equipment than a decorative gadget, which suits its purpose.
The combination of AM, FM and the NOAA weather band is sensible. I especially appreciate having a physical tuning control instead of relying on a phone app.
The NOAA band is an important feature for US weather alerts, but reception will depend on location. It is worth checking the local broadcast before depending on any weather radio.
It is nice to see a USB output alongside the emergency lighting features. I would still keep a separate charging cable with it because the port alone is not much use without one.
This would fit well in a household storm box with spare cables and batteries. The 10,000 mAh capacity is attractive, although actual phone charges will depend on the phone and power losses.
The three charging methods are reassuring, although the solar panel should be viewed as supplemental charging rather than a quick way to refill a large battery.
The separate beam settings and wide reading light make this more versatile than a basic radio. I would have liked a little less bulk, but the feature set is well considered.
I prefer the straightforward layout: antenna, light controls, crank and battery indicator. There is a lot going on, but the controls appear reasonably easy to identify.
The larger battery is the main advantage over a pocket emergency radio. A 10,000 mAh reserve is much more useful when you also need to keep a phone available.
I like that the power display shows the remaining charge. For something that may sit in an emergency box for months, being able to check it at a glance is important.
The fold-up reading lamp makes this more versatile than a radio with only a narrow flashlight beam. It seems particularly useful for lighting a table during an outage.
Having NOAA alongside regular AM and FM is a sensible combination. The crank and solar panel are reassuring backups, but precharging by USB is still the realistic way to prepare.
This is a fairly substantial unit compared with a pocket radio, and that tradeoff makes sense for the bigger battery. It looks better suited to a home kit than a tiny daypack.
The flashlight modes are a useful detail. A softer beam for indoor use and a stronger beam for checking outside are more practical than a single brightness setting.
One device covering weather updates, light and phone charging would reduce the number of separate items to keep track of. I would still pack a charging cable alongside it.
The solar charging feature is a helpful fallback, though it should not be mistaken for fast charging. The product feels strongest when presented as a fully charged reserve with backup options.
The physical antenna and controls are appealing for emergency use. It would be helpful to show a close-up of the labels so buyers know exactly where the weather band is selected.
The green version is easy to spot among other gear. Between the power indicator, lamp and USB output, this looks like a thoughtful choice for a storm-preparedness shelf.
