Reddit reviews [Upgraded Version] RunningSnail Emergency Hand Crank Self Powered AM/FM NOAA Solar Weather Radio with LED Flashlight, 1000mAh Power Bank for iPhone/Smart Phone

This will suck as a spinner.


It will not spin freely as it will have a DC motor instead of a bearing, meaning that the only way for it to spin is if you push it constantly.


A way better alternative is a hand crank emergency device like this https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Version-RunningSnail-Emergency-Flashlight/dp/B01MFCFKG5/ these things work (not tried that model but you get me) you convert your energy into electrical energy. simple shit.

You can't convert fidget spinning into electrical energy as fidget spinners are just frictionless bearings with some plastic wrapped round.

one of these

Here in Gainesville they recommend at least 1 gallon per person per day for 3 days, so you have that. If you have a bathtub fill it up before the storm hits and use it for cleaning and emergencies. You can cleanse bathwater in an emergency following the instructions here https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/emergency-disinfection-drinking-water.

If you can, get your hands on something like this https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Version-RunningSnail-Emergency-Flashlight/dp/B01MFCFKG5/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1504719082&sr=8-4&keywords=weather+radio.

> I was just like, what do people who are completely disconnected do like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Version-RunningSnail-Emergency-Flashlight/dp/B01MFCFKG5/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504017144&sr=8-1&keywords=radio+storm

LOL, do you think we are stupid?

• New Design: 1000 mAh power bank for charging your iPhone & cellphone via Micro-USB cable directly, no need of adapter anymore;
  
• A Must For Emergency: Keep this AM/FM & NOAA weather radio with your family, get up to date with the latest weather and all hazard information for your area;
  
• More Than A Radio: Compact sized flashlight radio with 1W longer lasting powerful LED can be with you in camping, backpacking, hiking or any other outdoor activities;
  
• 3 Rechargeable Ways: Micro USB charging, Solar charging, Manual hand crank to wind up the internal battery;
  
• What You Get: RunningSnail emergency radio, Micro USB cable, instruction, appreciation card, our worry-free 12-month warranty and friendly customer service.
  
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  https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Version-RunningSnail-Emergency-Flashlight/dp/B01MFCFKG5/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=solar+flashlight+with+usb+charger+hand+crank&qid=1556493544&s=gateway&sr=8-4

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FTFY

Funny thing about that: When hurricane Sandy hit, I tuned in to the local FM radio station (which I usually don't listen to because it's a lot old guys waxing ignorant about politics, and repetitive music).

The first thing I heard when I switched on the radio? "Well, if you're tuning in to us to find out what's going on... we don't know either. Our internet is down, our cable TV is down, and our phones are down. And that's all of the ways we get our information."

So, it was pretty useless.

Also, a cheap battery powered AM/FM radio or even a crank-powered model, is going to be a lot more efficient and reliable in an emergency than a smartphone sucking down battery searching for a cell signal, that also happens to have an FM receiver in it.