The Eton Torch Radio FR150 is one of the earth's great eco tools. Not only is it the world's smallest wind-up radio, it's an all-in-one LED torch, radio, and mobile phone charger. Its power comes from a compact fold-down handle, a solar panel, or a mains power connection to charge its inbuilt NiMH battery. You'll never run out of light again, you'll always have an emergency phone charger, and you'll never have to throw a battery away.
The wind-up option provides about an hour of radio per minute winding. In direct sun, its solar panel allows near perpetual radio play. There's a headphone input, and its rubberised covering is water resistant and - even better - great to hold. It's a mere 20cm x 6cm x 10cm, weighing 700grams.
The Eton company was founded in 1979 as a USA distributor for the famed Grundig electronics brand. They subsequently expanded in their own right to be one of the world's dominant manufacturer of short wave radios. This led them into eco products and they've won numerous international awards for their solar and magneto (wind-up) radios, chargers and torches. This one has the lot - in the palm of your hand.
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