Awesome Eton

Always be prepared with this survival kit from Eton Corporation. In addition to a hand-turbine American Red Cross FRX2 radio, it’s packed with emergency drinking water, food, hand warmers, matches, a first-aid kit, waterproof matches, a poncho, a survival blanket, a whistle, and more.

This substantial bit of kit from radio maker Eton can tune in radio broadcasts on just about every wavelength. It can receive signals in AM, FM, LW, SW, SSB, and VHF aircraft bands, and has a built-in 360º rotating AM antenna to help pull in the most distant signals. Its digital tuner can store up to 100 channels per band.

Electronics maker Eton teamed up with the American Red Cross to create radios designed to work in any situation. The FRX3 can be charged up with its hand crank or solar power, plays AM/FM and NOAA weather bands, and doubles as a flashlight and smartphone charger.