The Activearo wind up solar radio is an emergency radio with a built-in 10,000 mAh power bank, made for the nights when the power is off and the storm is still blowing. It keeps the radio, the lights and your mobile going without a plug socket.
It picks up AM and FM through a telescopic aerial, and its dial also carries a WB weather band used in North America. The battery refills three ways, from the solar panel on top, the fold-out wind up handle on the back or a USB cable, and a power display shows how much charge is left. That one battery runs the radio, a torch with far, low and mixed beams, a fold-up reading lamp and a USB output for topping up a phone.
Worried a wind up radio only buys you a few minutes? The big battery is the reserve. Charge it by USB before winter, top it up every few months so the power display shows it ready, and the sun and the handle are there to keep it going during a power cut.
Keep it on the bedside table, in the kitchen cupboard, the car or the camping box, so the radio, the lights and your phone keep going when the power does not.
Key Features:
Activearo makes gear for people who spend their time outdoors and like to be ready for whatever the weather brings, and this wind up radio keeps the rest of the kit powered.
Pair it with our rechargeable LED head torch for hands-free light and our 50L tactical backpack to keep the whole emergency kit in one place.
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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.
Jordan M. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Michael D. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Rebecca T. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Lauren K. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Daniel P. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Thomas G. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Megan L. 4/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Sarah N. 4/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Eric B. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Brian F. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Amanda R. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Olivia C. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Chris W. 4/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Patrick H. 4/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Hannah S. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Avery D. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Cameron S. 4/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Bailey F. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Parker N. 4/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Quinn J. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Logan E. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Harper V. 4/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Elliot G. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Reese A. 4/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Skyler O. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
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.
Tops up your phone.
Solar, crank or USB.
Plus AM and FM.
Plus an SOS alarm.
Built-in battery that tops up your phone.
To recharge: solar, hand crank or USB.
Body length (15.7 cm), easy to grab by the handle.
Comes in green or black.
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.
Yes. The built-in 10,000 mAh battery tops up a phone through the USB output during a power outage.
The NOAA weather band (WB 162.400 to 162.550 MHz), FM 87 to 108 MHz and AM 520 to 1710 kHz.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Jordan M. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Michael D. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Rebecca T. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Lauren K. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Daniel P. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Thomas G. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Megan L. 4/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Sarah N. 4/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Eric B. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Brian F. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Amanda R. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Olivia C. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Chris W. 4/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Patrick H. 4/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Hannah S. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Avery D. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Cameron S. 4/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Bailey F. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Parker N. 4/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Quinn J. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Logan E. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Harper V. 4/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Elliot G. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Reese A. 4/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
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.
Skyler O. 5/5
Emergency Radio - NOAA Weather Radio with 10000mAh Solar Power Bank & Hand Crank
