We often wonder how the castaways on Gilligan’s Island managed not to break that small radio. We know from one episode that it had rechargeable batteries, but it still seemed to be pretty tough for its day. Today those taking a three hour tour, or deciding to trek into the wilderness might consider something more durable.
The Eton FRX3 is such a radio. It is a self-powered safety radio, meaning it can be powered with a hand-turbine or solar energy to recharge the internal Ni-Mh lithium ion battery. But that juice can also be used via a direct power transfer to charge a mobile devices such a mobile phone or iPod. We think the former might be more useful because you have the radio but the phone can be used to call for help!
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The radio offers an LED flashlight, glow-in-the-dark indicator, AC and DC input, auxiliary audio input, headphone jack and digital alarm. In other words stuff you could use if you end up stranded on a desert island.