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Reddit mentions of Etón American Red Cross FR160 Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger (Red), ARCFR160WXR

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We found 10 Reddit mentions of Etón American Red Cross FR160 Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger (Red), ARCFR160WXR. Here are the top ones.

Etón American Red Cross FR160 Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger (Red), ARCFR160WXR
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    Features:
  • AM (520-1710 KHz) & FM (87-108MHz) NOAA weatherband & 8211
  • USB cell phone charger (USB cable not included) 3.5 mm headphone input Dimensions: 5.25& 8221
  • Accessories: owner& 8217;s manual, warranty card Specifications subject to change
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ColorRed (American Red Cross)
Height2.5 Inches
Length1.75 Inches
Number of items1
SizeOne Size
Weight0.53131405142 Pounds
Width5.25 Inches

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Found 10 comments on Etón American Red Cross FR160 Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger (Red), ARCFR160WXR:

u/bradmin · 5 pointsr/Survivalist

Get them an emergency battery/solar/hand cranked flashlight/radio/usb charger. Like $30 for something decent. http://www.amazon.com/American-ARCFR160R-Microlink-Self-Powered-Flashlight/dp/B001QTXKCE

u/mmmgawa · 3 pointsr/PostCollapse

I have 3 of these and I think they rock. Seems like the same brand as the one you have posted but it has the solar panel that the review you posted said that it needs. It does not have the personal radio stuff though which I think could be nice.

u/PandaK00sh · 3 pointsr/PostCollapse

They make crank radios with flashlights and USB charging cables and solar panels on top. Might be slightly more pragmatic than just the USB crank.

u/Priapulid · 2 pointsr/PostCollapse

Hand crank solar powered AM/FMNOAA radio, $27. Granted it isn't two way but you can listen to music while you eat your instant potatoes and mushroom gravy.

u/EraserGirl · 2 pointsr/preppers

You can do a LOT at your age, but it will be mostly research and learning skills. That's what a lot of us did at your age. Scout groups used to teach a lot more bushcraft and survival skills than they do now. Some really excellent books on wilderness and emergency survivial were written more than 50 years ago. The American Boys Handy Book (1882) is one you can download. Boy's Own Book 1834 is another. they will have information in them on how to snare animals, catch fish, build shelters, with only sticks, ropes and a pocket knife.

You can find a lot of how to videos on Youtube that will teach you outdoor craft and survival skills.

Do all the research for your family: Diagram your house and its exits, and map your neighborhood, try to get your family to agree on a meetup place outside your house in case of emergency if you get split up. ...say a relative or friends house. and then choose one outside your neighborhood, then one outside of your city so you all know where to meet.

Gather all the emergency information and contact numbers you can find. put em in a paper notebook and keep them current. Write in the Rain makes some very nice notebooks that are practically indestructible. Find out where your town's emergency shelter is.

Scan all your family's important documents, birth certificates, vaccinations, health records, insurance policies, and the med records for your pets! and put them on flash drives, keep one, put one on your parents key chain. Paper copies are also worth putting in more than one location.

Monitor all the batteries, flash lights and detectors in your house. use maskng tape and markers and a notebook to keep track of how old the batteries are. usually people change the batteries when the clocks get changed.

Start your bug out backpack, start simply - compass, maps, flash light, Swiss Army pocket knife, sweater, glowsticks, rain poncho, first aid kit, hand warmer, candle, matches. Get an old cell phone that has no service and keep it charged. put IT and its power cord and and whatever cables you need to charge it. This phone will be able to dial 911 even without a service contract. Ask for an Eton Crank Radio/Flashlight Phone Charger for a present or buy one. I like to have a seperate crank flashlight besides the radio.

In case of emergency you will probably end up in a shelter with other people. Collect all the things that will be helpful in that situation....

Shelters will have bottled water, snacks, and maybe sandwiches. You should carry hard candy, power bars and flavor packets for the water. Keep them fresh. basically take them out and eat them and replace them with fresh ones every so often.

Shelters may not have anything cool to keep you and others from being too bored, bring small games, like ones with dice -Yahtzee, card games like UNO, a book of short stories or a classic novel that can be read outloud in pieces, like Tolkien. Basically stuff that everyone knows and takes up a small amount of space in your back pack. This is something everyone forgets but will make you very popular.

Do you have pets? Pets need their own prepping..Research sites like Pets and Disasters at American Veterinary Association etc... and gather the things you need for your pets evacuation bag. Make sure you can gather it all up quickly.

There is a lot more to emergency preparedness than stockpiling food. You are very wise.

u/robby86 · 1 pointr/Survival

I mentioned a folding shovel. I was planning to use the Mylar blankets as mini tarps, but I really don't see the use of a tarp in my situation. As for communication I have a red cross radio, a cell phone, a whistle, and I'm planning on getting a personal locator beacon. I was planning on using a Datexx crank generator, in addition to the Mophie powerstaion XL, but I'm thinking of getting a radio that has a built in solar panel/crank generator.

u/MacEnvy · 1 pointr/WTF

Yeah, I'm getting one of these for next time:

http://www.amazon.com/American-ARCFR160R-Microlink-Self-Powered-Flashlight/dp/B001QTXKCE/

Solar/crank flashlight, weather radio, and cell phone charger in one. Awesome.

u/exomniac · 1 pointr/Survival

I have one of those Eton radios, and it works just fine. I don't know what reviews you're looking at, but from Amazon, they are mostly positive, as you see. It has everything you requested except short wave. But it does have a USB charger, flashlight, and a small solar panel. It's a solid piece of kit. I've had it for a couple years, camping in the rain, it's been tossed around a bit and its still fully functional.

u/ThePostItNote · 1 pointr/AdviceAnimals

The Cliff bars really were the best for on the go, although after three weeks of at least one peanut butter cliff bar a day I got sick of it. Protein is important for energy, not to mention plenty of water. Beans, beef jerky, and camp food sold at walmart (I mostly ate the beef stew ones).

I did not use traditional bike travel gear - I had a camping backpack on my back, with the tent and sleeping bag fastened with bungee cords. The food and water rested on a bike rack in the back, and I had a bottle on a holder that was fastened to my handlebar cap with some tweezers and strong wire. A year after my trip I got one of these. Really wish I had it at that time.

I used a mountain bike instead of a traditional road or hybrid bike - it got me out of several tight spots. Bike gloves saved me from blisters and gave me a unique tan for conversation starters. And there really IS a difference between bike glasses and regular sun glasses. You can get a decent pair at walmart for 20 bucks. Don't forget bike lights, and lots of them. You'll be traveling in some very rural areas that don't have anything but the moon and stars to light your way.

You want to pack as light as you can, though eventually you'll get used to the weight. There are plastic camping sporks, one knife. Walmart sells this really compact set of aluminum cookware, it's really impressive because it doesn't look like much until you unfold it all. An extra aluminum cup for tea won't hurt (oh yeah, no caffeine, dehydrates you like hell). You want water proof matches. Fire starters and wood can be bought in the camp store. Always buy wood at the store, don't gather it yourself. Take a can opener as well (I didn't and ended up just using my axe. It impressed some people though.)

I had my biking clothes (spandex) and a pair of jeans and two shirts, plus socks and underwear. Detergent was bought at camp store (they sell in one-use sizes) and I had quarters for the machines. I had a camp towel (it's amazingly absorbent) and emergency foil blankets for the really cold nights. No pillow.

I concentrated the weight on emergency gear. An axe, flares, walking pole, whistle (which I wore at all times), flashlight that was both solar and battery powered, two first aid kits (one with bandaids and basics, the other more specialized with water sanitation pills, burn ointment, bite and sting kit, needles, lighters), an emergency phone, solar-powered radio (oh yeah did I mention that my trip occurred in 2011 at the same time as all those freak storm and tornado activity up north? That was SUUUPER fun, staying up listening to the radio).

The radio is awesome - I got an American Red Cross eton emergency radio. It's compact, solar powered of course, comes with a USB port so you can plug your phone in for emergency power. There are also compact power banks for extra power.

When I reserved a place, I always got an RV spot (no one says you have to have an RV to rent one). These are guaranteed to have power stations so you can plug in your electronic devices over night, and you can get adapters to connect USB devices to traditional power outlets. They're also not that much more expensive than traditional tent spots. Also depending on age and gender (I was 22 at the time and am female) you have plenty of elderly parents/grandparents who just come over and invite you to supper with them.

Speaking of electronic devices, ditch the smart phone because you don't want that out while you're sleeping, it's a thief magnet, and too expensive to replace. Also it's a power drain. Get a phone compatible with your sim card at walmart. A music player, sketch pad/diary, and one or two small paperback books are a must to keep sane. Don't forget a good camera (and extra camera batteries and storage).

Research animals before you leave - not just for safety, but it's something for you to look forward to. I specifically made a stop at Potato Creek because they had nesting Ospreys. Even though I lost the gorgeous pic I took (phone got rained on two days later) it was worth it.

You know the bottom padding inside your shoe? Rip them out and put the largest bills and a credit card, then put the padding back. You'll have to replace the credit card later as the magnetic strip will wear out, but the numbers are still visible. I didn't encounter any trouble at all besides dangerous drivers and the odd snake, but you never know.

You'll assimilate quickly, but, sleep early - 6 or 7 pm. Get up at 2 -3am, have a bite, some water, and head out by 3-4. Those early cool and quiet hours are crucial, especially in the southern areas and during the summer.

Know your route. There are national bike/hike roads that stretch from coast to coast. Recognize areas where you'll be most isolated and do some google street view research to check out the terrain and gauge risk. Amish places were awesome - the air smelled sweet and beautiful, and no one bothers you (though they may do a double take).

That's all I can think of for now. If I remember more, I'll PM you.