recommendations on a hand crank flashlight

[goatilocks]

I need recommendations on a good, preferably LED crank flashlight. Radio would also be a plus, but longest lasting light and brightness are my main concern.

 

[moolie]

We each have these ones for Girl Guide camps, I've been thinking of picking up this hand crank lanternas well, and here's a crank/solar radio just for fun

 

[goatilocks]

I really like the lantern!

 

[Marianne]

I was just going to order the ones from Lehmans. Everyone please chime in.

 

[Wifezilla]

As long as it is an LED you should be fine. I had one that used a regular light and it was terrible. I have a cheap LED lantern I got at Kohls around Christmas and it works great.

 

[BarredBuff]

Im wanting these for preps.........

 

[k0xxx]

I'd be interested to hear some experiences also. All I have are solar, and regular LED flashlights that I solar charge AA and AAA batteries for. Oh, I do have two of those shake type flashlights. They are a real pain in the rump and don't work exceptionally well, but they were free (and better than nothing, I guess).

Edited to correct a typo

 

[R2D2]

So whats the verdict folks...? Which is the best hand cranked flashlights and radios from your experience..?

 

[THEFAN]

I'd be interested to hear some experiences also. All I have are solar, and regular LED flashlights that I solar charge AA and AAA batteries for. Oh, I do have two of those shake type flashlights. They are a real pain in the rump and don't work exceptionally well, but they were free (and better than nothing, I guess).

Edited to correct a typo

I have to agree on the handshack lights. THEY SUCK! A lot of work for so little light. I've went with rechargeable solar myself.

To chime in on the handcranks. Go for the one mentioned in the link. I have a handcrank radio and light and I love them. Great back up back up items.

 

[goatilocks]

Well, after much research, Im gonna order a Lightstorm CL1. Its LED, no batteries, stores energy using a capacitor, is water resistant, and will charge my Crackberry, lol. They run about $25. When I finally get around to ordering it, I'll let you all know how it is.