If you are stepping outdoors, you need to be well informed all the time, in today's world. Unstable situations and weather hazards are now becoming quite common and when there is an advanced warning, life and property can be saved. People now like to be more prepared to meet any eventuality and therefore like to have an emergency kit ready. One of the most important device to stay informed is a radio and it has to be of a good quality and dependable, otherwise you wont be able to use it when you need it the most. An emergency crank radio is an ideal device suiting this purpose, as it has a mechanism by which it can generate its own power.

An emergency crank radio has a handle which needs to be vigorously turned, and this will produce electricity. This is based on the principle of a dynamo and the electrical energy which is produced gets stored in a built-in rechargeable battery. The radio can practically never run out of power, as long as you can turn the handle, and this makes it a very dependable device in an emergency situation.

If you are looking for a sturdy and compact emergency crank radio, then the AccuManager 27 is the ideal choice. It weighs just under a pound and its dimensions are only 5.5 inches in length, 2.5 inches in width and about 1.7 inches thick. This makes the radio fit snugly into your hand or the glove compartment in your car. You can also tuck it in your pocket or belt holster. The shape of the radio is like a small walkie-talkie which makes it quite practical to carry around compared to some other model designs of emergency crank radios.

The parts used and the build of the AccuManager 27 emergency crank radio is of superior quality which meets the demands of rough outdoor handling. The cranking handle is conveniently placed on the back of the radio for easy handling and turning. The handle can be neatly tucked into a recess when not in use. In comparison to other models, this radio has the common AAA rechargeable batteries where the power is stored. These batteries can be charged much more than a couple of thousand times and are also easy to replace compared to models which have a built-in battery pack. The cranking dynamo is of a superior quality and a few cranks can recharge the batteries for at least twenty minutes.

The AccuManager 27 emergency crank radio also has a bright LED flashlight. Due to the convenient shape of the radio the flashlight is easy to point and is quite powerful and can adequately light up your path at night. Another major plus is the in-built cell phone charger that is capable of charging different models of cell phones along with a three-pronged adapter cable. The versatility of this radio is enhanced by a built-in siren and an alarm clock. The siren comes in handy if you are trying to attract attention to your self in an emergency situation and the alarm clock is very useful on camping trips.