Wind up flashlights

[campclose]

Does anyone own a wind-up flashlight? Might even be called a crank? I saw them advertised on TV and thought it was a pretty neat idea. I can't tell you the number of times we have gone camping and the flashlight batteries were dead. Yeah I know I should check them at home.

 

[dinosaur]

I had one before the first LED lights were available. The LED's have pretty much rendered the cranks obsolete. I have a number of the LED flashlights. One of them is large, uses D-Cells, is totally waterproof and after ten years, still has the original batteries in it.

 

[woodsman]

Don't have one, but from what I understand there are a bunch of fake Chinese copies on the market that don't actually crank, so you should double check before buying one.

 

[freedommachine]

I have a hand crank flashlight. I cant say it would be my main choice for a light, but it would be great if all my other flashlights die on me.

 

[Luvoutdoors]

We have one of these and if you forget to buy batteries or have kids who steal them all the time for their toys they are great!

 

[Telna]

I keep a wind up flashlight in the trunk of my car and it has come in handy plenty of times. I think it's good to have around. Mine also has red or orange flashers on the side.

 

[southerngal]

I don't have one of these yet but it is on my list of things to get for our disiaster preparedness kit. That's a great idea to keep one in the car as well!

 

[oldmangunner]

I have one of the old wind up flash lights. It can also serve as a wind up radio and siren. It is a pretty good tool, but your arms hurt after awhile.

 

[Hayley]

No, I haven't even heard of these cranked flashlights. It's an interesting notion, but new to me. I normally just make sure I have a good supply of new batteries.

 

[Telna]

I don't have one of these yet but it is on my list of things to get for our disiaster preparedness kit. That's a great idea to keep one in the car as well!

Yes, I definitely recommend that you get one for your disaster preparedness kit. It's a great idea. Just make sure you get one that actually works. You can look up reviews online to make sure you are buying one that you can rely on.

 

[jason]

I've used the ones that you shake. Never tried the crank ones though. But shake ones are not bad, but never seem to be as bright as battery flashlights.

 

[woodsnwater]

One I have isn't that bright, but brighter than the one with dead batteries in it!

 

[Newanderthal]

I had one. Used it on several occasions. The batteries are crap. Once you use them a dozen times, they no longer hold a charge and you have to wind them constantly to get any light at all out of them. Not worth the money. Get a cheap LED head lamp. The amount you'll spend on the lamp and batteries is less than the wind up lights... and it'll last you a year before you replace the batteries.