The Eton Scorpion is a day-after-tomorrow survival gadget powered by a hand crank or just good ol’ Sol. There’s a 3 LED torch, an AM/FM/Digital radio, carabiner, solar cells, high grip weatherproof case and a USB phone charger. Now all you need is a disaster. Available now for US$50
- Digital AM FM Radio Tuner
- NOAA Weather Band
- Built-In LED Flashlight
- Large Solar Panel
- Crank Powered
- USB Cell Phone Charger
- Audio Line Input
- Aluminum Carabiner
- Splashproof
- Rugged Exterior Skin
- Battery Charge Indicator
- Bottle Opener No Batteries Needed
- DC Power
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Eton has really bulked out this line of devices. I'd love to see a comparison chart from the lining up the various gadgets, feature, ratings, etc. Couldn't find any tech specs on their site to say whether the Scorpion has enough "umph" to charge a smart phone or music player though (not all USB chargers are created equally, unfortunately).