Ditch those polluting batteries and move to one of the iconic gadgets for anybody with even the mildest of green credentials. Since Trevor Bayliss first created a storm with his Freeplay Wind-up Radio in the mid-1990s the number and variety of wind-ups has mushroomed. These are the ones we think are best value available at this time:
Duronic Hybrid Radio - Wind-Up, Solar & Rechargeable AM\FM Radio with USB charger cable
Wind it up, charge it with sunlight, or plug it into your USB port to charge.
Excellent value
Duronic Ecohand Wind-Up, Rechargeable AM\FM Radio with flashlight
My experience is that the flashlight on these radios quickly eats up your charge, but it's handy in an emergency - like when you need a light so you can find where you put your torch!
Great budget wind-up
Eton FR140 Solar, Wind Up & Rechargeable FM/AM/SW Radio
The big selling feature of this radio is the Short Wave receiver. Great for picking up English language stations like the BBC World Service Radio and others when you're a long way from home.
Excellent reasonably cheap travel radio
