If you're headed out for a weekend in the woods, a hand-crank flashlight can be a literal lifesaver, or just a nice convenience. Here are 5 of our favorites.

Whether you're facing a blackout or off-grid adventure, this compact gadget lets you charge your phone and power a light — no ...

Unlike battery-operated flashlights that may not work in extreme heat or cold, hand-cranked flashlights reduce the dependency on batteries, which can be helpful in sticky situations. The device can be ...

In addition to flashlights and lanterns that are rechargeable or use batteries (whether single-use or rechargeable), consider getting a backup hand-crank flashlight that can be powered no matter ...

What is an actual survival tool supposed to do? Sure, having a Swiss Army knife is all fun and games until you find yourself ...

1. 2-Pack Tactical Flashlight Torch. ... Save on this charger, flashlight and SOS alarm that comes with a hand crank charger and can be battery operated. Buy at Amazon. 📲 More: ...

Many wind-up or crank-powered flashlights are powered by a battery recharged by a DC generator, which is turned by a hand crank attached to the flashlight. Other designs do not use batteries at all.