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09/01/09
Duck and Cover
Your Hurricane Survival Guide
We're not sure if you got the memo from the Weather Channel, but it's hurricane season. Right now. And while it goes without saying that you've stocked up on wine and propane, you're also definitely going to want the following items within your reach. Godspeed.
Refill
NoPoPo Water-Powered Batteries
It usually takes a power outage for you to realize that none of the batteries in any of your flashlights are
working. Luckily, these smart little babies recharge instantly using practically any liquid you've got at
your disposal, from water to sake to, yes, urine.
- 411:
- $53 for four batteries, available here
Wind Up
Eton Hand Crank Radios
On second thought, why bother with batteries at all when you've got good ol' elbow grease to get you through
the forthcoming electricity-free months. These self-powered radios run on a hand-crank power generator and
also feature a built-in flashlight and cell-phone charger. Good thing you've been doing those hammer
curls...
- 411:
- $50, available here
Back End
Soular's Solar-Panel Backpack
This green-yet-sturdy knapsack can recharge your cell phone and MP3 player via solar panels, but it's also
tough enough (reinforced by recycled bottles) and big enough to hold a laptop and other post-apocalyptic
essentials (like some of that wine).
- 411:
- $150, check it out here
Clarity
Charcoal Stirrers Water Filters
An all-too-familiar hurricane scenario: you neglect to stock up on water, and now the wet stuff from the tap
is tasting funky. An old Japanese water purification method gone commercial, these white charcoal sticks can
be stirred within your glass of water, bourbon or tea to leave it with a clean taste. Perfect for that
blackout cocktail party.
- 411:
- $22 for a pack of three, available here
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