Nitecore UMS4 Battery Charger Review
We use and recommend the Nitecore UMS4 battery charger. It’s a 4 bay charger that works quickly and reliably and doesn’t heat up the batteries. We discuss features and basic operation.
Kaito KA500 Emergency Radio Review
This small versatile radio lets you listen to AM, FM, NOAA Emergency and Shortwave (HAM). It does not broadcast. The Kaito KA500 can be charged using solar, crank, or USB. The radio can also charge a cellphone or other USB device.  It includes two small lights and a flashing red light. The radio comes in Red, Black or Yellow. We recommend the KA500 over the KA700 or KA500IP.
OPUS BT C3400 Battery Charger Review
The OPUS BT C3400 Battery Charger is a great charger. It is easy to use – plug it in, insert batteries, select mode and it starts charging. The LCD display is backlit when you select menu options, which makes it easy to read.
Backpacker’s Pantry Review – Freeze Dried & Dehydrated Meals
In our quest to test and compare freeze dried emergency food, we discovered Backpacker’s Pantry. In this review, we’ll share what we liked and didn’t like about the meals, and a little background on the company. We received some product samples, but as always, my opinions are my own.
The Best Inexpensive USB Solar Charger
We needed a cheap, reliable, portable USB solar charger. The solar USB charger we picked is the Nekteck 28w solar charger. It has IPX4 water resistance, dual USB and dual output and is simple to use. We have successfully used this portable solar charger to recharge AA, AAA, 18650 batteries and 21700 batteries with the…