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July 9, 2012, 11:35 AM

HYmini Fan Charger Using wind, solar and electric power, the HYmini fan charger powers up devices such as MP3 players, cellphones and digital cameras. When the power goes out, turn on the fan to keep cool and keep the devices running that you need the most.
For more information, visit hymini.com.
Tembo Trunks Need to share WTOP's disaster updates, but only have earbuds? Made from silicone rubber, Tembo Trunks use natural amplification - and no power - to carry sound across the room. Just clip earbuds at the base and Tembo Trunks gives them a wider range of louder and clearer sound.
For more information, visit tembotrunks.com.
Princeton Tec Pulsar II LED Light This LED light is an upgrade from the annoying laser pointer. Small enough to hang with your keys, it will shine for up to 14 hours and it's water-resistant.
For more information, visit rei.com.
GASONE Portable Gas Stove If there isn't time to prepare, the GASONE Portable Gas Stove can prevent all that food from going to the trash. This single-burner stove uses a push-button electric starter, eliminating any use of propane, matches or a lighter, and has a safety shutoff system.
For more information, visit amazon.com.
O2Cool Portable Fan When the power goes out, especially in the summer, a portable fan like this can be the difference between staying at home and staying in a hospital room. For less than $10, the O2Cool Portable Fan only needs two D batteries to operate, and can be carried and set up anywhere.
For more information, visit campingworld.com.
56-Serving Emergency Food Supply Kit Even when there are a couple days to prepare for an emergency, it's a race to the canned goods aisle, and it's even worse when there's no time at all. This emergency packet comes with 56 entrees for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And because it's freeze-dried and dehydrated, it can last for up to 25 years, with only water needed to make a meal. It can feed one adult for four weeks or four adults for a week.
For more information, visit wisefoodsupply.com.
Voltaic Amp When the lights are out, use the natural light of the sun. The Voltaic Amp is a portable solar charger for devices from your cellphone to your digital camera. One hour of charge time will give three hours of power, and it only takes four to five hours of charge time to fully power your devices.
For more information, visit earthtechproducts.com.
Light Mine Only about the size of a baseball, this LED light has 11 magnetic posts to stand or position at any angle, putting light where you need it. It also has three light settings and red-light vision for night.
For more information on this product, visit striker.com.
Coleman Camping Coffeemaker What would the day be like without that cup of coffee or tea in the morning, especially after an emergency? The Coleman Camping Coffeemaker brews up to 10 cups of coffee without the use of electricity. Ideal for two- or three-burner camp stoves, the coffeemaker absorbs the heat from the stove and uses it to brew fresh coffee. Besides using heat to brew, it's designed like a traditional coffeemaker, with a place for a filter, water and a glass pot.
For more information on this product , visit amazon.com and coleman.com.
American Red Cross FR160 MICROLINK When you're left in the dark, some of the necessities that come to mind are a radio, a flashlight and the number of hours left until your cellphone runs out of power. The FR160 MICROLINK has a hand- and solar-powered battery and can help out with all three of these things. At the front is an LED light to lead your way in the dark. There's also a radio with AM, FM and all seven NOAA weatherband channels, and a USB outlet to charge your cellphone.
The amount of power does depend on the amount of time it's cranked or charged in the sun. Cranking it for 90 seconds will give 30-40 minutes of use, while eight to 10 hours in the sun will give about three to five hours of use, according to the FR160 MICROLINK manual. The battery will not be enough to completely charge your phone, but it will give it enough power to use in emergencies.
For more information on this product, visit etonocorp.com or weatherconnection.com for a look at the manual.
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Slideshow by Tiffanie Reynolds, special to wtop.com

When the power goes out and bare necessities become the most important, these gadgets will keep you going and connected.

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