I recently added 3 Freeplay products to my camping box. The EyeMax WB radio, LED Flashlight (the exact name escapes me), and the Indigo LED Lantern.

Having tested these out over the long weekend I can definately say they are a good buy but hunt for bargains as they sometimes sell them with somebody elses brand on them...identical in every way but in another companies packaging. I got the radio and the flashlight together for a song under the Woods brand.

The flashlight and radio can be charged by USB and the radio also charges by solar. Over the Victoria Day long weekend I didn't need to crank either having charged them once when I bought them several months ago. I'm guessing the NiMH batteries are new enough that their discharge rate is low.

The radio has a weather band but it's on an analog dial. I haven't been able to thoroughly test it because there aren't any NOAA equipped stations in the national parks except around major villages or towns. It seems to work fine in the city...just more finicky than fixed stations.

The lantern does not charge by USB and i bought it the day before we left. 40 seconds of cranking was enough to light up my tent more than long enough to get settled in my sleeping bag and my gear stowed with a little left over in case I got up in the middle of the night with any sudden bathroom needs. If you crank for 10 minutes it will last for hours and hours but I'd recruit a friend if you plan to do this. A way to charge it externally would be great and is the only issue I found with the lantern.