Nice Little Emergency Backup
Picked up this mini hand crank generator to keep in my car for emergencies, and it's exactly what I needed. It's really small and weighs almost nothing—about 50g—so it just lives in my glove box now. The other day I wanted to test it out, so I hooked it up to an old LED light strip and started cranking. Took maybe a minute or so and the lights lit up just fine. The gear ratio feels smooth, not too hard to turn, and you can tell it's built to last. Obviously you're not going to charge a laptop with this thing, but for keeping a phone alive or powering a small light in a pinch, it's perfect. Just don't expect miracles—it's a backup, not a replacement for your wall charger. Solid piece of kit for the price.