Solar crank radio with FM, flashlight and power bank

Kapsel Solar Crank Radio with Power Bank

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Kapsel Solar Crank Radio with Power Bank

Name: Kapsel Solar Crank Radio with Power Bank
Brand: Kapsel
SKU: EL-SCR-ORG-01-B
Price: 599.00 SEK
Availability: InStock

599 kr

Radio, light and 5,000 mAh of power for your phone. Always possible to charge.

Part of Kapsel Core, Best in test 2026 · Testproffs 9.6/10

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About the product

5,000 mAh power bank. Enough for roughly one full charge of a typical phone.
Three ways to charge. USB-C, solar panel or hand crank. USB-C cable included.
FM radio for public warnings. In Sweden, Important Public Announcements (VMA) go out on Sveriges Radio P4 on FM, even when the mobile network is down. AM and WB are on the same dial.
SOS button. One press gives an alarm sound and a flashing light, so you can be heard and seen.
Torch and reading light. LED, no loose batteries.
330 grams. 15.7 × 7.4 × 5.3 cm. Small enough to keep out in the hallway.

When the power goes and the mobile network falls silent, you have radio, light and charging in one hand. Our guide explains how to choose a crank radio.

This part in the system

Capsule: Energy & Light
Need: Power and news

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The component

What it is, and why it is in the system

Kapsel Crank Radio is an emergency radio with a 5,000 mAh power bank, torch, reading light, solar panel and SOS button. The battery charges three ways: by USB-C, with the crank or from the solar panel on top. An outage takes three things from a household at once: information, light and power. The radio covers all three. On FM, Sveriges Radio broadcasts news and Important Public Announcements even when the internet and mobile network are down. The light needs no loose batteries. And the battery can give your phone a top-up through the USB output, which can be the difference between reaching someone and not.

Scenarios

When you will need it

The crank radio is your link to the outside world when the power, the internet or the mobile network stops working.

Short power cuts at home: light and local radio close at hand, without draining your phone.
Longer outages and storms: when the outage is counted in hours rather than minutes, you follow news, weather and announcements on the radio, and the battery can give your phone a top-up.
Overloaded mobile network: during major incidents the network is often up but full. FM goes out to everyone at once, so there's no queue, and you don't need any data.
Cabin, countryside and car: where there's no power, you have news, light and a top-up for your phone in one hand.

The system

Where it sits in the system

The crank radio sits in the Energy & Light capsule, alongside the headlamp, the power bank and the gas stove. Together they give you light, power and information through seven days without power, water or heat. The radio is the part that reaches beyond your home: it's how news and official announcements get in when nothing else does.

The product

Details

How to use it

Try the radio once when things are calm, so the steps are in your hands before you need them.

Charge it before you pack it. Fill the battery with the USB-C cable that comes with it. That way you start with a full battery, and the crank becomes the backup.
In a power cut: start with light and radio. Take the radio out of the Energy & Light capsule, switch on the torch or reading light, select FM, pull out the aerial and find P4 or a local station.
Crank when the battery runs out. Fold out the handle and turn it at a steady pace. A minute of cranking usually gives a few minutes of radio, and much longer with just the light. The longer you crank in one go, the longer it lasts.
Charge with the sun during the day. Angle the panel towards direct daylight. The sun charges slowly and helps keep the level up, but it isn't meant to be your only way to charge.
Save the USB output for what matters. Plug in your phone or headlamp when you need to call, read a message or get light again, and unplug when you're done.
Use the SOS button only to be found. It gives an alarm sound and a flashing light. Switch it off once someone has noticed you, so the battery lasts for light and radio.
After the outage: switch off the radio and lights, wipe it down if it's damp, charge it fully with USB-C and put it back in the Energy & Light capsule.

What is included

Kapsel Crank Radio IR-030 with FM radio, torch, reading light, solar panel, SOS button and USB output.
Built-in rechargeable 5,000 mAh lithium-ion battery.
USB-C charging cable.
Printed quick start and safety instructions in the Instructions & Plans handbook.
Full manual and video guides via QR code and on Kapsel's manual page.

One radio per Kapsel system is enough for most households, since everyone can listen to the same one. If you keep a system in the car or at the cabin, it needs its own radio.

Specifications

Product name: Kapsel Crank Radio
Model: IR-030
Type: Emergency radio with hand crank, solar panel, power bank, FM radio, torch, reading light and SOS alarm
Battery: Built-in rechargeable 5,000 mAh lithium-ion battery, 3.7 V, protection class III
Charging input: USB-C, 5 V DC. USB-C cable included
Power output: USB, 5 V DC, for small devices
Charging methods: USB-C, hand crank, solar panel
Radio: FM (87.5 to 108 MHz), the band used in the Nordics and the one that carries Sweden's Important Public Announcements (VMA). The dial also has AM (520 to 1,700 kHz) and WB (162.400 to 162.550 MHz), which aren't broadcast in the Nordics.
Light: White LED torch and reading light
SOS: Dedicated SOS button on the front. Alarm sound and flashing light
Dimensions: 15.7 × 7.4 × 5.3 cm
Weight: 330 g
Intended use: Indoors, and outdoors under shelter, in a residential or similar setting
Country of origin: Made in China
Standards: Tested by Shenzhen CCTI Technology against the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU: EN 303 345-1 and -3 (FM receiver), EN 55032 and EN 55035 (EMC), EN IEC 62368-1 (electrical safety), EN 62479 (EMF). Light tested to EN 62471.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can it charge my phone?

Yes. The 5,000 mAh battery holds roughly one full charge of a typical phone through the USB output. Think of it as emergency power for a call, a message or getting your headlamp lit again, not as a way to keep your phone full all week.

How long does a minute of cranking last?

Usually a few minutes of radio, and much longer with just the light. The crank is the backup that means the radio never runs completely dry. Charge it fully with USB-C before you pack it, so you start with a full battery rather than your arm.

Which radio bands does it have?

FM (87.5 to 108 MHz) is the band that matters in the Nordics. In Sweden, that's where Sveriges Radio, local stations and Important Public Announcements (VMA) are broadcast, even when the internet and mobile network are down. The dial also has AM and WB, but they aren't broadcast in the Nordics.

Does it work when the mobile network is down?

Yes. FM goes out to everyone at once and needs no internet, mobile network or subscription. That's the whole point: the radio is the channel that stays open when the others close.

What's the SOS button for?

One press gives a loud alarm sound and a flashing light, so you can be heard and seen when you need to be found. Switch it off once someone has noticed you, so the battery lasts for light and radio.

How do I keep it ready?

Charge it fully with USB-C, store it in the Energy & Light capsule and charge it again when the clocks change, twice a year. It's the same rhythm as the rest of the system.

Is it included in Kapsel Core?

Yes. It sits in the Energy & Light capsule in Kapsel Core, one per system bag. You can also buy the radio on its own.