kaito ka404 emergency hand crank dynamo 5-led flashlight with am/fm radio

 

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The Kaito KA404 combines a sturdy 5-LED flashlight with an AM/FM radio, giving users a handy versatile camping accessory, job site companion, car gadget or in an emergency situation, such as a hurricane or an earthquake. Made of durable, high-impact plastic, the rugged device features 5 super bright LEDs, each of which is rated at 15,000 MCD, and it can last for 10 minutes if cranked for 1 minute. The flashlight is great for illuminating a campsite or dimly lit work area, campers will also enjoy the FM radio and its built-in speaker and telescoping FM antenna, which improves reception in out-of-the-way locations.


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- Super-bright 5-LED flashlight, 1-LED/5-LED selectable


- Charge by easy hand-cranking action, lasts 30 minutes cranked 1 minute


- AM/FM radio with Siren


- Hand crank rechargeable, no need for replaceing batteries or bulbs


- Can be used to charge cell phones (adpators not included)


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 "Useful, but with an annoying defect" 2010-02-10


By L. Pilotti (USA)


I bought this because I plan on doing some extended hiking this summer, and it seemed like quite a useful thing to have on the trail. I got a chance to test it out this last week due to the large snowstorms we received that left my home without electricity. I must say that all the features work as indicated and to my satisfaction. I listened to the entire Super Bowl on this with only about 15 minutes total cranking time having to stop once at a commercial break and crank it again for a few minutes. I really only have one complaint about this product, but it is one that can be quite a hassle and one that I ran into, quite literally, after pulling it out of the box. The handle that one uses to crank the charger is attached to the unit with only a small, metal pin. Unfortunately, the pin does not stay in place and can easily move around so that it does not keep the handle in place. The first time that I went to charge it the handle came off and the pin fell to the ground. It took me about twenty minutes to find it in my carpet. If I had been outdoors it would have rendered this totally unusable because you cannot generate any sort of charge without it. After a while I became accustomed to always checking the pin was secure and in the correct position, but it still ended up on the ground four more times over the course of a week. Other than that, however, the product works well and just as it was described.

 

 "Flashlight" 2010-02-02


By Min Q. Sun (NY)


I liked it a lot, it was easy to use, very bright, lasted for a long long long time! I don't usually exercise that much, it was great for me to exercise myself a little.

 

 "You get what you pay for" 2010-01-17


By Paul J. Perkins (Lebanon, KY United States)


This is the cheapest crank radio/flashlight that I could find, and there's a reason for it.





The LED light works fine. It's not very bright, but it'll keep you from bumping into walls.





I wheeled through all of the AM and FM channels and couldn't get any signal, just static.





It has a hole with a pin in it that's supposedly you can put a cable in to charge things like cell phones via the dynamo crank. The one square of paper documentation gives no details about what sort of cable you would need.





In my opinion, this is the cheap thing you buy before you realize that you really should have just spent a bit more on a better quality item. It'll sit in your kitchen drawer and you'll use it on occasion, mostly for the novelty of cranking your own power, before sticking it back in the drawer for another few years until you rediscover it again.

 

 "A good self powered flashlight" 2009-12-23


By Ming Su (CA USA)


This is a very nice tool. It can be used for camping, placed in your nightstand, or in the glove box. There are 2 levels for the light. The low level lights up 1 led, and the high level lights 5 leds. It's not super bright, but again, it's more than enough if you only use it while walking your dog. The radio buttons are some kinda small, thus may be difficult for some people to change channel. It also has a siren function, but not very loud. With about 1 minute cranking, the battery can hold enough electricity for the flashlight to work with all 5 leds lit up for about 45 minutes, and then fade out about 20 minutes. The radio consumes much more electricity than the leds. You can only expect the radio work for 5 minutes at most. The crank is relatively hard to crank, i.e. more resistant, if you clockwise, but easy the other way. I assume more electricity could be generated with more resistance. The quality is OK for its price. Everything outside is made of plastic. The crank is hold by two very small screws, as the result, I dare not to crank fast and use my full strength when cranking. The flashlight button is removable and came off the second day when my 4-year old son played with it. But I believe a little glue will fix it. Overall, I'm happy with this purchase.

 

 "Nice product to have around" 2009-11-01


By bookowski (Brooklyn)


This is a very useful little product and for the price well worth it. I know there are a lot of different levels of quality in these and if you plan on heavy use you may want to research it and get the best. I don't know much about that but for occasional use this one seems to be a good value. The light is strong and the radio works fine. If you are someone that never has batteries every time you go to use your current light this is a good buy.








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Rectangular shape fits Over sleeping Bag or cot. Fine Mesh polyester. Suspends w/poles or Rope (not included) utilizing 6 reinforced tie tabs at corner and sides. Washable. Use indoors or out.
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- Ultra-fine polyester mesh
- Suspends with poles or ropes (not included)
- 32 x 78 x 59
- Rectangular
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 "STANDS UP TO WINDS AND SUN TOO" 2009-09-11
By Secesh Tim (Warren, idaho)
I built an outdoor bathtub overlooking our river in the Salmon River Mountains. The net is suspended from poles over the tub in full sun and susceptible to the daily morning and afternoon winds that come up and down the river valley. It has been up for most of the summer and is still doing the job of keeping bugs away...an added benefit is it keeps many of the pine needles and other blown debris out of the tub as well. Given the wet spring and summer's bumper crop of mosquitos and flies, the tub would have gotten no use without this netting! I will certainly buy more in the future! Great product at a reasonable price.

 "Great mosquito net" 2008-11-21
By njrootsman (Somerset, NJ USA)
We bought this net before our recent trip. It arrived on time and it really saved us from mosquito bites and perhaps even malaria. I certainly recommend it.


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This tent is great for car camping because you can use your SUV to entend the room of your tent. It is freestanding so you can use it with your SUV or separate. Easy to setup with a zipper carrry bag for easy storage and transport. Unique design allows tent to stand alone or attach easily to the back of most sport utility vehicles for additional sleeping space No-see-um mesh "T" Style front door and rear portal with zippered storm flap, Two "No-see-um" mesh side windows with zippered storm flaps, Complete with stakes, carry/storage bag and instructions. Flame retardant, meets C.P.A.I.-84 Specs, Covered by Texsport's 3 year limited Warranty
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- The Lodge Square Dome Tent comes with a rainfly with an extended awning, two mesh side windows with zippered storm flaps, and durable speed clips to secure the tent
- Tent stands alone or attaches easily to the back of most sport utility vehicles for additional space
- Body constructed of light and strong nylon taffeta with a durable water resistant polyethylene floor that is easy to clean
- Equipped with a rainfly to protect against bad weather and no see-um mesh to keep bugs out and let air in
- Shock-corded fiberglass poles make the tent easy to assemble and makes it harder to lose attached poles
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 "Texsport Dome Tent" 2009-09-12
By M. Nichols
This is a great idea for a tent! We loved the extra space it gave us. We used it to camp up and down the east coast this summer. If fit perfectly over the back of a Honda Element and could definitely be used for a bigger vehicle. The porch poles were a little flimsy so we didn't use them. It does take two people to set up and take down--but it was an easy job. The only problem we had was water leaked in from the bottom seams in the rain. It was not much (a quart or so) but did get some of our gear wet. Despite that problem we would still buy this tent again.

 "Texsport Tent" 2009-08-10
By Donna M. Baker (Phoenix, AZ)
The tent was exactly what I expected. Even though it was 110 degrees when it arrived, I just had to set it up to see how it worked on my Honda CR-V. Looks like a great fit! We are camping this weekend, I can't wait to try it out for real!

 "Leaks Badly" 2009-07-31
By C. Harris
We just used this tent for the first time, and it leaked so badly that everything in the tent was wet, including us. I have camped for many years, and I have never spent a more uncomfortable night in a tent.

 "Great" 2009-06-26
By Traveling Granny (Iowa, USA)
We purchased this tent to travel to Alaska with. It is fantastic. I bought a huge wheeled duffel bag at a garage sale for $3 and it works wonderful for carrying and fits into better than the smaller duffel bag it came with. Only problem was when we received an empty box!!! on the first delivery. I called Amazon and they immediately shipped another express delivery!! What wonderful service!!

 "Nice tent overall" 2009-06-07
By Ronda R. Ives (Spokane, WA USA)
I bought this tent for the Memorial Day weekend camping trip. Nice sized tent. The poles are a little unmanageable for just one person, it can be done, just with a little difficulty. Check your vehicle with this tent to ensure it will work properly. I have a Durango and the SUV sleeve is almost too low and tight for the open gate of a Durango. However, this is an awesome idea!

I loved being able to pack light with the tent and being able to sleep in the Durango opening up into the tent. This worked great for myself and camping dog. Easy to disassemble and does go back into the carrying case!




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This extremely popular classic lumbar is more than capable of holding enough water and food for a day out on the trail.
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- Removable shoulder strap with a sliding pad
- Air mesh foam back panel
- Back panel airline ticket pocket
- Tuck-away waist belt
- 2 water bottle pockets that accommodate 32 oz water bottles
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 "Awesome!!" 2009-08-26
By Elizabeth G. Lewis (Falls, PA)
I worked at a summer camp and this thing was so nice- it held a lot and wasn't as hot or cumbersome as a backpack. I actually have been too lazy to move my stuff out into a normal purse. If you can get past the fact that people think you're wearing a huge fannypack it's pretty amazing.

 "Mountainsmith Tour Lumbar Pack " 2009-02-24
By John Olhoft (Pahrump, NV)
I have found this to be most useful on day hikes, particularly for carrying camera gear and snacks/water for the day. Comfortable, durable and easy to use.

 "Rave" 2008-10-28
By Monica J. Secore-erbland
This is a great item, it wasn't exactly what I was looking for, but it is a great value.

 "Perfect size" 2008-10-09
By Peter A. Lamb (Sterling, CT United States)
Originally I thought this bag might be a bit too big as I am only a day hiker. But after using it for over 70 miles of hiking I can truly say that if it were any smaller I would have been disappointed. It holds 2 water bottles, a jacket, and snacks with still the outside pocket to hold maps, etc. I bought the currant red - great color - I like the contrasting yellow lining - makes things easier to find. I do wish the zipper cords were also yellow - they tend to 'hide', but I can easily fix that myself by tying on additional bright cord. The pack sits very comfortably on the lower back - no straps pulling on my shoulders ( I hate that!) and has lots of adjustable straps to get the fit just right. Backpack style straps are available as an add-on if you want that kind of fit. The bag also comes with a detachable shoulder strap and built in handles at the top of the bag - great design.

Overall, a very versatile pack that gets lots and lots of use. I am a person who researches things to 'death' before buying them, this was a GREAT purchase.

 "Best Lumbar Pack I've ever used" 2008-03-10
By Thomas E. Tweedel (Austin, TX United States)
This is the best lumbar pack I've ever Had



I use it primarily for knocking around town with my camera gear or day hikes with food/water/stove and a few extras and it works great for both.



The capacity is just right. Not to big like some I've seen where you might as well add backpack straps. Not to small, it can hold what I need it to.



Features

I have a couple of camelbacks but I was looking for something a little faster and cooler that is easier to access. With the Camelback if I want to carry something other than water I have to unsling it to get at it. I have small kids so I frequently have their milk or sippy cups and having to unsling it whenever they want a drink is a pain. But with this the side mesh pockets can hold 2x 20oz bottles and make access a breeze.



The fact that it goes on the waist instead of the back is also a big plus. I live in Texas and the summers are hot and humid. So not having something strapped on my back makes life a little cooler.



Access to what you need is easy, its not a long tube like the camelback. Of course you can't hold as much. But if your not taking that much you don't have to fish around as much with the same kit to find something.



The all important Strap

The strap is one of the best parts, its amazingly useful. When you have it loaded up putting it on your waist can be tricky since it sags a bit. Trying to get it on the right spot and clicked up can be challenging. But the strap makes it easy, slip the strap over one shoulder to take up the weight and slack, snap the belt, synch it up and slide the strap off and your ready to go.



Also when you access stuff the strap is great, if your under load the main body of the unit is under compression (keeps it tight and stable) but this can make it hard to pull things out. Slip up the strap, take off the load and unsnap the belt and its easy to go fishing.



When you need to run fast the unit and flop up and down making it uncomfortable, just bring the strap up and take some weight off and you can run without a problem.



Or you can just use the strap and stow the waist belt (it slides in underneath the lumbar support) and use it as a bag. The strap pad is quite good.



If straps are not your thing you can detach it and just go with the pack. I was worried at first the strap might get in the way but I've never had problems and its always there when I need it.



Pockets Everywhere

This pack has a lot of pockets. There is of course the main pocket which is shaped and kind of rectangular, this is where most of your business goes. Attached to the inside front is an envelop sized zipper pocket, useful for loose change, batteries and other small knickknacks.



In the front is another pocket, though if you've got the main section loaded up and strapped down this pocket isn't very useful. Its not bellowed or anything so the main support pulls on it. There is a plastic key clip inside. I use it for a mini LED flashlight.



In the back you have your lumbar pad, nice mesh coated foam. It has a pass thorough behind it from left to right on the sides. This is where you would stow the waist belt if you were not using it.



Then behind that is another pocket, open at the top that runs the height of the pack. Useful for large flat things that stick out like maps or pamphlets. Not really big enough for a book. You could fit a DVD case in but that would be pushing it.



The side mesh pockets just make the unit, there not as deep as I'd like but I've gone up to 20oz gatoraide bottles and never lost one.



A normal around the town load for me will be 2x 20oz bottles, a heavy pro F2.8 lens, Flash an extra small SLR body or point and shoot camera, table tripod, extra batteries, 50mm lens, remote triggers, a few snacks and knickknacks. It handles it all very well.



Out in the woods I might have the 2x 20 oz bottles, water, mini stove (snowpeak), titanium pot, spoon and some freeze dried food and munchies for the day and maybe my SLR or a flash. Getting things out can sometimes be tricky but it works.



If I need a jacket or a shirt I'll have it strapped to the outside as long as its light. The further out you hang something the more you notice it.



Belts and Handles and Mounting Points

The waist belt is broad and comfortable, the inside is mesh coated. It has a good balance of stiffness and flexibility. It wraps around your hips pretty well and distributes the load well. It has 2 stablizing straps on each side to get your load nice and balanced. There is a small plastic clip on a nylon strap in the middle. The clip is to small for much except running 3/4 inch webbing through it, but throw a carabeener on the stap and you've got more utility.



The buckle is the large 50mm snap type, easy to operate, works well. You can tighten the belt from either side.



On the bottom are two more stabilizing straps, so you can shrink or tighten the bottom if need be. I've found if you full extend them you can use them to hold thinks like a therma rest, a tarp or an umbrella. Pretty handy. Also two more strap loops



On the front is a shock cord webbing. Does a good job of holding a jacket and still giving easy access to the main compartment.



On the top are two carry handles, very nice touch, use them a lot.



Construction

All the external zippers have nice yellow nylon pull ties with rubber coated ends on them. Easy to see, easy to use.



The external bag is high quality condura like nylon, the inner lining is light weight ripstop. Its double sewn in all the critical places.

A note on color

I originally bought this bag in black, returned it and got the red bag. My wife though it more attractive but more importantly was finding things. You had black straps and black zippers on a black bag. It just all blended together and I found myself having to hunt for openings and straps more than I wanted to.



The only "problems" I have with the bag really isn't a flaw of the design, but rather a limitations. If you have it all tightened up it can be hard to pull things out, most of the time you have to un-strap the belt to get some slack. Also when you adjust the load you often have to adjust some of the straps to snug it back up again or loosen it up again to fit right. Be mindful of that and you won't have a problem.



Also if you load it up too much it can sag and be not as comfortable. You'll have to figure your exact point (it depends on how well the belt rides on you). For me (I'm thin) I can carry a decent load and still be fine.



So to summarize

Pros-

Great design, wonderful strap and pockets, great flexibility with adjustments and mounting points.

Cons-

None other than watch your configuration



Conclusion-

A great bag, not as big or as high capacity as my camelbacks but more useful in most conditions.


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