Algonquin Adventures / Packable NOAA Weather Radio

**Posted by Swift Fifteen** 4/09/2022 4:11 pm

Anyone else bring one on extended trips? I take a printed weather sheet along on every multi day outing, but on extended trips I enjoy the up-to-date broadcast weather reports. I used to own a hand-crank type NOAA radio but seem to have lost it along the way. I'm looking to replace it and have found this inexpensive one that requires batteries. It's a little lighter and less bulkier than the crank style too. And I don't mind the batteries since I'll likely use it once a day or so.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07P7QDJZX/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ACVQRGAFB5N7W&th=1

**Posted by hiker72** 4/09/2022 4:29 pm

I also bring a Weather Radio for trips lasting more than several days. I have an old school hand cranked one with a built in flashlight. However, it's taking an awful lot of cranking for minimal results and part of the antenna has broken off which doesn't help with the already questionable reception. This looks like a good replacement!

**Posted by ShawnD** 4/09/2022 6:33 pm

I find the reports provided on my Garmin inreach mini to be pretty accurate.

**Posted by TVMatt** 4/09/2022 8:51 pm

I currently use this one

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07GBMPP6M/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_B02QJKFJRRX692QVHS9M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

It’s okay. Really hard to get signal most times. Not sure if it’s the radio’s problem or the fact so many towers have been shut down, they are too far apart. Never had two radios side by side to compare. I just like it because it can be powered by multiple sources for emergency situations. I’m guessing the one you listed will most likely get better signal though.

**Posted by Swift Fifteen** 4/10/2022 10:27 am

ShawnD wrote:
I find the reports provided on my Garmin inreach mini to be pretty accurate.

Hey Shawn, I also have the Garmin inReach Explorer Plus which I absolutely enjoy, but like the idea of having the option of listening to a broadcast during a rain day or wind bound.

**Posted by Swift Fifteen** 4/10/2022 10:30 am

TVMatt wrote:
I currently use this one

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07GBMPP6M/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_B02QJKFJRRX692QVHS9M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

It’s okay. Really hard to get signal most times. Not sure if it’s the radio’s problem or the fact so many towers have been shut down, they are too far apart. Never had two radios side by side to compare. I just like it because it can be powered by multiple sources for emergency situations. I’m guessing the one you listed will most likely get better signal though.

That's pretty pricey for a device that rarely works. I just ordered the one above. I'll let you know how it performed end of May.

**Posted by fisher178** 4/14/2022 2:06 pm

I have had good luck with
Eton Scorpion
$75.
Works well and is solar powered

**Posted by fisher178** 4/14/2022 2:07 pm

I have had good luck with
Eton Scorpion
$75.
Works well and is solar powered

**Posted by ChristineCanoes** 4/14/2022 6:51 pm

I used weather reports when on Lake Huron but don’t worry so much in Algonquin.