This is a stronger emergency/preparedness product than the BT-4000 in some respects because of the larger 6,000mAh battery. I’d position it as an Emergency Power & Radio Station rather than simply another power bank.

Extralink Power Ranger EPS-6000 – Emergency Power When You Need It

No electricity. No socket. No problem.

The Extralink Power Ranger EPS-6000 combines a 6,000mAh power bank, FM radio, LED lighting, solar panel and hand-crank dynamo in one compact emergency device.

It's designed for those moments when normal charging isn't available – power cuts, camping, hiking, storms, travelling or keeping an emergency kit at home.

Three Ways to Find Power

Normally, you simply recharge the Power Ranger from a USB power source.

But when electricity isn't available, you have two important backups:

Solar power allows the built-in panel to generate supplementary power from daylight, while the hand-crank dynamo lets you physically generate electricity yourself.

Neither is intended to replace normal mains charging, but that's not really the point – they're there for situations when normal charging isn't an option.

6,000mAh Emergency Power Bank

Inside is a substantial 6,000mAh rechargeable battery.

As well as powering the radio and lights, that stored energy can be used to provide emergency power to a compatible smartphone or other USB device.

If the electricity is down, being able to put some power back into your phone could be considerably more important than getting it to 100%.

FM Radio – Without Needing the Internet

The integrated FM radio gives you access to local broadcasts without relying on Wi-Fi or mobile data.

That makes it particularly useful during a prolonged power outage or when you're camping somewhere with poor internet access.

Light When the Lights Go Out

The Power Ranger also incorporates LED lighting, giving you an immediate light source during a power cut or when you're outdoors after dark.

So instead of keeping a separate torch, radio and emergency battery in the cupboard, you've got them together in one device.

Technical Highlights

• 6,000mAh rechargeable battery
• Emergency power-bank function
• FM radio
• Built-in solar panel
• Hand-crank dynamo generator
• USB charging
• LED torch
• Additional LED lighting
• Integrated speaker
• Telescopic radio antenna
• Designed for emergency and outdoor use
• Suitable for power cuts, camping, hiking and travel

Why We Think It's Cool

Most power banks become fairly useless once their own battery is empty.

The Power Ranger gives you another option.

Put it in daylight and use the solar panel – or, when you're really stuck, pull out the handle and generate some electricity yourself.

Combine that with a 6,000mAh battery, FM radio and lighting and you have a very useful little piece of emergency equipment.

ITsCool Verdict

This isn't something we'd buy instead of a conventional 20,000mAh power bank for everyday charging.

It's something we'd keep charged at home for a power cut, throw into the camper van, or pack when heading somewhere off-grid.

The real attraction is redundancy: battery flat? There's solar. No useful sunlight? There's a dynamo. No internet? There's FM radio. No lights? There's an LED lamp.

That's what makes the Extralink Power Ranger interesting.

Charge it. Store it. And hope the day you really need it never comes – available from ITsCool.ie.