Hurricane Gear Test: Shine Wind Turbine

When the lights go out during a storm, you may wonder how you're going to charge your phone. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a device that uses wind power.

Nite Ize Radiant 400 lantern

Part of your hurricane supplies should include a battery-powered light. Most people think of a hand-held flashlight, but Meteorologist John Dawson is taking a look at an LED lantern.

EcoFlow Delta Pro Power Station

Planning for a loss of electricity is a key part of hurricane preparedness. FOX 26 Meteorologist shows us a large battery that can power most of your home.

Hurricane Gear Test: Rino Ready Companion

Hopefully you won't need it, but you need to have a hurricane kit to be prepared. You can put one together yourself, or you can buy one already made for you. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a two-person survival backpack.

Hurricane Gear Test: Acebeam X75 Power Bank Flashlight

So we all need a battery-powered flashlight or lantern in our hurricane kits and you'll wanna wear sunshades for this one! Our Meteorologist John Dawson shines a light on a product that can help you in the dark but can charge your phone as well.

Hurricane Gear Test: My Medic MyFak First Aid Kit

Are you prepared for hurricane season? Meteorologist John Dawson reviews My Medic's MyFak First Aid Kit. This comprehensive kit is designed to provide you with everything you need from a thermometer to an emergency whistle.

Hurricane Gear Test: Sawyer Tap Filter

Your hurricane kit must include the basics like food and water. But it can challenging to keep a lot of clean water on hand. Here's a tool to help with that.

What should your hurricane kit include?

Hurricane season starts this week! And that means Meteorologist John Dawson is back, ready to review and talk about all the supplies you may need on his Hurricane Gear Test. He has a reminder on some basic items that all hurricane kits should include.

Hurricane Gear Test: Dorcy Rechargeable Adventure Lantern

There was a time not that long ago when Meteorologist John Dawson said rechargeable lights don't belong in hurricane kits, because he only wanted to see ones that ran on disposable batteries, but times have changed along with battery technology.

Hurricane Gear Test: 5.11 Rapid Headlight

As you're gathering supplies to prepare for a severe storm, you probably know you'll need a battery powered light but some definitely work better than others, and FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson explains what features to look for when shopping for one of your own.

Hurricane Gear Test: PowerSmith LED Work Light

Some rechargeable LED lights will work better than others for emergency preparedness. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows what he likes about a compact LED work light with four different modes.

Hurricane Gear Test: Aclim8 Combar Pro Titanium

After you get the basics in your hurricane kit, you can start adding in other helpful tools and provisions. FOX 26’s Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a large-format multi-tool.

Hurricane Gear Test: Survival Frog Hurricane Kit

If you live near the Gulf Coast, you need a hurricane kit. But you don't have to build it from scratch. There are companies that have done the work for you. In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a survival kit designed for those in hurricane-prone areas.