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Eton Scorpion II Emergency Weather Radio

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The rugged one with a bottle opener

The Eton Scorpion II looks like it was designed by someone who spends weekends outside: a rubber-armored body, an aluminum carabiner for clipping to a pack, IPX4 splash resistance, and — yes — a bottle opener built into the frame. Underneath the tough exterior it's a full emergency radio: AM, FM, and all seven NOAA weather bands with a digital tuner and display, powered by crank, solar, or USB.

Three ways to stay powered

The 800mAh rechargeable lithium battery charges over the included USB cable, and once you're off the grid you keep it alive with the hand crank or the solar panel. A battery charge indicator on the digital display tells you where you stand, which is more useful than it sounds at midnight in a blackout. The same battery doubles as a phone charger through a 5V/1A USB output — enough for emergency top-ups of a smartphone.

Reception covers AM 520–1710 kHz, FM 87.5–108 MHz, and all seven weather band channels. The digital tuner makes station-hopping precise, and there's a headphone jack for private listening plus an aux input for playing audio from another device.

Built for rough handling

Eton rates the Scorpion II as shock-resistant to 3.3 feet and IPX4 splash-proof, meaning rain and splashes from any direction are fine — just don't submerge it. The 1/2-watt LED flashlight is bright enough for navigating a dark house or trail. At 6.5 x 2.5 x 1.9 inches and 10.6 ounces it rides easily in a daypack, clipped on with the carabiner. Eton is also a longtime American Red Cross partner brand, which speaks to where this radio is meant to live: preparedness kits.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

The Scorpion II fits campers, boaters, and anyone who wants a radio that can take a knock and keep working. If your gear lives in a truck bed or a tackle box, this is the build quality you want.

Skip it if your priority is maximum battery capacity — the 800mAh cell is smaller than the Midland ER210/ER40's 2600mAh — or if you want a bedside alert radio with county-level SAME programming, where the Midland WR120 wins.

Pros

• Rugged rubberized body, shock-resistant to 3.3 ft
• IPX4 splash-proof for rain and wet conditions
• Crank, solar, and USB charging with battery indicator
• Digital tuner and display; AM/FM plus 7 NOAA bands
• USB output for emergency phone charging
• Carabiner, bottle opener, headphone jack, aux input
• American Red Cross partner brand

Cons

• 800mAh battery is smaller than rivals' — manage expectations on phone charging
• Rubberized buttons can feel stiff until broken in
• No Bluetooth audio streaming
• Bulkier than the most compact crank radios

Specs

Frequently asked questions

Is it actually waterproof? It's IPX4 splash-proof: rain and splashes from any direction are fine, but it can't handle submersion or high-pressure water jets. Keep it out of the lake.

How do I know how much charge is left? The digital display includes a battery charge indicator, so you can check the level before a trip and top up over USB, crank, or solar as needed.

Can it charge my phone? Yes, through the 5V/1A USB output. With an 800mAh internal battery, think partial emergency top-up rather than a full recharge.

What's the bottle opener for? Eton built it into the frame as a campsite convenience — one less tool to pack. It's a small thing, but it tells you who this radio is designed for.

Verdict

The Scorpion II is the outdoorsman's emergency radio: tougher than the competition, sensibly sized, and equipped with the little extras — carabiner, bottle opener, aux input — that make it pleasant to actually carry. The smaller battery is the honest trade-off for the rugged build. If your radio will live a hard life, this is the one. Check the current price on Amazon: View on Amazon

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