We lose power a lot too, mostly for short times- but too many, 1-7 hour stints(bad electric system on street+storms)and I've resorted to the plug in night lights that charge when it's on and will stay on for 8+ hours without - the crank flashlights are great and I've been using my BayGen radio - Y2K purchase - even when the electricity is on - very convenient for outside 'Rush' listening, etc. 50 cranks and you have 30 minutes of radio. Crank-tech is cool.
I have to check out the night lights that stay on. We do have a crank radio, but the crank flashlights are a good idea too. Thanks!