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Don't Get Caught in the Dark!
During an emergency situation such as a power outage, hurricane, earthquake or flood, the last thing you need is to be caught in the dark without light! But don't worry – GlowProducts.com has your back. With our full range of Emergency Glow Sticks, high quality LED Light Sticks, flameless LED candles, clip – on safety lights, glow badges and remote controlled disc lights we'll help you weather any storm, blizzard, earthquake, flood or power outage that comes your way.
Emergency Glow Stick Frequently Asked Questions:
What's the best type of emergency lighting product to use during a Gas Leak?
The best emergency light that you can use during a Gas Leak is a glow stick. 6” chemlight glow sticks don't use batteries with LED lights, open flame or any kind of electricity to light up. Because of this, there is no heat produced by a safety glow stick and no chance of a spark being created – which is the last thing you want during a gas leak! So if there is a gas leak situation and you need some light – reach for safe, non-heat producing, non-sparking 6 inch emergency glow sticks.
How long will a glow stick glow for?
That's an important question during an emergency situation or power outage. The first thing to ask yourself is what size of glow stick do I have? The glow reaction taking place inside the glow stick that is generating the light will glow for a longer time if you have a bigger glow stick. So if you have a mini glow stick that is only 1 and ½ inches long, then you can expect 2 to 4 hours of light. If you have a glow stick that is 2 to 3 inches long, you can expect 4 to 6 hours of light. A 4 inch glow stick will glow 5 to 8 hours. A Standard 6” glow stick will glow around 8 hours and our Premium 6 inch glow stick will glow for 12 hours, which is a military grade chem light 6 inch glow stick. GlowProducts.com also carries 10 inch glow sticks, 12 inch glow sticks and 15 inch glow sticks which will all glow for 12 hours as well.
There are also 6 inch glow sticks that will glow very brightly for 5 minutes. These are known as 6 inch Ultra Intensity 5 Minute Glow Sticks. We also carry 1.5 inch, 2 inch and 6 inch Glow Sticks that use a special powder formulation that will glow for 24 hours.
Both glow stick size and then the type of glow stick that you have will determine the duration of a glow stick's glow time. The other factor involved in how long will a glow stick last is temperature. The glow reaction inside the glow stick that is producing the light is an exothermic reaction – so temperature will affect this reaction. Heat, or higher temperatures (temperatures above 79 degrees Fahrenheit or 26 degrees Celsius) will make the glow stick glow more brightly, but it will decrease the amount of time the glow stick will last. Cold, or lower temperatures (temperatures below 41 degrees Fahrenheit or 5 degrees Celsius) will make the glow stick glow less bright, but will increase the length of time the glow stick will glow for. And at temperatures of 18 degrees Fahrenheit or -8 degrees the glow stick will start to freeze up and not glow at all. But that's OK, because we have 7” Battery Operated LED Glow Sticks that use lithium AG13 button cell batteries and you can use those at temperatures of -13 degrees Fahrenheit or -25 degrees Celsius.
What is the best safety light sticks to use during low temperatures? Or a Blizzard?
7 inch Battery Operated LED Light Sticks are the very best safety light stick to use during low temperatures. Because they use lithium batteries to power their LED light instead of alkaline batteries the 7” LED Light Sticks can be operated at temperatures as low as -13 degrees Fahrenheit or -25 degrees Celsius.
How long will a Battery Operated LED Light Stick glow for?
Our 7 inch Battery Operated LED Light Sticks will glow for approximately 20 hours of continuous use. But if you turn it on and off with normal use, you should get appxomately 30 to 36 hours of life from the Battery Operated Glow Stick before having to change the batteries. Our 9 inch LED Baton Light Sticks with Handle will light up for approximately 12 hours of continuous use on the steady light setting and 18 hours if the flashing setting is used, which will prolong the life of the battery. Again, if turned on and off with normal use, this will also extend the battery life. Our 14” LED Light Up Marker Stakes will light up for approximately 8 hours of continuous use on the steady light setting and approximately 12 hours on the flashing setting.
How can I light up my pet in an emergency situation?
In any emergency situation the last thing you want to have happen is to have a loved one go missing. At GlowProducts.com we know your pet is another member of your family and you need to keep all of your family members safe. Our LED Safety Clip Lights are the perfect way to light up your pet. Just push the button on the back of the light to turn it on, quickly clip it to you pet's collar and you'll be able to see exactly where Sparky or Mr. Mittens is at.
What is the best safety light stick to direct traffic or people?
During any emergency situation or natural disaster you may be called upon to direct traffic or even people. To do this you need to be seen and 15 inch glow sticks make excellent traffic wands do their large size they are extremely visible. If you're looking for something more re-usable and convenient, GlowProducts.com's battery operated 9 inch LED Glow Batons with Handle are also an excellent choice for traffic control. These big LED Light Sticks have a comfortable handle grip and your hand won't cover any of the lighted area of the wand, If you're in an emergency situation and you need a quick solution to a traffic or pedestrian control issue, the versatile 6” glow sticks or our 7” LED Light Sticks can be used in a pinch.
Are there any glow sticks I can use to mark out parking spots or areas?
If you are in an emergency or rescue situation at night and need to mark out designated parking spots there are several glow stick options available. GlowProducts.com's 10 inch Glow Stick with Ground Stake is a great way to quickly mark out parking areas. And because they're water-proof you won't have to worry about rain or standing water. Our battery operated 14” LED Night Marker Stakes are also a great option, and are re-usable. And our 4” Glow Sticks with Stand can also be used as quick area markers.
What can I use to light up paths and hazards at night?
An important aspect of any survival, rescue or emergency situation is the ability to mark out hazards around you. Just as important is the ability to mark out areas of safety or paths through hazardous areas or to important locations such as tent shelters or washroom facilities. The 14” LED Marker Stake is a great ground marker stake that is easy to use – with just the push of a button you suddenly have a light up area marker on your hands! Our big 10” Glow Stick with Ground Stake is a large bright 10” chemlight glow stick that is fantastic for hazardous areas, especially if there is concern of gas leak and because glow sticks are 100% waterproof, you don't have to worry about them getting wet in a storm or flood situation.
GlowProducts.com's economical 4” Glow Stick with Stand is also a great option for trail and pathway marking. And if you need a quick solution, our Premium Duralume Brand 6” 12 hour Glow Sticks can be used as quick area markers and their useful clip hook can be used to hang the glow sticks onto rope, tree branches, chain, line, fencing, wire etc. Our Glow Badges with adhesive backing are great in urban environments as you can quickly stick them to walls or windows. And our LED Safety Clip Lights are a small, light weight and practical way to quickly mark just about anything and the versatile 7” LED Light Sticks come with a lanyard that you can use to hang it or tie it to whatever you need to mark.
I need to store some Glow Sticks in my Emergency Kit. What is the shelf life of a glow stick?
Our Premium 12 hour 6 inch glow sticks have an expiry date stamped onto their foil wrapper of 5 years. As long as the glow stick is kept inside its foil wrapper, it will be good for 5 years. 15” long glow sticks if kept inside the foil wrapper will also have a shelf life of 5 years. So if you keep your Emergency Kit in a dry, room temperature room in your house or place of work, your emergency glow sticks should last 5 years before having to replace them. Please keep in mind that smaller glow sticks, like 1.5” mini glow sticks, 2” glow sticks, 3” glow sticks and 4” glow sticks will have a shelf life of 1 to 3 years, while larger glow sticks will have a shelf life of up to 5 years. Please also note that the color Green seems to have the longest shelf life of all the glow stick colors.
What are the best glow sticks to use during a flood, hurricane, tsunami or storm-surge?
If you are in an area that is prone to flooding or live in a hurricane zone, we strongly recommend that you have several Premium 6” Glow Sticks in your house, car and office. The reason is because all of our high quality Duralume Brand glowsticks are completely water-proof and are widely used for diving safety and emergency, night time fishing and for swimming and pool use. So if you need a reliable light source that can get wet and stay wet, Glow Sticks are your answer!
What is the best safety glow stick color to use during an Emergency situation?
When it comes to glow sticks, color does matter. Green is generally the brightest color, followed by Yellow and Orange. Then Aqua, Blue, White, Pink and Red. But Red can be a good color to use to mark hazards as red is the universal color that indicates “stop” or “danger”. Green is a great color, not only because it is the brightest, but can also mean “go” or “safe”. Green also generally has the longest shelf life of all of the glow stick colors. Another very good color option is Yellow or Orange. These are still very bright colors, but the light that these glow sticks give off is slightly easier to read by.
A Note on being Prepared and Your Emergency Kit:
Have a plan, purchase a few simple necessities and some lightweight portable lighting and we'll all make it through this together. Remember though, that just because you have bought that fancy emergency kit, it may not contain everything you will need, and may even have a few things that are unnecessary or that you don't even want, making it too heavy to be portable or practical. The other thing about that fancy new emergency kit that you just bought and put in the back of your closet thinking you're ready for anything – do you even know what is inside that kit? Or how to use all of the items? We've found that by creating your own emergency kit, you will know what is exactly inside it and how to use the items. And you can tailor it to fit exactly your family's particular needs, since every family is different! Especially if you have a family member that requires medication, has allergies or specific dietary needs or have an exotic pet. These are all things that must be taken into consideration when putting together your emergency kit. And then after you've put it in the closet in your back room or on the shelf in your garage, remember to check it once a year! Change your bottled water, and check the expiry dates on the food and any medication you have in your kit, check to make sure that the batteries are still working and remember to check the expiry date on your glow sticks too!
Safer than Flares – Ultra High Intensity 5 Minute Glow Sticks:
The ultimate signalling glow stick, the Ultra Intensity 5 Minute Glow Stick is specially formulated to glow very, very brightly for 5 minutes. This glow stick is a must have for signaling rescuers, fellow survivors or to let people know that you're there or to let them know that you see them. Extremely bright and much safer than flares, Ultra Intensity 6” glow sticks are non-heat producing and unlike flares, can be used in any situation or area, and our big 15” Ultra High Intensity 5 Minute Glow Stick can instantly light up a whole area.
Flameless LED Candles for Power Outages and Black-Outs:
An alarming situation is the increase of fire occurrence in homes in during power outages and black-outs. Candles are great for lighting rooms during a black out, but do bring an inherent danger with them; open fire and flame. It's just too easy to accidentally knock a candle over, especially when it is placed somewhere you don't normally place them - which is often the case during a power outage. And if you live in a hurricane or earthquake zone, sometimes the power will not be re-stored for several days. And during those hours, accidents can happen. Be prepared and safe with Flameless LED Candles! Flameless candles offer the look and feel of real candles without having to worry about knocking them over or leaving them unattended. We carry 4 Inch Flameless Candles, 6 Inch Flameless Candles and 8 Inch Flameless Candles. We also have a 3 piece LED Candle Set which includes one of each size and a remote – so you can control both color and they even have a timer that you can use to save on the batteries. Another interesting lighting option is our LED Decor Disc Lights. Our Waterproof Decor Light with Remote has 9 extremely bright LED Lights, comes with a remote so you can control both color and brightness level and can be used anywhere. And our Large Decor Light Base with Remote has 23 LED Lights, comes with a remote so you can control both colour and brightness and even comes with a USB recharging cable, and is bright enough to light up entire rooms! So remember to keep your family safe with LED battery powered candles and portable décor lights this storm season!
Battery Operated Light Sticks for Emergency Situations:
A question we are often asked is, which is better in an emergency situation? Glow Sticks or Battery Operated LED Light Sticks? The answer – it depends on the situation. Battery Operated LED Light Wands are a great re-usable alternative to glow sticks. Because they are battery operated, you can change the batteries and use them again and again. The other great thing about Battery Operated Glow Sticks - you can turn them on and off. Unlike normal glow sticks where once they are activated they stay activated until they “burn out”, Battery Operated LED Light Sticks can be turned on and off at will. And because they use LED Light technology, LED glow sticks are brighter and usually longer lasting than traditional chemiluminescent glow sticks. LED Light Sticks are also much more reliable in cold temperatures than normal glow sticks. The colder the temperature, the less effective a glow stick is going to be. Whereas a battery operated LED Light stick using lithium batteries will operate in temperatures as low as -13 degrees Fahrenheit or -25 degrees Celsius. The 7” LED Light Stick does cost a little more than a 6” glow stick, but with all these incredible features, we feel it is well worth it.
Light is something we take for granted until the lights go out. A surprising number of emergencies and disasters have the potential to knock out power, and lights that depend on electricity. This is where a great survival flashlight can keep you prepared and effective- even in the dark.
We’ve tested a large number of flashlights from a variety of brands to find the best for an emergency. There are thousands of models of flashlights out there, but we were able to trim the field quickly with some research and quickly recognizing quality gear. Versatility, output, runtime, and battery type were all huge factors that separated out the best flashlights from the rest of the competition. If you want a versatile, quality flashlight for any situation, one of our prepper flashlight recommendations will get it done.
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ThruNite cranks it to 11 with the TN12 V6 powering a massive -lumen LED with a mAh rechargeable battery without regard for heat. Some view the hot lens cap when it’s running in Turbo as a drawback, but as long as you are aware that it can get hot, we don’t see it as a big issue. In our runtime and durability tests, the housing dealt with the heat fine and wasn’t near the battery, which would affect charging/discharge. This is also the ‘improved’ version (over the previous pro model), meant to disperse the heat better.
This flashlight has a removable, rechargeable Li-ion battery at 3.6V 12.24 Wh (type ). It charges through an integrated USB-C port, so you won’t need to remove the battery to charge. The battery’s discharge performance is great, giving the light a long runtime even when you run it through the maximum modes as it steps down in lumens.
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Cycle through the modes with rapid presses on the main switch, or by holding the switch. Press the separate tail switch for a burst of Turbo (only while pressed), which is great for getting high-output fast or self-strobing. The Strobe mode runs at a high frequency, making it effective and disorienting at 560 lumens.
The dual-sided clip is large and effective for pockets or MOLLE, and it is removable if you prefer. The handle knurling is adequate in wet and muddy conditions, and the rubber USB-C charge port cover held up during testing. I could see the rubber cover as a potential issue down the road, but it’s not a hanging-style cover- it is fully attached on one side.
The ThruNite TN12 Pro Flashlight is the best prepper flashlight for survival kits and bug out bags when you need to balance performance and value.
The GearLight S punches way above its weight class. For ~$15, you get an adjustable zoom LED flashlight that generates up to 800 lumens with a max throw of 300 yards. The aluminum casing is 6 inches long and makes it lightweight- the flashlight weighs just 5 ounces (without the holster).
The flashlight is not water-tight, but it is close with solid water resistance using o-rings. With regular AA batteries, the output is closer to 400 lumens- but the versatile battery housing for various battery types allows you to pick both power and wide availability. It also lasts at least 10 hours on a set of fresh AAs.
GearLight also produces lanterns and headlamps, but the S is the California company’s workhorse with over 35,000 online reviews. You could find a better flashlight on the market, but not for this value. If you need more runtime, output, or throw distance you can always upgrade- but you will find that the GearLight S LED Flashlight is the best prepper flashlight for survival kits and bug out bags if you’re staying on a tight budget.
Olight has been constantly innovating LED flashlights, tactical attachment lights, headlamps, and more. Their catalog is constantly growing- if it’s a light and it needs to use powerful LEDs they’ll probably end up making it.
The Seeker 4 Pro is one of the toughest lights you will come across. It is completely sealed and waterproof, so it uses a magnetic charging cable that seats to the bottom of the light to charge its mAh rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. The light puts out a whopping lumens thrown 260 meters and can run for 15 days – all of that power in a housing less than 6 inches and less than 8 ounces.
The mountable holster that doubles as a charger is the cherry on top. It’s the detail that pushes the versatility of this light above other contenders. Holstering your light in your bug out vehicle or even in your bag can start recharging it automatically. Olight’s Baton models tried this first, but the charging case was cumbersome. Now we have an open-air holster with USB-C charging coming in and magnet charging going to the light.
Don’t worry about rubber charging ports on this light- it’s completely sealed and IPX8 waterproof. It charges through magnetic induction at the tail, and the battery and brightness indicator lights use ‘microperforation.’ This makes them bright and completely waterproof. It doesn’t use a separate lens- it’s lasered into the mode toggle button.
Pick up the Olight Seeker 4 Pro Flashlight if you are looking for the best of the best.
Our research narrowed the field down to several contenders that we tested: Eveready, Nitecore, Olight, GearLight, Maglite, Streamlight, Surefire, and more. This helped us eliminate flashlights that just weren’t a good value. Finding the best value and a solid budget pick ended up being much more straightforward than our upgrade pick. There were plenty of options at lower price points, but most of them match their low price with low quality. The few exceptions stood out quickly.
At the higher tier (upgrade) prices, there were still plenty of options from well-known quality brands, so features and versatility became more of a factor. Maglite used to be the de-facto flashlight for emergency use but has seemingly been out-innovated by a wide range of competition. The onset of LEDs has flooded the market with competition, and a new set of leading brands has emerged.
The best prepper flashlights have several important features to look for. To compare flashlights with our measurements and metrics, we consolidate those into an overall score by weighing the features.
Below, we break down what each of these means for a great flashlight. When you get the right blend of these, you can find a great flashlight without breaking the bank.
There are plenty of expensive flashlights that are just awesome. If you are a lottery winner, maybe you can stock up on these for all of your kits. For the rest of us, in the real world, we need to consider what we’re actually getting for the price of the flashlight.
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A solid, cheap flashlight is an excellent pick for an occasional-use survival kit. Sure, you don’t want some cheap flashlight that will fail you in an emergency, but there is a tipping point where you could easily overpay for a flashlight. That’s why our upgrade pick is small enough to be EDC- if you are shelling out serious money for a flashlight you need to be using it often and getting your money’s worth.
Flashlight performance is the main thing that separates out the garbage from the useful gear. Most times, brightness is measured by the lumen output and throw.
Lumens are a measurement of the light output. Flashlights range from 20 lumens all the way up to the hundreds of thousands now. Flashlights have really gotten brighter over the last several years, but most times this kind of output can drain a battery quickly.
The throw of a flashlight is a factor of the Lumens produced, reflector cone shape, and lens type that affects how far the flashlight beam travels. Some flashlights have a throw beyond 500 yards. Some flashlights have a ‘zoom’ bevel which allows you to change the beam width and throw distance.
The problem is that both of these are difficult to measure and don’t paint a complete picture of brightness- especially lumen output. LEDs are lumen-rated, which is typically what manufacturers list as flashlight lumen output- but the real brightness varies based on cone type, battery type, and LED configuration.
That’s why we use a light trap and light meter to measure brightness. It’s not perfect since it puts the results in Lux (or footcandles)- but it’s a good benchmark for comparing the total light output from these flashlights.
Runtime is a fancy flashlight word for how long it lasts when it is turned on. This is usually directly related to its battery capacity and the lumen output. A good runtime is a few days, and some flashlights can even be on for weeks.
Disregarding ‘firefly’ or ‘moon’ modes that output less than 1 lumen, we ranked the flashlight based on their reasonable runtimes with stock batteries:
Durability covers how well a flashlight can take abuse. Because these are meant for potentially life-altering situations, we need flashlights that can survive through thick and thin.
Manufacturers usually list a few signs signaling how durable a flashlight will be:
There are many ways to make a flashlight more versatile, but here are a few:
There are also specialty flashlights that are excellent for prepping and survival purposes, such as:
Most of these specialty lights were not considered and have reviews of their own in some cases.
Batteries are one of the more nuanced decisions you can make when selecting a prepper flashlight. There are two main routes you can go:
To muddy the discussion even more, you could always go with rechargeable and replaceable batteries, like Eneloop.
The list of emergencies that could make the power go out is almost too long to list. We’ll list a few out anyways:
The list goes on, and these are just the tip of the iceberg. To see all common threats and their matching risk score, you can check out our Threat List. As you can see, the probability and impact of these events are very different, but your survivability for each of them can depend on how prepared you are to bug out.
Flashlights can help you see in the dark, but you can also signal with them and some models can even be used to generate heat. They are versatile tools all on their own, and having some light around during an emergency can even be comforting.
With so many threats with the potential for power outages, flashlights are a well-known preparedness priority. It is pretty hard to get things done in the dark, so a flashlight is just a common-sense tool for emergencies. If that’s not enough for you, the Red Cross, FEMA, and CERT – all these agencies agree that self-sufficient preparedness is important and that every family should have an Emergency Plan that includes kits with flashlights.
Flashlights are a key tool for preparedness and prepping. Everyone can benefit from being able to see in the dark, especially in an emergency.
A flashlight is an integral and essential part of these kits:
No matter what threats could come your way, a flashlight is a good thing to have on hand.
An objective look at the best prepper flashlight is useless without sources and references. We leaned on these for the book knowledge that we paired with our practical military experience and prepping acumen.
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A flashlight may seem like a simple tool, but having a reliable and effective one in an emergency can make all of the difference. Whether you are fixing something at night, navigating to your bug out location, or experiencing a power outage- a solid flashlight is something you will always want close by.
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We presented quite a lot of information, but as always: if you have any questions let us know and we would be happy to help. Our research and testing found that the ThruNite TN12 V6 Flashlight is the best option given the value, brightness, runtime, durability, and versatility.
Be sure to know how to use your flashlight – don’t just let it sit in your survival kit or bug out bag forever.
Keep exploring, stay prepared, and be safe.
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