Beacon Mode Flashlights
Beacon Mode Beacon Mode is a flashing light that continuously blinks. The primary reason for the intermittent intervals between on/off is to lengthen the runtime of the light. It is a simple setting designed to attract attention for as long as possible. The reasons for attracting attention to the person carrying the light are many, […]
Four ways to wear a Headlamp
Key Takeaways: Headlamps were design to for the head Wrap the headband on your arm Cinch the headband on your thigh Try the new belt light, UT05 Wonderful Ways to Wear Headlamps Who said headlamps should only go on one’s head. No one, truly no one is that fastidious. Not to mention the topic of […]
Summer Camping with Nitecore 2022
Key Takeaways: Flashlights work in the summer Ultra compact gear to move lightly Summer camping is an outdoor activity Know power requirements in advance Camping with Nitecore A recent study found that over 48 million couples and families went camping in 2020 including the summer. Camping is the pastime of families that enjoy nature and […]
How to Signal SOS with a Flashlight?
Key Takeaways: Learn how to signal SOS using a flashlight How to signal SOS? SOS can be signaled using: Fire, mirrors, rocks, smoke, a phone, a flashlight, and anything that can be used to make a loud enough sound. The reason why the distress signal is called SOS, is that each letter in the Acronym […]
What flashlight does the military use?
Key Takeaways: Must be hard to break Should be protected from water and dust Compact or mountable High Luminosity What type of flashlight does the military use? The military uses a variety of lights depending on the application, however the common foot soldier is most likely to carry a tactical flashlight. Tactical flashlights prefered by […]
What kind of Flashlights do Firefighters use?
Key Takeaways: Only you can prevent forest fires Waterproofedness is an obvious must Resistant to temperature extremes Dust-proofedness (ash is fine dust) Firefighter Flashlights This post exists because firefighters use flashlights. Though tautological it is sufficient justification. Firefighters need flashlights because it is often dark where they are deployed. Which may not seem intuitive because […]
Why You Should Use a Flashlight for Self-Defense
Summary: Identify the threat Temporarily blind the attacker Use the non-lethal weapon against your aggressor Why Should I Use a Flashlight for Self-Defense? Flashlights today are up to 100 times brighter than they were in the year 2000! Flashlights are so bright now they can force someone to:
All About Signal Lights
Key Takeaways: Signal lights are lights that are good at signaling. Is a signal light a signal or a light? Are all lights signal lights or are all signal lights, lights? Lightweight illumination lights are light alight lights? Prometheus Signal lights have existed since the dawn of time. The previous sentence is stylistic of modern […]
Lithium-ion Battery Safety
Defective Battery The Environment – Too Hot or Cold It’s all your fault Batteries can start fires if there are defects in the components of the cell created during the manufacturing process or if the battery was damaged at some point during its lifetime that made it susceptible to shorting or thermal runaway.
10 Types of Flashlights You Want to Consider
Types of Flashlights: Tactical flashlights EDC Flashlights Headlamps Keychain Flashlight UV Flashlight Infrared Flashlight Weapon Light Search-and-Rescue Underwater Lights Bike Lights Tactical Flashlights