Category: Lighting / Communications

  • BYB 300 Lumen Collapsible Lantern Review – What a Nice Light!

    BYB 300 Lumen Collapsible Lantern Review – What a Nice Light!

    I was sent this BYB 300 Lumen Collapsible Lantern a while back for review and I can start by saying that, for the price, I was very impressed. In fact, this light *may* end up being my go-to battery-powered camping and emergency light from hereon out. Although I’ve long been a fan of the Rayovac…

  • OxyLED Q6 Smart Rechargeable LED Flashlight Review

    OxyLED Q6 Smart Rechargeable LED Flashlight Review

    I received this OxyLED® Q6 Led Lamp / Lantern for review and I can honestly say that I was surprised at how useful of a light it’s turning out to be. Thought I have many lights–in the form of flashlights, lanterns, and headlamps–I’ve never had a flashlight like this, in that, it’s sort of like a…

  • How to buy a Police Scanner Radio for your Go Bag

    How to buy a Police Scanner Radio for your Go Bag

    Go bags are a critical part of any survival plan. While there are many components that make up a successful go bag, a communication device is required. While there is no shortage of emergency communication devices on the market, in this article we’ll review what a police scanner radio is, how it works, and what…

  • Luci Inflatable Solar Lantern for Camping, Hiking, Preparedness

    Luci Inflatable Solar Lantern for Camping, Hiking, Preparedness

    Perhaps by now you’ve seen the Luci Inflatable Solar Lantern by Mpowered. I was sent one for review and so I’ll offer my opinion on it for emergency preparedness here… The solar lantern comes in a small package and, in fact, collapses down to a very small size which makes it nice for tossing into…

  • Don’t be Afraid of the Dark! SHTF Lighting Solutions

    Don’t be Afraid of the Dark! SHTF Lighting Solutions

    As preppers we like to be prepared for nearly anything and that includes life without electricity… a wonderful invention that has reliably lit up the dark of night for generations now. But, as preppers, we also know that the power grid is relatively fragile and certainly won’t be there (at least not reliably) during an lengthy SHTF…

  • SunJack Solar Charger and CampLight: Perfect Camping and Bug Out Power and Lighting Solution!

    SunJack Solar Charger and CampLight: Perfect Camping and Bug Out Power and Lighting Solution!

    I was sent this SunJack Solar Charger not long ago for review along with the SunJack CampLight (sold separately). Since then I had the opportunity to test out the SunJack Solar Charger (and CampLight) a bit since then I can say that I’m quite impressed. Granted, I’ve never owned a portable solar panel like this one so this…

  • Champ Bodyguard Battery: Power Bank, Flashlight, Siren

    Champ Bodyguard Battery: Power Bank, Flashlight, Siren

    It seems that small portable power banks are all the rage these days and to an extent they should be. After all, they can be used to recharge one of your most useful assets during an emergency: the cell phone. Now, I know there are people who say you shouldn’t rely on a cell phone and…

  • Emergency Weather Radio: Champ Survival Skybox

    Emergency Weather Radio: Champ Survival Skybox

    Once upon a time I had purchased an Eton Emergency Weather Radio and I wasn’t very impressed for the $50 I spent. Sure it had all the bells and whistles but there was something about it that I didn’t like… perhaps the hand crank, I don’t know. Seems I got rid of it –probably gave…

  • Champ Survival Sidekick 8-in-1 Multitool: Flashlight, Glass Breaker, Seatbelt Cutter, Device Charging

    Champ Survival Sidekick 8-in-1 Multitool: Flashlight, Glass Breaker, Seatbelt Cutter, Device Charging

    This Champ Survival Sidekick is marketed as a survival multi-tool, in particular, for your vehicle because of the tools included. According to the Amazon description: “Includes flashlight, glass breaker, seatbelt cutter, distress light, magnetic base, USB connection, hand crank charging and compass included. USB to micro cable. Comes with convenient user guide. Can charge most…