Category: Lighting / Communications

  • 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…

  • Blackfire Clamplight Emergency 100-Lumen LED Flashlight

    Blackfire Clamplight Emergency 100-Lumen LED Flashlight

    Last week I reviewed the Blackfire Clamplight Waterproof flashlight which I liked an awful lot. If you’re looking for a quality clamping light, that’s the one to get. This week I got to review the Blackfire Clamplight Emergency 100-Lumen LED Flashlight which you might call the “little brother” flashlight. Because I had such a good…

  • Blackfire Clamplight Waterproof LED Light: 170 Lumens, 360 Degree Swivel

    Blackfire Clamplight Waterproof LED Light: 170 Lumens, 360 Degree Swivel

    A few weeks back I received this Blacklight Clamplight to review. As I’ve never owned a quality clamping light before (I have owned poorly made ones) I said “sure” and have begun to really like it! Though I still prefer a quality headlamp for survival situations such as a bug out, these clamp lights are nice…

  • D.Light LED Solar Rechargeable S20 Area Lantern Review: Great Buy for

    D.Light LED Solar Rechargeable S20 Area Lantern Review: Great Buy for <$20!

    During out last camping trip I finally had a good change to use this d.light S20 lantern I’d purchased a while back. I was excited about it since the lantern was less than $20 shipped and promised good things. 🙂 Here’s my take on the lantern… Battery Life The website’s info states that the S20 can be…

  • Coast HP14 High Performance Focusing 339 Lumen LED Flashlight Review

    Coast HP14 High Performance Focusing 339 Lumen LED Flashlight Review

    I’ve been interested in a new, quality flashlight for some time now and, though I do like my trusty Maglite and even the lesser expensive Coleman Max, this Coast HP14 LED Flashlight stands to supplant both of them. Here’s a few details direct from Amazon’s website so we’re on the same page here: Light output:…

  • LED Solar Rechargeable Area Lantern: D.Light S20

    LED Solar Rechargeable Area Lantern: D.Light S20

    This D.Light Solar Lantern (the d.Light S20 Lantern to be specific) was brought to my attention by the Rev. Dr. Harris who occasionally comments here. I was intrigued so I recently ordered one but haven’t had it long enough to thoroughly review the light. That said, I still wanted to point it out here today.…

  • Dorcy LED Headlamps: Remarkably Nice Lights for Hiking, Camping, Bug Out, and More

    Dorcy LED Headlamps: Remarkably Nice Lights for Hiking, Camping, Bug Out, and More

    I was sent two Dorcy LED headlight flashlights–I prefer to call them headlamps– the 41-2096 and 41-2097 a few weeks back to review and, to be frank, I’m glad I got them. They’re quite nice for the cost (at less than $20 each) and may likely supplant my current favorite headlamp, the Energizer Pro 7.…