Category: Lighting / Flashlights / Communications
Streamlight AA Lantern Review
I recently purchased two of these Streamlight Siege AA lanterns because my old AA-powered lanterns were a tad outdated by about a decade, lol. That, and even though I like the D-cell LED Lanterns I purchased for emergency purposes very much, especially for the price, I have plenty more AA batteries on hand as well…
How to Use a Flashlight to Signal for Help
Imagine this: Your perfect day out in the backcountry was filled with beautiful landscape views, a couple of critter sightings, and a picture-perfect little lunch spot overlooking the valley below. Things were gearing up to be one for the books, but as you start to make your descent down the mountain and to the safety…
The Best EDC Self-Defense Tool, Carry Anywhere
I recently watched the following video about this WOWTAC BSS V4 Tactical Flashlight and I’m actually quite impressed with what they’ve come up with. Specifically, they’ve adjusted the design to avoid accidental turn on’s or having to cycle through modes, it has an aggressive bezel for striking that can be removed for TSA requirements, made…
A Better Keychain Flashlight? The Olight i1R 2 EOS Review
The other day my wife mentioned that her Streamlight Nano keychain flashlight (something we’ve both used for several years now) had the batteries go out. Rather than replacing the four small watch-style batteries, I decided to look for a potentially better option and I think I’ve found it in the form of this Olight i1R…
Night Vision For Preppers
When it came to the evolutionary ladder, the human predator was cut short on vision. Sure, we get a full-color spectrum but we miss out on the sharpness of many animals and we are even farther from the natural night vision granted to most mammals. Because of our shortcoming, we have used technology to our…
Solar Lantern Charges Your Phone
Solar powered lights are all the rage these days, aren’t they? I know I have a few myself and even one made by the folks who created this new inflatable solar lantern that charges your cell phone too. I know the post talks about this being a prototype and that you can back it as…
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
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
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…
