Here’s another very cool “covert” gift idea that my buddy Doug pointed out the other day. They’re called Nite GlowRings and according to their website:
“Nite GlowRings and Firefly MiniGlows provide a safe, reliable and cost-effective visual tool for finding assets and locations in the dark. Generating continuous light output over a service life of many years and irrespective of weather conditions, temperature, altitude and humidity, a trigalight® will operate normally, helping the user locate equipment, paths and positions in the dark. Nine colour options enable markers to be assigned differing functions.”
They actually have three styles of glowrings to choose from, the Traditional Tinted Glowring as shown above, a Mini Glowring which is much shorter, and a Crystal Clear Glowring if you don’t like the tinted sort. Apparently, they never need recharging, have no battery, and last for over 10 years… which makes me wonder what they’re made of. Actually, you can read about Trigalight Technology here (and their FAQ here) about what they’re made of and plenty more but, suffice it to say, they’re tritium glowrings and completely safe.
All health considerations aside (and I’m kidding, of course) the cost is 10 British pounds for one (your choice) which equates to about $16.40 U.S. dollars. You also get a discount the more you purchase. I haven’t tried them so I cannot speak for how bright they actually are and I’m sure you could not read a book with one but if you’re in a pinch trying to find your keys in the pitch dark, well, these Nite Glowrings may just save the day.
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