A lot of the newer small AAA-powered mini-lights have a 'programmed' mode and will flash S-O-S all on their own. I have a (single AAA) Fenix light and a (3-AAA) Mag-Lite that have this function.
I've switched all my flashlights to Ni-Mh rechargeables, including the "tactical" lights that use CR-123s. To make sure they're always in peak condition, once a quarter I gather them all together and have a battery charging party. My charger is a Nitecore [brand name] that conditions as it charges, and will charge singles or mixed battery types, Li-Ion, Ni-Cads, or Ni-Mh, all at the same time.
If you want to get in depth on which batteries (and chargers) are best for which job, go to candlepowerforums-dot-com and look articles from screen name "HKJ." He does benchmarking in his home lab and the volume of information he produces (at no cost to you) is astonishing.
A 100% cotton bandana (or handkerchief) is the tool of a thousand uses. It can be a band-aid, a tourniquet, a pot holder, tinder for fire starting, shade for your head, sanitation for your bum, a dust and sand filter for your face, and a coffee filter when you're having a really crappy day.
A lot of the newer small AAA-powered mini-lights have a 'programmed' mode and will flash S-O-S all on their own. I have a (single AAA) Fenix light and a (3-AAA) Mag-Lite that have this function.
I've switched all my flashlights to Ni-Mh rechargeables, including the "tactical" lights that use CR-123s. To make sure they're always in peak condition, once a quarter I gather them all together and have a battery charging party. My charger is a Nitecore [brand name] that conditions as it charges, and will charge singles or mixed battery types, Li-Ion, Ni-Cads, or Ni-Mh, all at the same time.
If you want to get in depth on which batteries (and chargers) are best for which job, go to candlepowerforums-dot-com and look articles from screen name "HKJ." He does benchmarking in his home lab and the volume of information he produces (at no cost to you) is astonishing.
A 100% cotton bandana (or handkerchief) is the tool of a thousand uses. It can be a band-aid, a tourniquet, a pot holder, tinder for fire starting, shade for your head, sanitation for your bum, a dust and sand filter for your face, and a coffee filter when you're having a really crappy day.
Great post! Grabbing these items today,Thank you !