Glow Sticks
The first time I got hold of glow sticks was back in 1995 in California. I didn't know what I was going to use it for but the packaging looked cool and so I bought a pack of two. Its purpose was for lighting up the campsite or for emergency purposes.
These days, you can see glow ticks anywhere. Prices have dropped considerably for it to be mass marketed into small tubes that you can use as bracelets, headbands and necklaces for that bright party look. But the thicker, more sturdy ones are still used for lighting purposes in treks and camping sites. Plus, it's waterproof and does not need batteries.
I finally got to use the light stick I bought so many years ago in one of our camping trips recently. It was amazing. The light from the stick (it was green in color) lighted up the socials area considerably that we no longer needed any other lighting mechanism. Plus, it lasted well after we went in our tents for the night.
So grab a couple of night sticks for emergency use. Be sure to encase it in a sturdy container, though, for a slight bend can "ignite" it.
Photo credit: R&A Discos
Turn a glowstick into a flahlight!
The Gloshade™ turns a cyalume light stick (glowstick) or LED light source into a flashlight!
Gloshade™ is collapsible, flexible and reusable.
The Gloshade™ has a silver/reflective lining on the inside and a black lining on the outside.
The Gloshade™ (patent pending) is a mandatory checklist item for home emergency, backpacking, camping, survival, military and roadside emergency kits.
Use Gloshade™ as a flashlight, lamp, safety cone, directional marker, emergency funnel, water collection and more.
No expensive batteries required.
Cyalume light sticks last for up to 12 hours and have a shelf life of 4 years.
The Gloshade™ can get wet and it floats. Glowsticks float too!
A video explaining the product in detail can be viewed at http://www.gloshade.com
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