For the UK. Glow sticks for emergency light

Hi All

This one is for the UK guys and girl who want to be prepared.


Most poundland stores are selling the 6 inch glow sticks ( snap ones ) in packs of 3 for ( you have guessed it ) £1.

I have picked up 2 packets one in yellow and one in green.

I'm not here to advertise but I thought that this is a great deal especially for emergency lighting where its not safe to have a naked flame.
Or maybe you have no batteries for your flashlight.

What do you think ?

Having checked ebay there are better deals if you buy 200 at a time so if you want bulk I would suggest going there.


[edit on 15-12-2008 by colec156]

I bulk buy mine from the Glo stick company, works out about the same price 30 pence each, but I tend to buy a box of 100 a time in mixed colours.

reply to post by Northern Raider


NR, what do you do with a 100 glow sticks at a time ??????

For any bob though a pack or 2 packs of 3 are ideal.

maybe you should be known as the Northern Raver LOL...

Good thinking... might pick up a few myself...

Also quite good for a kind of signal system too....

Originally posted by mr-lizard
quite good for a kind of signal system too....

I was thinking along similar lines myself...is there a way to extract the two liquid chemical components so that a night-time perimeter 'dispersal device' could be made that sprays an intruder with illuminating liquid, allowing you to easily track and apprehend them?

reply to post by citizen smith


That's a good idea. The tiny glow sticks used for fishing are made with the chemicals seperated. You start the reaction by bending the stick thus snapping the barrier and mixing the chemicals. Trouble is with those you would need hundreds.

reply to post by and14263


I'm sure just the contents of one 'regular size' glow stick would provide enough light-fluid to cover a fair area of body and be bright enough to make them a walking target

...if there's any going at my local poundland tomorrow I may just have to test the idea out

reply to post by colec156

Glow sticks!
Definite addition to those kits I'm setting up! And I'm with citizen smith, I definitely want to see if the liquid is dispersable. I'm gonna do some googling and check if the contents are toxic or corrosive, too. Not that it would matter so much if it was a 'bad guy' but for other purposes (marking paths or other things that wouldn't react well to acids, maybe...) it might be good to know.
~ana

I dont know if they are toxic but a few years ago some ravers were tipping the contents into there gob to make the inside of there mouth glow when they spoke! Barmy Brits

problem with glow sticks is that you cant turn them OFF if need be !!!
could cause problems

Originally posted by bravo40
problem with glow sticks is that you cant turn them OFF if need be !!!
could cause problems

I use mine in camps not in tactical situations.

reply to post by Northern Raider


Totally agree with you here NR.

These lights could be used for signaling like they do in the navy for communication if need be.

For a tactical situation, you probably would not even think about using them.

I would also say that they could be ideal if you were waiting for a helicopter or to be spotted from the air. Again depends on what sort of sitx you find yourself in.

Well done - great initiative Star and flagged.

Whatever the emergency that is a great idea, they last quite a while .
If you spilt the tube would the liquid illuminate anything its poured on or am i being plain dumb?

reply to post by cropmuncher


yep, they are toxic so dont go getting any ideas

Originally posted by citizen smith
reply to post by and14263

 

I'm sure just the contents of one 'regular size' glow stick would provide enough light-fluid to cover a fair area of body and be bright enough to make them a walking target

Indeed it does...tried and tested on myself It's an absolute pain to get off it takes hours and hours of hard scrubbing.

reply to post by MCoG1980


I went to a local night club where a drunk mate of mine bit the end off.
his mouth and shirt were still glowing for many an hour.
So I think that as long as you have broken the glass in side and allowed the chemicals to mix I think that the mixture would illuminate most surfaces.

reply to post by MCoG1980


I have a packet in my hand here and they are the one's I got from poundland.
They say that they are non-toxic so I would suggest reading the packaging very carefully.

I think they are great for short periods and emergencies but not a long term solution to light needs.


I keep several in out kid. You do need to rotate them periodically

reply to post by FredT


Agree, mine are in my BOB for such a situation of emergency lighting etc.
I rotate certain items from my BOB and hey If I need to rotate them I can simply take them to a party for fun.
For £1 I will not argue with that point.
In all fairness you should rotate, maintain and change equipment in a BOB just to keep on top of changing factors and conditions.


After all being able to adapt and change is an aspect of survival that any sitX demands.

[edit on 16-12-2008 by colec156]

How much light do they produce and for how long. I think I would rather use my genie or wind up torches. The money saved can be used to buy more kit.