Strobe for emergency kit?

[rye_a]

I'm looking for a good strobe with a long battery life for my emergency kit. I would like something small enough to attach to the top of my SMB. Any recommendations?

[CompuDude]

Long life, Bright.

Choose one.

LED last the longest, but is the dimmest. Xeon strobes are bright as heck, but don't last nearly as long.

[DarinMartell]

I am getting this one so I can use it as a backup light and strobe: ACR Firefly Plus - Strobe/Flashlight Combo

[navyhmc]

Originally Posted by DarinMartell

I am getting this one so I can use it as a backup light and strobe: ACR Firefly Plus - Strobe/Flashlight Combo

Not too bad:

• Ideal for boaters, hunters, campers, skiers or diver's BC pocket; includes wrist lanyard and velcro strap
• Omni-directional strobe visible up to 2 miles (3.2 km)
• Waterproof to 328 ft (100 m); for diving, use non-petroleum based lubricant on O Ring seal to ensure maximum waterproof integrity
• Floats if dropped overboard
• Operates on 2 “AA” alkaline or 2 “AA” lithium batteries
• Operating life - Strobe - 10 hours; flashlight - 2 hours continuous
• Size: 5.3 x 1.5 in (13.5 x 3.8 cm)
• Weight: 5.0 oz (142 g)
• Material: High impact ABS case
• Color: International orange
• Operation: Hold light body constant, turn ring to left or right to activate strobe or flashlight
• Waterproof: Up to 328 ft (100 m)
• Beam: 6 ft (1.8 m) wide at a distance of 3 ft (.9 m)
• Strobe: Omni-directional 360°
• Visibility: High intensity strobe light is visible up to 2 miles (3.2 km)
• Flash Rate: 40-60 flashes per minute
• Lamp: Xenon flash tube with Krypton bulb
• Battery Type: 2 “AA” alkaline or lithium batteries
• Limited Warranty: 1 year
• Operational Life: Strobe-10 hours; flashlight-2 hours continuous

[CompuDude]

10 hours is probably enough. It'll get you from dusk to dawn, for the most part.

[Crimediver]

I have one of them. It works well and has never flooded.

[rye_a]

Leaning towards this one. I like the fact that it has a 30+ hour (in ideal conditions) battery life.

[DarinMartell]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

10 hours is probably enough. It'll get you from dusk to dawn, for the most part.

My thought was if I am out of site of land I could throw in a couple extra AA's in my Otterbox 1000 I keep my car keys and money clip in.

[fireflock]

ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. | Personal Rescue Light - Military Specification (3990) | MS2000M from the ShipStore.com ™ on-line catalog.

They show up new on ebay in the $75 range.

I've tried a number of more consumer oriented strobes and had them all crap out eventually. The people searching for you will know what they're looking for with this one.

Rich

[rye_a]

Originally Posted by fireflock

ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. | Personal Rescue Light - Military Specification (3990) | MS2000M from the ShipStore.com ™ on-line catalog.

They show up new on ebay in the $75 range.

I've tried a number of more consumer oriented strobes and had them all crap out eventually. The people searching for you will know what they're looking for with this one.

Rich

Wow. Gotta love that it is milspec. How big is it? If I attach it to the top of a SMB will it pull it over?