Dan
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This one is rated as visibility 0.5 mi versus 5 mi for the other one.
Ya. I'll just get that case you posted & the 9V one.
Thanks for pointing that out!
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This one is rated as visibility 0.5 mi versus 5 mi for the other one.
The 9v ones are on ebay much cheaper than from the fancy website, but I can't find the case on ebay.Ya. I'll just get that case you posted & the 9V one.
Thanks for pointing that out!
The 9v ones are on ebay much cheaper than from the fancy website, but I can't find the case on ebay.
I ended getting the regular 9v LED light with 150' depth waterproof case. This LED light has 2 level brightness soft for 600 hours life & bright for 30 hours life. I just strap it on my BCD shoulder strap & turn it on whenever ne
I've had one of those little pak-lites for several years. They are REALLY dim. I'd rather use my dive light -- already waterproof to depth -- for signaling. Even on a low setting, it is MUCH brighter than the pak-lite, and lasts a long time.
I always carry my camera with 10,000 lumens video lights at 3 different brightness level. That should good for emergency light.
I should have added strobe. There's one daytime light that will still attract attention.
This looks like a great product to have.....inside the USA. Won’t do much good elsewhere if this applies to the IR strobe:I just learnt a cool tiny gadget from @Scuba Cobra in this thread:
Search and Rescue - Lasers and Signaling Devices
Phoenix Jr. Infrared Beacon – Tactical Night Vision Company
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This looks like a great product to have.....inside the USA. Won’t do much good elsewhere if this applies to the IR strobe:
“It is a major crime to ship or carry US manufactured night vision devices outside the borders of the United States, punishable by fines and prison sentences.”
Anyone know?