Disaster pack

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For battery operated emergency gear, I've standardized on equipment that uses AA size batteries for interchangeability; also, the ready availability of AA Lithium batteries which are lighter, won't leak, work over a wider temperature range, last longer in operation, and have at least a 10 year shelf life. All are properties well suited to back packable standby equipment. I use AA Lithium batteries in emergency flashlights, strobe lights, radios, cell phone rechargers, and Krill Lights which replaced my disposable chemlights/lightsticks/glowsticks two decades ago. I don't have to be concerned about duds, expiration dates, cold weather operation; or, run time. It has a lanyard hole, so it can be worn on a dog tag chain for hands free use.

I use the AA Krill Light, White, Extreme 180º: Simple and reliable twist on/off base switch | Long battery life - up to 50 hours | Long operating life – over 3000 hours | Indefinate storage life | Light weight - 2.75 oz. with batteries | compact - Height: 5 1/18 in., Base Diameter: 1 1/6 in. | Impact resistant and durable - drop tested 50 ft. onto concrete | Water resistant - 150 ft. | Economical – pennies per hour to use | No liquids or chemicals to worry about | No bulb to replace.

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