Choosing the Right Flashlight for a Bug Out Bag

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Bug out bags are always great to have around whether you're an avid lover of the outdoors or not. Emergencies can happen anywhere at any time and it's always better to be prepared with some emergencies supplies than to be left unprepared. There are many items that can be included in a bug out bag for various purposes, but one of the items that is necessary in every bug out bag is a good flashlight. It can be difficult to know which flashlight to buy for your bug out bag, but there are a few simple methods of figuring it out.

Purpose

This one may seem odd as a flashlight's purpose is very obvious, but there are other purposes that a survival flashlight can have. For instance, some flashlights can be used as a billy club, taser or blinding light as a means of self-defense against animals or other people. If you already have a reliable weapon such as a gun, machete or knife, you may not need a flashlight that acts in this way. However, they're still good to have as you can never have too many means of protection.

Weight and Size

One problem that many people have when trying to figure out what to put in their bug out bag is dealing with the weight. Even small bags can be extremely heavy when they're filled with survival gear, but large bug out bags that become overly heavy can be far too difficult to carry and may even rip due to the weight.

Another issue that is especially prominent in small bug out bags is the issue of space. A bug out bag is not very useful if a few large items are eating up all of the space. The key to dealing with this isn't putting in fewer items, it's getting smaller items that work just as well. Many people choose to buy small flashlights that fit easily in the palm of your hand such as mini-flashlights...

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... drawing attention to yourself. Bright beam settings can also be useful for signaling and possibly blinding enemies. Clips for belts, lanyards, hats and more are great for convenience purposes. Having a headlight or a hat clip for a flashlight can also allow for hands-free use in emergencies.

Conclusion

When looking for a flashlight for your bug out bag, the one that is the best choice is really determined by the ultimate purpose of the flashlight and the main application of the bug out bag. The most important factors to keep in mind are quality, brightness, battery life and durability. No matter if it's a small light for a bug out bag that you keep in your car or a large tactical flashlight for a large bug out bag meant for intense survival situations and outdoor use, those four factors should be the main aspects to keep in mind for any bug out bag flashlight.

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