Glowsticks as a survival item

I would rather have a blast-match and some snares.

You could have those or several other items that are actually usefull in place of a glowy stick.

Glowsticks are immune to EMP. They work in the rain/underwater.

Flashlights wouldn't be affected by EMP, either.

Can't see why I would want to make a glow underwater.
The rain? Very few flashlights can't take rain.

Gotta have something to rave with when TSHTF!

Personally, I wouldn't wish to be carrying anything metal on me.

It depends on the circuitry. Its probable most of them will be damaged, batteries too.

I really wouldn't bet my only light source on it.

Because most people who prepare for disaster do not expect teotwawki. They plan for 72 hours of emergency. This is because they expect the gubmint to save them.

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Are you afraid of being struck by lightning?

Checkpoints with metal detectors perhaps?

Circuitry??? Dude, it's a flashlight. Bulb. Batteries. Some wire and an on/off switch.

EMP fucks with computers and circuit boards.

Batteries are not affected. If you have a dead battery and want to put some charge on it, run wire from the - end to the - on a car battery. Touch the + to the + terminal, and when it gets warm remove it. You'll have a charged battery. It works a couple times, but after that it could burst the case.

Glow sticks exist so you can find a flashlight or batteries in the dark. And because if you break them open and splatter that shit on each other, it makes sex in the dark more fun....

What, are you in prison or something?

My Surefire works in rain or underwater too...

If you have them add them to your bugout bag or home kit. But don't go out of your way to buy them. Instead a good flashlight, headlight or one of those flashlight that charge by shaking them

SHTF scenario it would be quite logical to assume there may be military checkpoints on the roads with hand held metal detectors to stop weapons moving around.

You sir are nothing but a british sheep. That is why when SHTF the first thing you want to avoid is those main roads where the checkpoints will be set up. Don't be a sheep and stay out of the Fema Zombie containtment camps

You sir are nothing but a british sheep. That is why when SHTF the first thing you want to avoid is those main roads where the checkpoints will be set up. Don't be a sheep and stay out of the Fema Zombie containtment camps

I'll assume those checkpoints are lit up at night, making it a snap to hit them from 500 yards out.

And WALLA! No more checkpoint...

Now FEMA is in the UK???

Glow sticks would be a complete waste of of space. All the light you need will be provided by the moon.

I got a bunch of these little 2 dollar led lanterns about the size of your thumb once, thinking I'd just throw them away when the battery ran out.
They are the handiest bit of kit I think I've lucked onto, the battery lasts for days even on all the time.
They're great to tie over your bivi entrance, or near where you piss outside your campsite.
Yeah I'm raving now, but they're pretty fucking handy.

lol I'm sure the brits or EU have the equivalent

Those are great for night fishing, so are glowsticks too.

same reason why people stock waterproof matches instead of cigarette lighters. because they are idiots.

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Are you Jason Bourne? you seem to be forgetting US troops have just been stationed overseas in urban combat scenarios and roles involving population management.

Dont assume they wont have drones with thermal cameras or dogs.

Dude I have a feeling that you are a retired raver that has all these laying around to give people light shows while on E

Dude, when SHTF there will be no checkpoints on the roads. There will be nothing.

LOL that's in N.Z. where you have more sheep than people. Here in the U.S. they will be checkpoints everywhere not only the US military but local militias and gun owner groups getting together I'll guarantee.

Do you guys know glowsticks contain hydrogen peroxide, which could be used as an emergency disinfectant.

It could also be used to start a chemical fire if you have certain other chemicals and are soaking wet and cold.

Think outside the box!