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Prepping on a Budget - Affordable Items for Preppers - Emergency Lighting

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Being caught in the dark
when the power goes out can be a very unsettling feeling. This is when you need
some form of emergency lighting. A flashlight can go a long way towards solving
this problem but sometimes you need a little extra versatility in your preps. You
may need the use of your hands and this can be complicated if you are trying to
hold onto a flashlight. One item that can serve a number of purposes for use as
emergency lighting is a portable solar-powered LED light.

There are a number of
versions of these solar-powered lights available. If you want it to help with
security, you can get one with a motion detector. They also come in various sizes
depending upon your lighting needs and may have as few as 5 LED lights or up to
sixty.  Most of the solar lights
available with 5 or 10 LED lights are available in a very affordable price
range ($20 to $25).

This particular
solar-powered light is a SUNFORCE #81095 5 LED Solar Shed Light.

The light comes with magnets
for attaching it to a metal surface as well as regular screw mounts for
attaching it to a wall or ceiling. While designed primarily for tool sheds and
other small buildings (chicken coop?). The magnets make it easy to attach to
surfaces in a number of ways that increases the usability of the light.

When attached to the front
of the refrigerator with the built-in magnets, it provides more than enough
light to move around safely and perform simple chores. If attached to a metal
surface on your vehicle it can provide sufficient light to change a tire or do
minor repairs. The unit provides a fair amount of light that will allow you to
maneuver about in a 10 foot X 10 foot room with a fair amount of safely. The light will only
last for a few hours before needing a recharge but that time frame should be
enough to get most of your important tasks done.

The solar panel is weather
resistant but not water-proof. You could probably add a bead of silicone caulk
around the front edge of the panel to make it more weather-resistant if you
need to mount it in a more exposed area. The power cord is about eight foot
long which is sufficient to mount the light and solar panel but would be better
if it was just a little longer.  

The important thing about
preps is that they should be portable, serve a variety of uses and not cost a
fortune to operate and require only minimal amounts of maintenance.

Got emergency lighting?

Staying above the water
line!

Riverwalker


Source: http://stealthsurvival.blogspot.com/2013/05/prepping-on-budget-affordable-items-for_9.html



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