The Most Important Piece of Gear You Can Own

Dear Black Bag Confidential Reader,

I have a special offer for you at the end of today’s alert. But first, I want to share an amazing rescue story — and the surprising piece of survival gear that saved lives.

Even though there were countless rescuers with boats (many of them volunteers) in the aftermath of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, many people were stranded in flooded homes or on rooftops for a long time.

In fact, during a live broadcast, a local Houston reporter with KTRK was interrupted by someone frantically signaling from a nearby roof.

The reporter was relaying information about flooding in the area when he noticed a flashing light. A guy who was trapped on the roof had a flashlight with him and used the strobe mode to get the attention of the news crew.

The crew was able to make their way toward the light and found several people — many of whom were elderly and disabled — who urgently needed help.

A Light in the Dark

This is a great example of just one of the many ways a flashlight can save your life in an emergency.

The strobe mode is great not only for distracting someone who is trying to attack you, but depending on the flashlight, it can alert people who are faraway that you need help.

And remember, there are many different kinds of flashlights. There are flashlights that double as self-defense weapons… flashlights designed to wear on your head for hands-free illumination… flashlights that can break bones or glass… and flashlights so small they can fit almost anywhere that are just as bright as their full-size counterparts.

With that in mind, I want to share with you a few factors you should consider when it comes to emergency flashlights:

Have multiple flashlights. Not only should you absolutely have more than one flashlight, but be sure to store them in different locations around your home because you never know where you might be when the power goes out.

I recommend stashing at least one flashlight on each level of your home along with extra batteries. Ideally, you should have a flashlight in each room. (I know it seems like overkill, but I have three flashlights just on my nightstand.)

Plus, don’t forget to put a flashlight in your car. If your car breaks down or you need to change a tire at night, you’ll want to have a quality flashlight. Of course, make sure each of your bug-out bags has one, as well as extra batteries. It’s also a good idea to keep one at work in case the power goes out while you’re there.

Buy ones that tail stand. I recommend purchasing flashlights with the ability to tail stand. This means the flashlight can stand on its own on a flat surface pointing up toward the ceiling.

This is important because you can light up a larger area with just one flashlight if it’s pointed at the ceiling. This makes any task you’re doing a little bit easier because you don’t have to hold the light.

Know the run time. To prepare for an emergency, you need to use your flashlights to figure out their run time. In other words, with brand-new batteries, how many hours will your flashlight last?

This knowledge is critical so you can be sure to purchase enough batteries to last for an extended blackout. At any given time, you should be prepared to go without power for at least 72 hours.

Look for different modes. Purchase flashlights that have different settings (high, medium and low modes) so you can conserve battery. And don’t forget about the strobe feature. This is what saved the group of people stuck on the roof during the hurricane.

Above all, invest in quality flashlights — flashlights you’re confident can take a beating and keep on working.

My buddy Cade Courtley can tell you how important an indestructible flashlight is. His SEAL Torch is one of our hottest-selling products.

In fact, they’re so popular, Cade has bundled SEVEN of his flashlights for an incredible deal. So you can stock up on SEAL-grade survival gear without breaking the bank.

This SEAL-approved package includes:

• 2 SEAL Torch Flashlights — Remember, you should have at least one flashlight on every floor
• 1 SL5K Headlamp — Perfect for freeing up your hands while changing a tire at night
• 3 Mini Tactical Flashlights — Great for everyday carry, you can stash them anywhere
• 1 Billy Club Flashlight — Doubles as a brutal baton for self-defense.

And you won’t believe how little this bundle is going for…

Cade’s a stand-up guy. I think it’s great he’s giving people the chance to arm themselves with some of the most powerful tactical flashlights available. At such a low price, I highly recommend taking him up on his offer.

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Stay safe,

Jason Hanson

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