In the event of extended loss of electricity (and especially at the time the power initially goes out), emergency lighting is vital. Your emergency lighting should be easily accessible and loaded with fully charged batteries at all times. If your power goes out unexpectedly after dark, your first priority will be getting your home properly lit so that you can assess the situation and get other emergency equipment in place for use as needed. Modern LED lighting and flashlights are exceptionally durable and easy to use. You simply need to be sure that your lighting will be quickly at hand when needed.
Except for backup lights, emergency lighting should be stored separately from the rest of your emergency gear. Every family member should have a flashlight close at hand in the event of unexpected power loss at night, and you should be able to get your home adequately lit quickly in order to further address any emergency loss of services.
Every room in your home should have an accessible flashlight that will be easy to find in the dark, and every bedside table should have a flashlight sitting right by the phone charger or clock radio. Make sure every family member knows where the flashlights are stored in each room.
During an extended loss of services, proper lighting at nighttime is vital to emotional well-being. Even if you are prepared with an emergency generator, it won’t be the easiest thing to get it fired up at 3 a.m. to get your space lit up and comfortable.
Our Choices for Survival Lanterns and Flashlights
LE LED Camping Lantern
This lantern has up to 1,000 lumens of lighting power. The lantern uses 3 D-cell batteries and is adjustable to three different lighting levels and a distress flash mode. It has 360 lighting range and is fully dimmable using the power switch. This lantern can be hung upside down as needed to avoid the elements and is built to resist water and to withstand the elements. This lantern is ideal for all indoor/outdoor and emergency uses.
Internova 1000 LED Camping Lantern
This lantern provides up to 1,000 lumens of lighting power with a totally scaleable dimmer. This lantern is designed for rugged outdoor or indoor use. It is water resistant, and strong enough for extreme outdoor uses as well as indoor emergency lighting. The Internova lantern has easy to use controls and is well-suited to uses in all conditions.
GearLight LED Tactical Flashlight S1000
These LED flashlights are 10 times brighter than traditional flashlight technology. Each light has five settings — High, Medium, Low, Strobe, and Zoom. Using Zoom, you can light up an entire room or zoom in objects as far away as 1,000 feet. Each light is powered by 3 AAA or rechargeable batteries. These lights are ideal for all indoor and outdoor uses and are built to resist the elements and withstand abuse. Each order includes two lights with carrying cases.
Simplicity and Durability
Several factors should be considered in selecting proper emergency lighting. Look for durable products that deliver the strength of light you need. For home emergency lighting, reliability and accessibility are more important than expensive lighting designed for heavy duty outdoor use. Find what works best for you and get plenty of extra lights and batteries.
Something as simple as a flashlight or lantern might be easy to overlook or to skimp on. Spend a bit of time to select and stock the proper equipment. It will make a big difference. Emergency flashlights and lighting come in every variety from super cheap to super expensive. Look for a few key features and highly-rated products that will get the job done at a reasonable cost. Many modern flashlights can zoom from a spotlight to floodlight with a twist of the flashlight barrel. Most models have easy to operate switches and are ergonomically designed.
LED lanterns are the best choice for nighttime emergency lighting. Most modern LED models provide light comparable to lanterns that require camp fuel without any of the maintenance and safety issues present with traditional lanterns. Many durable and inexpensive models provide up to 1,000 lumens of lighting power. Newer LED lanterns have dimmer switches that provide just the right amount of light that you need. Modern LED technology also provides for very good battery life.
Batteries and Solar Power
As with other applications, be sure to have plenty of extra batteries and also consider some rechargeable batteries. Alkaline batteries can leak over time and should be changed at least yearly. Store batteries in a dry box not exposed to temperature extremes. Keep more batteries than you think you would ever need, and rotate your stock of batteries annually. With a proper supply of fresh batteries, you shouldn’t need flashlights or lighting that require rechargeable batteries (except for backup power) or specialized power sources.
Solar powered flashlights and lanterns can serve as a backup to your battery powered lighting. Since they depend on sunlight for power, they should not be considered as a primary emergency lighting source. Storing these types of lights in windows with strong sunlight can keep them charged and ready to use.
As a further backup, or when minimal lighting is needed, it never hurts to have a few kitchen candles and several boxes of matches on hand as well.
Product Details
LE Portable LED Camping Lantern, 1000lm, Dimmable, 4 Lighting Modes, Battery Powered Tent Light for Home, Garden, Outdoor, Hiking, Fishing, Emergency and More
Internova 1000 LED Camping Lantern - Massive Brightness with Fully Adjustable 360 Arc Lighting - Emergency - Backpacking - Construction - Hiking - Auto - Home - College (Cadmium Orange)
![GearLight LED Tactical Flashlight S1000 [2 PACK] with Holster - High Lumen, Zoomable, 5 Modes, Water Resistant, Handheld Light - Best Camping, Outdoor, Emergency, Flashlights](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5118ZA9AqRL.jpg)
GearLight LED Tactical Flashlight S1000 [2 PACK] with Holster - High Lumen, Zoomable, 5 Modes, Water Resistant, Handheld Light - Best Camping, Outdoor, Emergency, Flashlights
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S1000 LED Tactical Flashlight [2-PACK]
- EXTREME BRIGHTNESS -- This lantern has up to 1,000 lumens of lighting power. The lantern uses 3 D-cell batteries (not included).
- FULLY ADJUSTABLE -- The lantern has four modes (300 lumens, 700 lumens, 1,000 lumens, and 1,000 lumens distress signal flash). It has 360 lighting range and is fully dimmable using the power switch.
- DURABLE AND WATER RESISTANT -- This lantern can be hung upside down as needed to avoid the elements and is built to resist water and to withstand the elements.
- This lantern is ideal for all indoor/outdoor and emergency uses.
- Amazing Brightness and Fully Dimmable -- Up to 1,000 lumens of lighting power with a totally scaleable dimmer.
- Superior Durability -- This lantern is designed for rugged outdoor or indoor use. It is water resistant, and strong enough for extreme outdoor uses as well as indoor emergency lighting.
- Versatile -- This lantern has 360-degree lighting range for all uses, and includes red LED lighting for nighttime star watching.
- Portable and Ergonomic -- This lantern has easy to use controls and is well-suited to uses both inside and outside the house in all conditions.
- SUPERIOR BRIGHTNESS -- These LED flashlights are 10 times brighter than traditional flashlight technology.
- 5 SETTINGS -- High, medium, low, Strobe, and Zoom. Using Zoom, you can light up an entire room or zoom in objects as far away as 1,000 feet.
- Powered by 3 AAA or rechargeable batteries (not included).
- DURABLE AND WATER RESISTANT -- These lights are ideal for all indoor and outdoor uses and are built to resist the elements and withstand abuse.
- 2 LIGHTS plus carrying case per order
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Internova
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Intervine
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Black&Green
Cadmium Orange
Tactical Black
7.24 X 3.46 X 3.74 X 0.90 in
9.75 X 5.50 X 5.50 X 1.50 in
1.57 X 1.57 X 6.10 X 0.32 in
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