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#108182 - 10/09/07 08:44 PM Re: School preparedness. [Re: climberslacker]
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Here is a list of the contents of my pack( that is in my locker along with 2 gallons of water)


clif bars
map of la jolla
cash
small flashlight
batteries
earplugs
glow sticks
gloves(nitrile)
emt sheers
tri bandage
water bottles
n95 mask
work gloves
survival bag
PFAK

I Also have a altoids tin in my backpack with the following:

breathrite strip
gauze pad
can opener
antiseptic wipe
advil
pencil wrapped in floss
needle
band aid
piece of paper
saftey pins

Also in my back pack is a cpr face shield (yes I am certified).



Edited by climberslacker (10/09/07 09:16 PM)
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#108187 - 10/09/07 09:38 PM Re: School preparedness. [Re: climberslacker]
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Water, snacks, gloves, lots of first aid gear -- good.

"small flashlight" -- Not all flashlights are created equally. In an emergency you will want a light that's easy on batteries and bulbs. LED flashlights are the way to go. Standard bulbs break too easily and use too much electricity for their light output. High output Xenon bulbs are great if you need lots of light but for a light that's easy on batteries and won't break when dropped, go for a quality LED light. Don't forget spare batteries.
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#108192 - 10/09/07 11:24 PM Re: School preparedness. [Re: Russ]
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I have a aaa mag with spares. I am also planning on getting the Doug Ritter photon freedom.(to put on my keychain) Along with some extra batts. for it.
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#108194 - 10/09/07 11:40 PM Re: School preparedness. [Re: climberslacker]
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In that size the Peak Matterhorn Ultra Power is one of my favorites. The Photon Freedom is a good keyring light.
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#108202 - 10/10/07 02:09 AM Re: School preparedness. [Re: climberslacker]
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The Solitaire or the AAA Mini-mag?

If the latter, the Nite-ize LED adapter should work in your light. I put one the MiniMag that lives in my EDC bag about a year and half ago- I haven't had to change batteries yet. While it is admittedly a spare light, historically it went through a set of batteries every six months or killed a bulb from impact. They run about seven, eight bucks.

And it is a LOT brighter as well.


If the Solitaire.. they work, I carry one on my keys and in one of my kits. I keep looking for something better that isn't a coin cell though.
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#108209 - 10/10/07 02:47 AM Re: School preparedness. [Re: ironraven]
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If it's the Nite-ize I'm thinking of, it will only fit the AA models. IIRC the AAA model has a thinner head as well as the body.
Multi adaptor for a wide range of lights. Its brighter than the Nite-ize but I don't know about the run time.

There is an LED mod for the Solitaire. Its a serious upgrade in light output both in color and amount. The only problem is that the head doesn't thighten down like it will with the original bulb. The front o-ring doesn't completely seal.

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#108210 - 10/10/07 03:07 AM Re: School preparedness. [Re: Russ]
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High output Xenon bulbs are great if you need lots of light


Go for LED even for high output. The Fenix L1D Cree I edc puts out light comparable to a Surefire E2e in volume & run time with a single AA. They're not cheap but its half the list price of the Surefire. Admittedly some of the cost of the Surefire is in durability but double the price for less output & less run time? The led Surefire has a better output (45 & 14.5hrs) and run time than the 2AA Fenix (40 & 10.5hrs) but its using 2x123 batteries to do it.

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#108233 - 10/10/07 02:16 PM Re: School preparedness. [Re: UTAlumnus]
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I found a cheap LED single AAA light at Walmart. Its made by Dorcy and it's about $5. Its comparable to the Solitare in size (a little smaller) but still reasonably robust (I've carried one in my pockets for about six monthes) and with good battery life. I so far haven't had to change the battery at all.
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#108234 - 10/10/07 02:29 PM Re: School preparedness. [Re: AROTC]
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Agree, I've got a Dorcy 1xAAA LED, good light and inexpensive. Another good light is the Gerber Infinity Ultra 1xAA LED. Very easy on its battery.
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#108384 - 10/11/07 06:35 PM Re: School preparedness. [Re: Russ]
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o.k. So I think that by putting most of my gear into one locker it may be "putting all my eggs in one basket" so-to-speak. But if I divide it up there is a chance i may not get what I need. I do have some stuff as edc, that could put me off until I could get back to my locker. Any thoughts??

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