Yes , i still keep them in the origional packaging, it is quicker and they last longer, as well as it also keeps them from rattling around in the container .<br><br>Yukon

i have seen mini breaklights without packeging..

I no longer carry chemical lights for all the reasons posted previously. Changed to a CMG Infinity ($18) and prefer it. Much longer and brighter light. Much more practical and easier to maintain. I know it will work, cause I can test it. I frequently leave it on all night like a night light when I am sleeping in a unfamilar location. Hate to bang and thrash around in the dark at night. I usually change the battery (rechargable NiMh) after about 3 days. Never let it go to see how long it will run. Hmmmm.... I will do that over the next several nights and see how it goes... report to follow...

Try the Sportsman's Guilde (www.sportsmansguide.com). They sell a 6-pack assortment for about $10, and a 12-pack for $18. They're the Snap Light brand (same as Cyalume) and have both holes and hooks at the top.<br><br>I bought the 12-pack and am quite pleased so far. SpG also carries NATO lifeboat matches, and a few other survival goodies that are actually useful. Just watch out because a lot of their other stuff is junk.