Guys, is this really productive? I want to talk about flashlights, not who was sexting who.
*you're (x2)your pathetic, maybe you'll grow up one day, your now on ignore.
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But I thought this flashlight thread was actually pretty cool. I am learning a lot from it that I wasn't learning by staring at the flashlight aisle at academy trying to figure out what was worth buying.
I admit that flashlights aren't the most "sexy" prepping topic but I've learned a lot about them here. I have a couple cheap give away lights now. Eventually I'd like to get a few quality flashlights like the ones talked about here. Many of the batteries mentioned here are also new to me. I'll do some research on the batteries and the flashlights that have been discussed above. I'd much rather talk about flashlights than politics, religion or abortion. At least this is prepping related.
Keep it going!
Maybe. But feel free to send me a few.I would love to eventually do a giveaway because I have way too many flashlights but I think you have to be a VIP member right?
I agree with that. We have become a consumer driven economy. Every where you look there's someone trying to sell you some new shinny gadget. Many people can't resist the urge to keep buying more useless junk, mostly made in China.I suppose so but the shiny toys seem to be the only thing some people want, had someone in a prepper group like that, it was all the things he could buy and no thought to knowledge or skills.
Do you guys think it's a reasonable strategy to stock up on lots of waterproof led flashlights for barter purposes? Will they be that valuable?
I will tell you--in all honesty--that I was in a difficult situation, and would have--at the time--paid $1000.00 for a flashlight.
Never mind the circumstances.
yes I will, i'm just saying that it proves that some people are focussed on the latest gadget and toy, rather than skills which will help us survive when all the toys and gadgets are broken and worn out. that's it I've said my 2pence worth, i'll shut up now!
I would pay normal price, as I'm not having a crisis.Was there anybody around offering to barter with you? That is the answer, when you really need one, it is because there is not one around. If they are available, then they will not be real high in the barter category. For barter, need vs. want and usually, the want win's out. i need light but I want a cigarette. I will make due with a candle and barter for the cigarette. You were willing to pay $1,000 then but what would you pay now as you enter the store?
Have you tried a light that straps around your head? It illuminates well in front of you, and leaves your hands free.For what I need light for around here at night, I prefer a battery powered lantern. That way I can set it down or hang it up when I need both hands. Or if nothing else hang it around my wrist. Trying to do something with a flashlight in my mouth or tucked under arm or inbetween knees to hold is just awkward for me. Mostly I am out checking fence lines or out in the barns checking on critters or tending to one that is sick. Just try to wrestle with an animal who doesn't want it's meds and control a flashlight. Lanterns give off more of a general light for me to see than a focused lighted area. Comes in handy when you have to straddle to force open a mouth and then my goats wants to dance around or a couple week old calf. They are pretty strong if you have never experienced doing it. Just my preference.
I would pay normal price, as I'm not having a crisis.
As a medic, I once got stuck in a crawl space/tunnel, and my light died when a rock fell on it, and I was underground with no light and lots of rats, and couldn't figure out which way to move.
My point in the prior post was just speculation that maybe flashlights would be a good barter item.
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