Camping,
boating, sporting and other outdoor activities, particularly in the
dark are always full of excitement and
enthusiasm. Candles, lanterns and flashlights are the ancient
sources of light for such events as they are less competent and involve
risks. Replace them with glow sticks to make your outdoor
activities more enjoyable and safer. Here are some features that
make them the best sources of lighting for nighttime outdoor activities.
Carrying the light sources is one of the most difficult
things you will be doing while you are camping. You would definitely
want to carry easy to handle light sources, unlike lanterns or flash
lights, which are big and heavy.
Glow sticks
are the perfect choice for you as they are light in weight and
portable. A standard 6 inch glow stick will weigh just around 1 ounce
and will be as
small as a candle in size. They make your backpack lighter.Glow
sticks use a chemical reaction to emit light. They are safer to use as
the chemical reaction giving light does not produce heat and
spark. So, there is no need to worry about fire accidents in your
camping area. This avoids the risks of injuries and fire as in the case
of using candles or lanterns. They are even non-toxic and
you can allow your children to safely use them under your
supervision.
You
will be in constant fear of losing the charge in the batteries of your
flashlight. You cannot expect to get power
to recharge the batteries while you are camping. Glow sticks do not
require power or batteries to give light. They are, therefore, much more
beneficial than flashlights which need batteries to be
recharged frequently.The wind and water-proof characteristic of glow
sticks make them the perfect light sources in severe weather
conditions. As they are water-proof, you can have fun with them
at beach-side games. They are great lighting tools for scuba divers,
helpful for marking and indicating underwater direction. Glow sticks
are available in different sizes.
They
can be as small as 1.5 inches and as long as 15-22 inches. Pack
different sized ones in your bag when planning
for an outdoor activity. For instance, you can use smaller mini ones
which are 1.5 inches in length for fishing or decorating your boat.
However,
larger ones can be helpful to illuminate your camping area or
playground for night sports. They add more fun
as they are available in different colors including green, blue,
pink, yellow, orange, red, white, purple, aqua etc. In addition to solid
color ones; bi-color and tri-color glow stick varieties
are also available.They are the cheapest and best lighting options
for any outdoor activity. You can get a 6 inch glow stick for as low as
$0.42.
Purchasing in bulk makes them much cheaper. You can also buy in smaller quantities depending on your requirement.
Purchase them in bulk to get additional savings. You need not worry about the ones, which are left after camping. Blue Glow Sticks;
you can use them in your next camping trip. Their shelf life
generally is 1 to 4 years and depends on the storage conditions. It
is good to store them in a cool, dark and dry place. Glow sticks with
foil packaging will last for about 4 years and those
without foil packaging will have a shelf life of about 1 year. With
these benefits, they are considered one of the best illuminating sources
for nighttime and twilight outdoor activities. So the
next time you are planning for an outdoor activity, make sure that
you have enough glow sticks in your bag.
