I was just wondering what are some uses for these? I remember when I was in 5th grade, a camp counselor had one of them when we went hiking, but a regular LED flashlight probably would have sufficed. What else could these powerful flashlights be used for?
2007-06-09 19:37:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
These are "Distress/Location Marker Beacons", or "strobes". You carry one when You are up country in case of a medical or other life threatening emergency. You use it to establish a visually verifiable point of reference for purposes of recovery and resupply at Your geographically isolated (remote) area location. In other words, it shows the 'dust-off' team where You are ( in the dark or in sunlight), thus facilitating rapid extredition.
An alternative use is as a sourse of heat for combating hypothermia, and even as a fire starting device, fish attractant and as a means of warding off wild animals (and other unwanted pests). A GOOD piece of gear to carry.
2007-06-09 19:50:50 · answer #1 · answered by Ashleigh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Military Grade Tactical Flashlight : http://FlashLight.uzaev.com/?JtDn
2016-07-10 22:54:45 · answer #2 · answered by Melba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to signal air craft from a farther distance. they also get hot enough to start fires.
2007-06-09 19:45:56 · answer #3 · answered by william w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋