Back during my airline days, it was an FAA mandatory rule that I carry a flashlight along with my flight attendant manual. Today, I still pack a flashlight when I travel. And it’s a good thing. I’ve been in hotels that have lost total power for an entire night (a lightning storm was to blame for that one) and had to change a flat tire after dark (this has happened more than once on a road trip). I’ve used a flashlight put up tents and to read on a flight when my reading light was burned out.
Now that my family lives in Minnesota we have camping trips and other outdoor adventures planned and there is no doubt a good flashlight is important for such expeditions. That’s where ICON comes in – they have the best travel flashlight.
I was recently sent two flashlight samples, Rogue 2 (requires two AA batteries) and Modus 1 (requires one AA battery), made by ICON. These two sleek flashlights have long-lasting LED with tough bodies (meaning they can survive your kids dropping or throwing them), turn on with an easy push of a button and can attach to a lanyard. But what really caught my attention was the fact that they are waterproof – made possible by the O-ring seals. Living in a state with thousand of lakes and ponds, I figure that feature could be helpful.
One warning about the Rogue – the head can get hot (there is a warning on the flashlight), but I have yet to feel it turn warm.
For fun, my family pulled out our various flashlights from around the house and did a little light test and there was no competition, Rogue and Modus both out-shone each of the other flashlights – and we thought we already possessed some bright flashlights. We declared the Rogue the perfect camping flashlight and the smaller, lighter Modus is officially my new travel flashlight. If you’re looking to pack a flashlight for your travel, check out ICON’s selection. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Hadn’t thought about this before. Good idea.
Rather than a flashlight, I’d recommend a headlamp. Our family has been traveling for 9 months, and I packed two headlamps and have used them frequently, not only for power outages but also for mini reading lights when we’re all sharing a room and one person wants to read when the lights are out. The advantage to a headlamp is it keeps your hands free! Thanks for your post — it definitely is a good idea to travel with some light source.
This IS a really good idea. I am always on the go traveling and there have a been a couple of times for sure that I really could have used this, whether walking a nice beach at night, or in a emergency situation with a broken down car or so forth. I’ll be sure to get one of these!
Sounds a great idea. Having lived in places with unreliable electricity and lots of rain and humidity, I know that a powerful and water-resistant light is always handy.
I like having a flashlight with me when travelling, but didn’t realize how unnecessarily bulky those AA flashlights are until I came across this page last week:
http://www.gaiageek.com/tech/gadgets/flashlights-for-travel-ultra-light-and-ultra-bright
I ordered both kinds of those little keychain lights and they’re incredible. So small I don’t even notice having it on me, and brighter than my old AA flashlight!
Seconding what Sarah Lavender suggested, considering a headlamp is a great idea. They free-up your two hands, are small and lightweight, and don’t cost too much money.
All the while, many people will prefer the more common flashlight design, like the ones reviewed above, so it’s helpful to know which ones to consider when researching flashlights.