| Having a dependable light source that isn't going to | | | | a quality LED lantern. |
| fail at a vital moment is essential, especially as | | | | What to Look For |
| inclement weather sets in this time of year. | | | | There are a few key features you should make |
| Winter emergencies can strike with little warning. | | | | sure to pay attention to when you are purchasing |
| It is therefore important that your home is | | | | your LED emergency lantern. Look for a lantern |
| prepared with the best lighting and survival tools | | | | that is convertible between a "lantern" mode and |
| possible. When it comes to a light source, it is | | | | a "flashlight" mode. Also look for one that utilizes |
| important that it not only cast a strong light when | | | | multiple LEDs. Depending on the size of the |
| you need it most but one that also has a variety | | | | lantern, 8-12 bulbs are recommended. A hand |
| of features to make sure that you're never | | | | crank to provide emergency power in case the |
| stranded in the dark during an emergency | | | | batteries are low is a wonderful feature as is a |
| situation. Consider purchasing an LED emergency | | | | rechargeable battery pack. As mentioned above, |
| lantern which produces a strong white LED light at | | | | the ability to adjust the light intensity either |
| a fraction of the energy cost of traditional light | | | | through different settings or a dimmer switch is a |
| bulbs. | | | | practical feature that can ensure that your lamp |
| What's So Great about LED | | | | can be used for both emergency situations as |
| An LED light like those available in emergency | | | | well as general outdoor use. |
| lanterns or flashlights are far superior to a | | | | Extra Bells and Whistles |
| standard incandescent flashlight. LED's are not like | | | | As always, there are some additional LED lantern |
| traditional bulbs because they contain no glass | | | | options and features out there that may prove |
| casing or a filament. This means you don't have | | | | useful to you. Some come with built-in radio |
| to worry about the bulb breaking or the filament | | | | systems for listening to news or weather reports. |
| burning out at an inconvenient time. A white LED | | | | Others have emergency road flare settings which |
| light will burn for years longer than a comparable | | | | blink orange or red lights should you keep the |
| white light bulb at a much lower energy cost. You | | | | lantern in your outdoor survival kit or camping |
| may also find that manufactures will combine | | | | gear. As always, check out product reviews online |
| LED's in a lantern or flashlight to produce a | | | | and read about other users' experience with |
| brighter light in the same amount of space as a | | | | lanterns with these features to see if they prove |
| standard bulb would be able to create. This is why | | | | useful or not. |
| you can find small LED flashlights that put out a | | | | Regardless of the brand or style of LED |
| great light than some larger traditional versions. | | | | emergency lantern you choose, it is important |
| Because multiple LED's are used in these lights | | | | that your home have one in its emergency tool |
| you are also generally able to use different light | | | | kit. The value of having a dependable light source |
| settings easily as well. The ability to dim an | | | | in any emergency situation is immeasurable when |
| emergency lantern in the evening or at night at | | | | it comes to the safety and comfort of your |
| the push of a button is another great feature of | | | | home and family. |