https://wiki.seasteading.org/index.php?title=Personal_safety_equipment&feed=atom&action=historyPersonal safety equipment - Revision history2024-03-29T07:12:17ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.31.1https://wiki.seasteading.org/index.php?title=Personal_safety_equipment&diff=6837&oldid=prevShell Beach: categorized2012-08-16T04:51:54Z<p>categorized</p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Especially in waves or in the dark, it's really hard to see people in the water.  A whistle can help rescuers locate someone, assuming the user is able to use it.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Especially in waves or in the dark, it's really hard to see people in the water.  A whistle can help rescuers locate someone, assuming the user is able to use it.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>In daylight, a signal mirror can be used to signal rescue aircraft. A really cool one made by ACR has a red hologram used as an aiming device, a little like a red dot firearm sight. The hologram lets you see where the reflected light is shining. The [http://www.acrelectronics.com/hotshot/hotshot.html ACR Hot Shot] is sold in a kit with a whistle for around ten dollars.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>In daylight, a signal mirror can be used to signal rescue aircraft. A really cool one made by ACR has a red hologram used as an aiming device, a little like a red dot firearm sight. The hologram lets you see where the reflected light is shining. The [http://www.acrelectronics.com/hotshot/hotshot.html ACR Hot Shot] is sold in a kit with a whistle for around ten dollars.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Strobes usually attach to the vest and can be seen for about 3 nautical miles.  Essential at night. Many are automatically activated. Some of the newer strobes are starting to use LEDs instead of flash tubes. LEDs can be more durable, simpler, brighter, more efficient, can also act as flashlights, etc.   </div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Strobes usually attach to the vest and can be seen for about 3 nautical miles.  Essential at night. Many are automatically activated. Some of the newer strobes are starting to use LEDs instead of flash tubes. LEDs can be more durable, simpler, brighter, more efficient, can also act as flashlights, etc.   </div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>A handheld radio that transmits on national and usually international marine radio frequencies.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>A handheld radio that transmits on national and usually international marine radio frequencies.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These are satellite transmitters that send your position to international rescue organizations like the Coast Guard. The ocean is really large and finding one person on it can be nearly impossible. Having a device that transmits your position continuously improves the likelihood of rescue greatly. PLBs have already saved the lives of many stranded/injured hikers, including in remote parts of Alaska. In other words, they work on land too. They probably work in more locations than radios since they communicate with space-based satellites, not ground- or aircraft-based radios. For anyone on the open ocean an EPIRB or PLB should be considered essential, at least if you want to be found.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These are satellite transmitters that send your position to international rescue organizations like the Coast Guard. The ocean is really large and finding one person on it can be nearly impossible. Having a device that transmits your position continuously improves the likelihood of rescue greatly. PLBs have already saved the lives of many stranded/injured hikers, including in remote parts of Alaska. In other words, they work on land too. They probably work in more locations than radios since they communicate with space-based satellites, not ground- or aircraft-based radios. For anyone on the open ocean an EPIRB or PLB should be considered essential, at least if you want to be found.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>A cell phone may work near large cities or seasteads, but is generally useless on the high seas. A FRS or GMRS radio may be more useful for short range communications within a group, but a marine transceiver in lower power mode can arguably do the same thing.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>A cell phone may work near large cities or seasteads, but is generally useless on the high seas. A FRS or GMRS radio may be more useful for short range communications within a group, but a marine transceiver in lower power mode can arguably do the same thing.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Equipment that can help you survive in the water, particularly the open ocean, is pretty well known.  Some of this equipment overlaps with [[Life_rafts]] equipment.  All should be highly waterproof.  These are commonly regarded as standard safety equipment for operating on the ocean.  Many lives would be saved each year if they were more widely used.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Equipment that can help you survive in the water, particularly the open ocean, is pretty well known.  Some of this equipment overlaps with [[Life_rafts]] equipment.  All should be highly waterproof.  These are commonly regarded as standard safety equipment for operating on the ocean.  Many lives would be saved each year if they were more widely used.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== Personal Floatation Device (PFD) ==</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==Personal Floatation Device (PFD)==</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Life jacket or vest doesn't necessarily apply as a name since many are now inflatable, somewhat like the ones on airliners but much smaller when uninflated.  Inflatables are compact, light and comfortable but more expensive.  They may be a little less durable than foam life vests.  Many inflatables deploy automatically.  Some don't.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Life jacket or vest doesn't necessarily apply as a name since many are now inflatable, somewhat like the ones on airliners but much smaller when uninflated.  Inflatables are compact, light and comfortable but more expensive.  They may be a little less durable than foam life vests.  Many inflatables deploy automatically.  Some don't.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>See also survival suit below.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>See also survival suit below.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== Whistle ==</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">==Survival suit==</ins></div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">A foam suit or waterproof clothing system that covers everything except your face.  Essential in waters outside the tropics, since hypothermia can kill you in in a few hours.  Somewhat similar to a diver's drysuit, a survival suit can replace a PFD.</ins></div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">==First aid kit==</ins></div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">The minimalist [http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com/ Adventure Medical Kits] ".5" is waterproof and fits in a large pocket of the Mustang 4-Pocket Vest.</ins></div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==Whistle==</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Especially in waves or in the dark, it's really hard to see people in the water.  A whistle can help rescuers locate someone, assuming the user is able to use it.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Especially in waves or in the dark, it's really hard to see people in the water.  A whistle can help rescuers locate someone, assuming the user is able to use it.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== Signal mirror ==</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==Signal mirror==</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>In daylight, a signal mirror can be used to signal rescue aircraft. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>A really cool one made by ACR has a red hologram used as an aiming device, a little like a red dot firearm sight. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>The hologram lets you see where the reflected light is shining. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>The [http://www.acrelectronics.com/hotshot/hotshot.html ACR Hot Shot] is sold in a kit with a whistle for around ten dollars.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>In daylight, a signal mirror can be used to signal rescue aircraft. A really cool one made by ACR has a red hologram used as an aiming device, a little like a red dot firearm sight. The hologram lets you see where the reflected light is shining. The [http://www.acrelectronics.com/hotshot/hotshot.html ACR Hot Shot] is sold in a kit with a whistle for around ten dollars.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== Strobe or flashlight ==</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==Strobe or flashlight==</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Strobes usually attach to the vest and can be seen for about 3 nautical miles.  Essential at night. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>Many are automatically activated. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>Some of the newer strobes are starting to use LEDs instead of flash tubes. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>LEDs can be more durable, simpler, brighter, more efficient, can also act as flashlights, etc.   </div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Strobes usually attach to the vest and can be seen for about 3 nautical miles.  Essential at night. Many are automatically activated. Some of the newer strobes are starting to use LEDs instead of flash tubes. LEDs can be more durable, simpler, brighter, more efficient, can also act as flashlights, etc.   </div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>An earlier-generation Adventure Lights LED strobe got high marks in the [http://www.boatus.com/foundation/findings/COBfinalreport BoatUS Crew Over Board] evaluation, which is a major civilian exercise in ocean rescue.  The  latest-generation [http://www.adventurelights.com/outdoors/products.asp?sid=5&cid=38&ccid=112&S=0&O=5 Adventure Lights VIP Survivor Light SOLAS model] uses a newer LED, is brighter, and claims 5 nautical mile visibility, which exceeds flash typical tube strobe range. The claim seems plausible given the known very high intensity of LED light. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>(Adventure Lights appears to be the maker of the infrared strobes widely used by the U.S. military for nighttime friendly troop identification, so their lights are probably well-made.)</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>An earlier-generation Adventure Lights LED strobe got high marks in the [http://www.boatus.com/foundation/findings/COBfinalreport BoatUS Crew Over Board] evaluation, which is a major civilian exercise in ocean rescue.  The  latest-generation [http://www.adventurelights.com/outdoors/products.asp?sid=5&cid=38&ccid=112&S=0&O=5 Adventure Lights VIP Survivor Light SOLAS model] uses a newer LED, is brighter, and claims 5 nautical mile visibility, which exceeds flash typical tube strobe range. The claim seems plausible given the known very high intensity of LED light. (Adventure Lights appears to be the maker of the infrared strobes widely used by the U.S. military for nighttime friendly troop identification, so their lights are probably well-made.)</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These new lights as of Fall 2009 aren't in widespread distribution, but [http://www.night-gear.com/-strse-673/vip%2C-sgnal-light%2Csafety-lights%2C/Detail.bok Night Gear] carries them at a slight discount. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>Use the promotional code "Seastead" to get an additional 10% discount. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>(The author, Jeff Chan, has no connection with either company except as a customer.) <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>Even with the discounts, the item is pretty pricey at about $100 compred to a few tens of dollars for flashtube strobes, but this appears to be a very high quality and effectiveness light. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>It can mean the difference between life and death, especially if we get out on the ocean.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These new lights as of Fall 2009 aren't in widespread distribution, but [http://www.night-gear.com/-strse-673/vip%2C-sgnal-light%2Csafety-lights%2C/Detail.bok Night Gear] carries them at a slight discount. Use the promotional code "Seastead" to get an additional 10% discount. (The author, Jeff Chan, has no connection with either company except as a customer.) Even with the discounts, the item is pretty pricey at about $100 compred to a few tens of dollars for flashtube strobes, but this appears to be a very high quality and effectiveness light. It can mean the difference between life and death, especially if we get out on the ocean.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Well-made LED flashlights from China such as the [http://www.fenixlight.com/ Fenix] [http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-Level-Performance-Flashlight-Black/dp/B001NWSQ3M/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top TK11] are surprisingly good and very bright. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>One particular advantage of the TK11 is that it can use rechargeable [http://www.batteryjunction.com/18650.html 18650 Lithium Ion batteries] which have high energy density and low prices since they're also used by the millions in laptops. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>It can also use rechargeable and non-rechargeable CR123A Lithium cells. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>Internal voltage regulation and a slightly wider battery space make this flexibility possible. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>A flashlight is an excellent general tool, but arguably not a complete substitute for a purpose-built strobe. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>However both can be used for signaling in an emergency.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Well-made LED flashlights from China such as the [http://www.fenixlight.com/ Fenix] [http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-Level-Performance-Flashlight-Black/dp/B001NWSQ3M/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top TK11] are surprisingly good and very bright. One particular advantage of the TK11 is that it can use rechargeable [http://www.batteryjunction.com/18650.html 18650 Lithium Ion batteries] which have high energy density and low prices since they're also used by the millions in laptops. It can also use rechargeable and non-rechargeable CR123A Lithium cells. Internal voltage regulation and a slightly wider battery space make this flexibility possible. A flashlight is an excellent general tool, but arguably not a complete substitute for a purpose-built strobe. However both can be used for signaling in an emergency.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== Handheld marine transceiver ==</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==Handheld marine transceiver==</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>A handheld radio that transmits on national and usually international marine radio frequencies.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>A handheld radio that transmits on national and usually international marine radio frequencies.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">== First aid kit ==</del></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==EPIRB or PLB==</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">The minimalist [http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com/ Adventure Medical Kits] ".5" is waterproof and fits in a large pocket of the Mustang 4-Pocket Vest.</del></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These are satellite transmitters that send your position to international rescue organizations like the Coast Guard. The ocean is really large and finding one person on it can be nearly impossible. Having a device that transmits your position continuously improves the likelihood of rescue greatly. PLBs have already saved the lives of many stranded/injured hikers, including in remote parts of Alaska. In other words, they work on land too. They probably work in more locations than radios since they communicate with space-based satellites, not ground- or aircraft-based radios. For anyone on the open ocean an EPIRB or PLB should be considered essential, at least if you want to be found.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These are satellite transmitters that send your position to international rescue organizations like the Coast Guard. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>The ocean is really large and finding one person on it can be nearly impossible. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>Having a device that transmits your position continuously improves the likelihood of rescue greatly. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>PLBs have already saved the lives of many stranded/injured hikers, including in remote parts of Alaska. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>In other words, they work on land too. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>They probably work in more locations than radios since they communicate with space-based satellites, not ground- or aircraft-based radios. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline"> </del>For anyone on the open ocean an EPIRB or PLB should be considered essential, at least if you want to be found<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">.</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">== Survival suit ==</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">A foam suit or waterproof clothing system that covers everything except your face.  Essential in waters outside the tropics, since hypothermia can kill you in in a few hours.  Somewhat similar to a diver's drysuit, a survival suit can replace a PFD</del>.</div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== Satellite phone ==</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>==Satellite phone==</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Signal flares, smokes and marker dye can be useful for attracting help or pinpointing your location to rescuers when they're close enough to see them.  Flares and smokes are required on most water vessels.  Some are small enough to carry.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Signal flares, smokes and marker dye can be useful for attracting help or pinpointing your location to rescuers when they're close enough to see them.  Flares and smokes are required on most water vessels.  Some are small enough to carry.</div></td></tr>
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</table>Shell Beachhttps://wiki.seasteading.org/index.php?title=Personal_safety_equipment&diff=4714&oldid=prevJeff Chan: /* Strobe or flashlight */2009-08-22T07:04:01Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Strobe or flashlight</span></span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Well-made LED flashlights from China such as the [http://www.fenixlight.com/ Fenix] [http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-Level-Performance-Flashlight-Black/dp/B001NWSQ3M/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top TK11] are surprisingly good and very bright.  One particular advantage of the TK11 is that it can use rechargeable [http://www.batteryjunction.com/18650.html 18650 Lithium Ion batteries] which have high energy density and low prices since they're also used by the millions in laptops.  It can also use rechargeable and non-rechargeable CR123A Lithium cells.  Internal voltage regulation and a slightly wider battery space make this flexibility possible.  A flashlight is an excellent general tool, but arguably not a <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">full </del>substitute for a purpose-built strobe.  However both can be used for signaling in an emergency.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Well-made LED flashlights from China such as the [http://www.fenixlight.com/ Fenix] [http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-Level-Performance-Flashlight-Black/dp/B001NWSQ3M/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top TK11] are surprisingly good and very bright.  One particular advantage of the TK11 is that it can use rechargeable [http://www.batteryjunction.com/18650.html 18650 Lithium Ion batteries] which have high energy density and low prices since they're also used by the millions in laptops.  It can also use rechargeable and non-rechargeable CR123A Lithium cells.  Internal voltage regulation and a slightly wider battery space make this flexibility possible.  A flashlight is an excellent general tool, but arguably not a <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">complete </ins>substitute for a purpose-built strobe.  However both can be used for signaling in an emergency.</div></td></tr>
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</table>Jeff Chanhttps://wiki.seasteading.org/index.php?title=Personal_safety_equipment&diff=4713&oldid=prevJeff Chan: /* Strobe or flashlight */2009-08-22T07:03:42Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Strobe or flashlight</span></span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These new lights as of Fall 2009 aren't in widespread distribution, but [http://www.night-gear.com/-strse-673/vip%2C-sgnal-light%2Csafety-lights%2C/Detail.bok Night Gear] carries them at a slight discount.  Use the promotional code "Seastead" to get an additional 10% discount.  (The author, Jeff Chan, has no connection with either company except as a customer.)  Even with the discounts, the item is pretty pricey at about $100 compred to a few tens of dollars for flashtube strobes, but this appears to be a very high quality and effectiveness light.  It can mean the difference between life and death, especially if we get out on the ocean.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These new lights as of Fall 2009 aren't in widespread distribution, but [http://www.night-gear.com/-strse-673/vip%2C-sgnal-light%2Csafety-lights%2C/Detail.bok Night Gear] carries them at a slight discount.  Use the promotional code "Seastead" to get an additional 10% discount.  (The author, Jeff Chan, has no connection with either company except as a customer.)  Even with the discounts, the item is pretty pricey at about $100 compred to a few tens of dollars for flashtube strobes, but this appears to be a very high quality and effectiveness light.  It can mean the difference between life and death, especially if we get out on the ocean.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Well-made LED flashlights from China such as the [http://www.fenixlight.com/ Fenix] [http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-Level-Performance-Flashlight-Black/dp/B001NWSQ3M/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top TK11] are surprisingly good and very bright.  One particular advantage of the TK11 is that it can use rechargeable [http://www.batteryjunction.com/18650.html 18650 Lithium Ion batteries] which have high energy density and low prices since they're also used by the millions in laptops.  It can also use rechargeable and non-rechargeable CR123A Lithium cells.  Internal voltage regulation and a slightly wider battery space make this flexibility possible.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Well-made LED flashlights from China such as the [http://www.fenixlight.com/ Fenix] [http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-Level-Performance-Flashlight-Black/dp/B001NWSQ3M/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top TK11] are surprisingly good and very bright.  One particular advantage of the TK11 is that it can use rechargeable [http://www.batteryjunction.com/18650.html 18650 Lithium Ion batteries] which have high energy density and low prices since they're also used by the millions in laptops.  It can also use rechargeable and non-rechargeable CR123A Lithium cells.  Internal voltage regulation and a slightly wider battery space make this flexibility possible<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">.  A flashlight is an excellent general tool, but arguably not a full substitute for a purpose-built strobe.  However both can be used for signaling in an emergency</ins>.</div></td></tr>
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</table>Jeff Chanhttps://wiki.seasteading.org/index.php?title=Personal_safety_equipment&diff=4712&oldid=prevJeff Chan: /* Strobe or flashlight */2009-08-22T06:15:57Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Strobe or flashlight</span></span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These new lights as of Fall 2009 aren't in widespread distribution, but [http://www.night-gear.com/-strse-673/vip%2C-sgnal-light%2Csafety-lights%2C/Detail.bok Night Gear] carries them at a slight discount.  Use the promotional code "Seastead" to get an additional 10% discount.  (The author, Jeff Chan, has no connection with either company except as a customer.)  Even with the discounts, the item is pretty pricey at about $100 compred to a few tens of dollars for flashtube strobes, but this appears to be a very high quality and effectiveness light.  It can mean the difference between life and death, especially if we get out on the ocean.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These new lights as of Fall 2009 aren't in widespread distribution, but [http://www.night-gear.com/-strse-673/vip%2C-sgnal-light%2Csafety-lights%2C/Detail.bok Night Gear] carries them at a slight discount.  Use the promotional code "Seastead" to get an additional 10% discount.  (The author, Jeff Chan, has no connection with either company except as a customer.)  Even with the discounts, the item is pretty pricey at about $100 compred to a few tens of dollars for flashtube strobes, but this appears to be a very high quality and effectiveness light.  It can mean the difference between life and death, especially if we get out on the ocean.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Well-made LED flashlights from China such as the [http://www.fenixlight.com/ Fenix] [http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-Level-Performance-Flashlight-Black/dp/B001NWSQ3M/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top TK11] are surprisingly good and very bright.  One particular advantage of the TK11 is that it can use rechargeable [http://www.batteryjunction.com/18650.html 18650 Lithium Ion batteries] which have high energy density and low prices since they're also used by the millions in laptops.  It can also use rechargeable and non-rechargeable CR123A Lithium cells.  Internal voltage regulation and a slightly wider battery space <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">makes </del>this flexibility possible.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Well-made LED flashlights from China such as the [http://www.fenixlight.com/ Fenix] [http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-Level-Performance-Flashlight-Black/dp/B001NWSQ3M/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top TK11] are surprisingly good and very bright.  One particular advantage of the TK11 is that it can use rechargeable [http://www.batteryjunction.com/18650.html 18650 Lithium Ion batteries] which have high energy density and low prices since they're also used by the millions in laptops.  It can also use rechargeable and non-rechargeable CR123A Lithium cells.  Internal voltage regulation and a slightly wider battery space <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">make </ins>this flexibility possible.</div></td></tr>
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</table>Jeff Chanhttps://wiki.seasteading.org/index.php?title=Personal_safety_equipment&diff=4711&oldid=prevJeff Chan: /* Strobe or flashlight */2009-08-22T06:15:30Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Strobe or flashlight</span></span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These new lights as of Fall 2009 aren't in widespread distribution, but [http://www.night-gear.com/-strse-673/vip%2C-sgnal-light%2Csafety-lights%2C/Detail.bok Night Gear] carries them at a slight discount.  Use the promotional code "Seastead" to get an additional 10% discount.  (The author, Jeff Chan, has no connection with either company except as a customer.)  Even with the discounts, the item is pretty pricey at about $100 compred to a few tens of dollars for flashtube strobes, but this appears to be a very high quality and effectiveness light.  It can mean the difference between life and death, especially if we get out on the ocean.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These new lights as of Fall 2009 aren't in widespread distribution, but [http://www.night-gear.com/-strse-673/vip%2C-sgnal-light%2Csafety-lights%2C/Detail.bok Night Gear] carries them at a slight discount.  Use the promotional code "Seastead" to get an additional 10% discount.  (The author, Jeff Chan, has no connection with either company except as a customer.)  Even with the discounts, the item is pretty pricey at about $100 compred to a few tens of dollars for flashtube strobes, but this appears to be a very high quality and effectiveness light.  It can mean the difference between life and death, especially if we get out on the ocean.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Well-made LED flashlights from China such as the [http://www.fenixlight.com/ Fenix] [http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-Level-Performance-Flashlight-Black/dp/B001NWSQ3M/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top TK11] are surprisingly good and very bright.  One particular advantage of the TK11 is that it can use rechargeable [http://www.batteryjunction.com/18650.html 18650 Lithium Ion batteries] which have <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">low prices and </del>high energy density since they're also used by the millions in laptops.  It can also use rechargeable and non-rechargeable CR123A Lithium cells.  Internal voltage regulation and a slightly wider battery space makes this flexibility possible.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Well-made LED flashlights from China such as the [http://www.fenixlight.com/ Fenix] [http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-Level-Performance-Flashlight-Black/dp/B001NWSQ3M/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top TK11] are surprisingly good and very bright.  One particular advantage of the TK11 is that it can use rechargeable [http://www.batteryjunction.com/18650.html 18650 Lithium Ion batteries] which have high energy density <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">and low prices </ins>since they're also used by the millions in laptops.  It can also use rechargeable and non-rechargeable CR123A Lithium cells.  Internal voltage regulation and a slightly wider battery space makes this flexibility possible.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== Handheld marine transceiver ==</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== Handheld marine transceiver ==</div></td></tr>
</table>Jeff Chanhttps://wiki.seasteading.org/index.php?title=Personal_safety_equipment&diff=4710&oldid=prevJeff Chan: /* Strobe or flashlight */2009-08-22T06:05:28Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Strobe or flashlight</span></span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These new lights as of Fall 2009 aren't in widespread distribution, but [http://www.night-gear.com/-strse-673/vip%2C-sgnal-light%2Csafety-lights%2C/Detail.bok Night Gear] carries them at a slight discount.  Use the promotional code "Seastead" to get an additional 10% discount.  (The author, Jeff Chan, has no connection with either company except as a customer.)  Even with the discounts, the item is pretty pricey at about $100 compred to a few tens of dollars for flashtube strobes, but this appears to be a very high quality and effectiveness light.  It can mean the difference between life and death, especially if we get out on the ocean.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These new lights as of Fall 2009 aren't in widespread distribution, but [http://www.night-gear.com/-strse-673/vip%2C-sgnal-light%2Csafety-lights%2C/Detail.bok Night Gear] carries them at a slight discount.  Use the promotional code "Seastead" to get an additional 10% discount.  (The author, Jeff Chan, has no connection with either company except as a customer.)  Even with the discounts, the item is pretty pricey at about $100 compred to a few tens of dollars for flashtube strobes, but this appears to be a very high quality and effectiveness light.  It can mean the difference between life and death, especially if we get out on the ocean.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Well-made LED flashlights from China such as the [http://www.<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">fenix-store</del>.com/ Fenix] [http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-Level-Performance-Flashlight-Black/dp/B001NWSQ3M/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top TK11] are surprisingly good and very bright.  One particular advantage of the TK11 is that it can use rechargeable [http://www.batteryjunction.com/18650.html 18650 Lithium Ion batteries] which have low prices and high energy density since they're also used by the millions in laptops.  It can also use rechargeable and non-rechargeable CR123A Lithium cells.  Internal voltage regulation and a slightly wider battery space makes this flexibility possible.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Well-made LED flashlights from China such as the [http://www.<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">fenixlight</ins>.com/ Fenix] [http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-Level-Performance-Flashlight-Black/dp/B001NWSQ3M/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top TK11] are surprisingly good and very bright.  One particular advantage of the TK11 is that it can use rechargeable [http://www.batteryjunction.com/18650.html 18650 Lithium Ion batteries] which have low prices and high energy density since they're also used by the millions in laptops.  It can also use rechargeable and non-rechargeable CR123A Lithium cells.  Internal voltage regulation and a slightly wider battery space makes this flexibility possible.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr>
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</table>Jeff Chanhttps://wiki.seasteading.org/index.php?title=Personal_safety_equipment&diff=4709&oldid=prevJeff Chan: /* Strobe or flashlight */2009-08-22T06:04:13Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Strobe or flashlight</span></span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These new lights as of Fall 2009 aren't in widespread distribution, but [http://www.night-gear.com/-strse-673/vip%2C-sgnal-light%2Csafety-lights%2C/Detail.bok Night Gear] carries them at a slight discount.  Use the promotional code "Seastead" to get an additional 10% discount.  (The author, Jeff Chan, has no connection with either company except as a customer.)  Even with the discounts, the item is pretty pricey at about $100 compred to a few tens of dollars for flashtube strobes, but this appears to be a very high quality and effectiveness light.  It can mean the difference between life and death, especially if we get out on the ocean.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These new lights as of Fall 2009 aren't in widespread distribution, but [http://www.night-gear.com/-strse-673/vip%2C-sgnal-light%2Csafety-lights%2C/Detail.bok Night Gear] carries them at a slight discount.  Use the promotional code "Seastead" to get an additional 10% discount.  (The author, Jeff Chan, has no connection with either company except as a customer.)  Even with the discounts, the item is pretty pricey at about $100 compred to a few tens of dollars for flashtube strobes, but this appears to be a very high quality and effectiveness light.  It can mean the difference between life and death, especially if we get out on the ocean.</div></td></tr>
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</table>Jeff Chanhttps://wiki.seasteading.org/index.php?title=Personal_safety_equipment&diff=4708&oldid=prevJeff Chan: /* Strobe or flashlight */2009-08-22T06:03:50Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Strobe or flashlight</span></span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These new lights as of Fall 2009 aren't in widespread distribution, but [http://www.night-gear.com/-strse-673/vip%2C-sgnal-light%2Csafety-lights%2C/Detail.bok Night Gear] carries them at a slight discount.  Use the promotional code "Seastead" to get an additional 10% discount.  (The author, Jeff Chan, has no connection with either company except as a customer.)  Even with the discounts, the item is pretty pricey at about $100 compred to a few tens of dollars for flashtube strobes, but this appears to be a very high quality and effectiveness light.  It can mean the difference between life and death, especially if we get out on the ocean.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #222; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #eaecf0; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>These new lights as of Fall 2009 aren't in widespread distribution, but [http://www.night-gear.com/-strse-673/vip%2C-sgnal-light%2Csafety-lights%2C/Detail.bok Night Gear] carries them at a slight discount.  Use the promotional code "Seastead" to get an additional 10% discount.  (The author, Jeff Chan, has no connection with either company except as a customer.)  Even with the discounts, the item is pretty pricey at about $100 compred to a few tens of dollars for flashtube strobes, but this appears to be a very high quality and effectiveness light.  It can mean the difference between life and death, especially if we get out on the ocean.</div></td></tr>
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</table>Jeff Chanhttps://wiki.seasteading.org/index.php?title=Personal_safety_equipment&diff=4595&oldid=prevJeff Chan at 18:09, 16 August 20092009-08-16T18:09:13Z<p></p>
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