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Handheld Red Locator Flares, Four-Pack
- Model # 8665770 | Manuf. # 865
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May 09, 2013 - May 19, 2013
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Flares save lives. Check your supply today.
Short-range flares help rescuers establish your location. Waterproof with built-in protective handle. Includes four handheld flares.
- Signal Type: Red hand flare
- Light Output: 700 candle power
- Burn Time: 3 minutes
- Deployment Method: Match strike ignitor
- Type Approval: USCG Day/Night
- Replacement Interval: 42 months from manufacture date
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
86%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good instructions / manual (5)
- Simple to use (5)
- Effective (4)
- Packs small / compresses (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Day trip (4)
- Kayak / canoe / rafting (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (6)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (5)
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Pros
- Boating Approved
- Clear Instructions
- Easy To Pack
- Effective
- Simple To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Trips
Comments about Handheld Red Locator Flares, Four Pack:
Complete package to ensure safety
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Clear Instructions
- Easy To Pack
- Effective
- Simple To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- River Trips
Comments about Handheld Red Locator Flares, Four Pack:
Boating, Meets Cost Gaurd requirments, Good for only three years.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Clear Instructions
- Compact
- Easy To Pack
- Effective
- Simple To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- River Trips
Comments about Handheld Red Locator Flares, Four Pack:
Easy to store and use.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Clear Instructions
- Easy To Pack
- Effective
- Simple To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Backcountry Camping
- Campgrounds
- Day Trips
- River Trips
Comments about Handheld Red Locator Flares, Four Pack:
Easy to use.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Handheld Red Locator Flares, Four Pack:
Mine old ones were expired, so I got these when they went on sale. Folks out there might want to check your expiration dates. USCG requires these, as do many state DEP's.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Clear Instructions
Cons
- One Time Use Only
Best Uses
- Day Trips
Comments about Handheld Red Locator Flares, Four Pack:
The boat is going to Lake Michigan for the first time. These were a must.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Simple To Use
Cons
- One Time Use Only
Best Uses
Comments about Handheld Red Locator Flares, Four Pack:
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- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
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