We’ve all used boxes and boxes of chemlights. While they remain one of the handiest marking devices we have, think about how many times you have used them didn’t require a disposable item. Then consider how much money could have been used on something else if you would have had a reusable alternative. Now imagine such a device could be switched on and off unlike chemlights which, once you activate them are on until they lose their potency. Such devices exist and Cejay Engineering offers two such alternatives; the Mk8 Glo-Wand and SERE Sticks.
The average chemlight is effective for about 12 hours. Additionally, due to shelf life and storage issues, experience has shown that up to 20% of chemlights may be bad right out of the wrapper. Mk8 Glo-Wands work as long as they have batteries and battery life is about 70 hours from three A76 alkaline batteries. Once again, while it may not be at the forefront of everyone’s thought process, both the Glo-Wand and SERE Sticks can be turned off when not in use not only saving valuable dollars but ultimately the environment.
Mk8 Glo-Wands not only come in a variety of colors, they also are available with double light ends. A single Glo-Wand can have two different colors, for example red and IR. This greatly enhances the versatility of the device for such tasks as marshaling, signaling, and route marking. They are available in Green, Amber, Red, Blue, White, and IR.
Additionally, the two-color Glo-Wands come in combinations of Amber, Blue, Green, Red, White and IR. Glo-Wands come in 6″ and 12″ lengths but Cejay Engineering will also produce custom sizes for orders in excess of 1,000 units.
SERE Sticks adapt the technology of the Glo-Wand and adds a shield to the wand allowing the light signal to be directed or masked for map reading or as a tactical illuminator. SERE Sticks come in 70mm (2″) and 140mm (4″) inch lengths in the following colors: Amber, Blue, Green, Red, White and IR. SWIR frequencies are also available on request. Additionally, both the SERE 70 and SERE 140 come with a 30†attachment lanyard.
One excellent signaling technique is to attach an IR Glo-Wand or SERE Stick to a neck-cord and swing it in a circle high-speed like a buzzsaw for.
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Note: Export Notification: Infrared Variants of the described products are regulated by the U.S. State Department in accordance with the guidelines of the International Traffic in Arms Regulation [ITAR] per title 22 code of federal regulations parts 120 – 130. Some Cejay products are available only to military and Law Enforcement personnel.
