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Do You Need a Tactical Flashlight For Your Bug Out Bag?

November 29, 2012 By Barb 146 Comments

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I’ll admit it. I didn’t get the hype on buying special tactical flashlights for emergency use. My house is stocked full of the big plastic ones with the D cell batteries. After reviewing this Nebo 5160 SE Redline, I am a total convert! Everyone needs to have a tactical flashlight in their Bug Out Bag and as a part of their survival gear. Instead of boring you with all the details in writing, I decided to just bite the bullet and show you how the Nebo 5160 works.  Presenting my first video review here on Simply Preparing:

As I mentioned in the video the folks at Gunner Security were awesome in helping me. They sent over the flashlight for me to check out and have one for a lucky reader here to win. I had no idea that they sold things like flashlights, holsters, knives and lasers. I will be getting my CCW in a few weeks and I plan to check out their holsters a little more seriously then. A little birdie told me pink range bags may be coming soon!

So, would you like to win one of these for your Bug Out Bag? Here is how (This giveaway is closed):

At $34.49 these would make excellent holiday stocking stuffers. I know you love to support small family business as much as I do so consider buying one of these tactical flashlights from Gunner Security for someone you love and want to be safe!

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Filed Under: Survival Gear Tagged With: bug out bag, emergency bag essentials, flashlight

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  1. Tami P

    November 30, 2012 at 4:44 am

    I like the strobe and emergency flash option in addition to the magnet on the bottom.

    Reply
  2. Danika @ Your Organic Life

    November 30, 2012 at 5:42 am

    I like how bright it is and that you can zoom in/out with the light stream.

    Reply
  3. Chris Bird

    November 30, 2012 at 5:57 am

    Love the strobe feature and the zoom focus. Cool flashlight!

    Reply
  4. Chris Bird

    November 30, 2012 at 6:11 am

    I would love to see the night vision goggles from Gunner Security on your site.

    Reply
  5. Momwithaprep

    November 30, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    The zoom feature is great!

    Reply
  6. vickie

    November 30, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    I love how it warns you about low power

    Reply
  7. Laura P.

    November 30, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    I love that it does zoom and out and will stick to metal.

    Reply
  8. Cheryl

    November 30, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    I like the low battery warning and the strobe feature.

    Reply
  9. Gregory Medina

    November 30, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    love the magnet feature! hands free is the best!

    Reply
  10. Ashley

    December 1, 2012 at 12:13 am

    I think the strobe and zoom feature is awesome for a flashlight!

    Reply
  11. Carol Irwin

    December 1, 2012 at 12:29 am

    what an important functional flashlight to add to ones household

    Reply
  12. lisa lo

    December 1, 2012 at 3:31 am

    I don’t have a bug out bag but I’d still like a great flashlight because I have to walk at night at times. I fell once and BROKE my wrist so a flashlight is a very needed item. Qite unsafe to walk without one. I like this as a torch.

    Reply
  13. lisa lo

    December 1, 2012 at 3:36 am

    And besides a good flashlight I should also get the night vision goggles…lol

    http://www.gunnersecurity.com/shop/itt-nq-pvs-14-night-vision-multi-purpose-goggle/

    Reply
  14. Julie Larsen

    December 1, 2012 at 4:17 am

    I love how you can use it as a torch and a beacon. It looks like a great flashlight!

    Reply
  15. Cassandra McCann

    December 1, 2012 at 8:00 am

    great giveaway this flashlight looks awesome

    Reply
  16. Val Pearson

    December 1, 2012 at 8:53 am

    I love that it warns you of low battery. I also love that it is magnetic.

    Reply
  17. Craig Wiggins

    December 1, 2012 at 10:33 am

    impressed with the magnet

    Reply
  18. Ann Fantom

    December 1, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    I liked how bright it was in such a small size

    Reply
  19. Ann Fantom

    December 1, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    I would like to get my husband the Blackie Collins Spring Assist knife

    Reply
  20. gia

    December 1, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    the strobe feature

    Reply
  21. Wilma P

    December 1, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Wow! I am totally impressed with this flashlight. I love the Zoom Feature. Also, the fact it is lnot too heavy, magnetic and has a strobe feature. I am going to get one for my son.
    Hope I win this one for me.

    Reply
  22. ruth ramos

    December 1, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    i like that you can zoom in and out, and the magnetic feature is cool, thanks

    Reply
  23. Susan Frankin

    December 1, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    It is a light weight yet powerfull flashlight.I was very impressed by at a lot of the things abput it.

    Reply
  24. Susan Perkins

    December 1, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    My husband is a disabled Veteran that loves to tinker , with this and that .We live on a low fixed income, as I lost my job.This would be a fantastic gift, and would be much appreciated by both of us! Sure would be nice for him to win something, as he is always helping out fellow Veterans, asking nothing in return!

    Reply
  25. Chrissy

    December 1, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    Sadly I can’t ever find my flashlight in a non-emergency… so I’d better get one of these for my emergency bag.. I love that it lets you know when the battery is wearing out!

    Reply
  26. Christine MarteBemartie

    December 1, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    The zoom! Very useful concept.

    Reply
  27. Murry

    December 1, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    Im impressed with how bright it is.

    Reply
  28. Kelly D

    December 1, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    I like that you can zoom the light beam

    Reply
  29. Cheryl Rahkonen

    December 1, 2012 at 11:57 pm

    I was very impressed by the spot on the bottom that glows red if the battery is going dead.

    Reply
  30. Blake

    December 2, 2012 at 3:03 am

    I like the glow in the dark feature and the magnetic part the best. Small but very cool details!

    Reply
  31. Julie Thompson

    December 2, 2012 at 3:46 am

    Every feature on it makes it a must have flash light thank you for the giveaway

    Reply
  32. Elena Vo

    December 2, 2012 at 5:19 am

    The Zoom Feature, I’ve never seen it on a flashlight before.

    Reply
  33. Elena Vo

    December 2, 2012 at 5:23 am

    I’d love to see a review of the Blackie Collins Personal Self Defense Knife on your website. But in all honesty, any knife because I love knives lol 😀

    Reply
  34. debbie jackson

    December 2, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    I like the strobe feature

    Reply
  35. debbie jackson

    December 2, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    my son is wanting night vision googles so I’d love to see a review

    Reply
  36. Susan Audrey

    December 2, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    Love how it’s lightweight and yet it can do so many different things like the zoom and the strobe. Super cool! Thanks for the review and the giveaway.

    Reply
  37. Susan Audrey

    December 2, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    The CIA knives look pretty cool; a review of one of those would be nice.

    Reply
  38. Sarah S

    December 2, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    I think the low battery feature is cool.

    Reply
  39. Olga Jones

    December 2, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    The magnet feature is my favorite

    Reply
  40. Konstantine

    December 3, 2012 at 10:50 am

    I like a lot the finish and design, plus the magnet is always a nice feature to have!

    Reply
  41. Erin Collins

    December 4, 2012 at 12:33 am

    Glow in the dark feature

    Reply
  42. Erin Collins

    December 4, 2012 at 12:35 am

    I think the night vision goggles look cool!

    Reply
  43. beth shepherd

    December 4, 2012 at 2:06 am

    I like the zoom features.

    Reply
  44. Vicki Howes

    December 4, 2012 at 9:02 am

    I like the strobe and adjustable lens

    Reply
  45. Deb

    December 4, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    I love the strobe light feature! In an emergency that would be very handy to have.

    Reply
  46. Greta

    December 4, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    Love that it warns you when your batteries are at 20% – pretty cool.

    Reply
  47. Mark Price

    December 4, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    The toughness of the light

    Reply
  48. Rebekah

    December 4, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    The zoom feature is pretty cool!

    Reply
  49. Kelly H.

    December 4, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    I like the strobe.

    Reply
  50. JoAnn Nance

    December 4, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    I like the size and the strobe.

    Reply
  51. Robin J

    December 4, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    The magnet is very handy frees the hands up.

    Reply
  52. JenniferB

    December 5, 2012 at 2:22 am

    magnetic feature is cool

    Reply
  53. JenniferB

    December 5, 2012 at 2:24 am

    Blackie collins self defense knife would be nice

    Reply
  54. Stacey Cockrell

    December 5, 2012 at 5:49 am

    I like the zoom feature.

    Reply
  55. renee walters

    December 5, 2012 at 8:21 am

    I like the strobe feature and the zoom focus! Thanks for the great giveaway and happy holidays!

    Reply
  56. Jamie Martin

    December 5, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    Zooming!

    Reply
  57. Jamie Martin

    December 5, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    http://www.gunnersecurity.com/shop/cold-steel-92fk-fgx-karambit/

    Reply
  58. Nasreen

    December 5, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    Handy Magnet storage!

    Reply
  59. Laura

    December 5, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    I like the magnet! That would be soooooo helpful!

    Reply
  60. Justin Anderson

    December 5, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    I love the magnet at the bottom and the strobe light plus the price is pretty reasonable!

    Reply
  61. Lisa Brown

    December 5, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    I love how bright it is.

    Reply
  62. Lisa Brown

    December 5, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    I would like to see the scope reviewed

    Reply
  63. Michael S.

    December 5, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    I like that it is magnetic.

    Reply
  64. Vicky C

    December 6, 2012 at 1:27 am

    I like the beacon and the way that you held it in place with the magnet. Neat Flashlight.

    Reply
  65. Faythe A

    December 6, 2012 at 5:16 am

    I love that with as many features it has it is still light weight. Being magnetic & having a zoom can come in handy too.

    Reply
  66. Faythe A

    December 6, 2012 at 5:26 am

    hubby could use another in the pants holster or a shoulder holster.

    Reply
  67. Mechele Johnson

    December 6, 2012 at 7:11 am

    I like that it warns you when the power is getting low.

    Reply
  68. kelly

    December 6, 2012 at 8:01 am

    one of the non-metallic daggers would be great!…

    Reply
  69. Sandy VanHoey

    December 6, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    I like the zoom and that she could just attach to the fireplace. Also loved that it alerts when battery is low. Also like the strobe light feature

    Reply
  70. Sandy VanHoey

    December 6, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    I’d like to see the gun safes featured. My daughter wants to get her husband one.

    Reply
  71. Debra Elliott

    December 6, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    I like the zoom feature.

    Reply
  72. Kelly

    December 6, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    I Like The Strobe Light

    Reply
  73. Amy H

    December 6, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    That it is magnetic

    Reply
  74. Marcia Goss

    December 7, 2012 at 3:17 am

    I like how you can change the focus of the light.

    Reply
  75. Stephanie Larison

    December 7, 2012 at 7:27 am

    I really like the zooming feature.

    Reply
  76. Lori Alcorn

    December 7, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    I really like the magnet feature

    Reply
  77. Lori Alcorn

    December 7, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    I love the NEBO Protec Elite HP190 Rail Mount Flashlight I live in st augustine florida and the power here goes out about once a day

    Reply
  78. Jennifer B.

    December 7, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    I’m impressed by how sturdy it is for a small compact flashlight.

    Reply
  79. Jennifer B.

    December 7, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    The Blackie Collins Personal Self Defense Knife looks like it would be quite useful.

    Reply
  80. Suzanne Bastien

    December 7, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    The zoom feature is awesome… After playing with it I think it’s awesome and the brightness is outstanding!! It’s like headlights on a car.

    Reply
  81. Tiffany Overton

    December 8, 2012 at 5:59 am

    I love the zoom feature but this may be on of the brightest flashlights I have ever seen!

    Reply
  82. Tiffany Overton

    December 8, 2012 at 6:05 am

    I would love the Night Vision Goggles! They would be awesome to have

    Reply
  83. Christy Maurer

    December 8, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    Oh my goodness, I love everything about it! My son would flip out if I gave him this in his stocking. I love the magnet, the fact that you can focus it, the low battery warning, the strobe light….just so cool!

    Reply
  84. Christy Maurer

    December 8, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    I’d like to see the
    Blackie Collins Spring Assist featured as well because it seems like a good knife.

    Reply
  85. Pam

    December 9, 2012 at 2:17 am

    I think the zoom feature is quite a plus, additionally the magnet is a great idea!

    Reply
  86. Jody Sisson

    December 9, 2012 at 3:31 am

    I really like the zoom feature.

    Reply
  87. jennifer shaw

    December 9, 2012 at 3:59 am

    The zoom! But it’s awesome in all.

    Reply
  88. Diane W

    December 9, 2012 at 8:21 am

    It warns you about a low battery.
    diane(dot)wortman(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  89. Vicki Howes

    December 9, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    I think the strobe and zoom lens are ideal.

    Reply
  90. Tiffany H

    December 9, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    I love the zoom lense, very unique

    Reply
  91. Carol Mclemore

    December 9, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    I liked the strobe feature:)

    Reply
  92. micheal dale grim

    December 9, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    i like the magnet and the strobe features!!!

    Reply
  93. Samantha Daleo

    December 9, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    The emergency strobe feature is very impressive.

    Reply
  94. Davia

    December 9, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    I like the magnet on the bottom.

    Reply
  95. Davia

    December 9, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    I’d like to see the night vision goggles.

    Reply
  96. Wendi Jenkins

    December 9, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    I like the magnet, brightness, ability to focus the light beam, and the low battery sensor features. Such an awesome flashlight that I really need for my bug out bag too. Thank you for giving the website name to purchase one, in case I am not the winner.

    Reply
  97. Gayle

    December 9, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    The ability to zoom and turn it into an emergency strobe light is fantastic!

    Reply
  98. Rhonda S. Phillips-Tenderholt

    December 9, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    I like that it’s light weight and the features are really cool. I’d love to win one for either the van or my 2 son’s boy scout bags.

    thank you for the giveaway, information, and chance to win. I did not know about this flashlight and will definitely be looking into it.

    Reply
  99. Rhonda S. Phillips-Tenderholt

    December 9, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    My boyz would like the lasers for the guns.

    Reply
  100. Julie S

    December 9, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    Strobe is for sure my favorite,

    Reply
  101. robin phillips-knotts

    December 10, 2012 at 12:09 am

    I like the smallness of it and that it’s magnetic. That’s cool. ty for the giveaway!

    Reply
  102. Sherri B.

    December 10, 2012 at 1:07 am

    The low battery warning signal is great!!!

    Reply
  103. Rich Hicks

    December 10, 2012 at 1:40 am

    love that you can zoom the light!

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

    Reply
  104. Rich Hicks

    December 10, 2012 at 1:42 am

    would like to see BD1200 Deluxe Digital Pistol Vault review

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

    Reply
  105. Pat

    December 10, 2012 at 2:18 am

    I like the zoom feature.

    Reply
  106. Cassandra Eastman

    December 10, 2012 at 4:49 am

    I like how the red light tells you that the batteries need changed, and how you can focus the light!

    Reply
  107. Beeb Ashcroft

    December 10, 2012 at 5:36 am

    I thought it was neat that one bulb outputs 250 lumens! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  108. robin phillips-knotts

    December 10, 2012 at 5:45 am

    The night vision goggles would be cool. ty!

    Reply
  109. Cristi

    December 10, 2012 at 7:15 am

    I like the strobe and emergency flash option and zoom

    Reply
  110. Louis

    December 10, 2012 at 7:41 am

    the magnetic back and the adjustable focus
    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

    Reply
  111. Louis

    December 10, 2012 at 7:47 am

    I like the CIA Boot Knife

    Reply
  112. john

    December 10, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    I love the zoom

    Reply
  113. Debra L.Guillen

    December 10, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    like the night vision

    Reply
  114. Debra L.Guillen

    December 10, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    I’d like to see the Blackie Collins Spring Assist featured

    Reply
  115. Tanya Bartlett

    December 10, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    I like the zoom feature

    Reply
  116. Melanie Montgomery

    December 10, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    It has a zoom feature. My husband would love that/

    Reply
  117. s riches

    December 10, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    I like the magnet

    Reply
  118. Julie Jones

    December 10, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    Great job on your first Vlog review. I was most impressed with the brightness of the small flashlight. $35 is a steal!

    Reply
  119. Julie Jones

    December 10, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    Blackie Collins Personal Self Defense Knife

    Reply
  120. Sherry Conrad

    December 10, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    I like the zoom

    Reply
  121. CJ

    December 10, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    low battery indicator

    Reply
  122. Terry Y

    December 10, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    I love the zoom feature!

    Reply
  123. Terry Y

    December 10, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    I would love to be able to win night vision goggles – how cool is that!!

    Reply
  124. Helga

    December 10, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    I like the zoom feature

    Reply
  125. amy deeter

    December 10, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    The magnet feature is my favorite

    Reply
  126. christine weideman

    December 10, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    Ok who doesnt need night vision goggles!

    Reply
  127. Kerri

    December 10, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    The magnetic base

    Reply
  128. Brad Merrell

    December 10, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    Sticks to metal

    Reply
  129. Brad Merrell

    December 10, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    Night Vision

    Reply
  130. Miz Vickik

    December 11, 2012 at 2:15 am

    I like the zoom feature best!

    Reply
  131. Miz Vickik

    December 11, 2012 at 2:16 am

    My husband would like the Blackie Collins Spring assist knife

    Reply
  132. Wendy McBride

    December 11, 2012 at 2:39 am

    I like the fact that it glows red on the bottom when it is down to 20% battery power left.

    wendym at cableone dot net

    Reply
  133. Christian Alejandro N.

    December 11, 2012 at 3:05 am

    The Strobe feature is great for self defense.

    Reply
  134. Christian Alejandro N.

    December 11, 2012 at 3:08 am

    I liked the car safe.

    Reply
  135. heather c

    December 11, 2012 at 3:21 am

    Very cool that it glows red when it reaches 20% battery life.

    Reply
  136. heather c

    December 11, 2012 at 3:23 am

    I like the Cold Steel 92FK FGX Karambit for the additional item in the bug out bag.

    Reply
  137. Michelle Tucker

    December 11, 2012 at 3:30 am

    I like that you can zoom it to a small area.

    Reply
  138. Vikki Billings

    December 11, 2012 at 3:35 am

    The emergency flash option and also I love how bright it is.

    Reply
  139. Kari Flores

    December 11, 2012 at 3:44 am

    I like the magnetic feature and the zooming light beam.

    Reply
  140. Kari Flores

    December 11, 2012 at 3:46 am

    I like the Cold Steel 92FK FGX Karambit.

    Reply
  141. Lori L.

    December 11, 2012 at 4:12 am

    The zoom focus is great! Would love to have one of these.

    Reply
  142. Shirley Zolenski

    December 11, 2012 at 4:22 am

    The zoom feature is cool

    Reply
  143. Brian E.

    December 11, 2012 at 4:39 am

    Thanks for the giveaway…brightness & rugged construction.

    Reply
  144. Gianna

    December 11, 2012 at 4:59 am

    The zooming feature,

    Reply
  145. Gianna

    December 11, 2012 at 4:59 am

    CCW Horizontal Carry Belly Band.

    Reply
  146. mike

    November 30, 2013 at 8:09 am

    I read on an article that you can use the Nebo to make fires. Is this true?

    Reply

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