We have a winner: GREEN Rescue Laser Flare!
Above, Greatland Laser CEO Kim Erickson offers a top-o’-the-line Green Rescue Flare to an Iditarod musher at the Ceremonial Start in Anchorage. Mushers, of course, understand the need to be prepared on the trail!
CONGRATULATIONS to Ben H. here in Anchorage. He’s the lucky winner of a new GREEN laser rescue flare. Here’s his story:
-Three of us were rafting the wild Nikichmuk River when suddenly we happened upon a 50-foot waterfall. The landing flipped our boat and Robert hit a boulder below. It busted his leg. An awful sight — bone and flesh sticking out from his leg. Our medical kit and radio had washed away, but we managed to improvise first aid care. We stabilized Robert, but he needed an evacuation. Thank goodness we soon spotted a plane overhead and had a Greatland Laser Rescue Flare to signal for help. The pilot spotted us, flew over and dipped his wings. Robert and our crew were safely back in Anchorage within hours.Â
“Nah, just a bit of fiction,” he adds. Hey–he had me going. Enjoy the laser, Ben. Spread the word!
Here are a few features of these handy devices:
a. Waterproof to 80 feet.
b. Rugged build for aviation and maritime applications (life raft, survival pack).
c. No fire hazard.
d. Runs for 40 hours.
e. $99.95 (for the pocket model)
Read why the U.S. Navy is considering replacing traditional pyrotechnic flares with Rescue Lasers.Â
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Here’s a review of the Pocket Laser from the folks at Black Scout Survival.Â
Learn more at Greatland Laser’s website. I’ll say again: Be Prepared!!
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That is an excellent product gaining recognition as an alternative to pyrotechnics. The old belief that just having a pyrotechnic flare made you feel safe is going up in smoke.
Ya. “Up in smoke.” I get it. HAHAAA
Thank you so much. Living in and enjoying the great outdoors of Alaska and now having this Rescue Laser will make me feel more prepared and safe.
I plan on sharing this new knowledge for survival with my family who venture into the mountains and rivers. Hopefully we’ll never have to use your product but it gives me peace of mind knowing I have it.
Scott, I received my Greatland Laser by priority mail a few days ago. I ordered it last week immediately after reading your article and checking the website. As an Alaska Statewide Mentor, I am glad to have this rescue lazer should I have travel difficulty or get lost when visiting remote locations, schools and new teachers. It is tiny and light yet sturdy. I will have it tucked in a pocket of the vest that identifies our group should any of your readers wish to see it in an airport or on an airstrip as our year starts Tuesday, July 31. In the meantime I am testing it on the Emerald Island. Betty
I’d love to win one of these!