Solar Powered Survival Lantern! luminAID Inflatable LED

[@locouk]

It'd be a great idea to incorporate the led system on life vests, so many sea searches are called off at night.

[@TWANGnBANG]

Green Silver Yes, it would. FWIW, I always have three sources of light on me when diving, and so does my dive buddy. So that's six sources of light between the two of us in the event that we somehow get separated from the boat (happened once, and even just 20 minutes of bobbing out of sight of the boat is enough pucker factor to change your life).

[@Skyghost0715]

I was on the USS Ronald Reagan for the relief effort. Those things were very helpful to the Japanese. Glad we can get them here. These should be in everyone's home emergency kits. Thanks for making this video!

[@TWANGnBANG]

Steven Trout Thanks for posting your real world experience with these.

[@The1337CSS]

One of the better items when it comes to it's idea. Super simple and extremely useful.

[@kurtkenehan8017]

that awesome how simple it is,but yet offers a lot of functions in different situations.I loved when you kicked it,its like a glowing volley ball

[@TWANGnBANG]

Kurt Kenehan It was pretty fun to kick it, but because it's not round, I really had no way to control where it went. :)

[@inuyashaspet]

Japanese, just as I thought! The opening shot reminds me so much of their lantern festivals of sending candle-lit wishes downstream.

[@TWANGnBANG]

bassboost To add to the theme, that was shot in my koi pond. :) The company is actually American, though the designers were students abroad in Japan during the earthquake. It's great to see such a fantastic product from the minds of two young people.

[@epicsurvivaltv]

TWANGnBANG its allso neat that it is actually built well and not some pice of junck but do u know how long the led would last

[@TWANGnBANG]

Brian Voges LEDs outlive the batteries they're attached to, and this battery is rated for 500 charge cycles for 100% charge and 10000 charge cycles for 80% charge. Basically, if you charge it once every month like you should, you'll die before you wear it out.

[@epicsurvivaltv]

Thx i appreciate a youtuber who actually respons to his viewers TWANGnBANG rocks

[@hughstewart3244]

This is something that I will be looking to buy. Like you say its an early Christmas present idea!

[@TWANGnBANG]

Hugh Stewart I have a box full of these on its way right now. :)

[@MrAwesomeglock]

Cool light. What a great idea. Thanks for bring this to us. Thank you for the discount code. Ordering the three pack. And some more for Christmas presents.

[@TWANGnBANG]

MrAwesome glock Thanks for watching!

[@forrestandrews7182]

Very cool, your videos are well done. I've been subscribed for about four months and I'm quite impressed. Thanks for your time.

[@TWANGnBANG]

Forrest Andrews Thanks so much, Forrest!

[@whybag]

It seems like you could wrap a second bungee around your shoulder strap to hold the light in place and keep it from flopping around, and also use the bungee you have in case it gets knocked out. That way you'd always have the solar cell facing out while about, or have the "spotlight" always facing forward without having to hold it.

[@TWANGnBANG]

whybag You can never have too much bungee. :)

[@stevecortes73]

This a must in my gear! Thanks for the review and info how to get it.

[@sanitater3271]

It looks so peaceful

[@Chilly613]

I'll have to look into these too! I've been using a Luci Solar Lantern.

[@TWANGnBANG]

Chilly613 I think you'll see why these cost more than the Luci.

[@CorginShep]

This would be fantastic for camping!

[@TWANGnBANG]

jerry lui They are so light, it's a no-brainer to take one of these along even if you have another source of light.

[@fproszek]

Idea for boaters, waterproof red flashers and flashlights tied to all life preservers with a few balloons attached to them.

[@Eric_Shaun]

Thanks for the great review, appreciate it alot, mate!

[@warooutdoors3815]

Your chickens are awesome!

[@sowelu9247]

Unreal shot groups!!! And really great information!

[@TWANGnBANG]

sowelu924 Thanks so much!

[@qsikbk1]

Wonder if you could also use it as a camp pillow shoved inside a T-shirt.

[@TWANGnBANG]

Noah Cusick I think so. It's definitely tough enough for that.

[@Mrgunsngear]

Oh I like it.

[@TWANGnBANG]

Mrgunsngear Channel It's really cool. I ordered a bunch more this morning just like I said I would. My mom was already emailing me to say she wanted hers right away and not to wait until Christmas. :)

[@RKHarm24]

TWANGnBANG Moms always RIGHT!

[@MyWillyboi]

Best review EVER!!!!!! GREAT VIDEO GONNA BUY ONE FOR ME AND GIVE ONE!!!!!

[@TWANGnBANG]

MyWillyboi Fantastic! Be sure to use the discount code.

[@JasonParker_114]

nice im gonna be ordering a few of these, thanks for sharing it.

[@TWANGnBANG]

Vapor Trails Be sure to use the coupon code "twangnbang" to get 10% off. :)

[@davidgcalderone]

Interesting product, but in the summer, I do not have night, and in winter not enough sun to charge with solar panels and too freaking cold. Could be useful fall and spring. Oh, love the chickens, my flock is growing quickly.

[@TWANGnBANG]

davidgcalderone It charges with incandescent light, also, thoug I get that you're pretty much screwed with no power and nothing but a luminAID to keep you warm in the winter. :)

[@ThePrybra07]

Wow awesome product thanks for bringing it to our attention

[@TWANGnBANG]

Braden pryor Thanks for watching, Braden!

[@lmbcars]

Product videos we actually want to watch

[@TWANGnBANG]

Logan Taylor Thanks, Logan!

[@Ghostginthree]

Great video. I love all the tests you performed. One question? Is this light submersible and will the light continue to work? I do love this light.

[@frisoverweij2866]

I would love to make a shoot and survival hike with you

[@evilbot666]

Awesome product!

[@diazgrajoauin]

Own it, love it.

[@Jarhead6]

Very cool product!

[@TWANGnBANG]

Jarhead6 My family is already emailing me this morning saying they want their Christmas presents early. :)

[@packingpreacher6901]

That is a genius idea.

[@TWANGnBANG]

PIT Archer ...and they didn't screw it up in design and production like has happened to a lot of great ideas. This thing is well thought-out from start to finish.

[@Redemptioner123]

Do you think you could potentially make a floatation device out of one or more, such as in a flood or shipwrecking scenario if you had to? Also is that the only size of the device available? Awesome lantern and review btw!

[@zacharyclouse79]

it's also got a strobe function

[@LeftThumbBreak]

Awesome product and review. Thanks!

[@TWANGnBANG]

LeftThumbBreak Thanks for watching!

[@VictorC1891]

Wow this is a very nice ideea, cool invention !

[@TheAntokiller]

Very Nice!!!

[@Sigge2013]

Great review as always! Just to bad they dont ship to Sweden.

[@TWANGnBANG]

Eagles Suffer Bummer.

[@tungmp2000]

Very nice product.

[@TWANGnBANG]

tungmp2000 I was really impressed with the design and quality. I think this company is going to do really well.

[@futhermucker1]

>>>So getting a few of these! Thanks for sharing brother.

[@TWANGnBANG]

futhermucker1 They have good discounts for three packs and ten packs, and the "twangnbang" discount will apply on top of that. I already ordered a bunch more this morning.

[@deejaycrickhorn3122]

Hey TWANG N BANG can u give us some tips for bows and crossbows thx

[@TWANGnBANG]

Deejay & Crick Horn It's hard to boil things down to just a few tips that everyone could benefit from because technique is so dependent upon body dynamics.

[@brianzepeda6458]

Nice vid man!!

[@TWANGnBANG]

Brian Zepeda Thanks, Brian!

[@gunenthusiast9201]

That is awesome .

[@TWANGnBANG]

Gun Enthusiast I'm definitely ordering a bunch more.

[@nicoleconner777]

Wachi wa-wa !

[@freedomsglory1]

Another good review

[@TWANGnBANG]

***** Thanks again!

[@wantobemountainman]

Do you think this would be durable enough for a camping pillow as well?

[@TWANGnBANG]

wantobemountainman Yes, I think so. It would be best to put a t-shirt or two over it to keep your face from sticking. :)

[@deathscastile9308]

4:47 That's a chicken. You have chickens? You have chickens.

[@TWANGnBANG]

DeathsCastile Yep, yep, and yep. :)

[@TWANGnBANG]

***** It's on the list.

[@IDESERTSTORM]

What does the company say about how these products last?

[@TWANGnBANG]

IDESERTSTORM LEDs will outlive you. The battery is rated for 500 charge cycles to 100% capacity and 1000 to 80% capacity, which is 83 years if you charge every month like you should, longer if you don't. TPU is UV and chemical resistant, and is designed to survive longterm storage as well as exposure to conditions commonly found in the aftermath of a disaster. It's a new product, but the components are not new. These *should* last a literal lifetime if cared for.

[@IDESERTSTORM]

Awesome thank you

[@ethanpham5624]

I got a KICK out of your punts!! Eh? Eh?

[@TWANGnBANG]

ethan pham Nice! :)

[@FIREPHOENIXX234]

can you charge the battery with via a cable of some sort ?

[@TWANGnBANG]

Nope. There are no ports.

[@FIREPHOENIXX234]

+TWANGnBANG thanks for the quick answer on such an old Video keep it up (y)

[@l3arrett82]

strong enough to be a pillow?

[@TWANGnBANG]

l3arrett82 Absolutely! I've read that people do that.

[@l3arrett82]

might be a good pillow/book light combo too then

[@epicsurvivaltv]

What demistion bullistic gelliten fo you use

[@TWANGnBANG]

Brian Voges clearballistics.com

[@TexasLonghornRanch]

I want one with a "yellow bag" ...... LuminAID - Bug version

[@TWANGnBANG]

TexasLonghornRanch Interesting concept. I have not noticed this lantern to attract bugs as it is, but if it did, a yellow version would certainly have merits. I'll pass it onto the designers.

[@deanfarrell5356]

Try shoot an arrow through body armor

[@EmanonEcafon]

Now that's what I call pillow talk that will have any girl aglow. ;)

[@Max-uz8ys]

First like and 2 comment

[@TWANGnBANG]

Max Aas Thanks, Max!

[@mackwi1916]

Good concept but NO STROBE / SOS = FAIL

[@TWANGnBANG]

Mac Kwi These are designed for use where the entire place is an SOS signal. :) It would certainly be a good feature to add for personal safety use, and I will pass this on to the designers.

[@andrew-ripley1747]

+Mac Kwi What would you use the strobe for?

[@TWANGnBANG]

Andrew Tadsen It's a good suggestion. If you're in trouble but nobody is actively looking for you, a steady light will probably be ignored. However, an SOS-pattern strobe will instantly be recognized as an emergency signal by most people, whether or not they are in LE/mil/SAR.

[@andrew-ripley1747]

+TWANGnBANG To me, the SOS function makes total sense. I'm just wondering what you would do with a high-frequency strobe. Maybe my definition of "strobe" is different; usually I use the flashlight manufacturers' definition, where "SOS" is a low-frequency, repeating 3 flash pattern, and "strobe" is a high-frequency continuous flashing mode (or an alternating higher/lower frequency flash, but still not the 3 flash pattern). The only uses I know of for a high-frequency strobe are vision disruption and lighting effects. With the light having no real "high" setting, and the large area diffuser, it seems like a high-frequency strobe wouldn't be too useful in this product. The low-frequency SOS pattern would be a great addition.

[@TWANGnBANG]

Andrew Tadsen Not a high frequency strobe like in a taclight- think of a slow blinking strobe like a marker buoy light. It would be great for non-emergency signaling or marking where a steady light might be hard to distinguish from other light sources.

[@FadBamsen11]

It's sad that all your videos are commercials

[@TWANGnBANG]

FadBamsen11 Yeah, you'd think that BowMag would disagree, but hey, if you think this is a commercial for them, then who am I to argue... @watch?v=TTCCUXRO1ik Winchester can't be happy that I showed their barrier-blind bullet coming apart through a windshield, but you know, maybe this could be promotional material for the T-Series, anyway... @watch?v=6pDvUJ5HJq8 Magpul was thrilled when I said that I didn't like their "K" grip in this comparison... @watch?v=vTgw-n9xdr8 I'm not going to lie- E-Lander was pissed at this video... @watch?v=jH-bVP6MQD0 ...and GLOCK remains less than thrilled that this is still online two years later... @watch?v=CbgrioNpJSA The fact is that I am lucky to get my pick of many different interesting products to T&E, and I have no interest in wasting my time on products that are "meh" or I know from the start just stink. I'm not going to make up something bad to say about a product just so I have at least one thing bad to say, but heck, even in this video I point out that this lantern does not work very well for moving in the dark. Other than that, this product deserves all of the attention it can get- it is a fantastic idea done by a fantastic group of people, and I'm happy to spread the word about it.

[@edgotbait]

$20 is a little steep

[@TWANGnBANG]

edgotbait You wouldn't think that once you held one in your hand. This thing is a disaster-proof light like nothing else for under a Franklin. I bought 5 more this morning.