With Halloween and Mischief Night fast upon us, stocking up on our glowsticks is a great idea.  For anyone planning on spending the evening knocking on doors getting candy, having some our Glow Sticks on hand for the evening will help ensure the event is safe and fun. 

We have a number of different glow sticks; some of which are perfect for an evening of getting candy.  Our five pack of six inch glow sticks is an affordable way to make sure your children and you are visible while out and about.  They can be found here: http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowsticks/6-glowsticks.html.  We offer some pretty impressive quantity discounts as well; so if you and your neighbors get together, the entire block can be safely illuminated for very little money.  We also offer a number of other

If you want to spice up a Halloween costume with some glow, we are your source for that as well.  A princess is more glamorous and safer with a glowing necklace or two as well as glowing bracelets to accentuate their outfit.  Same goes for alien, robot or a number of children’s costumes.  Glow necklaces can be found here: http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowsticks/glow-tri-necklaces.html and one of our many bracelet options can be found here: http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowsticks/glow-bracelets.html

While many parents simply buy cheap flashlights, we highly recommend the glowsticks.  Drivers more easily see the colors colored light produced by the glowstick and it is not directional light.  On top of this, they are impervious to rain, which is an unfortunate part of life here in the UK.  A cheap flashlight will likely last the night, but if it rains it is more often than not ruined.   While glowsticks are disposable, they are quite a bit more eco-friendly than flashlights and especially batteries that power them. 

We also offer full-blown costumes that rely on glow stick technology to work.  These costumes are one of our featured products and info on them can be found here: (link to blog post).  These costumes not only look great but will be noticed by everyone walking and driving by.  They come in child and adult sizes and come in two styles: the Glowman and the Glowbot.  Either is a great way to really stick out of any crowd.  On top of looking good, these costumes are a great way to ensure that the wearer is visible while out getting candy on Halloween. 

You can find our Glowman and Glowbot offerings in the Glowear section of our site: http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-tshirts.html

While safety is the name of the game for Halloween, we also offer a few fun novelty products that would work to enhance a costume, not to mention be visible.  We have glow glasses and glow caps, as well as glowing bunny ears.  These fun novelties make great additions to costumes or can just be the costume for an older child or adult that is tagging along with the children. 

Halloween is a fun time of year and one of our busiest times here at Glow Stick City.  We enjoy finding new and unique products that are both designed for safety as well as fun. Because we specialize in glow sticks though, no matter how fun the products may be, all offer a level of safety that most other toys or costumes can offer. 

Have a fun and safe Halloween and be sure to stock up on our glow sticks to help reach both of these goals.  We offer a full line of glow products that are perfect for Halloween or any party.  Instead of just having a party next time, make it a glow party!

Whenever you have a special occasion that you want to celebrate with friends and family, a party is the perfect solution.  However, everyone who has thrown a party knows that a little organization and planning will enhance the experience for everyone.  Theme parties are especially popular and one that can be used all around for decorations, clothing and games during the event.  One of the most popular theme parties nowadays is the glow party.  People use flashing lights and UV reactive items to add some sparkle and radiance to the party theme.  But, before you throw a glow party or for that matter attend one, you should know what some of the must have’s are!

When throwing a party you have to think about the party decorations as well as giveaways and games for the attendees.  You can decorate both indoors and outdoors using the following glow party essentials:

• El Glow wire found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-party/el-glow-wire.html is perfect for lining and winding around items in the house to add a glow.  It is available in multiple colours.  Use one or two basic colours as a theme or go very festive by using multiple strands all over.
• A Strobe light found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-party/strobe-light.html is the perfect accent to whatever music you will be playing and will get everyone moving on the dance floor.
• The Sun Jar Solar powered lamp found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/solar-powered/sun-jar-solar-powered-lamp.html is perfect to decorate walkways and even pools since it is waterproof.
• Glow Paint found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-paint/glow-paint.html can be used to create signs, posters, banners and flags to decorate all over the home or outdoors.

Don’t forget to add some barware for your guests so that they continue the theme with their drink ware.  You can find various barware items at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowing-bar-ware.html.  You may want to consider using:

• Shot glasses
• Beer glasses
• Shakers
• Glow cups
• Glow stirrers
• Glow straws
• Margarita glasses
• LED ice cubes
• Drink coasters

You can create games by using various pieces of glow party and give away fun prizes with:

• Glow badges found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-badges-kit.html can be used to write everyone’s name down as a name tag.  Or you can incorporate the multiple colours and use sayings to invent a fun game to be used as an ice breaker
• Glow Graffiti can be used for people to participate in adding their own sayings in a glowing colour.  This can be found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowing-gadgets/glow-graffiti-light-spray.html.
• Glowing temporary tattoos are perfect for prize giveaways and will add to the party atmosphere.  This can even be incorporated into a game if you have each person choose a tattoo for someone else.  Glowing temporary tattoos can be found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=tattoo.
• The glow paint can also be used to decorate T-shirts that can be given away to attendees as mementos of the party.  Make sure you allow up to seventy two hours for it to dry though before attempting to wash it.

If you are attending a glow party there are also some items that will fit in perfectly:

• Bracelets can be used to decorate both wrists and ankles.  They can be found in single colour, bi colour and tri colour models.  Each one will contribute to a festive ambiance.
• Necklaces are the perfect accompaniment to the bracelets.  Mix and match colours or go with a monochromatic look.  Whatever you prefer is up to you.
• If you style your hair and use gel, why not go with the glowing hair gel to add some interest to your hair instead?  This is perfect for a glow party and is sure to turn some heads.
• UV reactive temporary tattoos will enhance those areas of the skin that are exposed.
• You can even use glow in the dark paint to decorate custom pictures or saying on your body or clothing before going to the party. 
• A sound activated equalizer T-shirt is ideal for being around music.  You can see the different levels on the shirt while you are dancing as the music hits highs and lows.
• Novelty items such as bunny ears, flashing pendants, glow glasses and more are also perfect
• Do not forget the glow sticks!  They can be used to hand from belts or just to dance with.  Swirling to the music while holding the glow sticks will provide an interesting effect.

Whether you are throwing a glow party or attending one, the key is to make sure your entire theme is glow related.  Make sure you have the place and yourself decorated with lots of flashing lights and glowing items.  Everyone will have a great time when attending and you will have an event that you will remember for a long time. 

Glow sticks, glow jewellery and household glowing items are very popular nowadays.  There are so many uses for glowing items.  They are attractive, practical and fun.  It is advisable for everyone to have a supply of glowing items that use chemical light for their own home.  You never know when you may have a use for them whether for entertainment or for an emergency use.  But you should also consider giving the gift of chemical light to others.  They are perfect for any gift giving occasion.

One of the best features of glow sticks that use chemical light is their long shelf life.  You can keep a non activated glow stick for years.  This makes it the ideal item to keep on hand for any occasion.  You can use it for emergencies if you need to flag someone down in a car or if you have a power outage.  You can also use them for games, crafts and decorating when you have a party or get together with friends and family.  The reasons you would use them are the same reasons someone else may find it useful.  So, giving the gift of chemical light will be greatly appreciated by all who receive them.

Look into glow sticks for gifts.  There are several items that can be found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowsticks.html.  If you have a friend or family member who recently purchased a new vehicle, you may want to give them a gift of a high intensity glow stick for emergencies.  If the car breaks down or gets a flat the glow stick can alert oncoming traffic of the accident or can be used to wave down someone for assistance.  Glow sticks such as those found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowsticks/6-snaplight-foil-yellow.html are perfect gifts for the new car owner.

A friend or family member who recently moved to a new home could also use glow sticks.  You can read by them or light your way when there is a power outage in the area.  This is especially true for areas that have frequent storms and are subject to a loss of power.  The glow sticks will be highly useful in these situations to provide illumination as well as the ability to entertain everyone if it is out for an extended period of time.  Glow sticks such as the ones found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowsticks/6-glowsticks.html are perfect for this.

Any holiday or special occasion is a great time to give some practical chemical light gifts.  However, practicality is not the only use for chemical light.  There are also many fun applications for it.  Clothing, jewellery, toys, home decor and novelty items are also perfect gifts for people on any occasion.  Hostess gifts, goody bags for a party, gifts to clients, promotional items for a business, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas are all great times to give the gift of chemical light.

• Give children glow sticks, glow necklaces and bracelets for fun and to play dress up.
• Club goers will appreciate blinking and flashing pendants.
• T-shirt collectors will love the variety of Wi-Fi finders, glowing message board shirts and sound activated equalizer shirts available.
• Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the glowing or flashing football, Frisbee or yoyo that can be played with at night.
• Adults who entertain will appreciate glowing barware to add to their bar collection.
• Give glow stickers to children so they can decorate their room and have glowing shapes on the walls and ceiling.
• Glowing bunny ears are ideal as an addition to an Easter basket.
• The glowing shower head or LED faucet is a great house warming present.
• The glow bricks or solar powered lamp is a decorative and functional item for the home, perfect for women who enjoy home decor.
• Bring graffiti light spray or glow paint to liven up a party.
• Little girls will love playing dress up on their birthday with a fibre optic tiara to show who is princess for the day.
• Glow laces are a fun accessory for boys as well as a good safety measure for when they are out at night.
• The individual numbers LED block clock is a great accessory for a bedroom and the perfect birthday or holiday gift for a spouse or parent.
• Give the chef in your family some fun glowing kitchen gadgets with a refrigerator magnet bottle opener that glows.
• Night lights and diffusers are also wonderful housewarming gifts or gifts for the home to a family member or friend.

Chemical light is perfect for all occasions.  Some are useful, some decorative, some are entertaining and many are all of those.  Many people are obtaining chemical light products for themselves and using them in the home or storing them for use later when needed.  Because of the diversity, they also make ideal gifts for just about any occasion.

If you have ever been to a party or special occasion gathering where people didn’t know everyone in attendance you probably are familiar with name tags.  Typically they are white stickers where you write your name and then stick it to a part of your clothing.  However, these stickers are not very stylish.  In fact, they are rather tacky.  However, there is another option that will add some flair to your tags and will give you plenty of other options for use.  Glow badges come in two different sizes to suit anyone’s needs regardless of the purpose.

The large glow badges found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-badges-kit.html contain a variety of different colour badges including yellow, pink, orange, blue and green.  They come in quantities of 25, 50, 100 and 200 so that you can choose the quantity that will best suit your event.  They are large enough to hold whatever message you wish without having to cramp the writing into a small space.  It also comes with its own handy Sharpie marker.  You can even have your badges pre printed for you if you purchase a quantity of 500 or more.

The smaller glow badges found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/small-badge.html also come in a variety of colours and can be used in many different ways.  Any type of permanent marker can be used to write your message on the badge.  You apply some pressure to the badge and the LED lights will make your message blow.  Either the large glow badges or small glow badges are ideal for any event and will give your gathering a bit of added personality and interest.

Glow badges are perfect for parties where people do not know one another.  This is especially true if you are having a glow party where people should use UV reactive paint and clothing and LED lights to add some sparkle to the party.  You can also use it when going out so new people you meet will never forget your name.  While the night progresses you can be sure that everyone will call you by name when talking with you because it is written in plain sight.

Conferences and seminars are another great place to showcase the glow badges.  Instead of those plain name tags you can set yourself apart by attracting more attention to yourself.  If you are at a booth where prospective employees, customers or vendors are approaching you for information they will more easily remember you because of your badges that you are wearing.  You can simply put your name on the smaller badge or add a slogan or logo to the large badge.  For promoters of the event, the glow badges are perfect for attendees as a fun reminder of the event.

While the small and large glow badges are ideal for substitute name tags, this is not their only purpose.  You can use them for sayings and art work as well.  Ideal for a night out on the town or every day work you can post political views, spiritual, motivational or religious quotes.  Or you can put jokes and funny sayings on them to show off your personality and sense of humour.  Instead of wearing a funny T-shirt, add some flair that you can change and match your clothing inexpensively with the use of customizable glow badges. 

Another great use for glow badges is as a prop for party games.  You can assign each person a badge with a name or colour.  You can create games that coincide with the badges and play them as ice breakers for your party.  One great game is for a party to get to know one another.  Have all the attendees fill out a badge and put it in a bag.  Have each person pick from the bag at random and put the badge on.  You have to go find yourself and introduce yourself to the person who has your name.  This is a great ice breaker. 

Imagination games using glow badges are also fun.  Try using it to act out particular items such as train, car, dog or cat at a children’s party.  Call out the item and anyone who is wearing that particular badge has to act like it.  This is a really fun interactive game for children’s parties and school activities.

Glow badges are much more versatile than the typical name badges you see sometimes.  Not only are they more attractive and eye catching but they have so many more fun uses.  The number of ways you can use the small glow badges or large glow badges is limited only to your imagination.  So, get some in bulk today and always have some on hand for your special occasions.

Glow sticks are a great way to keep children entertained.  A lot of people are using it for children’s glow parties or as giveaways in goody bags when hosting a party.  In addition, glow sticks are perfect for games.  There are a lot of fun games that can be adapted with glow sticks to add a new level of fun.  But crafts are also a great way to keep children entertained.  Parents and teachers alike are seeing that using glow sticks as children’s crafts is a great way to keep them entertained and use their imagination and creativity. 

Children who are home on holiday or need something to do after school will especially like children’s glow stick crafts.  Teachers may want to use glow stick crafts as a means to complete a school project while adding some visual interest to it.  Whenever your children complain that they are bored and have nothing to do, consider doing some of these glow stick crafts.  They will keep the children stimulated and entertained.  But also use your imagination.  You can come up with many different types of crafts that can be made with the use of glow sticks.

Creepy Glowing Spider – Halloween is an ideal time to make this fun craft but you certainly do not have to wait for this holiday to enjoy it.  You need a few materials that you probably have lying around the house and some glow stick materials.  What you need is:

• 1 six inch glow stick found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowsticks/6-glowsticks.html
• 8 glow stick necklaces found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowsticks/glow-tri-necklaces.html
• 1 eye hook
• 1 6-inch Styrfoam ball
• 1 3-inch Styrofoam ball
• Rubber band
• Hot glue gun with glue
• Glow paint (optional) found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-paint/glow-paint.html

Activate the six inch glow stick.  Insert it through the centre of the large Styrofoam ball, leaving a bit of the end exposed.  Push the small Styrofoam ball onto the end of the glow stick.  This will make the head and body.  Push the eye hook into the top of the body and secure with some glue from the glue gun.  Activate the glow stick necklaces and push them into the body of the spider, securing it with glue for the legs of the spider.  Make sure there are four on each side, evenly spaced.  You can attach a rubber band to the eye hook and hang it from the ceiling or outside.  You can use the glow paint to decorate the spider with scary designs or facial features.

Birthday Placemats – This is a great craft project for a birthday party, plus you will have all the guests have their own placemat for when it is time to eat cake and ice cream.  This is an easy, fun, creative and inexpensive way to use glow sticks.  What you will need is:

• Assortment of glow stick necklaces
• Assortment of glow stick bracelets
• Construction paper
• Glow paint
• Hot glue gun and hot glue
• Pencil, pen or crayon

Have each child pick out a piece of construction paper and write their name on it using the glow paint.  This will denote their space at the table.  Have them trace fun designs on the borders of the placemat.  Then, have the children pick out several glow stick necklaces and bracelets in different colours and activate them.  With an adult’s help, trace the designs that were made with the glue gun and place the glow sticks on the glue, holding it in place until it sticks.  Continue doing this until the placemat is decorated how they want it.  Each child will have a glowing placemat they can take home with them.

Children’s glow stick crafts are the perfect way to add some fun into their day.  Whether at a party and needing something to do or just have a few free hours that need to be filled, glow stick crafts are the ideal way to spend some time.  Children will have a great time using their creativity and imagination to make fun projects.  Plus they will have an interesting item they can use or hang up to show off what they made.  So, when looking for something to occupy time with the kids, consider some glow stick crafts.  Keep some supplies on hand for that rainy day. 

Birthdays are special occasions no matter how old you are.  Everyone enjoys celebrating their special day with friends and family.  Whether you have a small party or just celebrate with a small group, adding some traditional items along with some newer ones is a great way to start the party spirit.  Presents are always appreciated and ensuring the perfect gift is chosen will make the birthday guest of honour feel special.  A cake is a traditional way to help celebrate a birthday.  Ensuring someone feels like the most important person in the world that day will help make their day wonderful.

The person who is celebrating a birthday should be made to feel special throughout the day.  For girls of all ages the fibre optic tiara found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/novelty-glow-1/fibre-optic-tiara.html is perfect to denote who the special person of the day is.  She will feel like a princess or a queen while wearing this all day long.  For boys of all ages the glow stick cap found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-tshirts/glow-cap.html is great for everyone to be alerted to who the special guy of the day is.  You can even use glow stick necklaces and bracelets to add to the atmosphere.

Decorations around the home are a must have for a birthday party.  Start off with some El Glow wire found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/el-glow-wire.html in festive colours to decorate the home.  Then you can get some glow graffiti found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-graffiti-light-spray.html to write birthday messages to the honouree.  Even some glow paint would be great for writing messages or creating decorations.

If you are having guests over, make sure there are some goody bags available for the children or a memento for adults.  For children, glow necklaces and bracelets are the perfect gift to take home.  They can be found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowsticks/glow-tri-necklaces.html.  Temporary glowing tattoos are also a fun addition and can be found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=tattoos.  For adults a great idea for a memento is a T-shirt to commemorate the occasion made with glow paint found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glow-paint-1.html. 

You certainly need some entertainment options and glow stick games are the perfect way to accomplish this.  You can create relay and skill games with the use of glow sticks.  You can have races or fashion bracelets into a ring toss game.  You can also have a rousing sporting game of football or Frisbee with glowing footballs and flashing Frisbees.  This will keep all guests entertained.  Both the guests and the birthday honouree are sure to have a great time.

Food and drink are typically served at a birthday party and you should keep up the glowing theme for that special person by utilizing glowing barware found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowing-bar-ware.html.  You can use shot glasses, margarita glasses, cups and beer mugs for your alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.  You can even use glowing stir sticks and straws. 

You can either bake a cake yourself or purchase a special themed birthday cake for the guest of honour.  Make sure you use flavours that the birthday boy or girl really enjoys.  But no birthday cake ritual would be the same without the time honoured tradition of blowing out the candles.  Young and old will adore the giant birthday candle found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/12-giant-birthday-candle-with-presentation-box.html.  It is a huge birthday candle for a huge event in someone’s life.

Of course there is always the fun of opening presents.  There are fun glowing gifts and practical glowing gifts that would be perfect for any occasion.  House ware items such as a shower head, LED faucet or refrigerator magnet is great.  You can get glow sticks that can be used for emergency reasons.  You can also get some novelty items such as jewellery or glow wear that can be worn when going out to get noticed.  Candles, diffusers, night lights and solar lamps are also great gifts.  All of the glow gear is useful and attractive.

From setting the stage to giving gifts, glow gear can help make someone’s birthday extra special.  A birthday only comes around once per year so you should celebrate in style.  Whether you are celebrating with one other persona or a large group, using glow gear is the ideal way to enhance the party atmosphere.  Make sure you let the honouree feel special, decorate the home, have games and prizes for guests, drink ware, cake candles and gifts that will enhance the day of your special birthday honouree.

The glow stick is a now a household name but a mere thirty years ago the glow stick was just being invented and it was not until later that the technology made its way into use by the public.  The technology has come a long ways, with variations on the formula as well as through the use of different delivery technology. 

The glow stick’s origins are twofold.  Scientists wanted to recreate the chemical reaction that took place in fireflies and other bioluminescent creatures.  The American military had interest in this technology to develop and use as a waterproof search and rescue light to issue to soldiers, especially Navy pilots that were more likely to crash land in the water. 

The scientists that worked for the American Navy began breaking down the chemicals involved and originally tried to recreate the process as exactly as possible but it was not working so the scientists began messing with the process.  The final outcome was a two part system that when activated, mixed these chemicals to produce light. 

The chemicals themselves are hydrogen peroxide and a phenyl oxalate ester as well as a dye.  The process is cyclical and produces light by the breakdown of the ester.  A plastic barrier keeps the two chemical solutions separate from each other or the hydrogen peroxide solution is held in a glass ampoule, depending on the type of glow stick.  When the user cracks that barrier and shakes the two solutions later, the light begins almost immediately.   

The hydrogen peroxide acts as an activator, initiating the chemical process by oxidizing the ester.  This creates phenol and an unstable peroxyacid ester which naturally decomposes first into cyclic peroxy compound then into carbon dioxide.  This final decomposition releases energy into the dye which excite atoms in the dye, producing light. 

The light produced, both color and intensity can be varied by the exact ester as well as the type of dye used.  Different dyes yield different colours as well as different intensities.  The best quality light sticks use different dyes that cost a bit more but also are more efficient in converting the energy they get into light. 

The ester also makes a difference, with certain esters breaking down more quickly than others in the presence of the activator.  Our five-minute Cyalume and Omniglow high intensity glow sticks provide five minutes of light but it is like cracking on a lightbulb.  These are a great choice for emergency situations and also a great example of how a change in the ester compound maximizes light but also speeds up the reaction, giving only five minutes of bright light.  Both of these glow sticks can be found here: http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowsticks.html

A typical glow stick will last eight to ten hours, but that time can be manipulated.  Because the reaction is a chemical one, adding heat will make the light brighter.  Likewise, the reaction can be slowed to a stop by popping a glow stick in the freezer.  In fact, this is a great way to save a glow stick again another day.  Once the glow stick has warmed back up, it will produce light again but will never be as bright as it was before.  The peroxide activator begins breaking down slowly when mixed into the solution almost immediately.  When you freeze the glow stick, it needs the peroxide again to kick start the reaction but less is there than there was the night it was activated. 

The glow stick has become much more than what it was initially designed for.  In fact, the American navy dropped the project because the chemists could not get sufficient light for long enough to make including them worthwhile for military use.  The company that bought the patent saw a consumer market, but had no idea how big it would get. 

Many people enjoy outdoor activities such as camping or hiking. However, there are many dangers associated with these activities and you do not have all the comforts of home when you are camping either. So, a well prepared camper is much better equipped to handle every day issues surrounding camping as well as any emergencies that may come about. Before camping you should make a list of all supplies that are needed and make sure you have all necessary items before embarking on your trip. One of the essential items you should have with you at all times is a variety of glow sticks.

Glow sticks such as the ones found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowsticks/6-glowsticks.html are perfect to pack in backpacks and gear that will be left at the campsite. Glow sticks are much lighter and smaller than traditional battery powered torches. This means you will have more room to pack other essential items and you will not be weighed down with heavy torches while backpacking or hiking trails. However, with the glow sticks you will still have an essential item that can supply light when needed or emergency beacons if necessary.

When night falls you may have occasion to leave the camp site. It is very easy to get lost on a trail when going to the bathroom even if the bathroom facilities are a short trek from the campsite. With the darkness coupled with unfamiliar territory it is actually quite easy to get lost find yourself in peril. However, with glow sticks you have the ability to light your way and even light the trail back so you do not get lost. Prevention of getting yourself into a perilous situation is much better than having to survive once in it.

However, if you do get yourself into trouble when camping, glow sticks such as the ones found at http://www.glowstickcity.co.uk/glowsticks/6-snaplight-foil-yellow.html are invaluable. If you get lost you can use it to flag someone down or alert others to your location. The glow emitted can be seen from very far away and even from the air in case you get separated from your group. Or, if you find yourself injured and in need of rescue the glow sticks will show passers by that you are in need of assistance and they can go for help.

When setting up a campsite, it is often recommended to use reflective strips on your tent to keep others from tripping over your site and injuring themselves or you. It also helps keep wildlife away. However, glow sticks are proven to be a much better option. It emits a brighter light that will alert others to your site from farther away. It is also a greater preventative for wildlife roaming into your site. So, hanging glow sticks form the tents is a much better option.

While you are in your tent you can use glow sticks to read by. You can read your favourite book before you turn in to bed or you can read to children. Older children may enjoy reading from scary ghost stories as a game amongst one another. It emits a strong enough glow to provide adequate reading light without disturbing others or having to use the camp fire or torches.

If you are a frequent camper, it is advisable to always have a supply of glow sticks available. You can take with you the amount of glow sticks you need whenever you are ready. You should also have plenty of spare glow sticks available in your camping gear that you leave at the camp site for daily excursions. Glow sticks have a very long shelf life and can be stored for years. So, without activation they can be used for a long time without them being wasted. Even if you do not use all the glow sticks you took with you, you can save them for the next trip.

Glow sticks are an essential part of camping. They have a variety of uses that are convenient and a better option to other modes of illumination because they are lighter and more compact. They can be used for illumination. You can read by them or use them to light the way on trails during the evening. They can also be used in emergency situations. If you need assistance they can be used to alert others or to show your location. Whenever camping, make sure you have an ample supply of glow sticks available.