Kayaks are required to have emergency lights (strobe or equivalent)and also lights for operation at night. In addition to emergency signalling devices, kayaks must also have a white light for use in warning of your presence. This light does not need to be on continuously, but you must have one present, technically a flash light or headlamp is sufficient; but remember, this is a minimum requirement.
Kayaks can also use standard navigation lights of red on the port quarter, green on the starboard quarter and white showing 180 degrees to the rear. Finally when paddling at night in a group it is important to have lights that will make you visible to your paddling companions. Durability, waterproofness and burn time are important criteria when selecting a lighting device.
Being visible is a good thing. Here are some good options.
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Paddlers Supply LED Deck Light |
Paddlers Supply LED Deck Light
These LED deck lights are suitable for all watercraft, but they are ideal for kayaks. The 3 cone is lit by two LED that will provide over 10,000 hours of lighting. Available with either a well-nut base plastic kayaks or a suction cup base for smooth fiberglass finishes. Approximately 100 hours of burn time. 3AAA batteries (included)
Removable Tektite® LED light with flare-style end produces a constant beacon of light visible up to two miles away. Waterproof, corrosion-resistant case is leakproof up to 1000 feet. Light can also attach to PFD as a personal recovery light and includes an attached hook lanyard for security.
Manufacturer: Paddlers Supply
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Paddlers Supply Compact Navigation Light |
Paddlers Supply Compact Navigation Light
This red/green navigation light unit is small yet the lights provide an excellent level of brightness without blinding other paddlers. Each unit uses two waterproof LEDs with 100 hours of battery life, batteries are included. The tough plastic bracket is mounted on a suction cup base and includes a tether. This product is two Guardian lights mounted on a plastic base.
Manufacturer: Paddlers Supply
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Essential Gear VIP Safety Light |
Essential Gear VIP Safety Light
The VIP Safety Light is a highly visible multifunction light
that can be configured as a constant orange beam; flasher or SOS signal.
Includes a snap-on clip for PFDs or deck rigging. Waterproof
construction up to 100 meters. Powered by a lithium battery (included).
Manufacturer: Essential Gear
Colors: Yellow currently available
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PrincetonTec EcoFlare |
PrincetonTec EcoFlare
The EcoFlare is a vital part of any outdoor enthusiasts
equipment bag: the Princeton Tec Eco Flare can be set on
constant, high-output, incandescent mode for use as an area/personal
locator light, or on flashing, red Ultrabright LED mode for
low-visibility, dark nights.
The Ultrabright LED will burn in excess of 500+ hours on 2 AAA
alkaline batteries and is waterproof to 100 meters. The Eco Flare
can also be attached to your dogs collar for easy identification in
low light conditions.
Manufacturer: Princeton Tec
Colors: Orange currently available
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Underwater Kinetics Mini Pocket Light |
Underwater Kinetics Mini Pocket Light
The UK Mini Pocket Light clips to helmets, hats, or clothing for hands free lighting while doing repairs, maintenance, walking in the dark or diving. features a waterproof design for all weather use. The high intensity xenon lamp puts out a beam that outshines lights many times its size. Waterproof to 10 meters. Lightweight - 1.0 oz (with lithium batteries installed).
Takes 2 AAA batteries.
Manufacturer: Underwater Kinetics
Colors: Yellow, Black, Blue or Green
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Underwater Kinetics 4AA Worklight |
Underwater Kinetics 4AA Worklight
The UK 4AA Worklight is a fully accessorized worklight that can be mounted on a hard hat or fire helmet, carried in a belt pouch or used to direct traffic. A necessity for confined space workers, utilities, municipalities, firefighters, safety inspectors, etc. UL, FM, CSA Class I Div 2 or CENELEC EEx (ATEX) rated for use in hazardous locations. Two switch types - new push-button thumb switch or twist ON/OFF. Prefocused high intensity spot beam. Waterproof to 10 meters. Lightweight - 4.0 oz (with lithium batteries installed).
Takes 4 AA batteries.
Manufacturer: Underwater Kinetics
Colors: Yellow or Black
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Krill LightStick |
Krill Lightstick: Original 360o
The original electronic lightstick. Lasting over 120 hours per set of
2 AA batteries, this light replaces hundreds of chemical light sticks.
It has nearly the same intensity as a chemical light stick after it has
been activated for 2 hours.
Manufacturer: Kriana
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PrincetonTec EOS Headlamp |
PrincetonTec EOS Headlamp
The EOS Headlamp is waterproof to 1 meter and is equipped
with three brightness levels and a blinking emergency/signaling mode.
Takes 3 AAA batteries. The EOS features a Luxeon/1Watt LED optimized
lens.
Manufacturer: Princeton Tec
Colors: Blue/Gray currently available
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Underwater Kinetics Vizion |
Underwater Kinetics Vizion
The UK Vizion features a waterproof design for all weather use. It has 3 Selectable beam patterns (Spot, Diffuse and Red Diffuse) with High and Low power output settings. LED lamp module can be removed from head mount for use as camp light. Rotating beam angle adjustment knob, no hinge to break. Lightweight - 3.5 oz (with lithium batteries installed).
Takes 3 AAA batteries.
Manufacturer: Underwater Kinetics
Color: Black
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