AA Krill Light – as the flagship of Krill Light’s line, the AA Krill Light has been in use by the United States Military, as well as sport and survival enthusiasts, for years. It has proven itself to be consistently reliable in the field no matter what the conditions might call for.
AA Krill Light Features
- Simple and reliable on/off switch
- Long battery life – up to 50 hours
- Long life – rated at over 3000 hours
- Light weight and compact
- Impact resistant and durable
- Water resistant, Waterproof to 150 feet
- Economical – pennies per hour to use
- 6 colors – green is the brightest (Green, Blue, White/Pink, Yellow, Orange, Red)
- No liquids or chemicals to worry about
- No bulb to replace
- Night Vision compatible
- Safer than candle lanterns
- Does not attract insects
Specifications
- Height: 5 1/18 inches
- Base Diameter: 1 1/6 inches
- Weight: 2.75 oz with batteries
- Battery: Requires 2 AA batteries
History
The electroluminescence (EL) technology used in the Krill lamp war developed as a cost-effective replacement for chemical lights used by the military as safety markers. Navy SEALs tested for durability and water proofness.
The Krill lamp was quickly adopted by emergency service personnel for their durability and long-term cost-effectiveness over both chemical lights and flashlights. Introduced to the backpacking community as a night-vision compatible light source and as a safer alternative to candle lanterns.
Lamp Burn time: rated at 3,000 + hours. Lamp has indefinite shelf life. Just add fresh batteries and the phosphors work.
Night vision compatible. Emits no infrared. The light produced is soft and complements human night vision by stimulating the rods in your eyes. In contrast, the light from a flashlight stimulates the cones in your eye resulting in “night blindness” when you look away from the flashlight’s illuminated area or turn it off. Non-offensive to animal life.