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Infiltration Forums > Archived UE Tutorials, Lessons, and Useful Info > Light-up pens for UE? (Viewed 431 times)
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Light-up pens for UE?
< on 5/11/2004 7:47 PM >
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I just found one of those light-up pens while cleaning my room and started think ing of the possibilities it might have while UEing. The one I have has a single red LED, and the top half unscrews so it can be used as a mini-flashlight and a pen seperately. I know it wouldnt be a very useful main light source, but for scouting or even as an emergency light source, it seems like itd be pretty invaluable(and last time i checked, theres nothing incriminating about carrying a pen around in your pocket.) Not to mention the fact that their pretty cheap can be found just about anywhere(i got mine at a car show from a saturn rep). So, has anyone ever actually used one while UEing or scouting?

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Re: Light-up pens for UE?
<Reply # 1 on 5/11/2004 7:49 PM >
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I have on numerous ocassions actually. It's an extremely handy item, that doesn't make people ask "why do you carry a flashlight everywhere?". I've also explored tunnels with just the light of the AF Illuminator on my camera too, but I tend to not use much light, so that may be why I don't mind the small amount of light from the pen led...

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Re: Light-up pens for UE?
<Reply # 2 on 5/11/2004 8:13 PM >
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I have pin (shirt pin) that have 8 leds on it that light up when you push a little button. I have used it a few times while UEing.

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Re: Light-up pens for UE?
<Reply # 3 on 5/11/2004 8:35 PM >
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I take my LED pen most places. It's a good secondary light, and also a pen.

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Re: Light-up pens for UE?
<Reply # 4 on 5/12/2004 1:25 AM >
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When I upgraded the battery on my CellPhone I got one with a built in high brightness LED.

It is about as powerfull as a micro maglite (Serious!) and has come in very handy on UE trips and out and about.

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Re: Light-up pens for UE?
<Reply # 5 on 5/12/2004 4:09 PM >
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I never though of using a pen, I have used my cell phone for light a bunch of times. It puts out a lot more light then any pen light ive ever seen. I used the auto focus on my camera a few times too when people left me behind with no flashlight while I was busy taking pics. I usually carry a mini mag in my pocketbook anyway.

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Re: Light-up pens for UE?
<Reply # 6 on 5/13/2004 4:20 AM >
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A pen light with a single red LED? I dont think that will help that much, red LED's arent all that bright.

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Re: Light-up pens for UE?
<Reply # 7 on 5/13/2004 4:28 AM >
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Posted by HairyTheTaco
A pen light with a single red LED? I dont think that will help that much, red LED's arent all that bright.


You have to realize there are many needs from lights. Not every light needs to be blinding. A red LED will preserve your nightvision in a dark area, which is hugely beneficial at times. As well, you should check out the RED LED lights from streamlight, they are surprisingly strong.

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Re: Light-up pens for UE?
<Reply # 8 on 5/13/2004 2:12 PM >
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I BOUGHT a litle frashlight from some store and in one side it has a blinking red light and in the other one, a utra bright light. So I turn the blinking on while exploring and if I have to change the battery on my big frashlight then I use the smaller one to iluminate the area while changing.

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Re: Light-up pens for UE?
<Reply # 9 on 5/14/2004 1:17 AM >
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You know, I know you guys don't get as into the whole stealthy sneaking aspect of UE as much as I do.

But there are times when a dim red led is the only acceptable choice.

I find dim red lights more useful in my typical practice than any other.

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Re: Light-up pens for UE?
<Reply # 10 on 5/14/2004 1:37 AM >
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I've used the LCD on my camera numerous times to find my way around dark places.

I do have one of those pens laying around so I'll keep that in mind, thanks. I was going to go out and by some maglite filters but I'll give that a try. I like have a low light source as most everything I carry is just too bright.

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Re: Light-up pens for UE?
<Reply # 11 on 5/16/2004 8:16 PM >
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I have a led light that takes aaaa bat's and looks just like a pen. priceless,(25$ cdn)

I used to be with it, but then they changed what it was. Now what I'm with isn't it, and what's it seems weird and scary to me, and it'll happen to you, too!
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Re: Light-up pens for UE?
<Reply # 12 on 5/20/2004 5:21 AM >
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Dont have the light up pen, but i have used the light on my Casio G shock wrist watch numerous times in the dark as a small flashlight. I have it with me 24 - 7. It only stays on for a few seconds though.
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Re: Light-up pens for UE?
<Reply # 13 on 5/20/2004 5:25 AM >
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Picked up the Blue Streamlight Stylus at Acklands Grainger today, Man oh man is this little shit bright. 25 beans, 3 AAAA batts and im locked and cocked.

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Re: Light-up pens for UE?
<Reply # 14 on 5/20/2004 5:45 AM >
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I like the little circular keychain LED lights. I also have a green laser pointer that looks pretty close to a pen, it's useful for judging distance in tunnels, etc.

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Re: Light-up pens for UE?
<Reply # 15 on 5/27/2004 3:36 AM >
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most of work is draining, and i like to use a petzl led headstrap as my main source and my 18 volt tool light (f-ing bright, industrial style!) as a spotlight/distance checker. but i dont have any real back-up. i should get some!

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