[vthompson]

I was at a different Walmart other than the one I usually shop at and I picked me up a flare gun and 4 flares. I bought it because next week my wife and I are going on another 5 or 6 day camping trip up in the mountains, and we are going to be about 20-25 miles off of the beaten path.
The Forest Rangers only come around twice a week where we are going so I wanted to be prepared for the unexpected in case we need it. I have always wanted a flare gun because we go to some pretty remote places to camp and you don't always see people. We have to check in at the Ranger Station next week when we get there to give them the information that they need.
I hopefully will get to take some pictures this time. Our last 10 day outing a couple of weeks ago, we forgot the camera. I am packing it first this time.

[dukman]

Be careful with that thing! You don't want to start a forest fire in order to be rescued...

[crashdive123]

VT - flare guns are great for boaters because you are shooting them from a visible horizon. Their flight path is relatively short. If you add a canopy of trees in a rugged terrain they are not quite as effective. (unless you spot a rescue party/vehichle/helicopter) prior to signaling. Additionally, as was said already be careful of the fire hazard. An item you may want to consider at some point is a Rescue Laser Flare. There are different models available, with the smallest weighing in around two - three ounces. Just a thought.

[vthompson]

Originally Posted by crashdive123

VT - flare guns are great for boaters because you are shooting them from a visible horizon. Their flight path is relatively short. If you add a canopy of trees in a rugged terrain they are not quite as effective. (unless you spot a rescue party/vehichle/helicopter) prior to signaling. Additionally, as was said already be careful of the fire hazard. An item you may want to consider at some point is a Rescue Laser Flare. There are different models available, with the smallest weighing in around two - three ounces. Just a thought.

crash, I have never heard of a laser flare. Where can I look at them at? Do you have a website?

[crashdive123]

Since I'm new here I didn't want to violate any forum rules by posting links. You can read a review of them here. Several places sell them and prices vary from site to site.

[Foxfire]

VT, Here is a review of the Rescue Laser Flare.

EQUIPPED TO SURVIVE (tm) - Rescue Laser Flare Review

[crazydave]

pen flares are cheaper and easier to carry than a full blown gun and you couldlight a fire with them if pushed, hunters then flare shells for the shotgun are pretty good.

[shadowwodahs]

I've had a German made flare gun for years now. Purchased it from an ad out of Shotgun News. It is tough as nails (all steel), and uses 25mm flares which is the standard. Shoots straight as an arrow up to about 400 feet, and always burns out before hitting the ground. Also makes a dandy back up weapon.

[Freedom57]

Foxfire, I really like the looks of that laser flare. Small and light weight, Thanks

[LaRemnant]

If you're going to get a laser flare, I would get the one that emits the green light, because I've heard that at night and even during the day, the green light spectrum is easier to see, whereas the red is on the lower end of the light spectrum, thereby decreasing its visibility, or so I've heard.