outdoor camping, camping hikingToday I had a little free time so I went shopping for stocking stuffers for the holiday season this year, and since we love outdoor camping, I bought each family member one of these cool LED flashlights for safety and convenience. I was so impressed with these Gerber Infinity Ultra Task Lights because they shine for 100 hours on one AA battery. I knew that LEDs were incredibly energy efficient, but I had no idea they were that good. So everyone will have a new light for outdoor camping, or to just keep in their rooms in case the power goes out.

According to the website where I found them, Route 66 Mega Mall located at www.route66megamall.com, they will shine a light for 30 feet, too, which is also amazing. I love it when I hit the jackpot like this and find something that is both practical and energy efficient that we can really use outdoor camping and at home, too. Our son is a compulsive reader, and I wouldn't be surprised if he stays up late over the holiday season reading half the night away using this flashlight.

This light has clips so it can be carried on our belt or waistband when we're sitting around the campsite at night. We usually try to camp in campgrounds, but on occasion, we rough it in the public lands in the wilderness. Making sure our flashlights are in top notch condition is even more important when we're miles away from civilization is so important. That's why I thought that these flashlights would be perfect because if someone's battery runs out, it's no big deal to put in a new one. We always bring extra batteries with us to be on the safe side when we're outdoor camping.

These will also be handy when we're doing other things, too, like camping hiking, in case we lose the trail and it gets dark. We have cell phones, but the service can be spotty, especially when we're outdoor camping in the mountains. The person who is searching for the campsite with a bright flashlight like this will easily be seen by others and we can always give out a shout to get them walking in the right direction again. The odds of losing the trail are slim, but it does happen from time to time.

We can also use these flashlights at home, too, for home or car repair. I love the fact that they just use one battery and it will last for such a long time. Our outdoor camping trips are always so much fun and when we're prepared for all contingencies, with our own equipment, we don't have a thing to worry about when we go out for very good times under the stars.