I'm not sure how many of us still keep flares handy but here's a great alternative that's better than the traditional flare.
http://www.powerflare.com
The PowerFlare PF-200 is 4.25" in diameter and 1.25" tall and is available in different shell colors: Yellow, Orange and Olive Drab.
The LEDs can emit red, amber [yellow], blue, green, white, and IR. Of course you'd have to buy the right combination between the shell and the led though.
The cool factor is that you won't have to worry about your flares self igniting in your vehicle and it can also double as a SOS device and then some.
Application uses include:
- Search & rescue (SAR) operations: tag areas and items; personal safety light; emergency response teams (ERT, CERT)
- Use as lantern in case of power failure, earthquake, hurricane or other disaster (get one for your disaster kit today!)
- Attach as a safety light for bicycles and motorcycles (provides 360° coverage)
- Helicopter landing zones (LZ)
- SCUBA diving / boating and marine operations: waterproof to 300'
- Work zone safety: mount on cones or barricades
- Tactical operations (military and SWAT): infrared (IR) version available
Cool Features
- 9 Flash Patterns, including ‘S-O-S’
- LEDs Flash up to 100 Hours on 1 Battery (or charge)
- High Grade Military Polymer Shell
- Waterproof
- Environmentally Friendly and Easy to Use
Of course they're not cheap but a pretty neat gadget to have