Tritium Markers

[ex-member BareThrills]

ive been doing a bit of digging on tritium kit markers and found a company in the netherlands specialising in military application markers.

ive sent them an email to look at pricing. If it is anywhere near affordable i may offer up a group buy.

here are some of their markers

http://www.betalight.nl/files/6474awsfb.pdf

And here is the homepage.

http://www.betalight.nl/html/index.php?page_id=123#

I'll keep you posted

 

[Jared]

If just want a few, then fishing shops are the place to go, as they're used as bite indicators.

Eg, Garner Tackle

http://www.gardnertackle.co.uk/products/betalights/tritium-max-betalights/


There's a few other brands/names too.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

If just want a few, then fishing shops are the place to go, as they're used as bite indicators.

Eg, Garner Tackle

http://www.gardnertackle.co.uk/products/betalights/tritium-max-betalights/


There's a few other brands/names too.

Yes, ive seen these but generally they are just the bare tube and are quite small. Im looking at getting something much bigger like the MP 182 which can be pack mounted and act as a reading light

 

[Jared]

Yes, ive seen these but generally they are just the bare tube and are quite small. Im looking at getting something much bigger like the MP 182 which can be pack mounted and act as a reading light

Ah interesting.

I did have an idea of trying to mount one (or more) onto a velcro morale patch.

It was just trying to work out if the trits would be large enough to say illuminate the contents of a bag, and robust enough to be mounted inside the bag.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

the 182 is nearly six inches including the case. looks very robust

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

im going to get a couple of samples if the price is right

 

[Man of Tanith]

could be interesting....
this for Estonia?

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

could be interesting....
this for Estonia?

Ive got that in the back of my mind to try and preserve night vision Sam. If Mr Grizzly is creeping about i want to see him coming lol but you know what a sucker i am for gadgets lol. Im also trying to greatly reduce the weight of all electrical kit.

Ive just about managed to make my bios stove weight neutral in my kit by chucking out all the heavy charging crud and big flashlights i normally carry.

 

[Man of Tanith]

ah yes shiny tech= happy paul

 

[Outdoordude]

I would be very interested in this. Depends on price though.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Agreed mate. If it's sensible I'll get some samples and we can have a pass round before committing

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[Outdoordude]

Agreed mate. If it's sensible I'll get some samples and we can have a pass round before committing

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That would be great. Id love a pass around to try before you buy.

 

[Outdoordude]

Any news on these? Just very excited.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

I sent the mail yesterday mate but i dont expect a reply till the office opens tomorrow

 

[Outdoordude]

I sent the mail yesterday mate but i dont expect a reply till the office opens tomorrow

Oh ok. Keep me posted!

 

[The Lord Poncho]

I understand that Betalights used to be used by the military a reasonable amount for map reading. I haven't seen one in use for ages though. I wonder if LED technology has made them a little pointless? I use a tiny little LED light for map reading, with a bit of insulation tape over the lens- with a pin hole in it. The result is just enough light to map read without damaging your night vision and lighting you up, in a very small (and cheap!) package.

It doesn't have the 'gadget factor' though!

 

[fishfish]

mate i am so up for a group buy on this one,i could do with the big job you pictured as well as the toggle/zipper markers.

 

[bigroomboy]

I would be interested in some zip markers if they come up cheaper than the ones on ebay

 

[Jared]

I understand that Betalights used to be used by the military a reasonable amount for map reading. I haven't seen one in use for ages though. I wonder if LED technology has made them a little pointless? I use a tiny little LED light for map reading, with a bit of insulation tape over the lens- with a pin hole in it. The result is just enough light to map read without damaging your night vision and lighting you up, in a very small (and cheap!) package.

It doesn't have the 'gadget factor' though!

Penrith Survival still sell the NATO one.

http://www.penrithsurvival.com/buy/...nit-that-does-not-affect-night-vision_272.htm

Not a cheap item though.

 

[udamiano]

Im interested if it works out Paul especially their MP107 & MP152.

thanks for the heads-up :You_Rock_