Heading to Iceland in July ... Should I bother bringing a flashlight?

[Quiksilver]

Sunset 11:56PM
Sunrise 3:00AM


Seems like a flashlight won't be very handy, the sun will scarcely be below the horizon for the whole time I'm there.



http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/astronomy.html?n=211&month=7&year=2013&obj=sun&afl=-11&day=1

 

[KuanR]

Don't most of the people on this forum carry a light when it's useless 99% of the time?

 

[JCD]

Don't most of the people on this forum carry a light when it's useless 99% of the time?

More than one light, I suspect.

 

[Random Dan]

I use my flashlight during the day all the time, it's still dark indoors!

 

[weekend warrior]

I could be traveling to the center of the Sun and I'd still bring 3 flashlights.

 

[jorn]

Bring your keychainlight. I carry mine all year. Even in the "constant daylight season".
More important, bring some "sleeping googles" or thick black curtians or something. Pepole that are not used to constant daylight usually have big problems getting some sleep when they visit northern areas.

 

[enomosiki]

That's the mentality of modern-day plebeians. "What the hell do I need a flashlight for? There's plenty of light during the day, and plenty of street lamps at night!"

I'd rather carry it and not need it, than not have it when needed.

 

[wedlpine]

You might need a light if a volcanic eruption blocks out the sun.

 

[glockboy]

And a solar charger to charge the 3 lights.

I could be traveling to the center of the Sun and I'd still bring 3 flashlights.

 

[jaycyu]

I question your devotion to your addiction, sir.

 

[MatthewSB]

I'd bring one, if you intend to spend time in buildings. Also, you'll be traveling there and back, on a plane or boat or blimp or something.

Actually, I'd bring a few, because they're small, for 'just in case'.

 

[^Gurthang]

My gawd man! You need a light to signal the tall blondes to bring you lquid sustenance [beer] after a long day exploring ice caves. OTOH, you need the light to find the beer you stashed in an ice cave before exploring those tall icelandic blondes!!

 

[sgt253]

My gawd man! You need a light to signal the tall blondes to bring you lquid sustenance [beer] after a long day exploring ice caves. OTOH, you need the light to find the beer you stashed in an ice cave before exploring those tall icelandic blondes!!

HAHAHA!!! Exactly right!

 

[Tana]

You always need a flashlight... one light during the day... two lights are needed for night... THREE lights if you're going outdoors at night and 3rd one is the one you're going to use... all three ranging from Mickey-Mouse to Bad-@ss retina burner... :devil:

 

[mcnair55]

Don't most of the people on this forum carry a light when it's useless 99% of the time?

Spot on that is why we are all here just to invent a use for a light .

 

[Tana]

Still remember that comment from that luxury cruise ship that was left w/o power/water for few days... Press asked him if it's true that he had bright flashlight and everybody was looking up to him... Dude said: I HAD THREE !!! On a luxury ship... go figure...

 

[reppans]

95% of the time, my flashlights act as spare battery containers for my other gadgets ;-)

 

[angelofwar]

Yes. There are a lot of Ice/Lava caves over there. The weather is beyond extreme...even in the summer.

 

[Z-Tab]

I would actually recommend bringing something with a low-low so you don't have to open the blackout curtains at night.

You might not need to bring too many spare batteries, but I'm sure you'll find yourself reaching for a light if you leave them at home.

 

[markr6]

Awesome! Iceland is one of the few places that I REALLY want to visit. All other destinations are basically just time off from work.