Salt Water Lamp glowing on kitchen counter during power outage at night
Emergency Backup Light

The backup light you keep ready
before the power goes out.

No batteries. No charging. Just add salt water. When the power goes out, open the pouch, add salt water, and press the button. Designed to be stored in an emergency kit and used when you need it.

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No batteries needed No charging Dry storage for up to 10 years Just add salt water Reusable with fresh salt water
120 Hours
Runtime per fill†
10 Years
Dry storage†
0
Batteries Required
3 Steps
To Activate
Reusable
Reactivates with fresh salt water
30-day
Return policy
The Problem

Many backup lights aren't ready when you actually need them.

Dead batteries. Discharged lanterns. A flashlight you haven't touched in two years. When the power goes out — at 2am, during a storm, after an earthquake — you reach for the drawer and find nothing that works.

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Batteries expire and corrode
Emergency batteries left in storage for years often fail or leak — the one moment you actually need them.
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Rechargeable lanterns need a charged grid
If you forgot to charge it — or if the outage hits before you get a chance — a rechargeable lantern is useless.
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Candles are a fire risk
Especially with kids and pets around. A candle is not a safe or practical emergency backup light.
Salt Water Lamp glowing beside work gloves and tools during power outage
Three Places You Need This

Useful in the moments that matter most.

Power outages don't announce themselves. They happen in your kitchen at midnight, when you're trying to find an evacuation bag, and in your garage when the door won't open.

Kitchen power outage — Salt Water Lamp on counter
Kitchen Outage
When the lights go out at home
Find water, food, medications, and kids — without stumbling in the dark.
Emergency evacuation kit with Salt Water Lamp
Emergency Kit
The light for your go-bag
Earthquake kit. Wildfire evacuation bag. Vehicle emergency kit. It fits all of them.
Garage backup light — Salt Water Lamp with tools
Garage & Vehicle
When the garage goes dark
Find tools, check the circuit breaker, get to your car — with actual light.
Kitchen power outage
Scenario 01 · Home Power Outage

Your kitchen doesn't have to go completely dark.

When the power goes out at night, the kitchen becomes the most important room in your home. You need to find water for the kids, locate medications, check food in the fridge, and navigate safely. One small lamp makes all of that possible.

Designed to activate quickly — no setup, no searching for batteries in the dark
Compact enough to keep in a kitchen drawer, ready to grab
Provides enough light to navigate safely and find what you need
Keep one in the kitchen. Keep one in the bedroom. Keep one in the car. A $25 lamp in the right place at the right time is worth a lot more than one you left on the shelf.
Emergency evacuation kit
Scenario 02 · Emergency & Evacuation Kit

A backup light that doesn't require battery maintenance in storage.

Emergency kits are built to sit unused for months or years — and then work perfectly in a crisis. Most lights in emergency kits fail that test. Batteries corrode. Chargers are somewhere else. The Salt Water Lamp is designed exactly for long-term kit storage: sealed, dry, and ready to activate when you open that bin.

Designed for earthquake kits, wildfire go-bags, and hurricane prep
Sealed dry, it stores reliably for years without any maintenance
Works with clean or dirty water, including floodwater. Seawater or urine can be used without added salt.
If you have an emergency kit and it doesn't have a battery-free light source, it's not fully prepared.
Garage backup light
Scenario 03 · Garage & Vehicle

You need both hands and actual light in a dark garage.

During a power outage, the garage is often where people need to go — to find tools, check the circuit breaker, manually open the garage door, or get emergency supplies from the car. Having a hands-free light source makes it easier to work safely. The Salt Water Lamp sits on any surface and stays lit.

Stands upright on any flat surface — no need to hold it
Stays lit long enough to get the job done — not just one minute
Small enough to keep in a glove box or truck bed toolbox
Keep one in the garage. Keep one in the car. It takes up almost no space and requires zero maintenance.
Why Salt Water Lamp

Built for the moments
other lights aren't ready for.

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No batteries required
There's no battery to drain, expire, corrode, or forget to replace. A small amount of salt and tap water is all it needs. The same water you drink. The same salt in your kitchen.
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No charging required
You don't need to remember to plug it in. You don't need a charged solar panel or a working outlet. When the grid is down, this lamp doesn't care — it makes its own power from salt water chemistry.
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Stores dry for up to 10 years
Store it sealed and dry for up to 10 years without maintenance. Keep it in your emergency kit and activate it only when needed.
04
Simple to activate
Add salt, add water, press the button. Three steps. Thirty seconds. No instructions needed in an emergency — the activation steps are printed directly on the lamp.
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Made for wet emergency conditions
Power outages often happen during storms. Storm Ready Light is designed to handle rain, splashes, wet hands, and short accidental drops into standing water. Use it around the garage, yard, or vehicle when conditions are wet. Do not intentionally submerge for long periods.
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Reusable with fresh salt water
Replace the used solution with fresh salt water to reactivate the lamp. Reusable multiple times until the internal electrode is depleted.
How It Works

Three steps. Thirty seconds.

The steps are printed on the lamp in English. You do not need to memorize them in advance.

1
Pour in salt
Open the resealable pouch on top. Use the included salt packet. If the packet has already been used, regular table salt can be substituted — see the instructions printed on the lamp.
2
Add water
Add water to the fill line, then reseal the pouch. Tap water or bottled water can be used. Seawater or urine can be used without adding salt.
3
Press the button
Press the button on the front of the lamp. It turns on immediately. That's it. Your emergency backup light is working.
Step 1: pour in salt. Step 2: add water. Step 3: press button for instant light.
Salt Water Lamp — emergency backup light
Emergency Preparedness · Salt Water Activated

Storm Ready Light — Saltwater-Powered Emergency Backup Light

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Emergency Backup Light
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🛡️ 30-Day Return Policy. Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery for unused items in original packaging. Customer pays return shipping unless the item arrives damaged or defective.
No batteries required — activated by salt water chemistry
No charging — works completely independent of the power grid
Reusable — replace the used solution with fresh salt water to reactivate the lamp
Stores dry for up to 10 years — ideal for emergency kits
Works with tap water, bottled water, or ocean water
Designed for rain, splashes, wet hands, and short accidental drops into standing water
3 modes: dim, bright, and SOS flash.
Compact: 8.5 × 5 × 1.5 inches — fits any drawer or kit
Flat-rate U.S. shipping. Free shipping on the 3-lamp bundle.
Product Specifications

What you need to know.

120 hr
Runtime per fill†
10 yr
Rated dry storage†
0
Batteries needed
50–70 lm
Approx. light output†
Rain &
Splash
Ready for wet use
3
Light modes
Dim · Bright · SOS strobe
Power sourceSalt-water electrochemical reaction
Runtime per fillApprox. 120 hours
ReusableReplace the used solution with fresh salt water to reactivate
Water requiredApprox. 300 mL
Included salt packet30 g
Compatible liquidsClean, dirty, or floodwater with salt. Seawater or urine requires no added salt.
LED power1 W
Rated capacityApprox. 35 Wh
Light outputApprox. 50–70 lm
Dry storage lifeUp to 10 years
Dry storage temperature-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C), sealed and unactivated
Dimensions8.5 × 5 × 1.5 inches (216 × 127 × 38 mm)
SafetyNo open flame. No combustion. Use according to the product instructions.

† Figures marked with † are based on manufacturer specifications under standard test conditions. Actual runtime, storage life, and light output may vary based on water quality, salt concentration, ambient temperature, and brightness setting. Follow product instructions.

Preparedness Notes

Where this lamp fits in your emergency plan.

These are common scenarios where a battery-free backup light provides practical value. They are illustrative examples, not testimonials.

Kitchen during a power outage.
When the power goes out at night, the kitchen is often the first place you need to navigate — finding water, medications, food, and essentials for children. A compact lamp on the counter or in a nearby drawer provides working light without requiring batteries or a prior charge.
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Home Power Outage
Kitchen · Bedroom · Hallway
Long-term emergency kit storage.
Battery-powered lights in sealed emergency kits can fail after extended storage — batteries corrode or discharge over time. Stored sealed and dry, this lamp does not require periodic battery replacement or charging to remain ready. It is designed for earthquake kits, wildfire go-bags, and hurricane preparedness bins.
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Emergency & Evacuation Kit
Earthquake · Wildfire · Hurricane
Garage and vehicle access during an outage.
Garages become fully dark during power outages, and are often where tools, circuit panels, and emergency supplies are stored. A lamp that stands upright on any surface — freeing both hands — is more practical in that setting than a handheld flashlight. It is compact enough for a truck toolbox or glove compartment.
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Garage & Vehicle
Garage · Truck · Car emergency kit
FAQ

Common questions, honest answers.

Does it need batteries?
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No. It has no battery and requires none. It generates power through an electrochemical reaction between salt water and the lamp's internal electrodes. You never buy, replace, or worry about batteries.
Does it need to be charged?
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No. There's no charging port, no solar panel, and no need for a power outlet. It operates completely independently of the electrical grid — which is exactly the point for emergency use.
Can the lamp be reused after the first 120 hours?
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Yes. When the light dims or stops working, pour out the used solution and add fresh salt water. The lamp can be reactivated multiple times until the internal electrode is depleted.
How do I activate it?
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Three steps: (1) Open the pouch and use the included salt packet. (2) Add water to the marked fill line. (3) Press the button on the front. The activation steps are also printed on the lamp itself.
What if I don't have clean water or salt?
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In a real emergency, the lamp can be activated with seawater, dirty water, or floodwater. If no water or salt is available, urine can also be used as a last-resort activation liquid. That means the lamp can still provide light even when resources are extremely limited.
Is this for camping or for home emergencies?
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Primarily for home power outages and emergency preparedness. It's built for the scenarios most American families actually face: blackouts, storms, earthquakes, wildfires, and garage emergencies. It also works well for camping, but that's not what it was designed around.
Can I keep it in my emergency kit for years?
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Yes. Stored dry and sealed, the lamp has a shelf life of up to 10 years. The internal components don't degrade during dry storage. It's specifically designed for this use case — put it in your emergency kit and trust that it is designed to work when you open that kit years from now.
Is it good for power outages?
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Yes — that's its primary purpose. When the power goes out, you don't need a charged outlet or batteries. You need salt and water, both of which you likely already have. The lamp activates quickly. Runtime depends on brightness setting and water quality — see product specifications for rated figures.
Can I keep one in my garage or car?
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Yes. The lamp is compact enough for a glove box, truck toolbox, or garage shelf. It's rated for storage temperatures from -40°F to 140°F, so it is rated for a wide storage temperature range per manufacturer specifications. Keep one in the garage, one in the car — they don't need any maintenance.
Is it safe to use indoors?
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It produces no open flame and does not rely on combustion. The housing is designed to remain cool during normal use. Always follow the product safety instructions and supervise use around children.
What else should I prepare alongside this?
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A good basic kit includes: water (1 gallon per person per day for 3 days), non-perishable food, a first aid kit, a hand-crank or battery radio, copies of important documents, cash, extra medications, and warm clothing. The Salt Water Lamp covers the lighting. FEMA's ready.gov has a complete preparedness checklist.
Can I use it in the rain?
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Yes. Storm Ready Light is designed for wet emergency conditions such as rain, splashes, and wet hands. It can also handle short accidental drops into standing water. Do not intentionally submerge it for long periods, and dry it after wet use.
What's the return policy?
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We accept returns within 30 days of delivery for unused items in original packaging. Customers are responsible for return shipping unless the item arrives damaged or defective. Approved refunds are issued to the original payment method after inspection.
Don't wait until it's too late

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your home is missing.

No batteries. No charging. Just add salt water. A compact emergency backup light kept in the right place can make a real difference when the power goes out.

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