C-Strobe H2O – Water-Activated Personal Distress Strobe Light
USCG/SOLAS Approved Signaling for Marine and Emergency Use
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
Water-Activated + Manual Control
Auto-on in water or via push-button operation.
Three Light Modes
Strobe, steady-on, and SOS for flexible signaling.
High-Intensity LED
45-lumen white output visible from long distances.
Extended Runtime
Operates over 120 hours continuously.
Waterproof & Impact Resistant
Survives 24 hrs submerged at 1 m depth.
Mounting Versatility
Includes Velcro® strap, PFD clip, and lanyard.
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Light Output | 45 lumens (white LED) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 120+ hours continuous (strobe mode @ 30 °C) |
| Activation | Manual push-button or water-activated |
| Power | 2 × AA 1.5 V batteries (not included) |
| Certifications | USCG/SOLAS, CE, Transport Canada |
| Waterproof Rating | 1 m for 24 hrs |
| Weight | 1.4 oz (40 g) without batteries |
| Certification | USCG/SOLAS, CE, Transport Canada |
| Light Type | Strobe / Steady-On / SOS |
| Lamp | 45-lumen white LED |
| Battery | 2 × AA 1.5 V (not included) |
| Size | 5.56″ × 1.38″ × 1.2″ (14.1 × 3.5 × 3.0 cm) |
| Waterproof | IPX7 (1 m for 24 hrs) |
| Reverse Battery Protection | Yes |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (factory defects) |
WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.
We aren’t the Amazon of survival. We’re a small, opinionated shop that carries gear we’d stake our own lives on — and we back every piece with real support.
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Supported
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American
HQ in California. Orders ship from our US warehouse. US-based customer care.
RESCUE BEACONS & PLBS
Survival electronics chosen by NASA, the U.S. military, and the Coast Guard since 1956.
ACR Electronics was founded in 1956 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, building electronics for emergency and rescue applications: EPIRBs, ELTs, and PLBs. NASA, the U.S. Military, and the U.S. Coast Guard have been customers since the start. The company was acquired by Cobham plc in 1999 and merged with ARTEX in 2012 to form ACR Artex. Today their ResQLink PLBs, GlobalFix EPIRBs, AIS units, and Man-Overboard products are standard across marine, outdoor, and aviation rescue kits.
- Founded in 1956 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Customers since day one: NASA, U.S. Military, U.S. Coast Guard
- ResQLink PLBs, GlobalFix EPIRBs, ARTEX ELTs
- Acquired by Cobham plc (1999); merged with ARTEX (2012)
- Leading manufacturer of EPIRBs, PLBs, AIS, and Man Overboard systems
Answers, straight up.
Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.
How long does shipping take?
Most orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.
What’s your return policy?
30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.
Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
What can’t I return?
Final-sale items, gift cards, food and drink products, personal-care items, anything customized or engraved, briefs (hygiene), and hazardous materials. If you’re not sure whether something qualifies, email us before you order — we’ll tell you straight.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories ship on freight-quoted rates calculated after checkout. International orders are available worldwide at variable rates; duties and import fees are the customer’s responsibility. EU customers get a 14-day cancellation window per EU consumer law, on top of our standard return policy.
My package arrived damaged — what now?
Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage (product + packaging). We’ll replace, refund, or ship a return label on us — no back-and-forth. Damaged, defective, or wrong-item claims never cost you shipping.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com — we answer every message ourselves, usually within a few hours during business days. We carry this gear, we use this gear, and we’d rather talk you out of a kit that doesn’t fit your mission than sell you the wrong one.
Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?
Yes. Active-duty and veteran military, police, fire, EMS, and medical first responders get 15% off every order. Verify through GovX at checkout — one-time, secure, and reusable across thousands of brands. Discount applies automatically once you’re verified.
