Spend a Night Out with Your Neighbors

In communities across the nation, tonight upwards of 37 million people will participate in National Night Out.

The event started over 30 years ago to encourage community building and strengthen the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement. The goal is to bring back the unique gifts that come from a true sense of community: the days when everyone looked out for one another, neighbors helped neighbors and it truly did take a village to raise a child.

In many towns, National Night Out is celebrated with festivals, block parties, or a big camp-out in a local park. For anyone camping out tonight, or any night, we have some suggestions to make the experience more comfortable. 

Perhaps the worst part of a camp-out is being eaten by mosquitos. Our exclusive wearable mosquito net shields the skin from mosquitoes without the use of harmful and malodorous chemicals. Worn over regular clothing, the long-sleeved pullover protects against insect-borne illnesses such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease, as well as the discomfort of itchy welts. 

Just because you’re camping doesn’t mean you should be without your fully charged smartphone. This rechargeable lantern also recharges a phone. The lantern’s two LEDs generate bright light for up to 48 hours. When the battery is full the unit can recharge a smartphone twice, an ebook once, and 40% of an iPad’s battery. We recommend this as a unique gift for anyone who likes to escape to the great outdoors. 

Make the most of the tie-in between National Night Out and local police departments with this powerful flashlight. It’s a style preferred by law enforcement personnel and search and rescue operators for its ability to cast a cone of light up to 2,240 feet.  Constructed from tough, lightweight aluminum, the flashlight’s rubberized o-ring seal provides reliable water resistance, too.

So tonight, celebrate the unique gifts your community gives you and take an evening walk or participate in a National Night Out event near you.

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