Carol Ann, As Kathleen said the shelf life varies. I just used some for a power outage that were 10 years old. I recommend getting them online. If you email me I can tell you where I have gotten them.
Kathleen HoopesFebruary 7, 2018
I have purchased GlowSticks at the dollar store, their shelf life is less than a year. I have purchased more expensive ones at camping supply places, their shelf life is less than five years, quite often around 2 or 3. I've found that the older the glow stick, the less time they will give off light once they are activated. As with any preparedness item, I've found it's best to rotate them, which is never a problem- we simply get them out before a family game night and play Farkle in the Darkle with glow sticks! Grandkids love it!
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CarolynFebruary 8, 2018
Carol Ann, As Kathleen said the shelf life varies. I just used some for a power outage that were 10 years old. I recommend getting them online. If you email me I can tell you where I have gotten them.
Kathleen HoopesFebruary 7, 2018
I have purchased GlowSticks at the dollar store, their shelf life is less than a year. I have purchased more expensive ones at camping supply places, their shelf life is less than five years, quite often around 2 or 3. I've found that the older the glow stick, the less time they will give off light once they are activated. As with any preparedness item, I've found it's best to rotate them, which is never a problem- we simply get them out before a family game night and play Farkle in the Darkle with glow sticks! Grandkids love it!
Carol AnnFebruary 7, 2018
What is the shelf life of glow sticks?
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