The Wagan F.R.E.D. Light provides a practical way to mark an emergency, improve visibility, and add portable lighting wherever you may need it. F.R.E.D. stands for Flashing Roadside Emergency Disk, and each light combines LED illumination with multiple emergency signaling modes, a magnetic backing, and a hanging hook. With three lights and a storage bag, this set is well suited for roadside emergencies, home preparedness, outdoor activities, marine situations, and other circumstances where clear signaling matters.
Rather than relying on traditional road flares, F.R.E.D. uses LEDs without an open flame. Each unit is shatterproof and IP55 rated, providing practical protection against dust and low-pressure water jets. The result is a compact emergency visibility tool designed for situations where clear signaling and flexible placement are important.
Each F.R.E.D. Light provides 10 lighting modes, including nine emergency modes and one LED worklight mode. Options include triple-blink, double-blink, single-blink, rotating, alternating, SOS in Morse code, solid high, solid low, and flashlight settings.
F.R.E.D. is designed for visibility from all directions, with the manufacturer specifying 360-degree visibility up to a 1-mile radius. This can make the lights useful for roadside situations, marking a location, or making your position easier to identify.
Because the set includes three individual lights, you can position them at different points around an area instead of concentrating all your emergency signaling in one location. Always check applicable local laws and regulations before using emergency lights for roadside applications.
The magnetic backing allows each light to attach to suitable ferrous metal surfaces. The F.R.E.D. Light also features a flush-fitting hanging hook, providing another placement option when a magnetic surface is unavailable.
This flexibility can be useful during roadside emergencies, around a home during an emergency, on compatible metal surfaces, or in other situations where positioning a warning light quickly is important.
Each F.R.E.D. Light uses a polycarbonate case surrounded by thermoplastic elastomer, or TPE. The construction is designed to be shatterproof, while the TPE outer material provides an anti-slip grip. The manufacturer specifies a shatterproof load capacity of 500 kg.
For emergency equipment that may spend much of its life stored until needed, durable construction is useful. The lights are designed for situations where handling and outdoor conditions may be part of the job.
With an IP55 rating, the F.R.E.D. Light is protected against most dust entering its case and low-pressure water jets. The manufacturer also describes the light as rainproof and notes that it floats.
This makes the lights practical for outdoor preparedness, roadside situations, and water-related applications where exposure to dust or rain may be a concern. The IP55 rating should not be interpreted as protection against every type of water exposure.
F.R.E.D. was designed as an alternative to traditional road flares. The LED-based design does not emit a flame and remains cool to the touch during operation. This provides an option for signaling an emergency without introducing an open flame into the situation.
The LEDs are also specified with a lifespan of more than 50,000 hours. For customers building an emergency kit, an LED-based signaling device can be a useful addition alongside other preparedness equipment.
The 3-pack gives you three F.R.E.D. Lights in one set, while the included storage bag helps keep the lights together when they are not being used. Each light requires three AAA batteries, and the batteries are included according to the manufacturer.
Keeping the lights together can make them easier to locate when preparing a vehicle emergency kit, household preparedness kit, or outdoor equipment collection.
The primary purpose of F.R.E.D. is roadside emergency signaling. If a vehicle becomes disabled, the lights can be positioned to help identify the emergency situation and make the location more visible. The different flashing patterns provide several signaling options depending on the situation.
F.R.E.D. can also be useful at home during an emergency. Its magnetic backing and hanging hook provide flexible placement, while its visibility can help identify a location. The manufacturer describes using the light around a home or curbside to help emergency personnel locate the property.
The magnetic backing can be useful around suitable ferrous metal surfaces, and the manufacturer also describes F.R.E.D. as suitable for marking a location, alerting other boaters, or serving as a floating marker. For marine use, consider the specific conditions and requirements of your situation before deployment.
For camping and other outdoor activities, the compact format, multiple lighting modes, magnetic backing, hanging hook, and storage bag make F.R.E.D. a practical emergency-lighting option. Its worklight and flashlight modes also provide additional illumination when you need more than a flashing warning signal.
Traditional road flares rely on an open flame to produce a visible warning. F.R.E.D. takes a different approach by using LEDs, eliminating the flame and associated heat during operation. It also provides several lighting patterns rather than a single flare-burning sequence.
F.R.E.D. is not a replacement for every type of emergency equipment, and it should be selected according to the specific requirements of your situation. Its value is in combining emergency signaling, flashlight functions, flexible placement, and LED-based operation in a compact format.
The F.R.E.D. Light 3-pack is a practical consideration if you want portable emergency visibility equipment that can serve more than one purpose. It is especially relevant for customers preparing vehicles, homes, outdoor gear, or emergency kits.
This may be a good fit if:
Before purchasing, consider how many lights you need, where you expect to use them, and whether the product's lighting modes, dimensions, battery requirements, and environmental rating meet your specific needs. Each light measures 4.0 x 4.0 x 1.5 inches and weighs 0.4 lb (167 g).
The product is supplied as a 3-pack with three individual F.R.E.D. Lights and a storage bag.
Each unit has 10 lighting modes, consisting of nine emergency modes and one worklight mode. The available settings include flashing, rotating, alternating, SOS, solid, and flashlight modes.
Each F.R.E.D. Light requires three AAA batteries. The manufacturer states that the batteries are included.
The F.R.E.D. Light has an IP55 rating and is described by the manufacturer as rainproof. IP55 protection covers dust ingress and low-pressure water jets, so consider the specific conditions before use.
Yes. F.R.E.D. was specifically designed as a Flashing Roadside Emergency Disk and is described by the manufacturer for emergency roadside signaling. Check local laws and regulations before using it for roadside applications.
Emergency preparedness is not only about having a power station or generator ready to go. Small, purpose-built tools can also make a difference when visibility, signaling, and quick access matter. The Wagan F.R.E.D. Light 3-pack brings multiple emergency lighting modes, durable construction, flexible mounting, and portable storage together in one practical kit. If you are building a more complete vehicle, home, outdoor, or emergency preparedness setup, Outbound Power can help you select equipment based on how you actually plan to use it. Choose the Wagan F.R.E.D. Light 3-pack as a practical addition to your preparedness gear and build your emergency setup with real-world needs in mind.
Wagan F.R.E.D. Light Specifications |
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| DOT Compliance | Yes, under 49 CFR § 392.25 & § 393.95(g) |
| Dimensions (W × L × H) | 4.0 × 4.0 × 1.5 in |
| Weight | 0.4 lb (167 g) Each |
| LED Quantity | 15 (12 Red, 3 White) |
| Lighting Modes | 10 (9 Emergency, 1 Worklight) |
| Visibility | 360° up to 1-Mile Radius |
| Battery | 3 × AAA per Unit (Included) |
| Material | Polycarbonate, Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) |
| Shatterproof Load Capacity | 500 kg |
| Construction | Anti-Slip Double Injection |
| Rainproof Rating | FL1 Standard IP55 |
| Storage Bag | Included |
| Storage Temperature | -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to +60°C) |
| White 3-LED Flashlight Runtime | 6 Hours |
| Triple-Blink Runtime | 9 Hours |
| Double-Blink Runtime | 9 Hours |
| Single-Blink Runtime | 38 Hours |
| Rotate Runtime | 9 Hours |
| SOS Help Runtime | 15 Hours |
| Alternating Runtime | 9 Hours |
| Solid-On High Runtime | 5 Hours |
| Solid-On Low Runtime | 28 Hours |
| Red 2-LED Flashlight Runtime | 9 Hours |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
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