Unlike candles or oil lamps, glow sticks provide fire-free illumination during power outages, making them ideal for homes with kids or pets. They're useful for tracking children or pets, marking trails and signaling for help in low-light or dangerous conditions.

Unlike flashlights, glow sticks work well in freezing temperatures, making them reliable tools during winter emergencies. They can attract fish for night fishing or lure insects into traps for food or bait in extended survival scenarios.

Glow sticks are also used by armed forces for marking hazards, guiding movement and when doing search-and-rescue, proving their versatility in emergencies.