Orion Signal Flare Kits

Why Orion Is the Name to Trust in Signal Flare Kits

When a roadside breakdown or on-water emergency demands an immediate, universally understood distress signal, the kit in your glove box or aboard your vessel had better work flawlessly. Orion Safety Products has spent nearly a century earning the right to be the brand inside those kits. Orion is the world's leading manufacturer of emergency flares and signaling devices, with a heritage rooted in both highway and marine safety — making their Signal Flare Kits among the most trusted on the market.

Marine Signal Flare Kits Built for Compliance and Performance

Orion's marine signal flare kits are engineered specifically to meet the most demanding regulatory and real-world standards. Orion is the largest manufacturer and distributor of marine visual distress signals (VDS) in the United States, with a heritage dating back to the inception of the VDS carriage requirements. Their marine kits offer a complete line of United States Coast Guard (USCG) approved day and nighttime signals, and their aerial and handheld flares are engineered to burn brighter and longer than USCG minimums. For international boaters, Orion's SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea) approved signal products meet all international signal requirements as well.

A standout in their lineup is the Inland Locate Kit, which pairs handheld red signal flares burning up to 700 candela for up to 3 minutes each with an orange smoke signal for daytime marking and a SOLAS-approved whistle — everything needed to cover both day and night distress scenarios in a single package. The Pocket Rocket Flare Kit is engineered for smaller vessels and personal watercraft, bundling a launcher with four red aerial flares in a compact storage container. For boaters on non-regulated inland waters, the Lake Signaling Kit provides a waterproof zipper-lock bag containing a smoke signal, a handheld day/night flare, and a SOLAS and USCG approved whistle — a practical all-in-one solution for casual lake outings.

Road and Highway Signal Flare Kits

Orion's road-focused signal flare kits bring that same engineering discipline to the highway. Their kits typically bundle multiple waxed road flares — available in 20-minute and 30-minute burn formats — alongside high-visibility safety vests and rugged polyester carry bags with hook-and-loop backing for easy trunk storage. Orion also offers comprehensive deluxe roadside kits that combine flares with flashlights, thermal blankets, lightsticks, jumper cables, and first aid packets, so drivers are covered for virtually any emergency scenario. All Orion highway flare products are made in the U.S.A. under the industry's strictest quality and safety guidelines.

What Sets Orion Signal Flare Kits Apart

• Regulatory compliance: Kits meet 33 CFR USCG requirements for recreational vessels on coastal waters, the Great Lakes, and connected waterways.
• Day & night coverage: Red aerial and handheld flares for night signaling; orange smoke signals for daytime location marking — many kits combine both.
• Durability: Marine kits feature waterproof, windproof construction; flares float in water for easy retrieval.
• Versatility: Kits range from compact lake-day options to comprehensive offshore packages, matching the right level of preparedness to the environment.
• Nearly 100 years of proven reliability: Backed by decades of innovation and independent testing under CFR 46, Part 160 specifications.

Whether you're outfitting a boat for a coastal passage or keeping a reliable emergency kit under the seat of your truck, Orion Signal Flare Kits deliver the performance and compliance peace of mind that safety demands.