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SureFire FURY IntelliBeam™ Auto-Adjusting Dual Fuel LED Flashlight

NEWS – SureFire has added to their already impressive lineup of tactical and rugged use flashlights with the Fury Intellibeam™ flashlight. The Fury IntelliBeam builds upon the automatically adjusting light output of the previous Fury models and increases the maximum output to 1500 lumens. The IntelliBeam system automatically adjusts the light output to the needs […]

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FOLOMOV Tactical Flashlight 18650S review

REVIEW – Lots of folks have an “every day carry” (EDC) kit – things that they take with every day so they are prepared for whatever the day may throw at them. For many, a flashlight is one of those things that go in the kit. The Folomov 18650S is a new contender for an

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NITECORE TUP 1000 lumen EDC flashlight review

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 19, 2019 / Reviews / EDC, Flashlight / 2 Comments

REVIEW – Do you love EDC flashlights but hate feeding them batteries? If so, then I have a flashlight you’ll want to check out. It’s the NITECORE TUP and it packs some nice features into a very pocket-friendly package. Let’s check it out. What is it? The NITECORE TUP is a 1000 lumen USB rechargeable

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BioLite HeadLamp 330 review

By Garry Kolb / March 16, 2019 / Reviews / Flashlight, headlamp / 10 Comments

REVIEW – How many times have you needed extra light, either when working on a close project in a dark area, or, when walking or running in dim conditions? And, how many of those times did you not have an extra hand to hold the light, or, simply didn’t want to carry one with you?

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AceBeam H40 headlamp review

By Howard Sneider / February 21, 2019 / Reviews / Flashlight, headlamp / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – Headlamps, or flashlights that are worn on the head, are invaluable when working or traveling in dimly lit areas. They may be judged on their brightness, battery life, beam spread, robustness, size, and weight. The H40 by Acebeam combines several features to make it a useful gadget. Read on to see what I think!

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SureFire 2211 WristLight is a wearable flashlight watch

By Julie Strietelmeier / December 9, 2018 / News / Flashlight, Watches and Clocks / 4 Comments

NEWS – They say that the best camera is the one that you have with you, so that has to be the same advice for flashlights as well, right? Most of us reading this post probably have a smartphone that we can use as a flashlight in a pinch, but check out this always at

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Nitecore NU25 Headlamp review

By Alex Birch / October 20, 2018 / Reviews / Flashlight, headlamp / 1 Comment

REVIEW – Sometimes a product is so universal that it’s hard to imagine it needs a manual. Headlamps fall into that category for me. They have batteries, LEDs and buttons to turn them on and off. What more is there to know? In the case of Nitecore and their NU25 headlamp… Quite a bit, and

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Tactical Emergency Flashlight Kit Escape Tool review

By Mike Dixon / September 23, 2018 / Reviews / Flashlight, Survival / Leave a Comment

REVIEW – In my world, the answer to the question “Do I need another flashlight?” is always the same: YES! The MeetIdea Tactical Emergency Flashlight Kit Escape Tool is definitely a welcome addition to my collection. I have flashlights everywhere – in the Jeep, in the truck, in my photography bag, and all over the

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Stop carrying your flashlight at night. Wear it instead!

By Janet Cloninger / September 20, 2018 / News / Flashlight / Leave a Comment

NEWS – It’s always a good idea to have a flashlight with you at night to help you see where you are going and to help others see you. Sometimes, carrying a flashlight can be difficult, though. Sometimes you may need to keep your hands free, if you’re running, riding a bike, or walking your

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Renogy Outdoor Tactical Flashlight review

By Bob Patterson / September 16, 2018 / Reviews / Flashlight / 1 Comment

REVIEW – Open the case, my friend, and meet the tactical flashlight from Renogy. Not only does it look worthy of a spy movie, but it packs a lot of useful features in a budget-friendly package. Will it help you on your next mission? Let’s find out! What is it? It’s a portable tactical flashlight,

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Audew Multi-function Flashlight review

By Bob Patterson / August 6, 2018 / Reviews / Flashlight / 4 Comments

REVIEW – Yes, that’s a flashlight submerged in a sink full of water. That’s the kind of thing we do! The Audew Multi-function Flashlight has multiple light functions, clips on metal surfaces with magnets, and can even charge your smartphone in a pinch. And it’s completely waterproof. It’s very handy to keep around. To the

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Wearable LED flashlight from SwivelClip keeps your hands free

By Janet Cloninger / June 29, 2018 / News / Flashlight / Leave a Comment

You probably have a variety of flashlights already, but you may find you need to add this little wearable flashlight from SwivelClip to your collection. This flashlight is small enough (4″ x 1.5″ x 0.5″) to fit in the palm of your hand; at 1.3 ounces, you can keep it in your pocket without even

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Nite Ize packs a lot of functions into a mini flashlight

By Janet Cloninger / June 17, 2018 / News / EDC, Flashlight / Leave a Comment

These mini LED flashlights from Nite Ize are only 1.25″ in diameter x 4.5″ long, but they pack in six functions. They work as a high/low flashlight or lantern and as a red safety light with glow, flash, and SOS modes. They are a handheld flashlight or they can stand for use as a lantern or for

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This EDC flashlight from Foursevens gets a lot of action

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 20, 2017 / News / EDC, Flashlight / Leave a Comment

The Foursevens Bolt – Action Light ditches traditional tail cap or side switch for a sliding bolt mechanism. Featuring three brightness levels and four special output modes, the Bolt – Action Light is powered by two CR2 batteries that keep the CREE XM-L2 LED shining bright.

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Sparkr puts a flashlight and plasma lighter in your pocket

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 20, 2017 / News / Flashlight, lighter / Leave a Comment

Sparkr from Power Practical is a 400-lumen flashlight that can be used like a traditional flashlight or a small lantern.

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Olight H2R Nova Flashlight review

By Joe Porletto / August 3, 2017 / Reviews / Flashlight / 1 Comment

The Olight H2R Nova Flashlight is a powerful, versatile flashlight that functions great both as a handheld light and a headlamp. The design, battery life, and brightness of the $89.95 flashlight exceeded my highest expectations and it has quickly found its way into my every day carry kit.

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Survival Hax Tactical Flashlight review

By Smythe Richbourg / July 23, 2017 / Reviews / Flashlight / 4 Comments

Like any Gadgeteer worth his/her salt, I love, Love, LOVE flashlights! Even though the most common use is when walking the dog at night, I still like to have a light that can pierce the darkness at the push of a button. The Survival Hax Tactical Flashlight is very similar to many that you’ve seen

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Mychanic Blade Multi Light rechargeable work light review

By Andy Chen / July 4, 2017 / Reviews / Flashlight, Tools / 2 Comments

I may have a flashlight problem. No, I definitely have a flashlight problem! Why can’t someone make the perfect light? I believe there is no such thing because every situation calls for something different. This time, I get to try out the Mychanic Blade Multi Light, a rechargeable light that flexes to your needs.

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Olight has opened an official eBay store and they want you to visit

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 7, 2017 / News / Flashlight / 4 Comments

I’ve become a fan of Olight products after reviewing their Olight S2R Baton flashlight last December and more recently the Olight H1R Nova LED flashlight. My favorite feature of both of these flashlights is their magnetic charging base. Of course, I really like the flashlights themselves too. They are made really well, have a bright beam that

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ThruNite TH20 Headlamp review

By Andy Jacobs / March 31, 2017 / Reviews / Flashlight, headlamp, Outdoor Gear / 4 Comments

Since I began participating in (and actually completing) GORUCK Challenges back in 2014, I’ve thought a lot more about headlamps than I ever thought I’d think about headlamps. I have one that I have worn for thirteen GORUCK events and for tasks around the house, and it has performed fairly well for me, but it’s starting to

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