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NiteCore’s “Tiny Monster” is perfect for when a regular flashlight just won’t do

By Janet Cloninger / April 23, 2013 / News / Flashlight, Gear / 8 Comments

The “Tiny Monster” TM26 flashlight from NiteCore is stated to be the world’s smallest 3500 lumen flashlight. It has a 5.6″ length, 2.0″ tube diameter, and 2.8″ head diameter and weighs 15.5 ounces without the batteries. It has four CREE XM-L LEDs and is powered by either four 18650 Li-ion or eight CR123 batteries. It’s made of […]

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INOVA Microlight STS keychain flashlight review

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 18, 2013 / Reviews / EDC, Flashlight, Keychain, Pocket Gear / 10 Comments

A few days ago I posted a news item about the INOVA Microlight STS keychain flashlight. We’ve all seen similar looking flashlights small enough to easily fit on a keychain, but the INOVA Microlight STS Swipe to Shine from Nite Ize has something I’ve never seen before with any flashlight… touch/gesture controls. That’s right, there are

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INOVA Microlight STS – Keychain flashlight with touch controls

By Julie Strietelmeier / April 13, 2013 / News / Flashlight, Gear, Keychain, Pocket Gear / Leave a Comment

EDC flashlights are usually either of the clicky or twisty variety. The INOVA Microlight STS (Swipe to Shine) just blew my mind because it is a touch controlled light for your keychain. That’s right, this small 16 lumen LED flashlight does not have any buttons or switches that you have to press or slide in

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Fenix LD22 LED flashlight review

By Dave Rees / April 11, 2013 / Reviews / Flashlight, Outdoor Gear, Pocket Gear / 3 Comments

Several years ago, Julie reviewed the Fenix LD20 LED flashlight (see related links) which, for the most part, received a positive review. The only negative comment she gave involved how Fenix engineered its brightness/mode switching feature. With the LD20, you had to twist the cap to switch between modes. Well, it looks like their designers listened

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Iain Sinclair EON Classic Flashlight review

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 21, 2013 / Reviews / Flashlight, Gear, Wallets / 1 Comment

Iain Sinclair is known for their wallet sized gadgets like the Cardsharp credit card knife, which I reviewed last fall. They recently sent me their EON Classic Flashlight to review. The EON is another credit card sized device that can be stored in your wallet, enabling you to carry a flashlight with you at all

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Is that an army in your wallet or just the SwissCard Lite?

By Larry Geisz / February 9, 2013 / News / Flashlight, Multi-tool, Pocket Gear, Utility / 1 Comment

Have you ever needed a pair of tweezers, scissors or a ruler while out and about? How about a magnifying glass, light or screw driver? What if you could carry all these items and more in your wallet? You can, if you carry the Victorinox SwissCard Lite. The SwissCard Lite is a credit card-sized device

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Self defense baseball bat doubles as a flashlight

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 4, 2013 / News / Flashlight, Gear, Self-defense / 16 Comments

Here we have a 15 inch long anodized aluminum self defense baton that is shaped like a baseball bat. A 200 Lumen LED flashight is built into the business end of the bat. A clicky switch is located in the handle and features 3 light modes (high, low and tactical strobe settings) which can temporarily

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The QuiqLiteX has more versatility than the standard pocket light

By Larry Geisz / February 2, 2013 / News / Flashlight, Pocket Gear / 4 Comments

There are a boatload of flashlights on the market these days, so to get my attention, a flashlight needs to be a little different, a little unique, and a lot cool. The QuiqLiteX from Quiqlite has piqued my curiosity in all three of those categories. The QuiqliteX is a USB rechargeable, dual-LED, hands-free light source

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Thin is in with the Flatlight flashlight

By Larry Geisz / January 25, 2013 / News / Crowdfunded, Flashlight, Pocket Gear / Leave a Comment

Bucking traditions in the flashlight form factor, Flatlight, a Kickstarter project by Tater Tot Designs, brings in the thin. The Flatlight is 3.57″ X 1.99″ X 0.11″, giving it a credit card-like profile. An array of LED transmits light to a fiber optic backlight that evenly distributes the light through the lens. Although I don’t think

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Spotlight Shifter 3 flashlight review

By Ian Lim / January 20, 2013 / Reviews / Flashlight, Outdoor Gear / Leave a Comment

A while ago, I was sent a selection of personal flashlights from Spotlight ( see related items below). Out of the blue one day, a package arrived from Spotlight that neither Julie or I knew anything about. Inside was their new Shifter 3 flashlight. It’s nice when a review item arrives when you’re expecting it, but it’s

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Misemet r.pod multifunction electronic pod and solar charger review

By John Schettino / January 9, 2013 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Flashlight, Outdoor Gear, Travel Gear / Leave a Comment

The Misemet r.pod multifunction electronic pod and solar charger is not only a mouthful to say, it’s also a multifunction workhorse for off-the-grid power and light. Available in red, yellow, or green colors, it consists of the r.pod itself, which looks for all the world like a gigantic cold capsule, a handful of accessories, and

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Spotlight Spark LED Torch/Flashlight Review

By Ian Lim / October 10, 2012 / Reviews / Flashlight, Keychain, Outdoor Gear, Pocket Gear / 2 Comments

You’re just come in from a night out, and find that someone’s forgotten to leave the front porch light on for you. You can’t find the right key, and you can’t see the keyhole properly. Sound familiar? The Spark from Spotlight is a small and portable flashlight than can easily be connected to your keyring, access card, lanyard, bag

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Spotlight Shifter 1.0 LED Torch/Flashlight Review

By Ian Lim / September 7, 2012 / Reviews / EDC, Flashlight, Outdoor Gear, Pocket Gear / 4 Comments

In the 1990s for me there was only one EDC (Every Day Carry) flashlight, and that was the Mini Maglite AA. Its small size, aluminum construction, adjustable spot to flood light beam, ruggedness, water resistance, candle mode, and spare bulb in tail made this so versatile for me. From in my toolkit for work, to

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Don’t Get Caught Flat-Footed Without a Flashlight Again

By Janet Cloninger / September 6, 2012 / News / Flashlight, Gear, Pocket Gear / 15 Comments

The Gadgeteer has covered a lot of flashlights in the past, but I don’t recall seeing a flat one before. This little Flat Flashlight from Perpetual Kid is small enough to fit on your keychain or in a pocket, so you’ll never find yourself without a flashlight again. It’s only 2.5 inches long X 1.75

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Spotlight Turbo LED Torch/Flashlight Revisited Review

By Ian Lim / August 30, 2012 / Reviews / Car Gear, Flashlight, Gear, Outdoor Gear / 1 Comment

When Spotlight offered to send me a few samples of their flashlights, I was really happy to recieve 3 of their different models. It wasn’t till I was doing a quick search for information on the Spotlight Turbo that I found that Julie had already done a review of the Turbo in April 2008. It’s

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mrBEAMS ReadyBright Home Power Outage System Review

By Bill Kuch / August 2, 2012 / Reviews / Flashlight, Home and Kitchen, Home Security, Power / Leave a Comment

Living in New Hampshire has its benefits, however, one annoyance is the frequent and sometimes prolonged power outages caused by trees falling on the power lines. Some residents invest in automatic generators, but my approach was a manual backup generator, saving about 2/3 thirds the cost. Using the ReadyBright Power Outage Lighting System by mrBeams, I

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Bushnell HD Flashlight Review

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 1, 2012 / Reviews / Flashlight, Gear, Outdoor Gear / 12 Comments

We’ve all heard of HD televisions and HD cameras, but what about an HD flashlight? My curiosity was aroused when I saw the Bushnell HD flashlight mentioned on a website. The writer talked about a square light beam and I just had to try one for myself to see if a flashlight could really earn the overused

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Trioh! is a Flashlight that Automatically Turns on when the Power goes Off

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 24, 2012 / News / Flashlight, Home and Kitchen / 7 Comments

When the power goes out, does it take you awhile to find a flashlight? How about a flashlight that has batteries that actually work? Before I got my generator, I would have to go down the stairs in the dark and then fumble around trying to feel for the battery powered lantern on the shelf

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Bushnell HD Torch – Now Even Flashlights Have Gone HD

By Julie Strietelmeier / June 7, 2012 / News / Flashlight, Gear / 6 Comments

I love flashlights and sometimes spend hours looking at them on various retail web sites. But you have to admit, other than size, style and lumens, there really isn’t THAT much of a difference from one torch to another. That’s why I was really excited when I stumbled upon the Bushnell HD Torch during a surfing session. I’d

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Dealextreme 22000mcd LED Keychain Light Review

By Ian Lim / May 26, 2012 / Reviews / Flashlight, Pocket Gear / 5 Comments

With the annual Dance Eisteddfod coming up, I needed to replenish my supply of small LED flashlights. Trying to read a program to see when the boys are dancing in a dark concert hall is a pain, you can’t use a light that’s too bright and these 22000mcd LED Keychain Lights from DealExtreme fit the bill perfectly. Gadgets don’t

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