NEWS – YSMART LONDON is back with another crowdfunding campaign (it’s their 10th). This time, it’s for the YSMART MQ5 quick-release rechargeable flashlight. At first glance, it looks like a small flashlight you can attach to your belt loop, backpack strap, etc. But it has some extra features that make it very desirable, at least […]
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REVIEW – Car headlights are bright these days. Websites disagree wildly about how bright headlights are, but there is a general consensus that 3,000 lumens (lm) is a good average for modern factory LED headlights. Let’s suppose that you need more than that. You want to illuminate a broad area, briefly, and make it look
ARTICLE – I asked everyone on The Gadgeteer team who has reviewed flashlights this year to tell me their favorites so we could share what we think with all of you, and here are the results! Julie Strietelmeier WUBEN Lightok X3 Owl EDC flashlight WUBEN Lightok X3 Owl EDC flashlight review Somehow, I only ended
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REVIEW – Most flashlights that you’ll read about here on The Gadgeteer look alike. They are a black tube with a bright LED that shines out of one end and a button that turns the light on, off, and changes modes. There’s nothing wrong with that, and it’s been how most flashlights have been designed
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REVIEW – The Bookman Volume 800 bike light is ready to hit the road, so you don’t. It sends a maximum 800 lumens in a wide light beam that will insure you are seen by anyone in front of you and can see everything in front of you as you ride. But there were some
Bookman Volume 800 bike light review – A bright idea? Read More
NEWS – In 2015 (20,000 years ago in gadget years), I wrote a news post about the Runbell, a wearable bicycle-style bell for runners. Today, while I was surfing for interesting products, I happened upon a newer product from the same company. This time, it’s a wearable flashlight called the Torch Ring. The Torch Ring
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NEWS – Olight just kicked off a new Halloween sale with up to 40% off a variety of flashlights and other EDC gear. In addition to these discounts, they are also doing a giveaway (while supplies last) for new and existing customers who have created an account and login to their website. . All customers make sure
Olight’s Halloween sale will save you up to 40% and you can get a free flashlight! Read More
REVIEW – I keep a flashlight in a pouch on my backpack at all times because I always seem to need one. At 750 lumens using a Cree LED it was the brightest CR123 battery-powered flashlight at the time so when Nitecore asked me to review their new MH12 Pro that puts out 3300 lumens
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REVIEW – A good flashlight is something everyone should have. Perhaps you need to walk the pup at night. Perhaps you’re a hunter or outdoors person. Perhaps you live in an area prone to power outages. The list goes on and on. There are a ton of choices out there for your lighting needs. Today,
NEWS – The Sofirn IF23 flashlight has a lot going for it. You can obviously use it as a regular flashlight and it will do a great job with that task since it has a max of 4000 lumens. But where the Sofirn really shines (I couldn’t resist) is with a second built-in 500 lumen
This EDC flashlight is the multi-tool of flashlights! Read More
NEWS – Olight just kicked off a new O-FAN DAY sale with up to 40% off 20+ of their newest releases. In addition to these discounts, they are also doing a giveaway (while supplies last) for new and existing customers who have created an account and login to their website. . All customers make sure you log
Olight rolls out 20+ new EDC items and will give you a free flashlight! Read More
REVIEW – Flashlights are venerable companions and of indispensable value at unexpected times. I’ve carried one in my pocket every day since high school. Does Manker’s new Striker Mini have everything it takes to become an EDC hero? Let’s find out! What is it? The Manker Striker Mini is a rechargeable 14500/AAA battery-powered, dual-brightness flashlight
Manker Striker Mini Flashlight review – A pocketful of sunshine! Read More
NEWS – Last year, I reviewed the Olight Arkfeld flashlight that had a unique flat design and then earlier this year, Kenneth reviewed the newer Arkfeld UV flashlight. I really liked the flat shape of the Arkfeld and at the time, I wondered if other flashlight makers would try creating lights with a similar form
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – Do me a favor and walk around your house and garage to count the number of flashlights you have. Now count how many of them need batteries or no longer work. I did this exercise and I counted 23. 23 flashlights of different shapes and sizes that required 4A, 3A, 2A, 9-volt,
urFlamp V63 retractable flashlight review – You choose the battery and the size! Read More
REVIEW – The Wuben L1 flashlight not only has two light heads but they have a unique swivel feature which changes the configuration of the light and how you hold and use it. It comes with a large capacity battery and throws a little or a lot of light. Is there a fly in the
Wuben L1 flashlight review – A two-headed handful of light! Read More
REVIEW – The Lumintop Thor1 Spin Gyro LED flashlight is certainly the flashiest, most unique flashlight I’ve ever laid my hands on. I mean, look at it. If a flashlight and a disco ball had a baby, it would look just like this. It’s silver, it spins, it lights up, and even glows in the
Lumintop Thor1 Spin Gyro LED flashlight review – Only the flashiest is worthy! Read More
REVIEW – In my job I often work in dark spaces, under counters, in equipment racks, in ceilings, all situations that require me to use a flashlight, preferably hands-free. I’ve held flashlights in my teeth before but since they’re almost always made of metal that’s not very comfortable. I can use a work light, sitting
CYANSKY HS7R 2,800 Lumen Headlamp review – bright, versatile, but a little heavy Read More
NEWS – It’s like Christmas in July for flashlight and EDC gear fans because Olight just kicked off a new sale. They are offering up to 40% off on a variety of their newest releases including the Olight Warrior Mini 3 flashlight that we just reviewed today! In addition to these discounts, they are also
Olight’s latest sale just started where you can save up to 40% and get freebies! Read More
REVIEW – The Olight Warrior Mini 3 flashlight is a new flashlight from Olight. Can a 4.25” LED flashlight with non-sharp, shallow crenulations be a worthy weapon, or might it be best suited as an excellent flashlight with a surprise feature? I’ll focus on the build quality, light production, and features of the new Olight
Olight Warrior Mini 3 flashlight review – For light or fight? Read More
REVIEW – When is enough, enough? I don’t know yet, but I’m having fun finding out! Today, I’m looking at the SR32 Polaris flashlight from Imalent. I previously tested the Imalent MS08 and RS50 flashlights that put out 34,000 lumens as a floodlight and 20,000 lumens as a spotlight respectively. Both are incredibly bright, but