Hikers know that whatever the season, their next hike can be a real adventure! Even as the days are getting longer and the weather warmer, night hiking becomes just as popular. This is where a good source of extra light becomes another tag-along necessity. In this article, I’ll explore what…
This is to put under scrutiny, a very popular no-name 300 lumen pocket flashlight. This mini CREE LED flashlight review (and I use the term ‘300 lumen’ very loosely) will serve to illustrate both its popularity and shortcomings. Cloning the Knockoffs What we have here is one of many copycats…
Shopping for a new flashlight can often be confusing. But what about trying to make sense out of understanding what type of LED the light is equipped with? This is where the best CREE LED comparison can help. Forget ‘Grease’ - CREE Is The Word! CREE, Incorporated was founded in…
To flashaholics everywhere, the ThruNite TN12 is no stranger. This year however, it’s been released again! The 2014 version has a new user interface and a higher lumen count. So let’s take a closer look, in this ThruNite TN12 2014 review. A FINE PACKAGE Within its sturdy, concealed cardboard box,…
Pockets are only so big. Some jackets and to a lesser extent, some pants, have more pockets than you might think the average person needs. With everything you might carry day to day, have you ever thought about adding a flashlight to the mix? If so, this is where the…
Okay, so you’ve decided to finally buy yourself a new flashlight. You’re aware you have a lot of choices to narrow down. The first BIG choice is about batteries. This is what molds your first question; is a lithium flashlight better than an alkaline flashlight? Well, since this is right…
The Precise Series from Nitecore, has yielded some very snazzy and super-functional LED handheld lights. One of its latest in the series, the Nitecore P12, is no exception. In this review, I’ll examine its features which will hopefully give YOU, the consumer, all the information you need to make an…
So here’s yet another member of the Klarus family of flashlights. Not be be confused with the XT11, the ST11 is brighter and has a different user interface. So in this aptly titled article, let’s take a detailed look at some Klarus ST11 flashlight facts. The Basics At close to…
One of the more recent additions to the KLARUS flashlight family, is the ST2C. This brings us to writing this review of the KLARUS ST2C XM-L2 LED flashlight. BASICALLY SPEAKING At just under 5¼” long, the ST2C utilizes a CREE XM-L2 LED to produce up to 820 lumens. The beam…
A great many LED flashlights in today’s marketplace operate with Lithium-ion batteries. This allows the lights to be very efficient along with the ability to produce hundreds of lumens of light. However many users, and gift givers often prefer flashlights that use standard batteries. This presents the option of buying…
