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Why Do You Need A Headlamp With Both Cool And Warm White Light?
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Key Takeaways: Headlamps with multiple lights cater to more diverse outdoor scenarios and preferences Cool white light provides maximum brightness and visibility, excelling in activities like night hiking, trail running, and search and rescue Warm white light creates a cozy ambiance for work or campsite activities and can help illuminate your surroundings in rough weather […]
The Top 4 Types of Mosquito Repellers: Which One is the Best?
Last modified on May, 2024 by Kristen Caldera
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Key Takeaways: Mosquitoes bite us because our blood has nutrients that help them lay eggs They can also locate people by the carbon dioxide we breathe out, body odor, and body heat Bug sprays and heat-based repellers work the best Citronella candles and bug zappers are the least effective Why do mosquitoes bite? As we […]
Nitecore Power Bank Lineup – Updated!
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Nitecore Power Banks at a Glance: The NB series offers lightweight, low-profile options that are perfect for everyday activities and staying power on the go. The NPB series offers slightly larger, more durable power banks that are great for all outdoor activities and everyday carry. Nitecore Power Banks Picking a great power bank can be […]
Illuminating History: A Look into the Evolution of Headlamps
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Key Takeaways: The Davy Lamp and Carbide Lamp helped pave the way for headlamps The evolution of headlamp technology was driven by the need for safer and more efficient illumination in various industries and activities. With modern-day innovations, headlamps are brighter, lighter, and last longer than their older counterparts. In the modern world, headlamps have […]
UV Flashlights: Everything You Need To Know And Why
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Key Takeaways: UV flashlights are widely used in forensic science, counterfeit detection, fluid leak detection, and more. When fluorescent materials are exposed to UV light, they will glow, which is a phenomenon called fluorescence UV light is classified into three main types: UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C. Most UV flashlights use a combination of UV-A and […]
Nitecore Gift Guide
Last modified on December, 2023 by Kristen Caldera
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Nitecore Gift Guide This holiday season, consider giving the gift of illumination to your friends and family with our latest Nitecore products. Crafted with quality and versatility, these items cater to outdoor adventures, emergencies, or everyday tasks. We recognize that selecting the right flashlight or headlamp can be daunting, so we’ve detailed a few essential […]
The Top Three Reasons Why Strobe Affects Us
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Key Takeaways: The strobing of a flashlight can disrupt our brain’s visual and cognitive processing People who are affected by a strobe’s light can experience vertigo, dizziness, confusion, and more Strobe effects can be used by security, law enforcement, and as a self-defense option Imagine being in a dark room, relying on your trusty flashlight […]
Step Down Brightness: How Does It Work and Why?
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Key Takeaways: Flashlights step down in brightness to regulate heat, preserve power, and for safety Flashlights can use temperature sensors, current monitoring, and voltage detection to know when to step down Flashlights have come a long way since the invention of the first electric flashlight in the late 19th century. Today, we have a wide […]
Illuminating the Past: A Journey through the History of Flashlights
Last modified on August, 2023 by Kristen Caldera
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Key Takeaways: Before electricity was discovered, humans were using fire and fuel sources to have prolonged light Battery-operated lights were invented in the 19th century, but their size was too big for everyday use Advancements in technology and materials have helped the flashlights grow into what they are today In today’s world, we often take […]
The Evolution of LEDs: From Invention to Innovation
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Key Takeaways Many scientists have contributed to the invention of the LED light over the years LEDs have been adapted for products such as computers, TVs, flashlights, and more! LEDs are still evolving and are becoming smaller and more flexible In the not-so-distant past, lighting the world was a challenging endeavor. From the primitive use […]