Go Hands-free with NITECORE’s Magnetic Flashlights
Updated 1/17/2020 It’s hard to stress how helpful a magnetic tail cap can be until you find yourself struggling to balance a flashlight in one hand and do repairs with the other. It’s awkward and frustrating and even dangerous. The good news is, it’s also completely avoidable with the right tool. Nowadays many flashlights include […]
Tactical Flashlight Guide: 5 Tips for Picking out the Best Tactical Flashlight
Key takeaways choosing a tactical flashlight: Brighter is better when it comes to tactical lights. Your tac light should have easy access to the modes you’ll need most, like strobe and turbo. Size and feel are important. A properly sized light for you will ensure smoother, more confident usage. Some tactical lights have secondary outputs […]
Four ways to wear a Headlamp
Key Takeaways: Headlamps were design to for the head Wrap the headband on your arm Cinch the headband on your thigh Try the new belt light, UT05 Wonderful Ways to Wear Headlamps Who said headlamps should only go on one’s head. No one, truly no one is that fastidious. Not to mention the topic of […]
Step Down Brightness: How Does It Work and Why?
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 […]
Lumens, candelas and lux: How flashlight brightness is measured
Key Takeaways About Flashlight Brightness Lumens are the measurement of the total energy output from a source of light. Candelas measure how intense or focused a light output is. A lux is a proportional measurement that calculates the amount of light on a particular surface. Watts is a measurement of the power consumed by a […]
The Anatomy of a Flashlight Beam
Flashlight Beam Key Takeaways The hotspot is the center of the beam and the spill is the surrounding of the hotspot. A floody beam refers to a wide-angle beam while the thrower refers to a beam that projects a long distance. The shape of the reflector affects the beam. There are two main textures of […]
Shining A Light On LEP Flashlights
Key Takeaways: LEP flashlights use a laser to create a bright and long-range beam LEP flashlights are also more efficient compared to other flashlights LEP and LED flashlights differ in their internal systems, brightness, and more. How do LEPs work? LEP flashlights emit a blue laser beam that excites a material called phosphor. This phosphor […]
What Makes A Flashlight Tactical?
Key Takeaways Overall, tactical flashlights are made in a way that allows them to double as a weapon or survival tool. High brightness and many versatility modes. Reliable, tough, and durable. Made from strong material. Designed for tactical use with user-friendly operation. What Is A Tactical Flashlight & When To Use One With the emergence […]
Illuminating the Past: A Journey through the History of Flashlights
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 […]
How Many Lumens do I Need for a Flashlight?
Key Takeaways For everyday tasks, a 1-300 lumen flashlight For common outdoor tasks, a 300-980 lumen flashlight For worklight, then a 1000-1500 lumen flashlight For Hunting, Law & Military, a 1250-2500 lumen flashlight For Search & Rescue, a 3000+ lumen flashlight