Color Temperatures in Flashlights: What is it and how does it affect you?
Key Takeaways: Any source of light can give off a color temperature that is measured in Kelvin Warm light starts at around 2700K while cool light is about 3000K and up Color rendering affects how accurately colors are perceived A flashlight with high CRI provides more accurate and faithful color reproduction In a world dominated […]
The Evolution of LEDs: From Invention to Innovation
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 […]
Illuminating History: A Look into the Evolution of Headlamps
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 […]
Why Do You Need A Headlamp With Both Cool And Warm White Light?
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 […]
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 […]
4 Tips for Picking Out the Best Headlamp for Any Situation
Who needs a headlamp? If you ask us who needs a headlamp, our simple answer is everyone! As much as we love flashlights for their portability and convenience, the same is true for headlamps. Add in the fact that your hands are completely free to work and play, and a headlamp becomes a no-brainer for […]
Traveling Light, Literally: A Guide to Bringing Flashlights and Headlamps on Airplanes
Key Takeaways: Flashlights are permitted in both carry-on and checked bags, but specific rules must be followed. Battery flashlights are allowed depending on their make, lithium content, and Watt-Hours Although there are no specific guidelines for headlamps, it is advisable to adhere to the same rules as flashlights. When preparing for air travel, it’s essential […]
Summer Camping with Nitecore 2022
Key Takeaways: Flashlights work in the summer Ultra compact gear to move lightly Summer camping is an outdoor activity Know power requirements in advance Camping with Nitecore A recent study found that over 48 million couples and families went camping in 2020 including the summer. Camping is the pastime of families that enjoy nature and […]
Go Camping with NITECORE Essentials for Outdoors
How’s the weather in your neck of the woods? Here in Texas, the first few days of Spring have rolled through and it has us itching to get outside. In that spirit, we put together this blog to give you a heads up on the best gear NITECORE has to offer for camping and outdoor […]
Waistlights vs headlamps
Summary: Waistlights are better for running and hiking Decades of technological progress has transformed the human running experience and made it better than ever. We now have access to whatever song we want to listen to and do so wirelessly, track our runs by the inch with a map illustrating our course, and do so […]