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 […]
Flashlights: 4 Things To Consider When Buying A Flashlight
In this guide: Flashlight Outputs | Flashlight Sizes & Shapes | Flashlight Materials | Flashlight Batteries | Rechargeable Flashlights | NITECORE Flashlights by Series Flashlight Basics: How to Choose a Flashlight With so many LED flashlights available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when trying to find the best flashlight for your needs. To cut out […]
Flashlight Safety 101
Key Takeaways: Keeping the flashlight beam pointed away from the eyes is great flashlight safety. USe the lockout setting on your flashlight when you carry it in your pocket to prevent accidental turn on or battery leak. Using your flashlight on lower brightness settings will help prevent it from overheating. Storing batteries in dry places […]
3 Tips for Picking the Best Hunting Flashlight
Key takeaways: A hunting light with a long, focused throw will help you spot animals eyes in the dark more easily. Different body styles serve different purposes. Do you need a headlamp or a mounted light? Some animals cant detect certain colors of lights. Know your pray and plan accordingly. Hunting Light Guide If you […]
Hunting Flashlight Guide: Tracking, Special LEDs, & Waiting
Key takeaways: A compact, floody pocket light is excellent for tracking purposes. Nitecore provides an excellent selection of specialized LED flashlights for hunting. 99% of hunting is the waiting game, get the most of out it with a lantern power bank. Nitecore for Hunting Flashlights Hunting flashlights do not always have to be big, high […]
How Bright is My Phone Flashlight?
Key Takeaways: The flashlight on your phone is about 40 – 50 lumens. A phone flashlight has a diffused beam, good for illuminating small areas close by. A dedicated flashlight is recommended for most outdoor activities for the brightness, distance, and runtime.
Top 6 EDC Essentials
Key Takeaways: A good EDC flashlight is very important, it eliminates dark situations. Pocket knives can come in handy, and are a versatile tool. Time is valuable, keeping a watch on your wrist can help make your days more efficient. Multitools are able to do so much and so carrying them increases your probability of […]
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
What Makes A Good Police Flashlight?
Key Takeaways: A good police flashlight is bright, 1000 lumen minimum. Long battery life is important, at least 30 minutes on the highest setting and 15 hours on its lowest. You want a flashlight that is made from strong and durable material, like metal or titanium. You want a decent-sized flashlight that is also large […]
What Makes NITECORE Keychain Flashlights Stand Out From the Crowd?
Key Takeaways: Keychain flashlights are flashlights that can be attached to a keychain Keychain flashlights are lightweight and convenient Nitecore offers all the manner of keychain flashlights They are rechargeable and brighter than cellphone lights You might find yourself thinking: “What do I need a keychain flashlight for? I have a flashlight on my cell […]