Which Is Better – Flat or Round Flashlights?
Key Takeaways: Flat flashlights are compact, stable, and great for hands-free or discreet use, but they often sacrifice brightness, durability, and battery life. Round flashlights offer superior beam range, rugged construction, and longer runtimes, making them ideal for demanding environments—but they’re bulkier, roll easily, and often lack modern features like OLED screens. The best flashlight […]
Nitecore Gift Guide
Nitecore Gift Guide Spring is here, and it’s time to see what’s new from Nitecore! Don’t worry though, we’ve still kept some old fan favorites around on our list as well! Crafted with quality and versatility, these items cater to outdoor adventures, emergencies, or everyday tasks. We recognize that selecting the right flashlight or headlamp […]
10 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About Flashlights
We are flashlight fans and enthusiasts. We love everything about flashlights. Therefore, we composed a list of interesting facts about flashlights you may not know and things like what to consider when buying a flashlight, how flashlights are used, the light they emit, and some history and fun facts about flashlights! 1. A brighter flashlight […]
Essential Care Tips and Maintenance for Your Flashlights
Key Takeaways: Clean your flashlight every six months to reduce buildup and debris Remove flashlight batteries when not in use to prevent corrosion Keep your flashlight safely stored in a dry cool place for optimal performance Flashlights are valuable tools that provide light and security in various situations. To ensure their reliability and longevity, proper […]
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 […]
The Top Three Reasons Why Strobe Affects Us
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]