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 […]
Why You Should Use a Flashlight for Self-Defense
Summary: Identify the threat Temporarily blind the attacker Use the non-lethal weapon against your aggressor Why Should I Use a Flashlight for Self-Defense? Flashlights today are up to 100 times brighter than they were in the year 2000! Flashlights are so bright now they can force someone to:
What flashlight does the military use?
Key Takeaways: Must be hard to break Should be protected from water and dust Compact or mountable High Luminosity What type of flashlight does the military use? The military uses a variety of lights depending on the application, however the common foot soldier is most likely to carry a tactical flashlight. Tactical flashlights prefered by […]
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 […]
Nitecore Gift Guide
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]