There is no shortage of options when it comes to selecting a flashlight for your home, or work, or for recreation. Generally speaking, though, more lumens is a good thing. It's a simple and popular way to understand how bright your flashlight can get, but it doesn't correlate directly to the distance the light can travel once you put a lens in front of it and a reflector behind it. That light is often measured in lumens (lm), thanks to a recent marketing strategy that's really caught on in the last decade or so. Often, this reflective material works in concert with a kind of zoom lens you can manipulate to change the intensity of your light from that of a powerful spot to a more evenly distributed floodlight.
What helps to both redirect and magnify the light from that bulb, however, is a concave reflector on the inside of the flashlight head. It would be one thing if all a flashlight did was to light up a little bulb and let it do its thing. It's a head-slapping, "duh"-inducing setup, but the devices that existed before the flashlight came about were so much less efficient and so much more dangerous. It doesn't have tons of fancy features, but it floats for your peace of mind.įlashlights, often called torches in other parts of the world, are such simple devices that their genius can easily be overlooked.Īll they really do is take a charge from a battery or set of batteries and convert it into light through a simple circuit and a little bulb of tungsten, halogen, or LED.
Finally, we opted to add one flashlight for water activities such as boating, the Dorcy Waterproof Floating. It is a beast, just as its name suggests, and has the robust price tag to match. If these still don't offer enough power and illumination, there's the Nitecore Tiny Monster TM26GT, taking the place of the now-discontinued Nitecore Tiny Monster TM26. We selected the Anker Bolder LC90 as a more budget-friendly alternative, but it may not be as durable over the long run. The TC12 is slightly more expensive, but it has more than double the lumen output and makes an excellent EDC choice for just about anyone. We've selected the ThruNite TC12 V2 in place of the ThruNite Archer 1A 178, however. It comes in several sizes, and although it isn't a souped up tactical flashlight, it is fine for everyday, general use (and priced appropriately, too).
It offers efficient charging, a redesigned raised tactical tail switch with strong magnetism, aggressive body knurling, waterproof properties, high lumen output and throw, and handy extras like a pocket clip, lanyard, and holster.Īt this time, we still like the perennially popular Maglite M元00L as a top choice for most users. However, in actual use, the output ranges from 300 to 800 lumens depending on the battery type (lithium, NiMH, or alkaline), strength, operating temperature, and other factors.įinally, for those who want something feature-rich and long-lasting, we added the Olight Warrior X Pro, a rechargeable option perfect for outdoor use. They aren't as hardcore as something like the Streamlight TLR-1, but they're rated for a maximum output of 1040 lumens. We also brought on the GearLight Emergency, a two-pack of useful and highly-functional torches that aren't quite as small as pocket flashlights, but come close. Families like the EverBrite Handheld Torch for their colorful construction and grippy rubber sheaths, and they provide moderate brightness suitable for power outages, kid's activities, camping trips, and dog walks after sundown. The Maglite M元00L continues to be a top performer, as well as units from ThruNite and Streamlight, but we thought this list could do with a few more budget-friendly models for those who don't need EDC options with tons of features.
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