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Flashlights

World’s Brightest Single LED Flashlight: Neofab Legion II

March 7, 2009

A triumph of careful thought, detailing and thorough testing, the Neofab Legion II is a new single LED flashlight that is said to produce a whopping 742 lumens. If accurate, this light will be the brightest single-LED in the world.

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The Best Flashlights For 2009

December 22, 2008

Once again, we have scoured the internet to find the highest rated flashlights. The lights we feature here received the most praise from the forums and review sites we assessed. These sites included: CPF Reviews, Backpacking Light, Light Reviews, Candle Power Forums and LED Museum.

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The Tri-L: A Portable LED Work Light

June 15, 2008

I’ve been testing the battery-powered Tri-L LED work light by Altus Lumen. I have to admit that this light has become one of my favorite gadgets. The design of the Tri-L shows great attention to detail. The metal housing is made out of 85% recycled magnesium which is lighter than aluminum, so the Tri-L feels [...]

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Review: The Best Flashlights (2008 Update)

January 21, 2008

Update: See our newer post The Best Flashlights Of 2009
What are the most efficient flashlights available today? We think LED-based flashlights are the only ones worthy of consideration. LEDs will shine longer than other bulbs, and can withstand shocks and temperature extremes. The best LED flashlights incorporate bright, high-quality LEDs with regulatory circuits that insure [...]

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Energy Efficient Black Lights: Ultraviolet LEDs

April 26, 2006

LED flashlights are now available in the ultraviolet frequency range. These flashlights have the same longevity and durability of other LED lamps. Some of the ultraviolet flashlights on the market are the Inova X5 Ultraviolet (made with anodized aluminum) and the hefty Streamlight Twin Task. You can see many other types listed on this page.

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Minimalist LED Headlamp For Kids

December 8, 2005

This is a nice children’s headlamp for about $18. We like it because it uses three bright, energy-efficient LEDs. So the batteries will last hundreds of hours. It has three settings: high, low and flash. Available at Amazon.
See also this similar headlamp from Amazon.

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Dynamo 3-LED Flashlight

September 27, 2005
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New Wind-Up LED Flashlight: The Illuminator

July 5, 2005

I have a “forever flashlight” — the kind that you shake for 20 seconds and get 5-10 minutes of light. This flashlight seems to be an improvement on that idea. It uses three ultra-bright LEDs. One minute of wind-up provides up to one hour of light. It’s available from Amazon.

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LED Headlamps Review

August 4, 2004

Just completed a camping trip using several LED headlamps and wondered why there were no other campers using headlamps despite what I believed were clear advantages over flashlights, especially for hiking trails. With a headlamp, my hands were free. Also, the light was automatically pointed to where my eyes were looking at. Plus, the headlamp [...]

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Princeton Tec “Attitude” Flashlight

August 1, 2004

Inexpensive, compact, lightweight, uses long-life LED bulbs and is waterproof to 500 feet. It qualifies.
Available from: REI Outlet ($10.93)

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Brunton Firelight – Windproof Lighter and LED Light

July 28, 2004

The Brunton Firelight windproof lighter with bright white LED light makes other windproof lighters look like cheap toys — it is truly stormproof. Eighty mile-per-hour winds don’t make the Firelight flinch. It also features a handy LED light in the base. The thimble-sized LED unit can even be unscrewed and used completely separate from the [...]

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