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World’s Brightest Single LED Flashlight: Neofab Legion II

Chris — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:30:50 +0000

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. (more…)

The Best Flashlights For 2009

Justin — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:06:37 +0000

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

Justin — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:21:56 +0000

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 solid yet light in your hand. (more…)

Review: The Best Flashlights (2008 Update)

Justin — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:54:02 +0000

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 a consistent, long-lasting light.

Here are some of the top rated flashlights, based on the reviews at the comprehensive (but complicated) Flashlight Reviews site, and reviews by Amazon buyers. (more…)

Energy Efficient Black Lights: Ultraviolet LEDs

Justin — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 21:12:45 +0000

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.

Minimalist LED Headlamp For Kids

Justin — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 04:37:12 +0000

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.

Dynamo 3-LED Flashlight

Justin — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 19:28:32 +0000

This hand-cranked flashlight provides 25-30 minutes of light, after one minute of charging. This is better than most hand-cranked flashlights, which need to be constantly wound or shook to keep them lit. The flashlight operates on an internal rechargeable lithium battery, which is recharged via the hand crank. It has a waterproof and shockproof shell. You can use either one or all three of the LEDs. The battery can be recharged 500 times (with proper use). The replacement batter is a standard CR2032 lithium coin cell.

Available from: Amazon ($16.00)

New Wind-Up LED Flashlight: The Illuminator

Justin — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 19:13:56 +0000

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.

LED Headlamps Review

Justin — Wed, 04 Aug 2004 19:42:23 +0000

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 could be used as a flashlight, as well, anyway.

Why LED? For example, with only 2 AA rechargeable NiMH batteries, the 7-LED headlamp worked from 9PM to 8AM the next morning with power to spare. I brought along a portable Rayovac 1-Hour NiMH battery charger, IMHO the best NiMH/Nicad charger.

The Yukon’s Xenon bulb produced a yellowish light that showed trail terrain and texture best. With a bluish LED light, we couldn’t tell if the trail had changed from soil to sand.

FYI, here are my impressions of several brands/models of LED headlights for camping and hiking:

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Princeton Tec “Attitude” Flashlight

Justin — Mon, 02 Aug 2004 00:45:39 +0000

Inexpensive, compact, lightweight, uses long-life LED bulbs and is waterproof to 500 feet. It qualifies.

Available from: REI Outlet ($10.93)