Awesome Flashlights

After losing his left eye to cancer as a child, Brian Stanley started wearing prosthetic eyeballs. More recently, he turned lemons into lemonade by fabricating a series of light-up eyeballs, including one that’s bright enough to be used as a flashlight. He’s also made a titanium cyborg eye that makes him look like a Terminator.

This pocket flashlight has a max brightness of 250 lumens and a lightweight aluminum shell. Its micro-USB charging port is protected from the elements under a sliding metal sleeve, and it comes with a removable two-way pocket clip that can attach to the brim of a hat. Runs for 1.5 hours per charge in 250-lumen mode and 3.5 hours in 50-lumen mode.

AceBeam’s high-performance E75 flashlight has a four-core 6500K LED array that blasts out 4500 lumens with a maximum beam distance of 853 feet. It’s got five other brightness levels and a high-visibility strobe mode. The mid-sized light fits perfectly in your hand and is waterproof, dustproof, and impact resistant. Available in black, gray, teal, or green.

Carbon fiber is one of our favorite materials thanks to its low weight, durability, and technical aesthetics. Everyday Carry’s The Loadout showcases a collection of five great pocket accessories, all incorporating real carbon fiber. Do you prefer the woven style of the Ridge wallet or the forged look of the Victorinox pocket knife?

This shiny stainless steel flashlight has one of the most striking designs we’ve seen. It’s definitely not meant for stealth, but its mirrored finish, deep cutouts, and electric blue accents look awesome. Plus, it blasts out up to 4000 lumens, shooting its beam as far as 721 feet. That scalloped front edge is an emergency strike tool.

This handheld aluminum work light from NEBO features a 500-lumen COB light source, along with a 200-lumen spotlight when you need a more directional beam. It has a magnetic base, and its pocket clip has a nail hole for wall mounting. It runs on three AA batteries and comes in red or grey finishes.

The compact Pocket Mate flashlight punches above its weight with a 325-lumen maximum output. Its spring-loaded clip is ideal for hanging from key rings, zippers, or a lanyard, and there’s a second clip that can attach to a hat’s brim. It has a built-in USB-rechargeable LiPo battery and comes in silver, blue, red, and black finishes.

Measuring just 2.9″ long, this palm-sized flashlight features an all-titanium body and a bright light source that outputs up to 1000 lumens. Its cool white 6500K LED emitter offers five brightness levels, plus strobe and SOS modes, and the included pocket clip is magnetic for attaching to metal surfaces.

This flashlight from Nitecore has a 12,000-lumen turbo mode. Its six CREE XHP50 LEDs produce a crisp white light, while a high-discharge 4800 mAH battery delivers power for up to 200 hours in ultralow mode and 2.25 hours at 1000 lumens. Its rectangular die-cast case has finger recesses for a firm grip, even when wearing gloves.

You know what makes metal tools and accessories look even cooler? Giving them a stonewashed finish. Everyday Carry’s The Loadout put together this perfect collection of four pocket-friendly products, including a folding knife, titanium wallet, compact flashlight, and a titanium pen, all with an appealing weathered look.

This double flashlight provides hands-free work light exactly where you need it. Its two light heads can swivel independently and attach magnetically to a flexible band you can wear around your neck or head. Each light outputs up to 150 lumens and offers three brightness levels. Includes a dual USB-C to USB-A charging cord.

The latest version of Olight’s keychain-friendly i1R flashlight features an upgraded 180-lumen LED and a USB-C port for charging. The light also comes in a juicy new orange color with a faceted pattern. It runs for up to 23 minutes in high mode, and 12 hours in its 5-lumen low mode.

The latest version of Rovyvon’s compact E3 flashlight outputs up to 700 lumens from its dual cool white LEDs. It has two power options: a built-in rechargeable battery and a AAA battery if you run out of charge. A lockout mode prevents accidental activation in your pocket, and there’s an emergency strobe mode. Looks great in marble grey-finished aluminum.

This hefty soda-can-style flashlight cranks out a blinding 16340 lumens with a 1345-foot throw distance in its brightest mode. It packs four high-performance CREE XHP70.2 LEDs, and its case is rated IPX-8 waterproof. In its more pragmatic medium mode, it will run for 11 hours per charge and up to 6.25 days in its low-output firefly mode.

Nite Ize came up with another bright idea: a smart alternative to headlamps. The Radiant 170 Rechargeable Clip Light clips onto hat brims, backpack straps, or clothing to create wearable, low-profile LED task lighting that tilts up to 180°. Its four modes include red and white light up to 170 lumens, with tech to reduce shadows.

The FLEXiT pocket light has a head that can bend and twist to aim light just where you need it. It’s got both spot and floodlight modes which combine for up to 650 lumens of output. Its versatile mounting system includes a hanging hook, a magnetic tail, and a dual-hinged belt clip for attaching to thicker objects.

This keychain-friendly flashlight from Lumikey features a bright, dual-beam head that can output up to 900 lumens. Its entire body glows in the dark after exposure to sunlight or UV light, and it has a magnet built into its tail for easy attachment. In addition to five brightness modes, its side light has UV, red, red flash, and red/blue flash modes.

Measuring just 3.19″ long, ThruNite’s Catapult Mini flashlight punches through the darkness with a cool white 680-lumen beam. Its long-throw searchlight is visible from nearly 2000 feet. It features a durable aluminum alloy case and is rated IPX8 waterproof. Available in grey or black.

ThruNite’s palm-sized flashlight kicks out up to 693 lumens in its top setting and looks great in its army green aluminum alloy case. It offers five brightness modes and a strobe mode, and runs on a rechargeable 16340 battery. It also has a two-way clip, and a magnetic tail cap so you can stick it to steel surfaces.

This bright keychain flashlight packs a 120-lumen Osram LED with a 50000-hour lifespan. It’s IPX8 waterproof, and has an anodized aluminum case with a grippy handle and a knurled head that doubles as its mode switch. It also includes a diffuser cap. In addition to black, it comes in ocean blue and metallic pink variants.

This versatile light transforms between a flashlight, a work light, and a headlamp. Its flexible body can curve around your head and hang from objects thanks to its snap-together magnetic ends. Its 19 LEDs output up to 3600 lumens and even can change colors. The JordiLight is IP68-rated waterproof and also has a built-in compass and fall detection functions.

Panther Vision’s unique flashlights feature a pistol-style grip instead of a cylindrical one, offering a more natural and ergonomic grip, and preventing them from rolling. Each one is made from aircraft-grade aluminum and tactical polymer, and are available in brightness levels from 700 to 1700 lumens.