Awesome Flashlights

NEBO’s ultra-bright flashlight kicks out an impressive 6,000 lumens, and offers a 4x zoom lens. It can project its beam over 700 feet in its brightest mode, and also has 1200 lumen, 60 lumen, and strobe modes. It’s made from sturdy anodized aluminum, is waterproof, and has a glow-in-the-dark reflector.

This 4.58″ long aluminum flashlight is tuned for throw length with a beam visible up to 1968 feet. Its 1000-lumen light source is powered by a 18500 rechargeable battery and is compatible with Olight’s magnetic charging cables. They’re also offering it in value-priced bundles with knives, pens, and other EDC accessories.

This portable light from Goal Zero combines a 300-lumen floodlight and a 300-lumen spotlight. It has clips for hanging and is IP67 waterproof. Its 5200 mAh battery can be used to recharge your phone in an emergency, and it has a small 1.2-watt solar panel built-in for topping it off on sunny days.

This clip-on tool incorporates a bright COB flashlight along with four other handy functions. It’s got a built-in wrench, a screwdriver socket with four bits, a bottle opener, and an emergency glass breaker tip. Its flashlight has multiple brightness modes, as well as red light and strobe settings.

This tactical flashlight uses a laser light engine to project a beam as far as 3400 feet away. Its tightly-focused beam is designed for distance targeting while casting a lower-intensity light field in its periphery. It’s IP65-rated waterproof and shock resistant, and its bezel incorporates hardened points for self-defense.

The NEBO Inspector 500+ is ideal for mechanics. Its area light and spotlight modes offer versatility, while a magnetic base lets you use it hands-free on a steel surface like under a car hood. The penlight kicks out up to 500 lumens, while the area light can do 400. It runs on either rechargeable or AAA batteries.

Wuben’s palm-sized flashlight outputs up to 900 lumens with a 175º beam. It has five brightness levels plus strobe and SOS modes and a built-in magnet for attaching to metal surfaces. In addition to black and white cases, it comes in gold, cracked glaze, and circuit special editions, with cool white neutral white light sources.

Japan’s Nichia Corporation makes some of the best LED for flashlights. Their 519A module is designed to produce a high-CRI light that’s easy on the eyes and can push out impressive brightness with less amperage than its predecessor. Everyday Carry picked five flashlights that pack the 519A, ranging from 500 to 3800 lumens.

This versatile little light can be mounted to a hat or helmet or worn with a headband. It’s also useful as a handheld flashlight or an impromptu bedside lamp. It outputs up to 170 lumens and also has a 20-lumen low mode, along with a red light that can be set to flash in an emergency. Its rechargeable battery can be juiced up via USB.

This flashlight has a built-in 5000mAh power bank and a USB-C port for juicing up gadgets in an emergency. It offers 18W fast charging, and its Luminus LED can output up to 1600 lumens. The E-CP is IP68-rated waterproof, and its aluminum body has a flat bottom for standing it up and flat sides to keep it from rolling.

After the end of each month, our pals Everyday Carry look back to see what gear their readers clicked on and engaged with most. The January 2023 list includes a mix of excellent accessories and tools, including the Timex Expedition Scout 40 watch and Leatherman’s teensy but useful Micra multitool.

NEBO’s brightest Davinci flashlight yet kicks out an astounding 18,000 lumens in turbo mode, lighting your way up to a distance of 830 feet. It’ll run for up to two hours in 10,000-lumen mode and 12 hours in 800-lumen mode and has an adjustable 2x zoom lens. It’s IP67-rated waterproof and has an intuitive magnetic control dial.

This 5-piece kit provides multiple light sources to help guide the way in an emergency. It includes a 10,000 mAh power bank, as well as a 2,000-lumen TORCHY 2K flashlight, collapsible 1,000-lumen GALILEO AIR 1000 lantern, and the 400-lumen MYCRO headlamp/cap light, all packed in a custom-fitted carrying case.

AceBeam claims its X75 is the world’s brightest power bank flashlight. It outputs up to 80,000 lumens and has a 4×21700 battery which can be used to charge portable gadgets. It has a smart cooling fan and is IP68-rated waterproof. Available in a traditional black anodized or a cool white micro-arc oxidized finish for $30 extra.

The Defender P16 is designed for durability and ease of operation. It’s made from aluminum and is IP68-rated waterproof and impact resistant. If has four brightness modes up to 1800 lumens, plus a strobe mode. Its front strike bezel can break glass in an emergency and doubles as a self-defense tool. Available in gray or black.

One of the most important items to have with you is a flashlight. If you get lost outdoors at night, the power goes out, or you need to work in a dark environment, a battery-powered light is your friend. Everyday Carry shares their top picks, from the keychain-friendly Nitecore TINI 2 to the military-grade Cloud Defensive MCH 2.0.

Despite its palm-friendly size, Imalent’s LD70 flashlight can blast out up to 4000 lumens in turbo mode. The light is the size of a roll of quarters and packs a CREE XHP70.2 LED and an 1100 mAh lithium-ion battery. It’s rated IPX8 waterproof at 2m and impact resistant to 1.5m, and comes in black, gold, blue, or military green.

This versatile flashlight features a head that can rotate 90º, as well as a heavy-duty magnet in its tail. Its 800-lumen CREE LED casts a clean white beam visible up to 500 feet away. It’s IPX4-rated water-resistant and runs on a AAA or 18650 rechargeable battery. It’s also available in a UV version.

This durable, 10″ long aluminum flashlight can handle drops up to 30 feet and is waterproof up to one meter for 30 minutes. Its CREE XPE LED light source produces up to 225 lumens with a visible distance of over 1200 feet. Powered by three C-cell batteries, it runs for up to 18 hours.

This thick and stubby flashlight uses a trio of CREE XHP70B LEDs to blast out a max brightness of 11000 lumens and a beam distance of 1158 feet. Its made from durable aluminum and is IPX8-rated waterproof. The light comes in black or desert tan and with or without the four required 18650 batteries.

This durable aluminum alloy flashlight offers a peak brightness of 1000 lumens with a max beam distance of 945 feet. Its IPX-8 waterproof body offers a tactile pineapple texture for grip and an anti-roll design. Using its included 18650 battery it can also recharge gadgets in a pinch.

Measuring 2.38″ long, RovyVon’s palm-sized A4x Pro flashlight is compact but powerful. It runs for up to 90 minutes in its 700-lumen high brightness setting and has 400-, 30-, and 3-lumen modes as well as a strobe mode. It’s USB rechargeable, and its titanium case will last a lifetime.

This combo kit includes a pocket-size Beta AAA-battery flashlight along with a flexible arm that turns it into a work light. Its it has a padded magnetic base, and its 7-inch arm can be bent into any position you need. It’s made from chemical- and abrasion-resistant materials and its segments are removable.