Awesome Flashlights

Septem Studio’s keychain-sized titanium gadget combines a flashlight, a refillable lighter, and a pry tool in one. The flashlight has a CREE LED and runs for 1.5 hours on high brightness or 7 hours on low. Its versatile pry tool can open paint cans, cut packing tape, split pills, turn flathead screws, open bottles, and more.

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.

Measuring just 3.24″ long, Nitecore’s T4K flashlight is small enough to put in the palm of your hand, but it can blast out a blinding 4000-lumen beam in short bursts. It has four CREE XP-L2 V6 LEDs, and can cast a beam up to 685 feet. Its 1000mAh Li-on battery can power a 200-lumen beam for 2 hr 45 min or a 65-lumen beam for 7 hr.

This chunky, palm-sized flashlight measures just 2.2″ long but produces up to 1000 lumens and a beam visible from over 400 feet. It’s made from aluminum alloy, is rated IPX8 waterproof, and includes a dual-direction pocket clip and a magnetic tail cap for mounting to metal surfaces.

Despite measuring just 4.5″ long, the NEBO Torchy 2K can pump out 2000 lumens in its quick-use Turbo mode. Its more typical modes range from 35 to 500 lumens, along with a 1000-lumen strobe mode that runs for up to 2.5 hours. It’s made from anodized aluminum and is rated IPX6 water-resistant.

Powered by a single AA battery, the Olight I5T produces a up to a 300 lumen beam that’s visible from up to 196 feet. Its double helix body knurling provides grip and visual interest, while its removable blue pocket clip adds a splash of color. Available in black or a speckled blue stardust finish.

This stick-shaped light is perfect for camping or working on your car. It has a lantern for general lighting, as well as a flashlight for a more focused beam. In addition to its bright mode, the lantern has warm white and mosquito-repellant yellow modes. It’s also got magnets for easy mounting on metal surfaces.

This ultra-compact light outputs up to 300 lumens in max mode and has a faceted reflector for a smooth and bright beam in a keychain-friendly size. It also has 60-lumen and 5-lumen modes for longer runtimes and recharges via a Micro-USB connector.

Imalent’s chunky flashlight is just a little smaller than a 12oz. soda can and blasts out a blinding 25,000 lumens in turbo mode. It packs six CREE XHP70 2nd-gen LEDs and runs on three 21700 4000mAh batteries. Its case is made from aluminum alloy with a wear-resistant anodized surface, and it’s IPX-8 waterproof certified.

This pen-style flashlight is optimized for reading documents or performing close-up tasks in the dark. It’s got a high-CRI LED that produces a warm white 3000K light, with a perfectly circular field of light without dark spots. Its 3.46″ long body is made from anodized 6061 aluminum alloy, and includes a reversible steel clip.

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.

Acebeam’s chunky handheld searchlight blasts out a maximum of 40,000 lumens across a beam distance of 2624 feet. It has eight CREE XHP70.2 LEDs and a built-in 4250mAh Li-ion battery. Its A6061-T6 aluminum alloy chassis is lightweight, durable, and provides efficient cooling. Comes with a detachable carrying handle.

An upgraded version of the X7R Marauder, the Marauder 2 flashlight blasts out up to 14,000 lumens and has a throw distance of 800 m – roughly half a mile. Its rotary knob is the smartest brightness control we’ve seen on any flashlight, and its three 5000 mAh batteries can be used to recharge your phone or other gadgets.

This stubby flashlight is small but mighty, pushing out up to 900 lumens of light, while measuring in at just 2.36″ long. Its CREE XPL-HI LED offers pure and bright light, and its Neodymium magnetic tail means you can attach it to metal surfaces.

NEBO’ collapsible lantern doubles as a watertight bucket. It folds down to just 2.2″ thick and expands to hold up to 1.3 gallons (5 liters) of contents. With its lid on, it works as a lantern, and its puck-shaped magnetic light is removable. It’s perfect for doing under-sink repairs or for carrying bathing supplies when camping.

Nitecore’s powerful tactical flashlight blasts out 9800 lumens in its turbo mode, with a beam distance of up to 918 feet. It packs nine CREE XP-L2 HD LEDs and has a 5000mAh 21700 rechargeable battery, which can output a 2000 lumen beam for up to 3 hours. Made from aircraft-grade aluminum with an IP68 waterproof rating.

Ever been working on a repair or assembly project and dropped a screw into a spot where you can’t reach it? This unique tool is perfect for the recovery job, with its flexible telescoping head, a super-strong magnetic tip, and a built-in LED flashlight. Extends from 6.69″ to 21.65″.

Despite being just 2.7″ long, this pocket-size flashlight manages to crank out an impressive 1500 lumens in its maximum power mode. It has a CREE XHP50 LED light source, Firefly, Turbo, Strobe, and stepless dimming modes, and recharges via a USB cable. Available in neutral white or cool white LED color temperatures.

Every month, our friends at Everyday Carry tally up the most popular gear featured on their site, based on viewership. The selection from August 2021 includes some great tools like the Leatherman Skeletool CX, the CRKT Pilar pocket knife, and the Olight i3T EOS Ti flashlight, each of which we’d be happy to have in our daily loadout.

Olight’s very special flashlight features an artfully crafted body made from titanium with a swirling Damascus pattern. The palm-sized light has a 300-lumen maximum brightness, and its body has a double-helix knurled design which adds to its visual interest while providing grip. Limited to 2021 pieces.

Fall means cooler weather and wearing jackets and hoodies with more pockets. And if you’re wondering what to fill those pockets with, Everyday Carry has the buying guide for you. It’s filled with a dozen great items, including wallets, pocket knives, flashlights, pens, and more. We love those wallets made from recycled fire hose.

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.

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.

Hang this cute critter on your keyring or backpack, and you’ll always be ready to bug out. The BugLit micro flashlight is a handy task light with a carabiner and bendy legs to point the light where you need it. The rechargeable light has four modes and is bright enough to illuminate up to 50 feet.

One80’s second-gen headlamp uses 16 LEDs to output 360 lumens wherever you aim your face. It weighs just 4oz, including its battery pack, and can run for 3 to 7 hours, depending on brightness. It’s waterproof and dustproof too. The set includes a non-slip headband for use on helmets. Save 30% in The Awesomer Shop.

This high brightness tactical flashlight cranks out up to 3200 lumens with a beam distance of 324 meters (appx. 1062 feet). It has a substantial aluminum alloy body with a 1″ grip diameter and is IPX8 waterproof. It comes with a 5000 mAh high capacity 21700 rechargeable battery.