Awesome Flashlights

This hefty D-battery-powered flashlight uses a 5-watt Cree XPE LED to cranks out up to 590 lumens, visible at a distance up to 420 meters (~1377 feet). It’s made from aluminum and ABS plastic and is waterproof up to 1 meter. It has low, high, and strobe modes and can run for up to 18 hours between battery swaps.

Olight upgrades its Seeker Pro flashlight with more power and improved controls. Its four cool-white LEDs kick out 4200 lumens up to 250 meters. It has a grooved rotary knob with brightness and battery indicators, a smart lockout after 30 seconds of inactivity, and a lens obstruction proximity sensor.

The x1 bitLighter provides a different kind of light source for photographers and videographers. It’s shaped like a handheld flashlight and outputs a clean, bright light in 3000K to 5000K color temperatures with a 93+ CRI, and up to 2700 lumen output. Its adjustable width beam has no hot spots and won’t flicker. Includes a tripod clamp.

With eight super-bright Cree XHP70 LEDs, the MS08 flashlight can blast out 34,000 lumens in turbo mode, with a beam distance up to 738 meters / 2421 feet. Even at 10,000 lumens, it can run for 55 minutes on a charge. Its thermal control module, shielding, and fans manage heat, so you can actually hold this thing. Review here.

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.

This powerful spotlight blasts out 18,000 lumens in turbo mode, with a maximum beam distance of 1130 meters (~3707 feet). Its six SST70 LEDs are powered by a 12,000 mAh rechargeable battery with USB-C fast charging. An intelligent distance sensor decreases brightness as you get closer to objects to prevent fires.

NexTool’s perfectly sized, value-priced flashlight kicks out up to 2,000 lumens of brightness, visible from up to 380 meters (~1246 feet) away. It’s got an IPX7 waterproof aluminum body and a 5000mAh rechargeable battery that’s charged via a USB-C port.

This bright gun-style flashlight can crank out 6000 lumens in its max setting, projecting a spotlight beam that’s visible up to 1/2-mile away. In addition, it has a side-mounted floodlight, red and blue warning lights and includes a folding tripod stand. Its 10000 mAh battery can also be used as an emergency charger.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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″.

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.

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.