5 Important Features your Tactical Flashlight should have

When you’re looking for a tactical flashlight that is high quality, durable as well as affordable, Klarus offers only the best in LED tactical flashlight technology using Cree LEDs. Why? Because, Klarus tactical flashlights promise to consume very little energy, while still emitting a large amount of lumens at the most effective levels.

Are you considering getting a tactical flashlight, but you’re not sure what all the correct features are? When experts study and test tactical flashlights, they research many different things, here’s what makes a real tactical flashlight, a REAL tactical flashlight!

      1.       It uses the correct batteries

An AA battery is the most common type of battery in the world, so it is easy to find and most of them are cheap to buy. However, a high quality tactical flashlight needs a high quality battery, so opt for the micro USB rechargeable 18650 battery from Klarus. Always remember that a tactical flashlight is no good if it doesn’t turn on!

      2.       100% durable

A proper tactical flashlight can be dropped from a height and live to tell the tale. No – you shouldn’t throw your tactical flashlight down a rocky cliff-face, but a tactical flashlight is manufactured to be able to withstand harsh conditions. If you flashlight breaks when you accidentally drop it on your living room floor, then it might as well be used as a paperweight or a door stopper.

      3.       LED diodes

LED tech has advanced to the point where even if your flashlight is super bright, the battery can still last for a very long time, even on the brightest setting. Basic flashlights which use incandescent bulbs use too much energy to light up, so the battery barely lasts and the light beam is not powerful at all. A tactical flashlight should use the latest LED technology!

      4.       Different modes

A tactical flashlight should have a range of different modes – at least three. The three modes include, the bright mode, which can be used to scare off an animal or temporarily blind an attacker, a middle range brightness mode for everyday use and a low mode which can be used in emergency situations when you need the battery life to last extra-long.

      5.       Reputation

It is so important that the tactical flashlight that you decide to purchase offers only the best in LED flashlight technology. Klarus designs and manufactures some of the best, most exciting and innovative LED flashlights on the planet. Make sure you choose a tactical flashlight that has a solid reputation that has proven to be effective in the field.

Always do you research before you buy a tactical flashlight – these five features are the backbone for any high-quality tactical flashlight!

The Most Important Features of a Tactical Torch

You’ve heard the term “tactical torch” or “tactical flashlight” many times, but because it is used so often do you have any idea what its proper meaning is?

So if people are using the term more often than they should, what is the real definition of a tactical torch and what exactly makes it one?

Here are the most important features of a tactical torch:

High Quality – A tactical torch may be a bit on the expensive side, however it is a quality investment that will last you for many years to come.

Variable Modes – A torch is not tactical unless it has a range of different modes (often including an SOS mode) as well as different brightness levels.

Simple Interface – A tactical torch is designed to be used in high pressure, dark and sometimes dangerous situations. The user interface of the torch needs to be easy to use and simple to understand such as a side switch or a tail cap switch.

Interruption Modes – When you have the ability to quickly use your high intensity beam or strobe then you have a proper tactical torch. The interruption mode allows you to temporarily disorientate a potential attacker.

High Lumen Output – You won’t always need to use a blinding 2000 lumens, however if your torch doesn’t offer a lumen output that is at least in the hundreds then you can’t really call it a tactical flashlight.

Tough and Durable – A tactical flashlight is often used in tough conditions, like outside in the wilderness or in the pouring rain so it needs to work even during the bad times.

Carrying Options – A tactical flashlight needs to be easy to carry and to access. A lot of tactical torches come with a holster or a clip for easy access.

Weapon Mount – tactical torches are specifically designed to be used with a weapon. Always make sure that your torch is compatible with the weapon mount that you choose to use.

Take a look through Klarus Light’s wide range of high quality tactical torches! We recommend the Klarus G30 and the Klarus XT30R or take a look through the range of flashlight accessories.