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!

How to Safely Move Around in the Dark with a Flashlight

If you ever hear something go bump in the night, there may be a danger nearby. There is a certain way you need to move around in a dark space when you are using your flashlight to maximise your safety.

Here’s how to do it…

>> Try the light switch first

If you are in a low-light environment, your first step should be to simply try turn on the main light source if it is convenient and safe to do so. The more light, the better!

Yes, there will be situations when turning on the main light switch is impossible. You may not be near the switch, the electricity is out or you are outside, etc. In that case you will need to use your flashlight!

Keep in mind that if you suspect threat there is an attacker nearby, you will need to use your flashlight in a certain way to keep yourself safe.

>> Light on, scan, light off, move

When you are maneuvering in a low-light environment and believe that there is an armed attacker nearby, you don’t want to leave your flashlight on the entire time. This will only make you an easy target. Instead, follow these simple steps:

- Light on
- Scan environment. Look for threats
- Light off
- Move
- Repeat

Your threat will likely shoot at or attack where they last saw the light from your flashlight. By turning off your flashlight and then moving, you will increase the chances that you’re not standing where your threat is going to attack.

Now you know how to safely and successfully move around in the dark!

For a range of durable, reliable, affordable, high quality flashlights as well as flashlight accessories, take a look at the Klarus website, email sales@klaruslight.co.za or call 071 6136 777