What is the Perfect Size Flashlight for your needs?

Weight can play a big role when it comes to deciding what tactical torch is perfectly suited for you. If the flashlight weighs quite a bit then this generally means it is bigger in size and provides more power, however a larger, heavier flashlight may not necessarily offer a better level of brightness than a smaller, lighter counterpart.

For those who need a larger flashlight…

Larger, heavier tactical flashlights are perfect for home use or camping when weight and size are not so important. They are also excellent for the car, boat or even your emergency bag. Many security and law enforcement professionals favour the larger models because they can be used as a self-defence weapon.

BUT, bigger is not always better! If you are going to be carrying around your flashlight for a long period of time, then investing in a large tactical flashlight might not be your best option. Always be sure to evaluate a variety of weights and models before you decide on the right one for you.

Looking for a larger tactical flashlight? Take a look at the Klarus XT30R

For those who need a smaller flashlight…

Small, lightweight flashlights are ideal for those who engage in activities covering long distances, such as backpackers and hikers. They love small flashlights because they don’t take up much space, they don’t add weight to their backpacks and they’ve still powerful enough to illuminate a trail. 

Keep a lightweight tactical flashlight in your car, your emergency kit or even in your handbag or pocket. Your choice of tactical flashlight is entirely a matter of personal choice.

Looking for a smaller tactical flashlight? Take a look at the Klarus Mi7

Big or small? Which flashlight will you choose?

Looking for a tactical flashlight at an affordable price? Klarus Light has a wide selection, ranging from flashlights for police use to general purpose torches you can do in everyday situations.

How your Tactical Flashlight can save your life!

When you are out and about in the wilderness, a simple hiking or camping trip can turn into a fight for survival. Because of the unpredictability of the outside world, injuries, changes in the weather, an encounter with an aggressive animal or a silly navigation mistake can put you in the middle of an emergency situation.

Luckily, having a tactical torch on hand can save your life! By knowing how to use your flashlight to signal for help, you can increase your chances of being found before the situation becomes dire.

Step 1 – It is vital that you are seen

Is your tactical torch powerful enough to be seen from a far distance? Can it penetrate through the darkness to be seen from the air as well as on the ground? You need a high-powered LED beam that can be spotted from miles away – you need a high-quality tactical torch from Klarus!

Step 2 – Signal for help

Send brief blasts of light by turning your torch on and off, not only will this signal for help but it will also help to conserve your battery life. Three flashes in a row will generally indicate to any onlooker that you’re in need of help. You can also use the Morse code signal for distress, which is three short blasts, three long blasts and three more short ones.

Step 3 – Stay put & wait for help

If you’ve been spotted you may be tempted to move towards your rescuers – do not move! Wandering around will increase your chance of not being found and likely get you injured. Instead of panicking, stay calm, wait for them to come to you and continue to signal with your flashlight.

Do you plan on wandering off the beaten path this summer? Always remember that any basic survival kit should ALWAYS include an LED flashlight, preferably a tactical flashlight with a range of settings and a high lumen output – Visit Klarus and order your tactical torch today!

How to choose the perfect Flashlight for your next Hiking trip

Every now and again it is a nice break to get out of the office. Amongst other outdoor activities, hiking is a great way to get in touch with nature and leave all your stress at home or at the office.

But, did you know that hiking is one of the most dangerous activities, you could end up seriously injuring yourself – or worse.

Despite what you might think, hiking is not a simple walk in the park; you could get lost, stay out past dark or run into a wild animal. You need to be prepared at all times!

The two most important things you should ALWAYS have with you when you go on a hike is an ample amount of water and a high quality flashlight.

There are two extremely important things you must take on every hike – enough water and a good flashlight. Looking for a tough, durable, easy-to-use flashlight for your hiking trip? Visit Klarus Light and choose from a wide range of torches, all at an affordable price!

Should you be taking a day trip hike, here’s the type of flashlight that you need:

     1.       It needs to be powerful

     2.       It needs to be easy-to-use

     3.       It needs to be lightweight and not weigh you down

If we look beyond these three vital features, everything else is an added accessory. However, if you are planning on going on a multi-day hike you’ll need a torch that has a bit more of a kick.

> It needs to be a heavy duty flashlight, this is especially important if you are ever in a situation where you light needs to double as a weapon or tool.

> It needs to be a flashlight that is fairly simple to recharge and has a battery life that lasts long.

> It needs to have a strobe or SOS feature; this could mean the difference between life and death if you have to use your torch as a signalling device in an emergency situation.

Sources have listed hiking as one of the top four most dangerous outdoor activities; don’t get caught in the dark, especially in the middle of the woods.

Believe it or not, but hiking is one of the most dangerous outdoor activities. Always be prepared with a high-quality flashlight so you don’t get caught in the dark, especially in the middle of the wilderness!

4 Important Features in a Tactical Flashlight for Police & Law Enforcement Work

When it comes to police and law enforcement work, it is crucial to have the correct equipment for the job. Why? Because not being equipped properly can affect their work, themselves and the people around them.

There is one device that is vital in the police and law enforcement profession and that is the tactical flashlight.

For those in law enforcement and police work, having a regular flashlight is not an option. A tactical flashlight offers a range of features, such as different lighting settings, lumen output and a durable build – just to name a few.

There are times when it is necessary for a police officer or security guard to defend themselves or protect others, a tactical flashlight is a non-lethal way to deal with suspects that may be unarmed but still dangerous.

Not only can a tactical flashlight be used for protection, but it can also be used as a tool in an emergency situation such as breaking a car window, etc.

Here are some of the most important features that a tactical flashlight for police and law enforcement work should have…

1. High lumen output – To blind and disorientate suspects

2. Durable, hard casing – To survive scratches, falls, harsh weather conditions and other impacts

3. Multiple light settings – To use during tactical operations, search and rescue, etc.

4. Glass Breaker – To break glass or to be used as a weapon if needed

Being equipped with the correct tactical flashlight for police and law enforcement work is vital – make sure to purchase an affordable flashlight that offers all the correct features and will last you a lifetime! Order your Klarus flashlight today – call 060 722 2222 or email sales@klaruslight.co.za

How to Stop your Batteries Leaking in your Flashlight

There's nothing worse than picking up your trusty flashlight, opening up the battery compartment and discovering that the batteries have leaked!

Not only do leaking batteries cause a huge mess, they can also easily ruin your flashlight. However, you can avoid this problem by using these steps...

1. If you rarely use your flashlight, then remove the batteries and store them somewhere else - when you are ready to use the flashlight then you can put them in.

2. If you have an emergency flashlight stored somewhere, always inspect and test the batteries on a regular basis.

3. If your flashlight is using depleted batteries, always swap them out for fresh ones and never mix old and new batteries.

QUICK TIPS:

• Dead batteries should never be left in any equipment.
• Live batteries have a date on them for a reason. Often with today's LED technology, for example, the batteries will corrode through and start leaking long before they become too weak to run the flashlight.
• If your flashlight is part of a crash kit where you need batteries with the device at all times for emergency use, store them in a separate Ziploc bag and check their dates periodically as well as for leakage.

Klarus designs and manufactures some of the most exciting, practical and innovative LED torches on the planet with ultra high Lumen output. Take a look at the wide range of tactical torches on the Klarus website www.klaruslight.co.za and give us a call on 0607 222 222 or email sales@klaruslight.co.za

Review – Klarus XT12 GT

The Klarus XT12 GT tactical flashlight is one of the most recent flashlight releases and has quickly become a favourite for many buyers.

With an amazing lumen output of 1600 lumens and a maximum beam distance of 600 metres, this tactical torch really delivers on illumination as well as design. The XT12 GT has a range of features, including two programmable settings, the Tactical setting that is best suited for the outdoors with a one-touch turbo and strobe. The Outdoor setting is especially designed for the wilderness with multiple output levels, an SOS function and other hunting, hiking and camping features.

Pick whichever setting suits your situation best!

One of the best features that the Klarus XT12 GT has to offer is the magnetic charging port that allows you to charge your tactical torch quickly and easily with self-locating base, battery capacity and a charging indicator.

The magnetic charging connector connects with a micro USB cord and includes a small LED locator light, so you can use it when you just need that little bit of light. Plus it is small and compact enough to hook onto your keychain.

Do you want to learn more about the Klarus XT12 GT? Visit the Klarus light website here and take a look at the wide range of tactical torches and accessories.

Torch Review - The Klarus XT11

I received my Klarus XT11 a few months ago and am now getting my first chance to sit, relax and provide some feedback on this exceptional tactical torch. 

Having been active in the Police service for over 20 years I am by no means new to stress testing equipment. I've served as a patrol officer, on a tactical team and as an instructor. I have also participated in a number of tests of tactical products for specialised team use.

On receiving my Klarus XT11 the first thing that struck me was the minute attention to detail in everything down to the packaging. Everything I needed was there, torch, batteries, charger, lanyard, pouch the whole lot. Just looking at the torch I could tell that it is of extremely high quality manufacturing. No rough edges, no machining burs, no jiggles or rattles. Nice, robust and clean. Controls of the torch were easy to find as they're naturally located when using it tactically. My first tactical vehicle stop for the night sold me and made me a Klarus user for life.

Stopping a suspected stolen vehicle with multiple occupants is never easy or simple. Using the strobe function I was able to literally incapacitate the occupants as my partner approached the vehicle and I provided cover. It was amazing - no matter how the exiting driver tried, he couldn't look directly in the direction of the strobe. It caused immediate disorientation and his hands went straight up to cover his eyes as our verbal commands rained down on him. His companions in the car were as dazzled and confused - and weren't able to look back at us either. What a superb tool! Just a simple flashlight deployed in a tactical manner was able to give me a life saving advantage in a volatile situation.

Later on the shift, we were first respondents to an accident scene involving multiple vehicles. I was able to use the XT11 in 50% brightness mode to cast light over the entire scene without dazzling the EMS personnel working to rescue a trapped driver. The shift and testing didn't stop there though. All through my shift I was using it like a boy with a new toy. The brightness of the beam was unbelievable and yet when searching a house that may have been broken into, there was no splash back of the light when shining it against full length windows - the beam simply traveled internally as if by magic. 

Believe it or not, all of this testing in and around my shift wasn't even the jaw dropping part. Yes, I got it a little wet over the next few shifts and yes, I did indeed drop it a couple of times and it survived - I would expect nothing less with such precision engineering.

The jaw dropping part is that when I went on leave it lay with my kit bag for 4 weeks unused. Straight out of the bag I pressed the switch and there it was - bright and ready and thirsty for work - no noticeable battery drain!I was amazed that the battery hadn't drained noticeably after being unused for so long

Overall I can categorically say that I will never go on duty again without a Klarus torch by my side. As a Police Officer it's one of the best tactical tools I've encountered. Clearly designed by professionals for hard wearing use, it even slipped into a mount on my R5 without question. A figure 8 mount placed it squarely on a normal SAPS issue shotgun - and I can tell you that once you've mounted a XT11 on a shottie you will NEVER use a shotgun in the same way - it changes the tactical application completely and you'll wonder how you ever worked without one.

If you're one of those policemen who is after the best tactical tools available - you have to get an XT11.


Written By: Craig P.
Cape Town

How to Prevent Battery Leakage in your Flashlight

You grab your trusted flashlight and turn it on, but all you see is darkness. When you open up the battery compartment, you can immediately see the problem – the batteries have leaked!

Batteries that leak in a flashlight can make a huge mess. If the leak is small and caught right away, it can probably be cleaned up and your flashlight can be saved. Larger leaks can easily ruin your flashlight. This is a problem you can avoid by using these smart tactics.

• Remove the batteries from a flashlight that is rarely used. You can store the batteries along with the light, but don't install them until you are ready to use it.

• Leave the batteries in a flashlight that you have placed in a glove compartment or other place to use in case of an emergency. Remove, inspect, and test the batteries at least every 6 months. If the batteries are run down, immediately replace them. Depleted batteries are more likely to leak.

• Replace depleted batteries in a flashlight with fresh, new ones. Don't mix old and new batteries. Use batteries that are the same type, made by the same manufacturer.

QUICK TIPS

1. Dead batteries should never be left in equipment, their process is nearly complete and the shell is close to breach.
   
2. Live batteries have a date on them for a reason. Chemical reaction occurs even if the battery is live and able to run the equipment. Often with today's LED technology, for example, the batteries will corrode through and start leaking long before they become too weak to run the flashlight.
   
3. If your flashlight is part of a crash kit where you need batteries with the device at all times for emergency use, store them in a separate Ziploc bag and check their dates periodically as well as for leakage.

KLARUS is represented by Klarus South Africa in Africa. The company designs and manufactures some of the most exciting, practical and innovative LED torches on the planet with ultra high lumen output. Order your Klarus flashlight today from sales@klaruslight.co.za or call 071 6136 777

What does Flashlight Runtime depend on?

When we look at a flashlight, there are many different factors that can decide a flashlights runtime. Let’s take a look at how some of these factors affect it…

-- Brightness. A flashlights runtime is generally measured when it is on the highest brightness mode, so you can increase the runtime by using a lower brightness setting.

-- Ambient Temperature. If you’re going to be using your torch in extremely hot or extremely cold temperatures make sure you know that the performance of your batteries will change.

-- Type of Battery. Some batteries are more effective than others and will change the runtime of your flashlight quite dramatically. The better quality the batteries are and the larger they are the longer they will power the flashlight.

Whether you’re busy camping or simply using your flashlight when the power goes out, the last thing you want is a dim, flickering light. Make sure you steer clear of these unfortunate situations and remember runtime when you buy a flashlight.

Klarus offers a wide range of reliable, affordable flashlights and flashlight accessories. Order your Klarus torch today - call 071 6136 777 or email sales@klaruslight.co.za