Choosing a Tactical Flashlight According to Size

Choosing the right size flashlight all depends on what you’re going to use it for. If you’re planning on carrying your torch around with you in your pocket, you can’t buy one that is huge and will just get the way.

The best thing to do is find an equal balance of size and power...

Small Flashlights – In general a small flashlight will be about 10 – 12cm in size, meaning you will not be able to fit in double batteries. In most small flashlights, there will be a tail switch and a deep reflector to shine the light further. Although there is not a large amount of power in a small flashlight, it can still have a range of great features; consider the Klarus Mi7 which is compact and lightweight for everyday carry.

Medium Flashlight – Between about 12 – 16cm, a medium size flashlight will usually run on two batteries. With more batteries comes more power, which means a higher lumen output and better LEDs. The Klarus XT12 GT is the perfect medium flashlight, with an impressive 1600 lumen output and the ability to shine 603m.

Large Flashlight – Anything over the size of 16cm is considered a large flashlight. Similar to medium flashlights, except a lot more powerful, large flashlights can output huge amounts of lumen. These lights usually have multiple settings, modes and can be really powerful. However the extra size can make them difficult to carry. Stealthy and powerful, the Klarus XT20 is the perfect large flashlight with a max lumen output of 2000!

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Review - Klarus Light XT20 Tactical Torch

If you haven’t quite figured it out yet, KLARUS makes some truly incredible flashlights. The flashlight that we will be looking at today is the XT20 tactical torch. This torch is advertised to be stealthy and powerful, and it definitely exceeds that role. The XT20 outputs a blinding 2000 lumens and makes an ideal night patrol flashlight and search light.

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It is surprising how small the XT20 is, many would expect it to be much bigger and heavier. But, no matter what it size is, it is capable of producing wider, more intense beams of light because of the two heads.

The XT20 has a beautifully machined aerospace-grade aluminum body. The torch is hard-anodized in dark grey, for scratch resistance. In your mind the torch probably seemed a lot longer, but it is only 218mm long and 25.4mm wide. The light has an anti-roll and anti-slip body design and it fits your hand comfortably.

Many have said that the rear button on the XT20 can be accessed very easily, even from different positions. Plus it is easy to find in the dark and will be pressed by default when pressing the tail of the light.

There are 4 lighting modes and 1 flashing mode, and they seem very well spaced out, the low mode is just right for reading. There is even a special button that will activate the strobe whether the flashlight is on or off.

The XT20 is a great tactical torch as it can be weapon mounted and used with the Klarus TR10 pressure switch for remote control.

This torch may seem clunky and oddly-shaped, but it is also very comfortable to carry. The torch comes with a Klarus heavy duty holster with a belt loop and a D-ring, which is a nice touch!

If you are looking for an extremely bright and durable tactical torch them the XT20 tactical torch from Klarus may just be the perfect light for you.

What have your experiences with the Klarus XT20 tactical torch been?