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!

Your Klarus Guarantee

KLARUS guarantees its high lumen output torches against defects in material and workmanship.

At the discretion of KLARUS, any LED Torch, LED Flashlight, or high lumen output police torch products that are found to be defective under normal use within 2 years of the proof of purchase date will repaired or replaced without charge. The warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or product alteration. 

Obviously, failure to follow the general maintenance directions could result in damage to an illumination tool that may not be covered by the KLARUS warranty. 

We ask that you take reasonable care with your equipment however do obviously understand the stresses and pressures our torches work under - because that's what they're designed to do - SWAT teams around the world rely on Klarus - you should too!

If a torch should prove defective, the product will be repaired or replaced, under the above terms. Please contact us for warranty return instructions

An LED Flashlight Myth you shouldn’t believe

When you think about a tactical flashlight, the first thing that pops into your mind is a huge, heavy flashlight that is too big and bulky to be used by the average Joe, only police personnel and security guards.

Get this image out of your mind, because this is not what tactical LED flashlights are all about! They are not only designed for specialised purposes – yes, you can own one too!

Everyday technology continues to grow and evolve, as does LED flashlight technology. As torch technology changes, flashlights are now available to anyone in a variety of shapes and sizes, with many different features too.

If you are only going to be using your LED flashlight for simple tasks around the house, like finding your keys under your seat or lighting up the house when the power goes out then a tactical flashlight that fits conveniently in your pocket is just right. Obviously if you’d like a more heavy duty flashlight for hiking trips, etc. then you’ll still be able to own one.

The most impressive advancement in LED flashlight technology is the LED bulbs that can now be found in almost every single tactical flashlight out there. They are not only smaller and lighter, but they’re also more powerful! Usually more power means the battery does not last as long, however LED combine power and extended battery life.

Looking for an affordable tactical flashlight, big or small? Visit the Klarus Light website and have a look through the wide range of torches. From the large XT20 Tactical Torch to the tiny Mi7 – place your order today from sales@klaruslight.co.za or call 071 6136 777.

How your LED Flashlight can save your life!

The darkness can be a dangerous and scary place, especially in an emergency situation when you have to do what you can to fight to survive. The dark can really be your greatest enemy – it’s confusing, it creates panic and fear and it is a great place for awaiting criminals to hide.

Klarus designs and manufacture some of the most exciting, practical and innovative LED torches on the planet with ultra-high Lumen output. Place your orders today!

When it comes to staying safe and feeling safe in the dark, a reliable flashlight is one of the most important tools to keep on hand at all times. Learning how to use your LED flashlight properly can mean the difference between life and death in a number of survival situations.

Here are five ways you can use your flashlight to save your life:

- See trouble coming from a mile away!

Criminals love to work in the cover of darkness, so spoil their plans by getting an LED flashlight and spot a potential attack before it even happens. Shine your LED flashlight when you walk home and you’ll be able to light up the shadows where criminals may be hiding.

- Self-defence

A sturdy, durable tactical LED flashlight can also be used as a weapon against an attacker. Instead of holding it the way people usually do, with your fingers pointing towards the bulb, invert your fist and grip the flashlight with the bulb pointing away from your thumb. Holding your LED flashlight this way will allow you to use to jab an attacker or swing it like a baton!

- Signal for help

Use your LED flashlight as an emergency signal if you are ever lost, stranded or in trouble. Many hikers who have been lost have used their LED flashlights as signals so search and rescue teams can find them. Always remember that three fast pulses of light can be used to signal for help.

- Protect against an animal attack

There might be a time in your life when you are out camping or hiking and you come across a dangerous, wild animal. Should this happen at night, a bright blast of light in an animals eye with your LED flashlight will disorientate the creature and hopefully scare them enough to send them running.

- Escape a potential death trap

In the event that there is an earthquake, tsunami, fire or any other natural disaster you may be trapped in a dark building that you need to quickly escape from. Having a handy LED flashlight on hand will hopefully keep you calm and help you get out without too many injuries.

Survival is all about resourcefulness and getting the most out of every tool available to you. An LED flashlight is one of the most versatile tools available!

How to Repair your Flashlight

When your light is no longer working, it can usually be fixed very easily...

However, it is possible that these simple solutions may not fix your problem. If it is an issue with the circuit board of the flashlight, then it would be best to have your light repaired under warranty.

Problem: Your Flashlight Is Shining Dimly

Solution: 

Check your batteries - When you're diagnosing a problem with anything, it's always a good idea to start with the simplest possible solution. If your light is shining dimly, the issue is probably weak batteries. Replace your batteries with a fresh set and you should be good to go!

Problem: Your Flashlight Is Flickering

Solution:

Dirt or grime on contacts - A common solution to flashlight flickering can be dirt or grime on the internal contacts of the light. Unscrew the head and tailcap (if your flashlight has a tailcap) off of the light and clean the contacts where the body touches the head or tailcap. To do this, you can use a damp paper towel. Wipe off any dirt and grime, and then assemble the flashlight again.

If this does not help, then there may be an issue with the circuitry of your flashlight, which should fall under a warranty repair. Most reputable manufacturers will either repair or replace your flashlight at this point.

Problem: Your Flashlight Is Not Turning On

Solution:

Check your batteries (see above)

Dirt or grime on contacts (see above)

Improperly assembled flashlight - Have you disassembled your flashlight and then found that it does not work upon reassembly? It is possible that you disassembled it improperly.

Disassemble your flashlight again. This time, upon reassembly, make sure that all o-rings are properly aligned and any pockets clips or accessories are correctly installed. The head and tailcap of the flashlight should fit snugly. If the head or tailcap are not tightening down all the way, make sure that any o-rings or other possible obstructions are not keeping you from tightening them down.

Leaked Battery - It is also possible that a battery might have leaked battery acid in your flashlight. If your flashlight takes alkaline batteries, this is definitely a possibility.

Disassemble your flashlight and remove your batteries. If there is any sign of corrosion, dispose of those batteries and no longer use them. Look into the body of the light and look for white or rust-coloured discoloration. If you see some, use a wire brush and a slightly acidic solvent to try and scrape any corrosion away.

It may also be necessary to take a file and remove any corroded metal at the base or head of the flashlight body (the area where the head and tailcap make contact with the body). There needs to be bare metal visible on both sides of the body for the flashlight to complete an electrical circuit to work properly.

After cleaning and removing the corrosion from the light, assemble the flashlight and test for functionality. If this does not help, you may try contacting the manufacturer. Although not guaranteed, your flashlight manufacturer may be willing to either replace or fix the flashlight under warranty.

Although not guaranteed to fix your light, always start with these steps to begin your flashlight troubleshooting.

Klarus Light produces and designs some of the best flashlights in the world. For a broad range of flashlights and accessories, contact Klarus today, or visit the website!