Flashlight lumens – How does it impact your light decision?

Choosing the right flashlight is all the about the light, and the ability to choose the amount of light you get is a key feature of a high-quality flashlight. The amount of light a flashlight produces is measured in lumens, and some flashlights even have up to 3000 lumens. That’s great and all, but you don’t always need that much light.

Let’s take a look at the most common settings you will find on most tactical flashlights and their uses.

 

1 – 20 Lumens
This is about the power level of a flashlight you would use to read a book under the covers. It is ideal for finding your car keys at the bottom of your bag, walking outside to take the garbage out and yes reading a book under the covers.

10 – 25 Lumens
This is the default setting for most flashlights. It is powerful enough to accomplish most tasks and not be overpowering in a closed space. Most “emergency” flashlights have this level of output. This setting is perfect for those random power cuts.

36 – 60 Lumens
If you like to spend time in the great outdoors, this is the setting that you will use most often. It is perfect for finding your way around a campsite or lighting your way on a late night hike through the woods.

100 + Lumens
A light that generates this much lumens is considered a tactical flashlight. This is the amount of light police officers and firefighters use when they are called to a scene. A flashlight that emits over 80 lumens has the power to temporarily blind an attack. Looking for a durable, affordable tactical flashlight? Take a look at Klarus Light’s wide range.

1000 + Lumens
This is the type of light that search and rescue parties use. It has the power to light up a forest and even further. It is ideal for finding the lost, but it is unlikely that you will ever need this output. However, it is still good to have just in case.

In addition to the ability to choose lumen output, many tactical flashlights offer the ability to select alternative lighting modes such as the strobe and SOS mode.

Don’t settle for a flashlight with one setting; choose a flashlight that will provide the perfect amount of light in all situations. At Klarus Light, you can choose from a variety of different flashlights!

What is the best flashlight for your car?

What happens in the middle of the night when your car breaks down on the side of the road? When you need to change a flat tyre in a dark parking lot? Or when you lose your keys or phone between the seat and the console?

You’re going to end up fumbling around in the dark unless you have a flashlight handy. In that case, you have no problem getting under the hood, changing that tyre or finding your keys.

A flashlight is an essential part of any emergency preparedness kit; in fact, it is one of the most important items to have when roadside assistance is too far away to help.

But, what is the best flashlight for your car? Let’s look at what a quality emergency flashlight for the car possesses:

- Convenient Size
The ideal flashlight for your car is lightweight and small. You want a flashlight that can easily fit in your glove box or inside your emergency kit in your boot.

- Long Battery Life
Batteries eventually lose their charge, and there is no way to know when or how often you will need to use your emergency flashlight, but when you do use it, you want it to work without fail!

- Easy to Recharge
Ideally you want a flashlight that is easy to recharge, preferably one that can be charged directly from your car or computer. Even if your car doesn’t have a USB adapter, there are easy adapters that transform the traditional “cigarette lighter” into a powerful USB charging port.

- Durable
A cheap, plastic flashlight won’t survive the impact of a car accident. It might not even survive daily wear and tear in your glove box or boot. It’s very important for your emergency flashlight to work all the time.

- Bright
Have you ever turned on a flashlight that’s beam is so dim it’s almost useless? You definitely don’t want that to happen on the side of the road, in the dark! Make sure your emergency flashlight offers at least 250 lumens of brightness.

Take a moment to browse through the variety of high quality, durable yet affordable LED flashlight Klarus Light has to offer!

The best flashlight for hiking

We all need a break from the office every now and again, and hiking is the perfect activity to get in touch with nature and leave all the stress behind.

But with more hikers on the trails, means a greater chance of an accident happening. In fact, hiking is one of the most dangerous activities to do if you don’t know what you’re doing. Who knew a walk through the woods could be so dangerous?

That’s exactly the problem, people think hiking is just a walk through the park, and then bad things happen. They stay out too late past dark, they go odd trail or run into a wild animal. You need to be prepared.

There are two extremely important things you must take on every hike – enough water and a good flashlight.

So, what makes the ideal flashlight for a hiking trip? That depends if you’re taking a simple day trip, or an extended hike.

With a day trip hike, almost any quality flashlight will do, as long as it’s not too heavy.

- You want a flashlight that is powerful
- You want a flashlight that is easy to use
- You want a flashlight that won’t weight you down

Beyond these points, everything else is just an accessory. However, if you are planning on a multi-day hike, consider a torch with a bit more kick.

- You want a heavy duty flashlight. Especially as when you are out there your light might become a hammer or weapon.

- You want a flashlight that is easy to recharge or has a long battery life.

- You want a flashlight that can serve as a signaling device in case of an emergency. Check the features of the light to see if it offers a strobe or SOS feature.

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.

Looking for a touch, 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!

How long will your tactical flashlight battery last?

If you are out in the wilderness, or stranded alongside the road in the middle of the night, the last thing you want is for your flashlight to flicker and die! Now you are stuck in the dark with no means of lighting your path or signaling for help…

This is why it is so important to take into account the run time of the tactical or emergency flashlight you are using.

LED life is how long the bulb or bulbs in your flashlight will last; it can vary from 30 minutes to many hours. Other than the quality of the batteries you are using, there are different factors that can impact the run time of your tactical flashlight.

Brightness Settings: It is possible to adjust the brightness of your tactical flashlight’s beam, but this depends on the flashlight. The highest setting will obviously drain the battery faster than the lowest, so always use the proper setting for the environment to preserve your batteries.

Batteries Used: Run time depends on what batteries you are using. Many tactical flashlights are compatible with different battery types, but some are more efficient than others. Changing the type of battery you are using will affect the run time in some way.

Temperature: This can also affect the run time of a tactical flashlight. Cold, heat and humidity can cause a battery to operate at less than its peak efficiency. This is definitely something to keep in mind if you are going to use your flashlight in extreme conditions.

When you are in doubt on the type of battery you should use for your flashlight, take a look at Klarus Light’s website. A wide range of flashlights and flashlight accessories, including batteries, are on offer! Contact Klarus Light today!

How owning a headlamp can help with daily activities

While it is common for most people to use their headlamp in the great outdoors, this is not always the case for everyone. A headlamp can have some common uses that you might not be aware of.

It’s great to go exploring, but sometimes you just need help with simple, everyday tasks, and a headlamp can be just the right tool.

Working on Your Car

Have you ever started working on a project and convinced yourself it won’t take that long. Well, you may have started in the day, but working on your car can take longer than expected. Whether you’re working under your vehicle or trying to see into small nooks and crannies in the engine, having a headlamp can make it a lot easier to see.

Taking out the Trash

Leaving your rubbish out overnight so it can be picked up the following morning can cause some issues if you can’t see what you’re doing. Of course you also need both hands to carry those heavy bags of trash; this is where having a headlamp can really help.

A Simple Walk or Jog

You might not be on your way to climb Mount Everest, but getting in a bit of fitness often means low light conditions after or before work. Regardless of your pace, having both your arms free can make your walk or jog a whole lot easier. Plus lighting your path makes it so much safer!

Headlamps certainly have many more everyday uses, what would you use your headlamp for?

If you’re interested in buying a headlamp, take a look at Klarus Light’s website and see if you can find the best innovative, yet affordable torch for yourself!

Six Things you can do before changing your LED

LEDs are amazing, they can last almost forever. Well, not forever, but they can last for up to 50 000 hours, now that’s a long time! 50 000 hours is approximately 5.7 years, so what exactly could you do in that amount of time?

What could you accomplish before the LED in your flashlight died? Here are six cool examples:

Master Five Disciplines
It takes a lot of practice and effort to master a specific discipline or subject. It takes about 10 000 hours of deliberate study and practice to master any subject, so in the time it takes your LED to burn out, you can master five disciplines. Time to get to work!

Get your Undergraduate Degree – And Even Start your Masters
Broaden your mind by pursuing a liberal arts degree. Despite all the hype, most undergraduate degrees take about five years to complete. So, in the 5.7 years it takes your LED to stop working, you can get your degree and even get started on your masters.

Go to Mars and Come Back and Go Back and…
With the current technology, it takes seven months to reach Mars. That means it’ll take 14 months to make the round trip. So, you can make the trip four times, and if you time it just right you can even sneak in another trip before your LED light goes out.

Sail Around the World
In a personal cruising style sailboat it will take about two years to sail around the globe! You could definitely go around the world twice and get close to a third time by the time you need to get to land and buy a new LED.

Walk the Entire Great Wall of China
How about walking the world’s longest man-made structure? Well, to walk the Great Wall of China it’ll take about 18 months. If you walked at a fast pace, you could go back and forth twice before you had to buy another LED to light your way at night.

Walk Around the World
Okay, this is a pretty big one. It took the first man to walk around the globe just over four years. Why don’t you take your time and just do it once in 5.7 years. There are some amazing places to see before your LED dies.

So, these are 6 examples of things to accomplish before your LED runs out. What would you do before your LED light died?

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Choosing a tactical flashlight for police work

Tactical flashlights are called tactical for a reason – namely, because they are used for tactical forces. One of the larger segments of the tactical flashlight consumer market is comprised of police officers.

Police officers need a quality, powerful and dependable tactical flashlight. It’s not an option for them. It is a requirement.

So, what features does a tactical flashlight possess that are important to a police officer?

High Lumens Output

Tactical flashlights for police officers need to be bright – and being able to adjust that brightness level is certainly a plus. In most cases, a flashlight with a lumen output of 100 is suitable for most tasks; however, there are instances where a police officer will need to conduct a search and rescue operation, in these cases, an output of 200 lumen or more is necessary. That is why the ability to change total output is a necessity for some officers.

Throw (or Beam Distance)

Throw is typically measured in meters. You can find the throw length on the packaging or in the specs list found in the product details section. Some tactical flashlights have multiple throw lengths listed – depending on if they have variable power capability. When considering throw, it’s important to consider the primary use of the flashlight. If your primary patrol area is residential you will not need a throw length as long as those who patrol a rural area.

Run Time

Police officers shifts can sometimes be 12 hours or longer. With such a long time away from a charging station, it’s important that your flashlight have a long battery life. Battery life is measured in hours – as it should be. This is measured by turning the flashlight on and measuring the length of time it takes the beam output to drop to 10 percent of its peak.

Impact Resistance

Police work can be a dangerous job, and there’s a pretty good chance that you will get knocked around a bit during the course of your duties. For that reason, you need a flashlight that can take a licking and keep on ticking. Impact resistance is measured by dropping the tactical flashlight from a set distance – measured in meters – six times. The maximum distance the flashlight can be dropped without losing functionality or showing any physical cracks is its impact resistance.

Waterproof and Water Resistance

There is a difference between waterproof and water resistant. A waterproof tactical flashlight can survive a complete immersion in water. Water resistance means it can continue working after exposure to splashing – say rain. If you work near water, investing the extra money to acquire a tactical flashlight that can survive a full immersion is a good idea; if not, it’s just a nice feature to have.  The best way to determine how resistant to water the light is, is to check the IPX rating.

Size and Weight

Police officers are required to carry a lot of gear. Given the amount of weight you will be carrying on your belt, a lighter flashlight can often make the difference between a footsore night and an easy one. There is a tradeoff. Lighter flashlights do not perform as well when used as an improvised baton. For that reason, smaller-pocket sized flashlights are normally carried by detective and larger flashlights are carried by those who expect to have several interactions with potentially dangerous suspects daily.

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