Those are pretty wild specs for a flashlight that weighs just 8.43 ounces and measures less than 6 inches in length. It runs on a 5,000mAh rechargeable battery. You can recharge it anywhere you have a 12-volt USB outlet or recharger. It comes in three additional colors. One final note on AA and AAA batteries. Some folks argue that it is easier to replace batteries in the field than to charge them. Our testers have carried small battery chargers on many adventures, and they work great with flashlights for long trips. For trips over a week or two in length, though, disposable batteries still have an edge. It features 2 different mode groups, for general use and tactical use. The tactical mode group has an instant strobe feature.

It runs on a rechargeable battery that powers four CREE XP-L2 V6 LEDs. This setup provides exceptional versatility for everyone from campers and hunters to search-and-rescue and tactical uses. The user interface is great, providing easy access to toggle between modes (like its turbo output and strobe mode) through a dedicated button separate from the rear tail switch. Surefire was started up in the 1980s by engineer Dr. John Matthews after he realized the value of laser sighting for firearms. Originally named Laser Products, that was all they originally produced. They’re now making weapon lights, flashlights, and a variety of other tactical products. They even manufacture their own lithium batteries. Most of their products are made in the USA. What We Like and Don’t Like About the Surefire G2X Pro Specializing in tactical lights for military, police, and rescue personnel, First-Light has manufactured its lights in Seymour, Illinois, since being started up in 2004 by Jeremy Ross. What We Like and Don’t Like About the First-Light Liberator STT Flashlights point wherever you want, not just where your head is pointing. Also, due to fewer weight constraints, they tend to have more powerful, longer-lasting batteries and incredible power for modest-sized devices. Speaking of charging, this light charges off a micro-USB cable. I love that fact, as it’s a common size and doesn’t require you to carry an oddball cable on trips.At just 2 inches long and 0.64 inch wide weighing in at 22 grams, the Olight i1R 2 PRO is a small rechargeable light with an easy UI and great performance.

Speaking of modes, the PD36R PRO ranges from a low-end 30 lumens up to a searingly bright 2,800 lumens. At that 2,800-lumen turbo mode, you can easily see objects at 1,247 feet. That’s more than enough for most use cases for recreation in the outdoors. And impressively, the PD36R PRO can maintain that brightness for 3.5 hours. I was actually blown away by the brightness of the LED bulb, and being that it is rechargeable, it’s a no-brainer for those who use flashlights frequently and don’t want to spend money continuously on batteries. Editor’s Note: For our September 6th, 2023 update, we tested the Coast G32 and added it to our lineup. This model is a good budget choice with the option to upgrade to a rechargeable battery. The Best Flashlights of 2023 The Ledlenser MT10 also gives a great useable low light, running up to 144 hours at 10 lumens. It has a mid-power setting, but the brand doesn’t share specs on it. But at its middle setting, you get nice light for hiking and good runtime. I’ve only charged this flashlight twice in about a year of testing.

Runs for extremely long, and should last for a whole week, when you just use the light in the lowest setting, each night. (Total runtime is over 35 hours on lowest mode, which is 100 lumens) With over 200 employees, they’ve become the standard for American manufacturing. Maglite flashlights are made in America with a small amount of imported parts. Specifically, they are made in Ontario, California. What We Like and Don’t Like About the Maglite ML300LX For casual users (occasional camping trips and short bursts of high-output modes), that should amount to months between charges. Our tester has gone more than 2 months without recharging thi flashlight with regular usage. Finally, the light has an easy-to-read OLED display. It reads run time and current lumen output. This takes the guesswork out of recharging the battery and lets the user know exactly what they can expect the light to do.