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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Reviewing the Best Tactical Flashlights

By George Daniels


It's always a good idea to learn from the reviews of others before making your own purchasing decisions. Just by reading another person's review, you can experience the good and bad for any product they reviewed. The key is to recognize the trend that emerges from reading multiple reviews. After studying several dozens of reviews for the best tactical flashlights, we have formed a broad opinion of the market and the products. This article will discuss the pros and cons in an unbiased fashion. To kickoff the review, it should be stated that positive reviews are very prevalent. The buyers in this market are motivated by quality and want the best values.

Tactical flashlights are built primarily for a relatively small group of people consisting mostly of military and law enforcement professionals, although there are also many outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy owning and using the best equipment available. The biggest complaint that surfaces on the negative side is that Tactical Flashlights are quite a bit pricier than your typical flashlight. It is not uncommon to see LED flashlights priced as low as one dollar or even given away as promotional items. For the type of buyer looking for rock bottom pricing, a tactical flashlight would not be a wise purchase since there is no added value for them to own one type of flashlight over another. We have observed from reading many reviews that there is a larger and equally passionate group of users saying that the Tactical Flashlight is actually a better investment, because of the quality and expected longevity of the product.

Tactical grade flashlights are made to function in extreme situations so they are constructed to military grade specifications. Make sure to settle on the model you wish to purchase and then look for a sale to get the best price, but always avoid the cheap knock-off products. Watch out for look-alike products that won't last ten minutes in a storm or break when dropped. If you paid five bucks, it's probably worth nothing!

Some features like strobe and infrared detection are used in tactical situations and may not be needed for camping or hiking, so be sure and know the options that are out there and pick the feature set that suits your needs. There is no reason to spend money on features that you really don't need.

On the other hand, it's also important to make sure you get essential features included in your tactical flashlight. For instance, make sure to get a flashlight with a low setting for mundane activities that don't require 200 lumen (or more) light intensity as this will really save your battery life. Most reviewers report getting about 40 hours of use at the low setting and about an hour's worth of use at the high light setting when using 123A lithium batteries.

To conclude, first make sure the extra cost for a quality illumination tool is worth the money, become familiar with the best manufacturers and their product lines, be ready to pounce when there is a coupon or sale, and stay clear of the bargain bin.




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