First previewed at SHOT Show 2011, the Maglite XL200 is the latest member of Maglite’s tactical-sized XL Series of flashlights. The XL200 operates on three common AAA batteries for 172 lumens of maximum output, rivaling rechargeable and lithium CR123 powered flashlights, and has a new user interface that combines the XL50’s ease-of-use with the features [...]
Even though Stanley Black & Decker is best known for quality hand tools, it should be no surprise that we’re more interested their line of flashlights that run on 2AA, 3AAA, and 3D alkaline batteries, as well as a rechargeable NiMH model. We’re big fans of rechargeable LED flashlights, so we’ll be taking a look at [...]
Featuring the same great user interface as the Streamlight Stinger, the Strion family of lithium-ion flashlights combines rechargeable performance with the small size of a tactical flashlight. At a mere 6”, about the same size as a 2AA flashlight, the Strion LED puts out a regulated 160 lumens for 2 hours, or up to 7.5 [...]
One of the highest output A-Shape LED replacement bulbs on the market today is the Philips AmbientLED A19 12.5W, which replaces a 60W incandescent with 800 lumens of soft white 2700K light. This LED bulb is the first 60-watt equivalent LED replacement bulb, and is omnidirectional, fully dimmable, and has a rated life of 25,000 [...]
