Monthly Archive: November 2011

5.11 Tactical ATAC A1 and A2 Review

5.11 Tactical ATAC A1 and A2 Review

Going back to more traditional power sources, the new 5.11 ATAC line of flashlights uses either AA, AAA, or CR123 batteries. Solid build quality and user friendly attributes, such as easy to use momentary-capable tail switches, makes these lights a suitable choice for duty or everyday carry option. We’ll be...

ANSI/NEMA FL 1-2009 Standard

ANSI/NEMA FL 1-2009 Standard

FL1 Standard – these specifications can be found on the packaging of most flashlights today. What do these specifications mean for you, and how can you interpret this information? Since we started including runtime graphs in our reviews, we’ve gotten a lot of questions about the ANSI FL1 Standard, so...