Buying a flashlight today is more than going down to your local hardware store or supermarket and picking up one of those big cheap “D” cell models with the short-life incandescent bulbs.
Modern technology has created much better flashlights today.
The best flashlights now are much brighter, produce whiter light, and are considerably smaller than their older cousins of yesteryear. They use LED (light emitting diodes) “bulbs” that almost never burn out and are much easier on batteries. Thanks to new computer technology (yes, your flashlight now is digital and is run by a computer), battery power is managed such that light output remains practically full brightness though the whole life of the batteries.
Furthermore, you can get multiple light levels, depending on your needs. You can also get strobe and SOS functions if you like, for outdoor emergencies.
The newest flashlights are rugged, being constructed of lightweight aircraft aluminum or practically indestructible nylon. Many are waterproof or water resistant, have practically unbreakable lens, and many even have self-defense features.
We have selected the best flashlights from the best companies, based on actual owner/user reviews. Click on the link below to see the results: