3 Watt Cree LED 3 AA Tactical Flashlight 180 Lumen Long Throwing Tight Spot yet wide moon light Torch Free Holster, 7224bk Review

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(More customer reviews)First, let me say that this flashlight is meant to be a `thrower'...i.e. for long range illumination. Because of its very bright center spot, this flashlight is a bit `overkill' for simple jobs around the house (such as changing a fuse, checking the inside of a dark cabinet, etc.).It does, however, have pretty decent `spill' as well (i.e. the area around the center spot), for general area illumination.But if you ARE looking for a `thrower', this flashlight (being reviewed) is a good `in-between' choice. I say `in-between' because I'm going to compare it to 2 other `thrower' units I own.One is a small, but very bright `pocketable-sized' flashlight that gets it's power from two CR123A lithium ion batteries.At about 75-100 yards, that `small/pocketable' lithium ion driven flashlight provides about 80% of the illumination of the flashlight being reviewed on this page.Considering that the `small/pocketable' flashlight is only 20% of the size of the flashlight being reviewed, the slightly less illumination of the `pocketable' flashlight is a small trade-off for it being so small.On the other hand, CR123A batteries can cost about $5 (each) or more, and with the high intensity out-put of that small flashlight, (resulting in a high rate of discharge for the batteries), those $10 worth of lithium ion batteries would only last about an hour in that small flashlight.On the other side of the coin, I have a medium sized, hand-held, 4 C Cell alkaline (non-rechargeable) spotlight that, at 75-100 yards, puts out about 20% more illumination than the flashlight being reviewed (and both units cost about the same).But that 4 C Cell spotlight is (easily), 8 times the size of the flashlight being reviewed here.So, for such a large device, with 4 C Cells, the illumination of that spotlight is not so spectacular.However, the spotlight's main advantage (along with the slightly higher light output), is that the 4 C Cells are rated at 30 hours in duration.That doesn't mean, of course, that you'd get full brightness for all 30 of those hours. From my experience with alkaline battery units, the full brightness lasts for about 33% of the advertised duration. The remainder of the time, the light continues to diminish. (But you'll have to test that for yourself with any flashlight/spotlight unit.) Now for the `in-between' choice as compared to both of the units that I described above: It's the flashlight being reviewed here. It's got a decently long `throw' (as I described above), and a decent light duration (rated by the manufacturer at 3 hours I believe...but again, don't expect the full brightness to last for the 3 hours).And, unlike the small/pocketable flashlight that quickly uses-up expensive CR123A lithium ion batteries, the flashlight being reviewed uses three AA alkalines...which are cheap by any standard. And it's, also, `in-between' again because the flashlight being reviewed has almost 80% of the light capacity at 75-100 yards as compared to the 4 C Cell spotlight, but at 1/8th the size of the 4 C Cell spotlight.My only complaint with the flashlight being reviewed here is that the threads for the battery compartment are a little hard to correctly position in order to thread the end-cap on it correctly...a minor point. And, with most such units today that use a plastic 'carrier' to position and insert the baterries correctly into the unit, it feels as if one small 'slip' (while inserting a battery into the 'carrier'), could break-off a spring that holds each battery in-place in the carrier.But it gnerally is a ruggedly-built flashlight with a side-clicker switch (which I prefer.)And, it's best use would be for camping in the desert. Unlike forest camping with a bunch of tree is your field of view, you have vast open spaces in the desert. That's where this flashlight would come in most handy. So, `all-in-all' it's a good `in-between' choice.

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PERFORMANCE: This light generates a surprisingly White and Bright beam. We did some comparison tests and found it to out shine most other flashlights built with Cree LEDs which are rated at 180 to 200 lm. This light is in the 180 to 200 lm category. The quality of the Cree chip, the way it is driven and it's deep and wide reflector all take part in this long throwing yet wide moon light. This extra wide and extra deep reflector also shapes a more defined center spot which throws much further than almost all LED tactical. Even after 3 hours! Of constant running on the same set of batteries the spot out shins many 130lm and 160lm single and double RCR123A lights. The higher quality machining of the threads is a real pleasure compared to others of similar price. It has a thicker wall tube and a more meaty wall on the threaded end cap. You will not be experiencing cracked caps and galled threads like other brands. It's built with a genuine CREE 7090 XR-E Super Bright LED proven to be one of the most efficient LEDs in the world. CREE LED allows exceptionally long battery life per set of batteries. We spent extra money on a better switch, which performs smoother and more reliable.ADVANTAGE: Again, like many of our lights you're definitely getting more for your money with this light, compared to similar lights. This is our favorite Full Sized LED Light. The beauty of this solidly built 3 AA battery flashlight design is it's exceptionally long inexpensive battery life. The deep fine knurling has resulted in an exceptional none slip finish. Even the butt cap is knurled for better grip. It's weight, finish and design stays firm in your grip. You will not be fumbling and dropping this one. It contains the firmest, yet smoothest switch, which we are proud to provide. In testing we also noticed it RUNS WAY COOLER due to its greater aluminum surface area.

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