Military Tactical Flashlight is I4U Top 100 Holiday Gift Guide Tip #7

Aug 25 2008, 12:00pm CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

A flashlight cannot be missing in a Holiday Gift Guide. We picked the most versatile U.S. Military Tactical Flashlight available from cult gadget shop Hammacher Schlemmer.
Slightly longer than a cell phone the flashlight provides 20 tactical light functions.

The flashlight has a 185° articulating head that houses four different LEDs. It has a bright 1/2-watt bright white LED housed inside a waterproof, gasket-sealed polycarbonate lens used for general lighting purposes.
Its red LED is used for ambient illumination by military aviators at night, and can be used at night for reading maps or observing insects.
The green LED is used to preserve night vision; can be used with night vision goggles during wildlife observation.
The blue LED allows medics to easily identify injuries at night. The lights are controlled by rotating the on/off switches rotary collar.
All lights can be set to one of four intensity levels by pressing and holding the switch: 5%, 20%, 50%, 100%; each can be set to strobe by double-clicking the switch, resulting in five possible settings for each LED.
Two AA batteries (included; also accepts lithium batteries) provide up to seven hours at 100% intensity or up to 100 hours at 5% intensity for the white LED.

For Whom:
This Flashlight is for gadget fans with a survival instinct.

The Good:
Compact design
The right light for every need
Use of LEDs saves battery power

The Bad:
Military look is not for everyone

It is not the world's most powerful flashlight

Where to Buy:
The Most Versatile U.S. Military Tactical Flashlight sells on Hammacher Schlemmer for $79.95.

See all our top 10 gift tips in the Toys and Gadget Category. Explore all our Top 100 Holiday Gift Tips 2008.

Top 10: <
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
>

Updates

Preparing students for a 21st Century knowledge economy

Source: ZDNet

By Christopher Dawson | May 23, 2012, 9:54am PDT Summary: Angela Maiers and I are going to be addressing one of the biggest challenges facing today’s schools, educators, students, parents, and even business ...
Full article at: ZDNet More like this 2 days ago, 11:54am CDT

Powerful Song’s Proceeds to Benefit Wounded Warriors Foundation

Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer

Our country is experiencing one of the most significant and largest draw downs and force corrections since WWII – and with such, almost every town and city across America will welcome home brave men and women. What makes this event ...
Full article at: Seattle Post Intelligencer More like this 4 days ago, 11:18am CDT

where to buy

Buy from Amazon

Don't miss ...

Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide 2011: PlayStation 3 320GB Uncharted...

Luigi Lugmayr
Luigi is the founding chief Editor of I4U News and brings over 15 years experience in the technology field to the ever evolving and exciting world of gadgets. He started I4U News back in 2000 and evolved it into vibrant technology magazine.
Luigi can be contacted directly at ml@i4u.com. Luigi posts regularly on LuigiMe.com about his experience running I4U.