PIOOCAN Rechargeable Flashlights 1200 Lumens EDC Flashlight, AA Pocket Flashlight High Lumens with Clip, Super Bright Small Flashlight, 4 Modes Flash Light for Camping, Outdoor, and Emergency (Black)

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I work in an auto shop so I need a flashlight pretty often but carrying a bulky one isn’t great and I’m constantly on the move so having one clipped to my belt isn’t comfortable plus it runs the risk of scratching paint as I move around cars. THIS little beauty is super compact in the pocket, brighter than the sun, and easy to use because the brightness setting stays the same so you can simply click it on and off (you don’t have to cycle through all the brightness settings every time). It’s important to note that the rechargeable battery it comes with is 3.7 volts, not the 1.5 volts that most “AA” or “14500” batteries are. When you put a normal 1.5V battery in it, it works of course, but it’s nowhere near as bright. That said, the battery lasts me a couple days of reasonably heavy use, but I’m never nervous about it going dead because USB-C chargers are literally everywhere these days. Time will tell on how long it lasts, but it seems to be made well, the button is very tactile, so I feel like it will hold up for a long time even with nearly daily use. The only “negative” I can think of is that on the highest setting, it does get kinda hot pretty quickly. I only use it for 10-20 seconds at a time for the most part, but keep that in mind if you plan to use it for extended periods and you need to illuminate the moon during the day. It doesn’t get hot on the first and second brightness settings though. If you need a compact and super bright light that is rechargeable, this is the one for you! Thank me later!

I should start by saying, "I'm really picky about flashlights." My wife wants to put me in a 12-step program for obsessive flashlight buying. (This doesn't last long...I just ask her to step into our closet and I point to her shoe collection.) Anyway, I'm always looking for something small in size, large in lumens, and easy on the pocketbook. In order to find the perfect flashlight for the job, I have searched long and hard. Keep in mind, there's probably no flashlight made that would satisfy every need or situation. But if there is, the PIOOCAN L2 should come very, very close to it. First of all, 'brightness.' Not every situation calls for something with enough lumens to light a film studio. In fact, most of the situations I find myself in call for something not quite so...blinding. Also, realize, the brighter the light, the faster your battery will run down. The L2 is a perfect compromise on that front. Three levels of brightness, in an easy to use thumbswitch - double-click to go from dim/med/bright - and the levels are perfect for say, looking at directions in your car (too bright a light, and you'll be unable to adjust to see the road), looking around the room for where you left your glasses before bed (it happens) or searching the house because your wife heard 'a noise.' (Apparently, this is my job.) The supplied lanyard makes it easy to hook onto a nightstand or headboard. the hook lets you attach it to a shirt or pants pocket, or even affix it to the bill of a ball cap - mighty handy when you need to keep both hands free in the dark. The PIOOCAN L2 is rechargeable - but to do so, you have to remove the battery and plug it into a USB-C cable (supplied). I'm of two minds on this...it's an extra step to have to remove the battery to recharge it, but it's also going to be MUCH easier to keep it working should you drop it in a puddle or otherwise get it wet. What else? It's lightweight (solid aluminum body) and lightly crenelated bezzel make it an easy add for your every-day carry, especially when you're trying to 'go light.' All in all, it's a perfect choice for an EDC light, or anytime you need to see what you're doing, without calling in one of those howitzer flashlights that can double as a portable tanning booth.

Very bright and good modes for such a small light. Easy to get to strobe mode and compact and durable enough for edc. I use this as my tac light and it works well. Small enough to fit anywhere and bright enough to illuminate whatever I need. Battery life is enough to last for what I need it to and recharging is easy enough. Solid buy for the price.

The highest setting is probably too bright to view with eyes. Even off a reflective surface the light is very bright. I have recharged the battery about 10 times now with no loss in battery life.