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Got a light?
Got a light that doesn't need batteries or bulbs... ever?
Got a light that runs for over 30 hours on a set of batteries?

When you're looking for a bright idea, you'll find it right here.
We test it. We use it. So we can recommend it.

Self-Powered...

Jonta
by Freeplay
The most powerful
dynamo LED available

Xray & Sherpa
by Freeplay
Bright 7-LED cluster
wind-up flashlight

5-LED
by Kaito
5-LED power
with easy-crank handle

5-LED Zipcord
from MOE
Strong light source
& easier to charge than others

Kito
by Freeplay
Single LED extreme
wind-up lantern

Light Center
by Freeplay
3 light station
Always ready

Battery-Driven...

PrimeTorch 801
by Primus
Rechargeable, waterproof, powerhouse

PrimeTorch 701
by Primus
Big 176 lumen power from two AA's

PrimeTorch 601
by Primus
Strong 45 lumen power from two AA's

PrimeTorch 501
by Primus
Huge 80 hour run time from 3x AAA's

PrimeTorch 201
by Primus
45 lumen, single AA pocket searchlight

PrimeTorch 101
by Primus
The amazing single AAA powerhouse

Xtreme BriteNite 3
by Wagan
Full-size power with 30+ hours run time

Xtreme BriteNite 1
by Wagan
Pocket power with 30+ hours run time

Xtreme BriteNite .5
by Wagan
Blend of power with small size

1W Luxeon Conversion Kit
by Nite-Ize
Convert your Mini Maglite to a powerful LED

Close-Out deals...

Recon
by Gerber
Multi-color selector
mini LED flashlight

Self-Powered - Ready when you need them...

We've put the self-powered flashlights right up-front because they are worth taking a look at first. Forget for a moment that they will reduce the number of batteries in landfills, and forget that they are always ready to use. These are some of the best lighting products available... period.

Each of the self-powered flashlights is recharged by winding a fold-out handle. Fully charged, they will provide 4-8 hours of light thanks to the incredible efficiency of the bulbs they use.

Are they powerful? Some models are extremely bright, and go beyond any battery-eating halogen you would find at your local hardware store.

What is an LED?

LED stands for "Light Emitting Diode", a semiconductor device that emits a beam of light when an electric current is applied to it. The great thing about LEDs is that they use very little power to generate light. In fact they use 1/10th the amount of power to generate the same amount of light as a standard incandescent bulb, and half the power of a compact fluorescent. This means that a 5-Watt LED compares closely with a 1-Million candle power 55-Watt Halogen!

LEDs are finding more and more applications all the time due to their lifetime which is usually up to 100,000 hours (almost 10 years if you were to leave it 'on'), their reliability, & continuous advances in their power. There was a time when LEDs were only useful for indicator lights on stereos & personal electronics, but now with 1, 3, & 5 watt units, and cluster formats for smaller LEDs, they are slowly replacing standard bulbs in everything from traffic lights, bus tail lights & turn signals, and of course flashlights, headlamps & lanterns.

As a basis for comparison, a 1-Watt LED elements will typically shine beyond 200 feet (60m), while the 5 & 7 cluster LED models are comparable to standard halogen flashlights, providing uniform floodlight over 20m (60ft).

Choose LED products if reliability, long battery life, & durability are important to you. Look for the Luxeon, Cree, and Nichia names for the best quality & latest power technology.