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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?
Want to use your head to free your hands?
Looking for low-impact camping lanterns & emergency lanterns?
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.
Headlamps...
L3
by Brunton
The model most requested by SAR staff
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RL4
by Brunton
Compact 3 white + 1red LED headlamp
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Remix
by Princeton Tec
Small, light, powerful
&
glove-friendly
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Fuel 4
by Princeton Tec
The tiny headlamp with big performance
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Compact Nichia
by Coghlans
The right size, power, performance, & price
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Lanterns...
Polaris XL
by Brunton
Adjustable up to 160 lumens & natural light
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Polaris
by Brunton
30 lumen, natural light, & over 45 hrs
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Glorb XB
by Brunton
1 Watt LED
mini camp lantern
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LampLight 360
by Brunton
360 degree LED, with Omnivore battery tech
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Mini Camp
by Primus
The smallest, lightest of the LED lanterns
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Flashlights...
PrimeTorch 801
by Primus
Rechargeable, waterproof, powerhouse
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PrimeTorch 701
by Primus
Big 176 lumen power from two AA's
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PrimeTorch 201
by Primus
Strong 50 lumen power from a single AA
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Helios
by Konaki Green
Solar & dynamo charged LED flashlight
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Bright Idea
by Konaki Green
Dynamo LED flashlight with headlamp mount
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Lightstorm CL1
by AIT
No batteries of any kind, and dynamo powered.
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Lightstorm DL1
by AIT
Coming soon. Waterproof dynamo & battery-free
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5-LED Zipcord
from Kaito
Strong light source
& easier to charge than others
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From the catalog margins...
Xray & Sherpa
by Freeplay
Bright 7-LED cluster
wind-up flashlight
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ML-1 Lantern
by Freeplay
4-LED ultra-compact
dynamo lantern
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Light Center
by Freeplay
3 dynamo light station
Always charged & ready
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Glorb Butane
by Brunton
The original pocket mantle lantern
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Glorb LED
by Brunton
Bright, stylish
4-LED lantern
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L1
by Brunton
Lightweight 1 Watt Luxeon power
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L5
by Brunton
The brightest LED headlamp available
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RL6
by Brunton
5 white & 1 red LED for versatility
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Lamplight
by Brunton
Rugged LED that converts to a lantern
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Orion LED
by Brunton
Up to 45 hours from 27 bright LEDs
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Lampray
by Brunton
Up to 45 hours from 27 bright LEDs
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Lucy
by Brunton
Up to 45 hours from 27 bright LEDs
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Orion
by Brunton
Up to 45 hours from 27 bright LEDs
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Solar LED Camp Lantern
by Primus
Includes integrated solar cells
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LED Camp Lantern
by Primus
9-LED, 1.5 Watt, up to 180 hour run time
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Pocket Lantern
by Primus
Compact 9-LED, 1 Watt pack lantern
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PrimeLite Power Eye
by Primus
Mid-range power with long burn
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PrimeLite Eye
by Primus
Mid-range power for everyday use
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LED Conversion
by NiteIze
Convert your MagLite
to a powerful LED
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IQ Switch
by NiteIze
Tactical switch for MagLite conversion
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LED Glow Strap
by NiteIze
Practical electronic glow stick strap for packs
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From the archives...
Solas
by GSI
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Krill
by Kriana |
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
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