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I was sitting outside a coffee shop the other day when an old man sitting next to me and tried to bring a flashlight, which he bought in a Walgreens. It was a chintziest piece of garbage I've seen in a long time and I had to help him put together this thing that after some attempts finally emitted dimly. He wanted something to keep in your car, just in case. I do not believe that an unwanted device, but cheap, it may have been. Flashlights are something you want to buy once and for all, appreciate, this is why I would like to check in the line of waterproof EPLI is something I can recommend to your friends, perhaps the more traditional Maglite, or just another toy?
Fortunately, I can say that these little guys are certainly worth to recommend. I think I always want to retain the traditional 4 cell Maglite bulb around, but an emergency situation or a shower, Britestrike or something like that is a good bet to make.
EPLI and blue dot
I checked out two dimensions: "Executive" pen light and light tactical style "blue dot" middle class, intended for police and so on, attachment to pistols and rifles. Both of these bright Led lights, both have three modes of lighting (high, low and strobe), and both are waterproof.
The differences between them are in bulk, brightness, and of course price. EPLI is just over five inches long, slightly thicker than the pen and produces 160 lumens. Tactical is actually a bit shorter, but much wider and covers the crenelated template handle that makes it virtually impossible to discard, and also makes it an effective impact. It produces 210 lumens from two cells.
They created for themselves, which sounds silly at first, but most flashlights are required to keep them and turn the mode dial or turn off the Crown of the switch or focus. At Brite strike this is done by hitting the button on the end times, twice or three times. Bright, bright dim mode dim mode and strobe mode just gave me the blue spots in my eyes for several minutes. This is a very bright, when you're in its activities and is perfect for marking your location, get the attention of motorists from afar or blinking in the eyes of the puma or robber.
The two lanterns are extremely well-built. I really tried to injure them, but they resisted all my attempts to crack down, bending, and throwing. They also waterproof, their openings, closed with rubber rings. I'm not sure I'd trust EPLI in dive, but I wouldn't have any problems in getting these guys in the downpour, dragging them into puddles, or putting them on moist ground. Tactical is naturally more robust, with a thick ring and only one opening.
Both have a spooky white light LED, of course, which is not something that can be avoided. EPLI is cold light and a narrower focus, as you see above.
Opinion Of The
Stylish appearance EPLI makes it hard to add the nicest bedside table, desk or pen Cup. It provides a pretty insane amount of coverage for its size, and it will not break or short circuit if you put it down the stairs, or leave it on the ground, while you fix a flat in the dark. To be honest I would feel more comfortable if my friends and family will remain one of them around in their glove box or purse. It is capable, reliable, and I don't want it flashing in my eyes, if I was a robber. You can find it for $ 50 right now, which I think is a good price for serious device like this.
Tactical one can find fairly above the amount of approximately $ 125. It is much more than the Maglite. But this thing will survive the storm and a half and probably will last forever. It also has a nice little range of accessories. Want to make an investment you will not regret? This is likely to pay the price of a few years from now.
I spend so much time with cheap plastic gadgets that it was nice to get my hands on something that I don't think I could break if I want. Why didn't they build phones like this?
Product page: Brite-strike
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