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- Best key-ring flashlight Photon Micro-Light Freedom *Est. $20
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- Best household LED flashlight Streamlight ProPolymer 3C 33244 *Est. $40
- Emergency crank flashlight Electrilite Crank Flashlight *Est. $20
- Budget utility flashlight Stanley MaxLife Tripod 369 *Est. $25
- Solar flashlight BoGo Light *Est. $25
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Best key-ring flashlight
- Smaller than a quarter
- Weighs 0.4 ounces
- Adjustable brightness
- Excellent quality
- Battery hard to pry out
- You can only choose one color for the LED
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Great Lights, October 6, 2009Our Sources
Flashlight enthusiast Doug Pribis reviews and rates hundreds of flashlights based on detailed technical tests, recommending the Photon Freedom Max as one of the top three single-LED flashlights for pocket use, partly because of its top-notch LED. (The more expensive voltage-regulated Arc AAA Premium (*est. $45) is the top pick.
Review: Photon Freedom "To The Max", Doug Pribis, Dec. 2005
Based on technical and practical tests, this review calls the Photon Freedom Micro flashlight the "best in its class," giving it top ratings for exceptional quality and performance. The only drawback noted is it can be hard to pry the old battery out to change it.
Review: Photon Freedom Micro Review, Editors of Imago Metrics, 2005
Aimed at ultralight backpackers, this review tests the Photo Freedom LED flashlight for battery life and ease of use, finding that despite the microprocessor, brightness drops off sharply 30 minutes after a fresh battery is inserted. However, the light remains useful for reading and campsite tasks.
Review: Photon Freedom LED Microlight Spotlite Review, Will Rietveld and Rick Dreher, Apr. 2006
An experienced backpacker and gear tester provides a detailed review of the Photon Freedom Max flashlight for hiking and campsite use, with photos showing where he clips or hangs it for various purposes. It survives accidental laundering and provides enough light for hiking uphill on a rough trail, but not downhill.
Review: LRI Photon Freedom Micro Flashlight Review, Hugh Teegan, Feb. 2008
5. Dan's Data
Written by an independent reviewer of PC hardware and gadgets, this detailed and well-illustrated review compares the Photon Freedom Max with other tiny flashlights. The Freedom Max is highly recommended for its ease of use, adjustable brightness and excellent LED.
Review: Photon Freedom Micro and Micro-Light II, Daniel Rutter, Nov. 2007
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