| Comparison Chart - Flashlights |
Flashlight and price
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Lamp
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Batteries
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Length (inches)
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Weight (ounces)
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Features and warranty
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Photon Micro-Light Freedom
Where to Buy
(*est. $20)
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Nichia 5mm LED
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two 3-volt lithium-ion
CR2016
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1.50
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0.4
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Full-range adjustable brightness plus four strobe options. Lifetime warranty.
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Fenix P2D-CE
Where to Buy
(*est. $55)
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CREE XR-E LED
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one CR123A lithium-ion
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3.25
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2
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Voltage regulator for consistent light at three basic levels: 9, 4, 80 lumens -- plus 135-lumen max/strobe. Runs about 3 hrs. on high, 8 hrs. medium, 32 hr. on low. Waterproof, Type III aluminum case. Lifetime warranty.
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Streamlight ProPolymer 3C 33244
Where to Buy
(*est. $40)
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Luxeon LED
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3 alkaline C
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9.75
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14.7
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Voltage regulator for consistent brightness for about 6 hours (at about 44 lumens), then dimmer. Waterproof, durable polymer case with clip and lanyard. Doesn't stand on end. Lifetime warranty.
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Electrilite Crank Flashlight
Where to Buy
(*est. $20)
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5 white LEDs or 4 white, 1 red
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Hand crank
(internal recharge-able)
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3.5
(x 2.5 x1)
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N/A
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Light level adjustable by using fewer LEDs. Charges most cell phones (attachments included). One minute of winding the handle charges it for about 30 minutes of bright light. Continuous winding is enough to keep talking on a cell phone. Not waterproof. 30-day money-back guarantee.
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Stanley MaxLife Tripod 369
Where to Buy
(*est. $25)
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6 LEDs
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3, 6 or 9 AA alkaline cells
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11
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9.9
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Runs from three, six or nine batteries. Light level adjustable by using fewer LEDs, Pop-out legs for tripod use, 200 hour rated run time on nine AA batteries, weather-resistant case, low-power indicator. One-year warranty.
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BoGo Light
Where to Buy
(*est. $25)
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6 LEDs
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Solar - (internal recharge-able)
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8.5
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13
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Eight hours of sunlight charges 3 NiMH AA rechargeable batteries to provide four to five hours of light. Company donates another solar flashlight to the developing country of your choice, or to a serviceman in Iraq or Afghanistan. Water-resistant, shock-resistant hard ABS plastic exterior. "Night Glow" strip for ease in finding in the dark. Comes with carrying hook. Solar panel to last 20 years, internal batteries up to 1,000 cycles. One-year warranty.
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