The 10 Best Tactical Flashlights Of 2024 (With Buyer's Guide) (2024)

1. Hausbell 7W Mini LED Tactical Flashlight

If you are on the hunt for a trusted brand name that makes quality products day in and day out, you should consider the Hausbell 7W Mini LED Tactical Flashlight. As the name implies, this is one of the smallest and most compact, bright tactical flashlights on the market today. It might be small, but small does not mean that it is not mighty.

A Compact Solution

One of the features that we like the most about the Hausbell 7W is that it is so small and compact. When it comes to keeping the Hausbell on your person, you won’t have issues with storage as it’s small enough to be kept on your belt, tactical vest, or even your pocket.

You can literally fit the Hausbell 7W Mini LED Tactical Flashlight right in the palm of your hand. On that same note, this flashlight is also extremely lightweight. It also comes with a small clip, so you can clip it onto a pocket or belt loop for easy carrying.

Design & Features

The Hausbell 7W mini tactical flashlight features a rather clear and intuitive design and even features a variable zoom feature. This is not something that we would usually expect such a small flashlight to have, so this is fairly impressive. You can choose between a really wide and concentrated beam for lighting up large areas close to you or choose from a more concentrated, brighter, and farther-reaching beam for locating targets, paths, and anything else at a far distance.

Even though the Hausbell 7W Mini is small and lightweight, that does not mean that it is not tough and durable. This particular tactical LED flashlight is made out of top-quality aluminum alloy and is finished with a special coating. Thanks to its high level of impact and scratch resistance, dropping the Hausbell 7W Mini LED Tactical Flashlight on the ground from a decent height won’t break it. It won’t even get scratched.

This flashlight is also shockproof, which is a pretty big bonus. At the same time, the Hausbell 7W mini tactical flashlight is also highly water resistant. Now, it is not waterproof, so you can’t submerge it underwater for any amount of time, but some moisture or even a rainstorm is unlikely to cause electrical failure.

Brightness

The Hausbell 7W Mini has three light modes; bright, lower brightness, and SOS. It may not have as many modes as some of the other options we have looked at in this market, but they still work just fine. When totally zoomed in an on the highest light mode, the Hausbell 7W Mini LED Tactical Flashlight can put out around 300 lumens of light, which is still way more than your average flashlight. It can easily light up several hundred feet in front of you in this mode. The lower mode does, of course, put out a little less light, and thus it can also not reach as far as the highest setting, but this does also help preserve battery life.

Regardless of the situation, the Hausbell 7W Mini LED Tactical Flashlight has got your back. Perhaps more literally than you’d think, thanks to the SOS feature. Being trapped on a mountain, lost in the woods, or stranded on a dead boat is never fun, but if you have an SOS signal, emergency crews can find you before time runs out.

Battery Life

The battery life of the Hausbell 7W Mini LED Tactical Flashlight can last for several hours on the highest mode and much longer on the low mode. It uses a 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion battery or one AA battery. This is convenient. We always like it when we can use rechargeable batteries because it is easier on our wallets. However, having a backup disposable battery option is always great for those times when you don’t have access to an AC outlet before the rechargeable battery dies.

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2. J5 Tactical V1-Pro Flashlight

J5 Tactical is well-known for making some great tactical equipment at a good price point. When it comes to the V1-Pro flashlight, this thing is bright, it’s lightweight and convenient, and it lets you choose from several different lighting modes too. The J5 Tactical V1-Pro has a great level of power. At its highest setting, it puts out 300 lumens of light. This is more than enough power to throw light far enough for most practical situations.

Various Light Modes

The J5 Tactical V1-Pro Flashlight also has a low light mode beside the high light mode. This mode puts out a little less power at a shorter distance, but it can be pretty useful too. It’s great for those activities where you need some illumination but doesn’t need to see several hundred feet in distance or blind some prey. The J5 Tactical V1-Pro Flashlight even comes with a strobe light mode, which can come in handy for nighttime cycling. This strobe mode can come in fairly handy in rescue situations too. A really bright strobe light is a good way to signal rescue crews when you are trapped on a mountain or lost in the woods.

The Zoom Feature

Another nice feature of the J5 Tactical V1-Pro Flashlight is its zoom function. This means that you can zoom in to create one very narrow, super bright, and a far-reaching beam of light for the target location and to see far distances in general. You can also zoom out to create a wider and less concentrated beam of light, which is great for illuminating a whole area close to you, such as your campsite.

Battery Performance

The J5 Tactical V1-Pro Flashlight has decent battery life. If you have this flashlight on high mode, you will be able to get a little more than 1 hour of life out of it. While this isn’t a very impressive amount of time, most flashlights are intended to be used at more moderate levels unless required, so you’re going to end up getting more usage in a real-world usage situation.

This particular flashlight can operate on a single AA battery, which is quite convenient. It can also run on a 14500 Rechargeable battery. You can use the rechargeable battery and take your charger with you no matter where you go. However, when you have nowhere to plug the charger in, you can always use the disposable batteries as a backup.

J5 Tactical V1-Pro Ergonomics

The J5 Tactical V1-Pro Flashlight is also a very convenient option to go with for several reasons. It is very small and compact, making it easy to carry around no matter where you go. It can easily fit in a backpack or even in your pants pocket, plus it is so lightweight that you will barely notice it being there. The J5 Tactical V1-Pro Flashlight also has a textured exterior which helps give you a good grip on it. At the same time, the J5 Tactical V1-Pro Flashlight is very tough and durable. It is made of only the highest quality materials and has a very rugged exterior in order to make sure that it stays in one piece for as long as humanly possible. It is highly impact and scratch-resistant, which comes in fairly handy in outdoor situations.

On a side note, there is an upgraded version of the J5 Tactical V1-Pro Flashlight, which is called the J5 Hyper Tactical Flashlight. The main difference here is that the Hyper version has 400 lumens of power and can reach out to 800 feet, as opposed to the 300 lumens and 600-foot range of the regular J5.

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3. PeakPlus Super Bright LED Tactical Flashlight

The PeakPlus Super Bright LED Tactical Flashlight is very small and compact; it has lots of different lighting modes, it zooms, and it is extremely bright too. Whether for hunting, camping, or a security job position, the PeakPlus Super Bright LED Tactical Flashlight will help illuminate the way.

Up to 1000 Lumens

If brightness is what you are looking for, this is definitely a great option to keep in mind. The PeakPlus Super Bright LED Tactical Flashlight is advertised as a 1000-lumen flashlight. On its highest setting, the PeakPlus Super Bright LED Tactical Flashlight can put out a claimed 1000-lumen beam of light up to 500 meters in range. As you can probably tell, this flashlight is much brighter and farther reaching than the J5 we just looked at above. It’s a great option if you need a super bright and far-reaching tactical flashlight for camping, hunting, police activities, fishing, and even just for power outages too.

Five Modes To Choose From

The PeakPlus Super Bright LED Tactical Flashlight does have five different light modes, including full, medium, low, strobe, and SOS. When it comes to how much light energy is put out over a certain distance, the medium and low modes both put out fewer lumens and have a shorter range, respectively, than the full mode, which puts out 1000 lumens over 500 meters. The low mode still puts out several hundred lumens, but it can only reach 200 meters.

The zoom feature is another perk of the PeakPlus Super Bright flashlight. As we’ve discussed, this means that you can adjust the beam to be very narrow, concentrated, bright, and far-reaching, or you can zoom out for a wider and less concentrated beam of light that is ideal for lighting up a large area close to you.

There is also a strobe light function, which we always like to see on a tactical flashlight. However, if you are in trouble and need to signal for help, your best bet is to use the integrated SOS light function, which comes included with the PeakPlus Super Bright LED Tactical Flashlight. This function sends out a far-reaching SOS signal so emergency crews can see you. Being stranded on a boat, on a mountainside, or lost in the woods is not fun, but a good SOS signal can prevent it from becoming a tragedy.

Build & Durability

The PeakPlus Super Bright LED Tactical Flashlight is very tough and durable, no doubt. It features an aluminum alloy exterior, which is a great material for flashlights. It helps to keep this tactical LED flashlight in one piece thanks to a high level of impact and scratch resistance. The PeakPlus Super Bright LED Tactical Flashlight is also water-resistant. You can’t submerge it in water, but a rainstorm won’t damage it. On a side note, the exterior of the PeakPlus Super Bright LED Tactical Flashlight is also resistant to shock, which is a bonus, no doubt. Durability is a big factor in any outdoor or physical activity, whether it be hunting, chasing down a suspect, or camping in rough terrain.

Battery Life

We do like that the PeakPlus Super Bright LED Tactical Flashlight can run on 3 x AAA batteries, which are disposable. You can also use the included 18650 Battery, which is actually rechargeable. Having backup disposable batteries is always great when you might not have a charger to load the rechargeable batteries. The PeakPlus Super Bright LED Tactical Flashlight can last for a bit over an hour on the high mode, or it can last for many more hours if you use the medium or low modes. On a side note, the battery charger comes included, which is always nice.

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4. SOLARAY PRO ZX-1 Professional Series Flashlight

The SOLARAY PRO ZX-1 Professional Series Flashlight is one of the brightest tactical flashlights that we have looked at so far.

Over 1000 Advertised Lumens

The SOLARAY PRO ZX-1 Professional Series Flashlight can put out a beam of light with 1200 lumens of light power over several hundred meters. In fact, this is the brightest and furthest-reaching flashlight on this list so far. The high power mode is more than enough to see several hundred meters in distance with ultimate clarity, which is great for finding your path in the woods, for finding your hunting prey, or for locating hiding criminals too.

Flashlight Modes

The SOLARAY PRO ZX-1 Professional Series Flashlight does have a total of 5 light modes, four besides the high mode we already talked about. This flashlight has high, medium, low, strobe, and SOS light modes.

Regarding power and distance, the medium and low light modes, respectively, put out a lower amount of lumens and have a shorter effective range than the high mode. However, this does also mean that you can preserve some battery. The high mode is ideal for intense situations, but for things like a stroll in the dark, finding your way down a dark staircase, or reading a scary story around the campfire, both the medium and low modes are more than enough.

Just like with the PeakPlus model we looked at above, we do like the strobe and SOS light modes of the SOLARAY PRO ZX-1. It also features an SOS function, which, as we’ve stated, can be the difference between life and death.

The SOLARAY PRO ZX-1 also comes with a variable zoom mode. There are various zoom levels to choose from, all the way from a very narrow, bright, concentrated, and far-reaching beam to a very wide, not-so-concentrated, and not very far-reaching beam of light.

Battery Life

It can operate using the included long-lasting Solaray rechargeable 18650 lithium-ion battery or with normal disposable AAA alkaline batteries. Having options is always nice.

Yes, being able to use rechargeable batteries is nice, but you are not always going to have a power outlet handy, so being able to pop in a couple of disposable batteries is pretty convenient for sure. On the highest setting, when using rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, the SOLARAY PRO ZX-1 Professional Series Flashlight can last for well over an hour. On the lowest mode, you will get closer to a whole day of use out of a single charge.

Build & Durability

Yet another cool aspect of the SOLARAY PRO ZX-1 Professional Series Flashlight is that it is made out of professional high-quality aircraft-grade aluminum alloy. When it comes to tactical LED flashlights, there is really no better material. It is high impact resistant, shock resistant, and scratch-resistant too. The beauty of this material is that it brings you a good mix of durability and lightweight. The SOLARAY PRO ZX-1 weighs almost nothing at all, making it almost unnoticeable to carry around with you.

At the same time, this flashlight is also very water-resistant. Now, once again, don’t go diving with it or leave it lying in a puddle of water, but a simple rainstorm or some damp conditions won’t cause water damage. The SOLARAY PRO ZX-1 Professional Series Flashlight is small enough to carry with you in your utility belt, camping pack, or just in your pockets, too, yet another convenience factor to keep in mind.

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5. EcoGear FX Tactical Flashlight

EcoGear has been around for quite a few years now, and when it comes to making outdoor camping, hunting, and hiking equipment, these guys definitely know what they are doing. When it comes to any outdoor activity when the dark is involved, having this particular flashlight in your arsenal can help make life a whole lot easier in many different ways. This thing has some great features.

The EcoGear FX Tactical Flashlight is about as bright and powerful as the SOLARAY, which we just looked at. To start, the EcoGear FX Tactical Flashlight has a zoom feature that works similarly to the previous flashlights on our list.

Five Different Modes

The EcoGear FX Tactical Flashlight comes with five different light modes, those being high, medium-low, fast strobe, and SOS. On the highest setting, while zoomed in, this tactical LED flashlight can put out up to 1200 lumens of light power. If you have the EcoGear FX Tactical Flashlight on the highest setting but have it zoomed out, the effective range is decreased slightly with the 900 lumens of light power being emitted. The highest setting is great if you need to see far into the distance and really light up whatever you are pointing at.

Respectively, the medium and low modes each put out less light power, and they cannot reach as far in turn. This ensures that you have versatility for any situation. If you are reading in your tent, you probably only need the low light mode. We also like the fast strobe setting, which, aside from being a safety feature, is also more than ideal for blinding prey and targets, disorienting them, and sending a signal too.

On a side note, if you use a certain mode for at least 6 seconds, then turn the EcoGear FX Tactical Flashlight off for at least 6 seconds, the smart memory feature will remember that same setting and go right back to it when you turn the flashlight back on.

Batteries

We do really like how the EcoGear FX Tactical Flashlight operates with 2 included rechargeable batteries, plus the battery charger comes included too. Having rechargeable batteries is always nice because it allows you to save some money, plus it is good for the environment too.

That being said, if you do not have access to electricity, you can always use 3 x AAA batteries to power the EcoGear FX Tactical Flashlight, which is great for emergencies. Off of full charge, you can easily get over an hour of light on the highest setting, and on the low setting, you can get several hours of light on a single battery charge. On a side note, the EcoGear FX features a constant current and voltage circuit design which helps protect the LEDs from power surges.

Build & Durability

Something else that stands out about the EcoGear FX Tactical Flashlight is that it is very durable. This bad boy is constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum alloy and features a hard-anodized finish. This makes the EcoGear FX Tactical Flashlight one of the toughest and most durable options on this list so far. It is extremely resistant to impact and scratching; it is scratch-resistant and water-resistant too. Just like with all of the other water-resistant tactical LED flashlights that we have looked at today, this one can survive a rainstorm or damp conditions, but don’t try submerging it because it cannot handle that.

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6. YIFENG XML T6 Ultra Bright LED Taclight

If you need a really tough, rugged, and durable tactical flashlight for camping, hiking, hunting, or anything else of the sort, the YIFENG XML T6 is a really nice option to consider for various reasons. YIFENG might not be a brand name that you are closely familiar with, but this flashlight can keep up with other known brands on the list.

A Whole Lot of Lumens

When it comes to power and brightness, the YIFENG XML T6 Ultra Bright LED Taclight is the most powerful on our list so far. On the highest setting, this bad boy can put out over 1600 lumens of light power, which is a whole lot of illumination. When zoomed in and on the highest setting, those 1600 lumens of light energy can reach out to 600 feet.

Mode Settings

The YIFENG XML T6 Ultra Bright LED tactical flashlight has five different lighting modes, which, as I’m sure you’ve picked up, is the standard for these types of tactical flashlights. The modes include high, medium, low, strobe, and SOS; in other words, it has all of the lighting functions that you would expect from any good tactical flashlight.

You don’t always need maximum illumination. There is no point in blinding yourself and others around the campfire with your high beams. Sure, the high mode is great for seeing far into the distance, especially regarding hunting, camping, hiking, and target location. However, for simpler tasks at a closer range, the medium and low settings will do just fine. There is also the fact that those settings require a lot less battery power than the higher setting.

It also offers a zoom ability to control the intensity and spread of the light.

Build Quality

Yet another thing that stands out about the YIFENG XML T6 Ultra Bright LED Taclight is that it is built to be tough and durable. As it seems to be the standard for most tactical flashlights, this one is made of high aluminum alloy with a solid coating for a finish. In other words, dropping this flashlight or bumping it into something is no problem at all. It has a very high level of impact-resistant and scratch resistance, plus it is shock resistant to boot.

On that same note, the YIFENG XML T6 Ultra Bright LED Taclight has an IPX-6 waterproof rating. So, while you cannot fully submerge this flashlight, a bit of rain and moisture will not cause it any harm. Finally, the YIFENG XML T6 is also very small and compact. It is lightweight, so you will barely notice that you have it on your body. It is so small that you can easily fit it into virtually any pocket that you have. Convenience is another big selling factor here.

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7. Uoline Tactical Portable LED Flashlight

If you need a really tough, rugged, and durable tactical flashlight for camping, the Uoline Tactical Portable LED Flashlight is worth consideration. One of the things that really stands out about this particular flashlight is that it seems to be oriented toward survival. Yes, it can be used for many things like hunting, fishing, biking, boating, camping, and hiking, but the Uoline really shines in terms of survival situations.

Battery Life

Let’s focus on the survival and outdoor aspect first. One of the things which really helps here is the fact that the Uoline Tactical Portable LED Flashlight can use both rechargeable and disposable batteries for power.

However, you might run out of juice, and if worst comes to worst, when you have no power source around you for charging, you can always use some disposable batteries. In terms of battery power, when on the highest setting, the Uoline Tactical Portable LED Flashlight can last for close to 2 hours, which might not sound like all that long, but it is actually quite impressive. If you use this flashlight on the low setting, which is the battery saver mode, the battery life can last for several days, which is great for weekend camping trips and other such occasions.

The Uoline Flashlight comes with a lanyard and carabineer attached to it. This makes the carrying process even easier and can quickly clip onto your jeans.

Glass Breaker Function

This particular tactical LED flashlight is also good for certain survival situations because it comes with a glass breaker integrated into the design. If you have ever had to have a car accident and needed to get out quickly, being able to break the glass for a quick escape can make the difference between life and death. This glass breaker is also ideal for fending off unwanted attacks. A good whack to the head with the front of this bad boy is more than enough to send a mugger running for the hills. The Uoline Tactical Portable LED Flashlight also has an SOS light mode.

Five Different Light Modes

Talking about the light modes, the Uoline Tactical Portable LED Flashlight comes with five different lighting modes, including the aforementioned SOS function. It also features a high, medium, low, and strobe light mode. At the highest setting, this flashlight puts out over 1000 lumens of light power. The medium and low light modes, which are 50% and 20% of the high mode, respectively, are also quite useful.

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8. GearLight LED S1000 Tactical Flashlight

Yet another great high-powered tactical flashlight, the GearLight LED S1000 Tactical Flashlight, has many different modes and settings, which will help make your life much easier. Something that we should not forget is that this is actually a two-pack of flashlights, so you get a backup in case something happens to the first one, or you can give one to somebody else in your family.

Modes

Just like with the other tactical flashlights we have talked about here today, the GearLight LED S1000 Tactical Flashlight comes with five different light settings. These settings include high, medium, low, strobe, and SOS. The highlight mode is what we are really paying attention to here.

When set on high and when fully zoomed in, this flashlight can put out 1000 lumens of light energy in a concentrated space, with a beam that can reach up to 1000 feet away. Actually, this makes the GearLight LED S1000 Tactical Flashlight one of the furthest-reaching flashlights that we have on this list today. 1000 feet is more than three football fields in length, which is quite impressive indeed.

This high setting is ideal for seeing really far, such as when you are hiking or camping. If you get lost in the woods, the high-powered GearLight LED S1000 Tactical Flashlight can definitely help you find your way. However, for things like cooking around the campfire, reading in your tent, or making your way downstairs in a power outage, the medium and even the lowest setting will do just fine. The advantage here is that you can save some battery power by not using the highest setting when it is not needed.

Furthermore, we do like the strobe setting that the GearLight LED S1000 Tactical Flashlight comes with. This strobe setting can be used to allow people to locate you, to disorient your prey when hunting, or to blind your attackers too. Even better for rescue situations is the SOS light mode. This mode sends out the Morse code signal for SOS in order to allow emergency crews to find you. When trapped on a dead boat or on the side of a mountain, this SOS feature can save your life.

Another thing about the GearLight LED S1000 Tactical Flashlight that is really neat is that it does have the classic variable zoom function, which many tactical flashlights feature. It is really nifty because you can choose to light up the area around you with a wide and not-so-focused beam of light, or you can zoom in and create a highly concentrated and super bright beam of light that can see far into the distance.

The GearLight LED S1000 Tactical Flashlight is great for both long-range and short-range situations. On a side note, the tactical tail switch is convenient for one-handed use, especially when you really need your other hand for something else. On that same note, the GearLight LED S1000 Tactical Flashlight features an attack head, which is very strong and can easily smash a pane of glass. If you are trapped in a car, this might save your life. Also, this attack head can be used to defend yourself from unwanted attackers. A good shot with the front of this flashlight can definitely incapacitate a person.

This is in part possible thanks to the ultra-tough and rugged design of the GearLight LED S1000 Tactical Flashlight. It is made with the highest quality materials around, plus it features a special coating for added durability. This particular tactical flashlight is highly resistant to impact, scratching, and shock too. Dropping it on the ground or using it for defense are not things that will break this flashlight. This flashlight is also weather and water-resistant, which comes in handy when you are fishing, camping in the rain, or doing anything in the cold. This is indeed one of the toughest flashlights around.

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9. LETMY Tactical Flashlight

This next option may be one of the last ones on our list today, but it is still a good choice. It comes with all the features you would expect from a tactical flashlight. It is bright; it has many modes; it is durable, lightweight, and easy to use too. When it comes to hiking, camping, hunting, or some survival situation, the LETMY Tactical Flashlight is an excellent tool to have in your arsenal. On a side note, this is a two-pack of flashlights, so you get 2 LETMY Tactical Flashlights in one box, making it a good choice for family camping trips.

The LETMY Tactical Flashlight comes with five lighting modes. These modes include high, medium, low, strobe, and SOS. The highest light mode can put out around 800 lumens of light, which is a fair amount, and it can send the beam of light out to 826 feet, which is also quite impressive. Though we advise against trusting the more inflated advertised lumen amount (as Amazon has this flashlight at 3000 lumens – an unrealistic value). This tactical flashlight is ideal for camping, hunting, and all of that other fun stuff too. On its brightest setting, you can easily see into the distance to locate whatever needs to be found.

We do like that the LETMY Tactical Flashlight also has a low and medium light modes. You are not always going to need to turn darkness into total daylight. Sometimes you want to read, find your way down the stairs, or cook some beans on the fire. For those purposes, the low and medium modes will suffice. Sure, they don’t put out as many lumens or reach as far as the high mode, but that is not always necessary.

The ability to preserve some battery life when you do not require maximum illumination from your light is also nice. The fact that the LETMY Tactical Flashlight comes with a variable zoom feature is nice too. You can choose between a really bright and concentrated beam of light for seeing far into the distance, or you can choose a more floodlight style effect which is great for lighting up large areas close to you.

The LETMY Tactical Flashlight does come with the classic strobe light mode, which is great for a number of different purposes. The SOS light mode is great if you get lost or stranded and need a rescue crew to be able to locate you easily. In terms of safety, the LETMY Tactical Flashlight does come with a glass smasher at the front, which is great if you are ever trapped in a car or building and need to make a quick escape through a window.

On that same note, an attacker will think twice about coming at you after you have given them a walloping with the attack head on the LETMY Tactical Flashlight. It is a really solid flashlight made of high-quality aluminum alloy, so the impact is not a big deal. It also features a certain degree of water resistance too.

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The Maglite Mag-Tac LED 2-Cell CR123 Flashlight comes with three different light modes and certainly stands out from other flashlights on this list. While many of the other products on this list are made in China, the Maglite Mag-Tac LED 2-Cell CR123 Flashlight, on the other hand, is made in America. The tough and rugged build quality, in conjunction with a small, sleek design, makes this flashlight a great choice for those looking for a high-end option that is produced in the USA.

This tactical flashlight comes with CR123 lithium batteries included, while many of its competitors require you to buy the batteries separately. The compact form allows for a lightweight device that comes in at around 3.5oz. The materials used in this flashlight are primarily aluminum.

While some manufacturers will inflate the lumen value to make it look more appealing to potential customers, the Maglite Mag-Tac LED 2-Cell CR123 Flashlight offers a realistic rated value of around 300 lumens. It boasts an impressive battery run-time of up to 4 hours on the high setting and 17 hours on the lowest.

In addition to the included batteries, this product also comes bundled with a pocket clip for on-body storage. This product is also National Tactical Officers Association (NTAO) certified.

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