Lumen Torch
Lumen Torch
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 TERRALUX LED FLASHLIGHT TORCH 300 LUMENS TLF-3002AA-BK  US $36.95
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 CREE LED Headlamp Torches Flashlight Torch 160 Lumen A US $12.99
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 UltraFire 1000 Lumens CREE XM-L T6 502B LED Flashlight Torch US $8.99
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 Ultrafire 600Lumens CREE XPG- R5 M2 LED AA / 14500 Flashlight Torch US $19.98
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When looking at the leading high powered hand held flash lights that have been developed for low light tactical and military use, there are a few that may come to mind but only one that is being considered by the Guinness Book of World Records as the worlds brightest flashlight. The Torch is a compact 100W (watt) flash light that is designed with a focusing lens to pinpoint your target and can be seen for miles through the night sky at over 4100 lumens.
Having a flashlight that can burn so strongly may be handy for your everyday use or for a more professional application like police or armed forces services, so there are always a few things to keep in mind whenever considering one of the brightest and longest lasting flashlights available today:
1. What exactly do you need a flashlight for? This can have a profound impact on what type of design and casing you should really consider purchasing. You don't need a spotlight if you are looking for a small pen light, but if you are looking for something that can really shine, you will have a few options to browse on the web before you make any decisions.
2. What bulb and battery lifetime can you expect from the flashlight your looking at? Different flashlights have different strengths of energy consumption in both the HV light bulb and the battery itself, even when rechargeable. Be sure to see that the flashlight you end up buying isn't cheaply or poorly designed, even slight flaws in things like the lense cap or heat distribution can really shorten the life expectancy of any high powered light tool, even if it is expensive.
3. What Wattage is the flashlight capable of? This really depends on what you are trying to use the flashlight for, but if you are looking for a burning light in your hands, you are going to need something powerful. Usually, bulbs in excess of 25W-50W can get very close to lighting matches or a small paper fire, but lack the ability to fry an egg properly. 100W is a substantially larger amount of heat and light energy than your standard flashlight, even sure fire is yet to match the torch on this technology, and is more than ready to burn just about anything in its path (which is why you need to keep your safety and the safety of any spectators in mind!).
Get an idea of what you really need such a powerful flashlight for and you can get a better idea of what type your particular application requires. Having too little light can really be a bother after dark for even the simplest of tasks. It can be very useful to have a high powered compact flashlight around for anytime you might need to see a little more brightly. Remember that doing even just 5 minutes of research can save you from a load of headaches and product defects that are inherently designed into most of the cheaper flashlights out there today. But as they say "input = output", if you are serious you will take a minute, assess your options, and make the choice that best fits your needs. Could problem solving be any simpler?
James has been testing and reviewing flashlights and light gadgets for more than a decade and has written several published works regarding the safety and quality of many different flash light manufacturers. His preferred brand is the Torch flash light which is considered the world's brightest flashlight, available through preferred tech source Thinklasers.com
