Presumably invented to deal with monsters like the Bogeyman before modern science proved they didn’t exist, this functional flashlight includes a .22 caliber seven-shot revolver on the business end. Perfect for peering under a dark bed and dealing with whatever’s hiding under there. More »
You can pretend you’re just a baseball fanatic, or prefer batting practice at night, but there’s really only one reason someone is going to buy this heavy-duty machined aluminum flashlight shaped like a baseball bat. It’s for protection—or more likely—for delivering physical intimidation to one’s enemies under the darkness of night. More »
Jetbeam’s Digital Display series of flashlights incorporate a simple screen that provides more accurate info on the torch’s current mode and remaning battery life—at least compared to just a color-changing LED. A ‘9’ means the battery is at full capacity while a ‘0’ means it’s time for new batteries. More »
Realizing that lots of people pretend they’re holding a deadly weapon when wielding a flashlight, the makers of the Dogstar designed it to look like a handheld cannon straight out of a sci-fi epic. The beam is even turned on using a trigger instead of a button, so you can pretend those harmless photons it emits are a deadly spray of ammunition. More »
Using your phone as an impromptu flashlight may work in a pinch. But if you spend enough time diving under desks, rummaging through supply closets and searching dimly-lit basements, you’ll want to invest in a proper torch. More »
West Elm Market launched this week, and it’s full of wonderful tools to use in your home, just like this Areawear Wood Flashlight ($50). More »
This year I acted as an embedded reporter at Burning Man, a place of extreme temperatures, high winds, and white-out dust storms. The ultra-fine alkaline dust is hell on gear—so it’d seem like a good place to test some rugged stuff out, right? More »
Multi-tools pack everything you need into a small, convenient device. Sometimes they can go a little overboard. But this thing takes it to a whole new level. More »
For a different kind of light in your pocket, swap out your official Zippo for this lookalike that has the flint wheel and wick replaced with a set of ultra-bright white LEDs. It will never get even remotely hot enough to light a cigarette, but should help you find a more reliable source of fire when it’s dark out. More »
A flashlight with 500 lumens is great for flagging down a search-and-rescue squad when you’re lost in the woods. But when you’re looking for a lost shoe as you sneak out of a hookup’s house at 1:45 am, it’s overkill. Luckily, the Sunwayman V11R handles both situations with ease—assuming you’ve already found your pants. More »
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