Stay power outage-ready and zoom in where you need light most with these compact helpers. (Amazon)(Amazon)
Christmas is less than a week away. If you're scrambling for a stocking stuffer to fill things out, here's a last-minute Christmas gift idea that’s both practical and thoughtful and won't put a dent in your wallet: a reliable, high-powered flashlight. Perfect for power outages, evening dog walks or camping trips, flashlights make a great gift that’ll actually get used. One of the best deals online right now? GearLight LED Flashlights, currently on sale for just $16 a pair.
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Be ready for storm season, camping season or, well, any season — these flashlights are small enough not to hog room in your kitchen drawer.
You're getting each of these flashlights for just $8. That's a darn good deal, especially when you consider the crazy number of five-star reviews — over 63,000. You won't find a more-reviewed flashlight on Amazon or a better price on the web. The set also includes two protective cases.
Going into winter storm season, it's always a good idea to have a spare flashlight on hand. That's not the only reason to keep one of these, though: They're small — barely over 6 inches long and just slightly over 1.5 inches in diameter — so you can fit them in your pocket or purse. You can keep one in your car, backpack or emergency kit — they'll go anywhere. They run on AAA batteries, so you don't have to worry about keeping them charged up.
Built with military-grade aluminum, these are seriously tough little lights. They can survive a drop from 10 feet and exposure to water. There are five lighting modes. You can "zoom" the light in and focus on a single spot, or you can let the flashlight shine over a wider area to illuminate as much as possible. The power button is on the bottom, so it's easy to activate with a single hand.
We said this is the most-reviewed flashlight on Amazon, and we meant it. And over 63,000 of the reviews are five-star-rated, so a lot of people have a lot of good things to say.
Fans say the beam is easily adjustable and plenty bright. One fan said, "I was hoping to find something of similar size and features and thought I'd give these a try. What a great choice. The light is bright, the beam focus can be easily changed with one hand and the size is just right, not too big or too small. I like them so well I'm going to buy more."
Another homeowner shared that these lights came in handy during a bout of nasty weather. "These are amazing little flashlights. They are durable, just the right size, and most importantly — they are very bright. Our area was hit by an ice storm back in February with an extended power outage. I'm glad I had my GearLight. We decided to play a game one night, and I stood the flashlight on its end, aimed up at the ceiling, and there was plenty of light for everyone to see."
"I take it camping, have one on my nightstand for emergencies, and I even keep one at work," shared one prepared user. "The flashlight is small, bright, durable, with an adjustable beam."
One user noted that the wrist wrap is a bit snug. "I couldn't get it around my hand, but my wife was able to. Aside from that, the switching between modes takes a little getting used to, but we just found ourselves using the regular full bright setting."
Another fan shared that only one lighting mode is really needed, but the others are good to have. "The only downside is the bluish cast to the light due to using LED technology. Of the five modes, only the steady bright mode is of use for most cases, but it [doesn't] hurt to have the other modes available."
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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