LED Flashlights

NiWalker N50S in hand

Reviews September 10, 2026

NiWalker N50S Flashlight Review: An EDC Flashlight with 2 Crazy Features

The NiWalker N50S is a compact rechargeable flashlight that can switch between a short one-battery setup and a longer configuration with a larger battery. That flexibility makes it an appealing everyday-carry option. After using it around the house, including a lights-out stairway test, I was impressed by its solid build, simple controls, and strong output. It is a dependable flashlight that performs as expected, though most people will likely prefer leaving it in the larger, longer-lasting configuration.

Holding two Wuben E2 Pulse flashlights

Reviews August 26, 2026

Wuben E2 Pulse Flashlight Review: A Tiny EDC Flashlight for Your Keychain

The Wuben E2 Pulse flashlight is one of those little gadgets that makes you smile when you first pick it up because it’s so tiny. But this is not merely a cute keychain accessory. It is a rechargeable everyday-carry flashlight with a front beam, side lighting, red-and-blue emergency-style flashing, a magnetic tail, and a quick-release chain attachment.

ACEBEAM Keylite 500 and ACEBEAM UC3A LED Flashlights Review: Two Tiny EDC Lights, but One Shines Brighter

Reviews August 3, 2026

ACEBEAM Keylite 500 and ACEBEAM UC3A LED Flashlights Review: Two Tiny EDC Lights, but One Shines Brighter

Small EDC flashlights are one of those gadgets that are easy to overlook until the power goes out, a noise wakes you in the middle of the night, or you need to find something at the bottom of a bag. These two ACEBEAM EDC flashlights are made for those everyday moments, but they take very different approaches. The tiny, colorful ACEBEAM Keylite 500 is a simple USB-C rechargeable keychain light with a maximum 500-lumen output. The ACEBEAM UC3A is a larger 900-lumen pocket light with a removable battery, pocket clip, and an RGB sidelight that doubles as a mini lantern….

Brinyte WT01 Flashlight Review: A Powerful Light with a Clever Charging Dock Feature

Reviews July 30, 2026

Brinyte WT01 Flashlight Review: A Powerful Light with a Clever Charging Dock Feature

The Brinyte WT01 Flashlight is a hefty, rechargeable flashlight with a removable battery, multiple brightness levels, and a charging dock that does much more than keep the light topped off. It is easy to operate, bright enough to light up a dark stairway, and it has one especially useful feature that makes it an excellent choice for a nightstand or emergency spot.

WUBEN X5 3-in-1 1300 Lumens Compact EDC Flashlight Review: A Pocket-Sized Powerhouse with UV, Laser, and Backup Charging

Reviews, Outdoors July 23, 2026

WUBEN X5 3-in-1 1300 Lumens Compact EDC Flashlight Review: A Pocket-Sized Powerhouse with UV, Laser, and Backup Charging

If you think your smartphone’s flashlight is cutting it, I’m here to gently stage an intervention. Today, we are diving deep into a tiny titan that’s been living in my pocket and saving my shins from late-night coffee runs: the WUBEN X5 3-in-1 Compact EDC Flashlight. WUBEN has been dropping some fantastic gear lately, as you can see from our review of the WUBEN X1 Pro. The X5 is smaller and easier to carry but also hits with big features.

Infinity X1 2000 Lumen Camp Light

Reviews, Outdoors June 15, 2026

Infinity X1 2000 Lumen Camp Light Review: A Bright, Versatile Light for Camping, Work, and Anywhere You Need Portable Illumination

A good portable light can be useful for a lot more than camping. The Infinity X1 2000 Lumen Camp Light is designed for campsites, but it also looks like the kind of gear that could be just as handy in a barn, workshop, shed, or anywhere electricity is limited. It promises high output, adjustable color temperature, tripod-style support, a remote control, and even solar panel compatibility. After taking a close look at the design and trying it in a dark barn, this light turns out to be more practical than its name alone might suggest.

WUBEN X1 Pro Review: 12,300-Lumens Make the Dark Feel Optional

News & Features April 28, 2026

WUBEN X1 Pro Review: 12,300-Lumens Make the Dark Feel Optional

If there’s one thing we love at Gear Diary, it’s a gadget that punches way above its weight class, and maybe occasionally makes us feel like we’re carrying a piece of a fallen star in our pockets. Enter the WUBEN X1 Pro, the beefed-up successor to the fan-favorite X1 Falcon. WUBEN has a reputation for making flashlights that look less like something your grandpa used to find in a fuse box and more like something a cyberpunk bounty hunter would use to clear a room.

Olight Oclip Pro S magnetically attached to a fire extinguisher

Reviews, Outdoors April 7, 2026

Olight Oclip Pro S Review: A Tiny EDC Light with 3 Lighting Solutions That Does More Than Expected

Small clip-on lights tend to promise a lot. They arrive with crowded spec sheets, a few suspiciously rugged lifestyle photos, and the implication that if a gadget does five things, it must be better than one that does two things well. In reality, many of them end up as gadget-drawer clutter with a charging port. The Olight Oclip Pro S does a better job than most of avoiding that fate.

Olight Marauder Mini 2

Outdoors, Reviews January 12, 2026

Olight Marauder Mini 2 Review: A Compact 10,000-Lumen Flashlight Built for Serious Outdoor and Emergency Use

Having a great flashlight is an excellent tool, whether while travelling or around the house. Olight is an industry leader in power flashlight options, and the Marauder Mini 2 is no exception. The compact light is made to last and packed with features. With dual charging options, waterproof construction, and intuitive controls, you cannot go wrong with this flashlight.

Infinity X1 Flashlight

Reviews December 10, 2025

Infinity X1 7000 L Dual Power Flashlight Review: A Featured-Packed 7000 Lumen Powerhouse

Infinity makes a line of LED lights in a variety of configurations and beam strengths. These include flashlights, headlamps, lanterns, and auto and work lights, including their Dual Powered Solar Work Light, their combination Work Light and Stereo Wireless Bluetooth Speakers, and their handheld flashlights that come in 3500, 5000, and 7000 lumen variations. In this review, we look at the 7000-lumen Infinity X1 7000 L Dual Power Flashlight model.

Hunt Pro

Crowdfunding, Gear Bits, Outdoors February 14, 2025

The Hunt Pro Is a Pocket-Sized EDC Powerhouse That Offers More Than Just Light

The Hunt Pro is making waves on Kickstarter by offering more than a standard pocket flashlight; it’s a practical, compact EDC companion for everyday tasks and adventures. With prices starting at £59 (about $75), it provides five different LED colors and eleven light modes, including SOS and beacon functions, so there is a setting for just about any situation. It also features a built-in pry bar that can handle those pesky chores, like opening a paint can or popping a bottle cap, without resorting to knife blades or other improvised methods.

Highly Customizable and Powerful Rook EDC Flashlight Now on Kickstarter

Crowdfunding, Gear Bits December 21, 2022

Highly Customizable and Powerful Rook EDC Flashlight Now on Kickstarter

Vosteed has joined forces with ReyLight to produce the Rook, a triple LED high-output compact EDC flashlight project on Kickstarter. The Rook has six brightness levels and 3 specialty modes and is excellent for various scenarios. It can be adjusted from moonlight mode of .5lm to turbo mode of 1800lm; in other words, there is a brightness level for any situation.

Liteband PRO 1000 Headlamp Review: A Wide, Bright Light When You Need to See Hands-Free

Reviews, Outdoors November 3, 2021

Liteband PRO 1000 Headlamp Review: A Wide, Bright Light When You Need to See Hands-Free

Headlamps are one of the most convenient ways to carry a flashlight hands-free when you are in the dark. Most headlamps have a single focussed beam that aims light directly in front of you, but that’s not the case with the Liteband PRO 1000 Headlamp; it provides a 210º beam, shining a light on everything directly in your path and on both sides. Wondering if this might be an even better lighting solution, especially when walking or working outdoors at night, I asked a long-time headlamp wearer, my husband Kev, to give the Lightband PRO 1000 a try.

Fenix PD35 V3.0 Tactical Flashlight

Reviews October 25, 2021

Fenix PD35 V3.0 Tactical Flashlight Review: Bright, Rugged, Rechargeable, and Perfect for Everyday Carry

Having a high-quality, reliable flashlight is essential, and that’s what Fenix aims to deliver. I was recently sent the Fenix PD35 V3.0 Tactical Flashlight to test; it’s the third version of Fenix’s popular PD35 series, and this model promises even better performance. I prefer flashlights that are easy to hold, small enough to carry, and that are also plenty bright; let’s see if the PD35 checked off all of the boxes.

Fenix HM65R Headlamp

Reviews, Outdoors August 4, 2021

Fenix HM65R Headlamp Review: Hands-Free Lighting for Extremes

There are many times I find myself needing to see in dark conditions. Working on my Jeep and golf cart, hunting, fishing, or smoking meats in the dark. It seems to happen a lot, and having two free hands is always a must. The cure for that is a headlamp, and I recently got to check out the Fenix HM65R headlamp.

The KeySmart NanoTorch Twist Lights Up the Night

Reviews August 20, 2020

The KeySmart NanoTorch Twist Lights Up the Night

There are two tools I always have readily available, a sharp pocket knife and a powerful flashlight. Flashlight technology has improved so that even the brightest ones are more pocketable. The KeySmart NanoTorch Twist fits the bill, and with the added “twist” feature, it is even more usable. Let’s take a look!

ASP Dot Rechargeable Flashlight Review: 130 Lumens on Your Keychain

Outdoors, Reviews October 17, 2018

ASP Dot Rechargeable Flashlight Review: 130 Lumens on Your Keychain

I recently reviewed the ASP Pro DF Flashlight which has a permanent spot in my gear bag. I had the pleasure of also reviewing the Dot ($37), a 130 lumens rechargeable flashlight that fits on a keychain. The Dot is not only tiny, but it’s also rugged and brings plenty of light; it’s a great addition to my flashlight collection.