Flashlights

In the online shop of Meister Messer, you can find flashlights in numerous designs. We specialize in models designed for outdoor use, which can also be used in everyday life and potentially at the workplace. The following guide explains what you should consider when buying a flashlight.

Bringing light into the darkness with flashlights

Whether after nightfall or in poor visibility conditions: A flashlight is an essential piece of equipment on outdoor tours. But even in everyday life, the portable light sources can be useful - for example, when the basement light bulb has burned out, there is a power outage, or during DIY projects.

In addition, a flashlight also proves to be useful when traveling, during a nighttime car breakdown, and during the evening walk with your dog.

What types of flashlights are available?

• EDC Flashlights: The abbreviation EDC stands for "Everyday Carry". Consequently, EDC flashlights are all-purpose models designed for everyday use, compact in size and offering solid performance. This category also includes particularly compact mini flashlights. However, ordinary stick flashlights are still considered absolute classics nowadays.
• Tactical Flashlights: Corresponding models are characterized by high durability and luminosity. They also often offer additional features such as a stroboscope or emergency signal function. Tactical flashlights are mainly used by security services and rescue teams, but are also very popular among outdoor enthusiasts.
• UV and Color Light Flashlights: Ordinary LED flashlights produce white light. However, there are also models that emit UV light or green, red, or blue light. This allows, for example, to check the authenticity of banknotes, detect blood and sweat stains, or observe wildlife without startling it.

Some flashlight tests also differentiate between throwers, flooders, and universal flashlights. The former have a particularly long beam distance and are therefore ideal for illuminating individual objects. Flooders, on the other hand, emit a very wide beam of light, illuminating the surrounding area very well. Universal flashlights are a combination of thrower and flooder.

Buying Flashlights: What to Consider?

When searching for the right model, there are various variables to consider. First, you need to think about the situations in which the flashlight will be used. If you plan to take the light source on an outdoor trip, a sturdy model with high luminosity is recommended. If you also want to go diving with the flashlight, you must also make sure that it is waterproof. In addition, the following purchasing variables are also important:

• Size and Weight: Since you have to carry the flashlight all the time on a hike or survival trip - whether in a backpack or a jacket pocket - small and medium-sized versions are particularly suitable for outdoor use. However, keep in mind that compact flashlights often have a lower luminosity than somewhat bulkier models.
• Material: Typically, the housing of flashlights is made of either plastic or metal - often aluminum. Models with a plastic housing have a relatively low weight and are slightly cheaper to purchase. A metal housing, on the other hand, scores high in robustness.
• Performance: In this context, the brightness, range, and maximum runtime are particularly relevant. On Meister Messer, you will find models with 150 to 300 lumens as well as flashlights with more than 1000 lumens. The maximum range can be several hundred meters, and the maximum runtime can sometimes be more than 200 hours.
• Power source: Whether you prefer a flashlight with a rechargeable battery or regular batteries is largely a matter of personal preference, as both options have their pros and cons. Regular batteries can be quickly replaced, but they add extra weight on outdoor trips. Rechargeable batteries require an external power source (usually a USB port), but are more sustainable. Additionally, there are models available on the market with a built-in dynamo, providing you with independence from any external power source.
• Features: With good flashlights, you can not only adjust the brightness, but usually also the beam spread. Many models are also equipped with an energy-saving mode and additional functions - such as a warning flash or SOS function.

Order high-quality flashlights and outdoor equipment at Meister Messer

In the Meister Messer online shop, you will find not only a variety of flashlights, but also headlamps and lanterns. We also offer other useful outdoor equipment, such as survival gear – So discover the extensive range of Meister Messer now.