Campers and hunters choose reliable and durable LED flashlights
Gone are the days of camping or hunting with an incandescent flashlight, as the newest technology in the form of reliable and durable LED flashlights is standard equipment for outdoor enthusiasts. This has been a positive and significant change for the serious camper or hunter who previously had to use flashlights that were bulky and prone to failure. If you’re planning a trip to the Grand Tetons or just looking to replace that old flashlight housed in the glove compartment of your truck, then an LED flashlight is the way to go. Let’s explore the world of lighting technology today and how an LED flashlight should be part of your standard outdoor gear.
Incandescent lighting cannot hold a candle to a light emitting diode or LED. In a nutshell, an LED flashlight emits light through a group of miniature bulbs that are connected to an electrical circuit. With no filament present, LED lights do not burn out easily and inconveniently, as they are powered by the movements of electrons contained within a semiconductor. The greater the concentration of LED bulbs inside its plastic housing, the greater the amount of light emitted.
All scientific information aside, what exactly are the reasons why campers and hunters value an LED flashlight so much? Well, let’s count the ways that there are many:
Best general lighting: LED flashlights offer a purer, brighter light than that found in an incandescent flashlight. The most powerful LED flashlights can reach up to a mile away with a concentrated beam of light; compare that to a standard flashlight that provides decent illumination up close but fades quickly further away.
High energy efficiency: If you’re taking an incandescent flashlight with you on a trip, you’re better off bringing a few extra sets of batteries, as you could run out of power midway through your expedition. With an LED flashlight, only five to ten percent of the power of a comparable light is used, saving you money and making battery replacement a rare event. From an environmental disposal point of view, an LED-powered flashlight is the best option, as spent batteries are kept to a minimum.
Much more durable in tough conditions: Who hasn’t walked down a rocky trail or path and dropped their flashlight only to realize it’s broken? Basic flashlights are encased in plastic, but even an incandescent flashlight made from a rubber material is still vulnerable to trauma, as a drop can break the filament, rendering it inoperable. With an LED flashlight, you can use a device that is made of strong resin and is sure to last even in the harshest of conditions.
Offers superior resistance to adverse weather conditions: Your hunting trip may have taken you far from base, so there’s nothing worse than a flashlight that’s too fragile to work in pouring rain or hold up in snow or ice. Even if you drop your LED flashlight in a body of water and quickly retrieve it, chances are it will still be working when you pick it up. Don’t depend on an incandescent flashlight to give you the same resistance to the elements.
It is a lightweight and easy to pack device: When you’re lugging gear through the woods, “going light” makes your travels that much easier. No need to carry around a foot-long flashlight that weighs five pounds or more when a six-ounce LED flashlight will do the job, and better. You can also store the propane lantern as LED lanterns are safer and lighter. That lighter load will give you the extra room you need to carry the hunting knife or two that every hunter should have at the ready.
When selecting an LED light, your choices have never been better. Some nature lovers prefer to keep their hands as free as possible and opt to purchase an LED headband light. With a headband light, the beams can be positioned to point in the direction you want it to go and the light can be seen up to 3,000 yards away. A dimmer switch also allows an LED headband light to have another use: you can strap it on when you need to look under the hood of your car.
Finally, you can find LED flashlights that serve a number of other purposes, including professional use, fishing, emergencies, and more. Chances are you already have at least one LED flashlight, but considering its many uses, having just one may not be enough.