GearLight M3 Mini LED Flashlight - 2 Bright, Small Tactical Flashlights with High Lumens and Pocket Clip for Camping, Outdoor & Emergency Use - Black

Feb 1, 2021 UpdateBoth flashlights are still working beautifully, and I'm totally satisfied.>SEVEN MONTH UPDATE: Both Gearlights still work just 'as advertised', and I remain totally satisfied. These are a little bigger, a little heavier, and a bit brighter than the red Pocketman lights, but I consider both to be good values.I am impressed with these flashlights. They perform as advertised, with no ifs, ands, or buts. They're also small and light enough to hold in your teeth while using both hands.The Spotlight feature is real, not just a smaller version of the Floodlight, and all three modes (Bright, Dim, and Flashing) work independently of the Zoom feature (from flood to spot).On & Off: Press the red button fully to hear and feel a click.Modes: Half-press the red button to cycle through Bright, Dim, and Flashing.Note: Switching the light Off and back On quickly will also change modes. But if left Off for 10 seconds or more, it defaults back to Bright when turned on again.There is no lanyard included, but there's a slot on each side of the red button to attach one if you wish.Each light came with a battery, but the end with the red button needs to be unscrewed to allow removing a small insulator pad that protects the battery from discharge during storage & shipping.A pocket clip is attached, which helps prevent the light from rolling.Durabiity: Not rated. I've only had the two lights one day, and I've no intentions of dropping it throwing them for test purposes.I noted this morning that the price has changed since I ordered. (I paid $11.99 for mine.) And herein is my only doubt. Are these little lights worth the higher price? I certainly do like the features, and I need a few lights that use AA batteries instead off AAA, so I guess I'm satisfied as long as the lights last a while. I give ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ because they perform exactly as advertised, and I've no complaints whatsoever.

Update 9/2/2020:I've used this flashlight for over 2 years now, and I'm happy to report that mine did not have the problem with defective on/off button mentioned below.Original review:I bought this GearLight flashlight to replace a similar flashlight with a different brand. There are many vendors selling what appears to be the exact same flashlight design under their own branding. This flashlight is manufactured in China (regardless of the branding).I replaced my other flashlight because it had a defective on/off switch. Many people have reported this same problem with other brands of this flashlight design. It appears that some units are reliable and some are not. I've not had my new GearLight branded flashlight long enough to confirm whether or not it has the quality control problem with the faulty on/off switch. If I experience a problem, I'll update my review of this GearLight flashlight in the future. Reliability is important when it comes to a flashlight. It needs to work 100% of the time.Potential reliability issues aside, I REALLY like the features of this flashlight.PROS:The light is bright enough. You can zoom in/out for a wide or narrow beam. It's made of solid metal. It doesn't roll off the edge of a table when you set it down. The on/off button is conveniently located. You can stand it up on either end. It takes a single AA battery (rechargeable is ok). Battery lasts a reasonable amount of time during usage. The high and low power settings are useful. It's got a belt clip. You could attach a lanyard (not included) if you want. It generally turns on at the HIGH setting (if you haven't turned it on/off within less than 10 seconds).CONSThe strobe mode is a minor annoyance. I don't like having to toggle through that mode. But other people might have a legitimate use for this feature, so I admit this isn't really a con.I'm really hoping this flashlight doesn't have the on/off button problems that I've experienced with other brands of this flashlight model. If it ends up being reliable, it's a really great flashlight.

These flashlights put out quite a lot of light from a single AA battery. The small size fits easily in a pants pocket. The focusing lens and multiple brightness settings add flexibility. The workmanship seems to be good. Hopeful these will last a long time.