Mag Instrument Mini Maglite 2aaa Led - Red, - SP32036, One Size

I have a Leatherman Surge multitool with all the trimmings. The sheath comes with two sleeves for accessories. I keep the extension bit holder in one (BTW, that piece is a super addition to the base tool because you can use it as a separate small driver as well as adapting normal hex bits to the tool) and wanted a small flashlight for the other. When looking for a flashlight, I wanted it to 1) fit the sleeve; 2) be bright enough to use like a regular flashlight and not just be a weak inspection light (ie. junction boxes); 3) water proof or resistant; 4) LED for longer battery life and bulb life; 5) rugged overall; 6) not insanely expensive; 7) trust the brand. As in many of my flashlight purchases, this pointed to the fine products of the Maglite company, which has the added cache of being made here in the U.S.A. I know they are not always the super highest of tech or performance, but they are always, IMO, a really great value and performance balance. This light is no exception, and in my use may actually be above what I expected. First, was this custom made for my Leatherman or what? I uploaded a photo of the light in the sheath of my Surge. Perfect fit. It has come in handy many times for my forays to my mom's home as well as my mom-in-law's home. Both single women who are still living on their own while being spry super seniors, but not able to repair a lot of stuff around the house. This light makes sure I don't have to use their locally sourced (that means "weak") flashlights when crawling under the sink, near the furnace, back of closets, etc. It is very bright, has that Maglite adjustable beam, and uses batteries that are commonly available and cheap (AAA). I've used both alkaline and Panasonic Eneloop NiMH (just did this for testing) with no issue. In fact, the two or three hours I have on this light have not been enough to even dim the original batteries, let alone run them out. So, especially if your application looks like mine, this is the one and the way to go.

This is my 2nd light. I've been using my 1st one for about 10 years as a service tech. It's a bit pricey but the power and durability are 2nd to none. When I show other people this light, they can't believe how bright and clean this light is. I bought this one to keep in my house rather than going to my toolbox when I need it.

I have finally found a reliable flashlight! I bought three of these. What I wanted: 1. Reliable Flashlight: Good for over a year in a drawer and good for several hours per battery pack. 2. Portable for closeup work with high white light levels but capable of lighting up a large area outdoors. What I found: When I used the "pre-charged" Eneloop Brand of NickelMetalHydride AAA batteries in the Maglite MiniMag, I got about 3 hours of usable light. Light levels were very bright and illumination across the spot was adjustable for close-up work. Light levels outdoors were very good ... especially as compared to the old D-Cell Incandescent-bulb Flashlights. My analysis details: 1. With the fresh supplied Duracell AAA's: I measured about 1.6W battery consumption at a per battery load voltage of about 1.45V. The battery pack would last for 1 hour or so and the power output dropped about 60% (implying a comparable loss in light output). For closeup work, such as inspections, an ideal light source should be "white" and provide a luminous power incident to the surface of 1000 LUX or more, the rated output of 87 Lumens should provide about 1000 LUX when the penlight is illuminating a 7inch diameter circle. 2. With Charged Eneloop AAA's: I measured about 0.7W battery consumption at a per battery load voltage of about 1.3V. The pack life would be about 3 hours with a power output drop of about 30%. The reduced brightness and "whiteness" with the Rechargeables was still adequate. Bottom Line: When paired with the 'long-storage life' Eneloop batteries, I expect that the flashlight will be a reliable light source even when stored for months. (Based upon several years of experience with these batteries, I don't expect to have an battery leakage disasters as well). Since this light has a limited lifetime warranty, if you avoid the leakage-prone alkaline batteries, one should expect long service life. In addition, the Eneloop batteries can be recharged hundreds of times.

Great light for service work etc. To be fair I'm a bit of a flashlight snob. I don't like having to fiddle with them to keep them working. So this is possibly my all time favorite light to use at work. It's plenty bright for working on things but not so bright that it is uncomfortable to use in close quarters. I've had this a few months now and have used it quite a bit. The original batteries were still good up until a couple weeks ago. They weren't fine but I was replacing batteries in another device and only had two left in the pack so I decided to replace them while I was thinking about it. Good size. For years I carried the 2aa size mag-lites with the led conversions. I liked them but the conversions either didn't last or the pins would break off after being dropped a few times. (Nite Ize was probably the best if you want to go that route) The factory 2AA mag-lites are pretty good but to me they were just a bit too long. I lost 3 over the course of a year because they would sometimes come out of my belt holster when I sat down. This 2aa light fits comfortably in a shirt pocket like an ink pen. If you're looking for an uber tactical retina scorching light this isn't it. If you're like me and constantly needing to see into a poorly lit part of a machine less than 20 ft away this little light is hard to beat. Mag lites tend to be a bit underpowered and underwhelming but tough. This time they kinda hit the sweet spot.

It's the best. Nothing can compare. Batteries last and you can control the light that's very bright. I love it

It's a nice, lightweight flashlight. It can easily fit in a pocket, and provides more than enough light for most circumstances. From MagLite, I'm sure it'll hold up for ages. It can easily be turned on with one hand, too. However, the ease of turning it on is also a bit of a downside. Rotating the lens portion of the flashlight turns it on and allows for focusing the beam just a bit. Unfortunately, after the first maybe 1/8 turn, the turning portion gets quite loose and is far too easy to turn. I wish it would offer more resistance throughout the entire range.

Great Mag AAA Led flashlight for my car. Just Took a few twists of the head to break in the On/Off function and now it works perfectly. Doesn't have much beam focus adjustment but i still like it. Also has a Ton more light output than my old incandescent AA Maglite. (See pic for comparison).

This is the perfect sized flashlight for everyday carry, constructed of anodized aluminum with a very reasonable battery lifespan measured in hours not minutes at full power. I suggest purchasing AAA usb c rechargeable batteries with it. It's extremely durable as you'd come to expect from Maglite and although pocket sized still much brighter than an iphone worth its weight. It fits in small pockets much better than the AA version, plenty bright to justify carrying every day and using regularly.