To find out which flashlight will best benefit you, I have categorized my top picks into 6 categories. These different categories suit different needs, so take your pick!

Best Key-ring Flashlight
LRI Photon Micro-Light Freedom Flashlight

LRI Photon Freedom Micro Light Flashlight

Benefits

• Two Times Brighter than Any Micro Light
• Extra Functions
• Easy to Control
• Water-Resistant
• Handy & Practical
• Wonderful Gift
• Multi-Purpose Photon Clip

Cons

• Pricey

Flashlight enthusiast and reviewer Daniel Rutter of Dansdata.com calls this, “the best single LED light in the world if you want something really, really small”. Highly powered which can light about 23 feet is around $20. However, you’ll get the best benefit from this key-ring flashlight if you use it to read a map, find a keyhole, follow a footpath, etc. It’s bright enough for short walks, yet can be dimmed enough for use next to a sleeping partner.

Best Household LED Flashlight
Streamlight ProPolymer 3C 33244 Flashlight

Streamlight 33244 Flashlight

Benefits

• Durable
• Impact Resistant
• Long Battery Life
• Bright
• Uses Old Battery Size C
• Handy
• Non-Conductive

Constantly praised for its durable brightness, this flashlight is excellent for close-up and intermediate-range tasks. At an estimate $40, it has a sturdy polymer body which is a major advantage where electricity might make metal flashlight cases dangerous. However, do take note as some households might not put the durable feature as their top priority.

Best Travel Flashlight
Fenix P2D-CE Flashlight

Fenix P2D-CE Flashlight

Benefits

• Consistent Light
• Waterproof & Shock-Resistant
• Very Bright
• 6 Different Output Levels
• Lifetime Warranty
• Serves as A Candle
• Generates Less Heat

Downside

• Slower Strobe Function
• Price

Flashlight Reviews.com calls this the “perfect every day carry light.” Why? It’s smaller than 1D but the output is greater than 2D. Although it uses only lithium-ion batteries and is approximately $55, it has earned top ratings from owners. This flashlight can be a major benefit for every day purposes (basically for anything).

Best Budget Utility Flashlight
Stanley MaxLife Tripod 369 Flashlight

Stanley 95-112 Flashlight

Benefits

• Unusually Versatile
• Well-designed
• No Hands Needed
• Long Battery Life
• Lightweight
• Swiveling Head

Cons

• Poor Build Quality
• Low Level of Brightness
• Uneven Battery Use
• Floppy Head

What sets this apart is the unusual versatility; where you can either use it as a handheld flashlight or as a hands-free work light. Due to its many hiccups, it doesn’t make the “Top Picks” list at FlashlightReviews.com. Two of the major complaints are the brightness and the floppy head. However, at approximately $25, it’s generally good around the house during power outages. If you have the time, wait for the next model to come up and hopefully by then, the design will be sturdier.

Best Solar Flashlight
SunNight Solar BoGo Light

SunNight Solar BogoLight Flashlight

Benefits

• Worldwide Impact
• Charges Well
• Glow-in-the-Dark Strip
• Exceptionally Sturdy
• Emergency Saver
• Useful
• Eco-Friendly

Estimated at $25, this has been getting a fair bit of attention because when you buy one, the manufacturer also sends one to the developing country of your choice or to the United States’ servicemen in Iraq or Afghanistan. This program has been praised by the New York Times and National Public Radio. If you can wait, a better, more high-tech BoGo Light will be available soon.

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