It has happened to me three times: the power in my hotel has gone out. The first two times, I wasn’t prepared. By the third time I had started carrying a small flashlight. It was about 6 inches long, took two AAA batteries and was heavy.
Lately, I’ve been carrying a Mighty Bright Carabiner Flashlight
They’re decent, lightweight and the light was okay, but they didn’t last very long and were not rechargable.
Then I found the Tom Bihn Guardian Dual Function Light.
This light is made in Canada for use by the military and law enforcement. It comes with either a white or red bulb cover and includes both a belt clip and a lanyard with a swivel hook. It’s just over 1 inch all around and weighs a mere 0.7 oz (20g). The light can be seen for up to 3 miles. You have the option of a steady light or a flashing one. To create either mode, it’s necessary to turn the batteries over. (CR 2032)
The uniqueness of this light is the ability to keep it close and hands free. You can use the belt clip to attach it to your belt or strap of your messenger bag or backpack.
Or, you can use the lanyard and clip it to an internal “O” ring to use as a bag light or to let it hang freely outside the bag should you need to use the light and keep your hands free.
Having the flashlight conveniently clipped to your bag makes it easy when you need it most…in the dark. No fumbling for a light. And that’s important.
I wish Tom Bihn would make both the white and red lenses available, so they can be interchanged, rather than be forced to buy two separate flashlights
For only $20, and a weight under 1 oz, this is my new go to light travel flashlight.
(Tom Bihn suppled the Guardian Dual Function Light for review.)
(Frank II)