Showing posts with label flashlight. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flashlight. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Eylo Emergency Flashlight



I received the Eylo Emergency Flashlight through a promotion. 

Product Info:
  • 6 in 1 survival tool
  • Rechargeable LED flashlight
  • 4 settings (Bright, Dim, Strobe, SOS)
  • USB charging port for mobile devices
  • Hand crank charging system
  • Emergency flasher
  • Seat belt cutter
  • Window breaker hammer
  • 4 Magenets to attach to car

The Eylo Emergency Flashlight is a handy 6-in-1 tool to keep and use in the home or vehicle.

The flashlight is a rechargeable device, so no worrying about having extra batteries around for if the flashlight dies. The flashlight can be recharged using a micro USB cord. It can be charged through an outlet, car charger, or external battery.

If none are available or limited, the manual hand crank can work to help charge the flashlight to provide light or a small charge to mobile devices. Hand cranking may be tiring, but it is effective and useful in emergency situations.

I really like that this emergency flashlight has a port that can be used to charge a cell phone. It may not provide a full charge to mobile device, but it can provide enough to make an emergency call, send a message for help, look up a phone number for a tow truck, or check weather radars.

The seat belt cutter seems to have a decent sharpness to it. There isn't enough space between the edge and the flashlight to cut a finger or thick rope. The blade was able to cut cardboard, paper, and string when I tried it. The cardboard wasn't able to cut in one go like the others. I had to wiggle the blade and cardboard to get it to cut the entire length.

The window glass breaker hammer is useful if it's ever needed. The metal is thick and sturdy enough to break through glass. The pointed end isn't sharp enough to cut skin, but it could scratch or damage a cell phone screen. The silicone piece over the hammer helps make the pointed end less likely to cause damage when it's not being used. The silicone piece can come off easily and get lost.

The flashlight has four different settings. The long button on the side turns on the red emergency flasher. There's four magnets on the end by the flashlight that allows it to stick to a car, so the red emergency flasher is facing out and visible.

The clear flashlight end has three of the four modes. The flashlight can be bright, dim, or SOS.

This emergency flashlight is great for in the home in case of weather conditions or power loss. I mainly keep mine in the car in case of emergencies when traveling. The light works great if ever stuck on the road or needing to break out of the car.

Pros:
- 4 flashlight settings
- Manual hand crank for recharging
- Charging port for flashlight and mobile devices
- Sharp seat belt blade
- Easy to use

Cons: 
- Silicone piece over window hammer can come off and get lost

Check out this emergency tool on Amazon.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Super Bright 11 LED Hat Clip Light



I received the Super Bright 11 LED Hat Clip Light through a promotion. 

Product Info: 
  • 11 LED lights
  • Attaches to cap, hands free
  • 3 AAA batteries (not included)
  • Size: 90 x 60 x 17 mm
When I first received this hat clip light, a clip was broken on the lid or closure part where the batteries go. It made it difficult to keep the batteries in the device because the closure wouldn't stay on. I messaged the company about the issue and they were very quick at responding and helping me solve the issue. Very great communication and customer service on their part. 

The device takes 3 AAA batteries to get to work. The hat clip light shows directions on which way the batteries go. The on button is to the side of where the batteries are kept. The button is small and round, yet easy to push. 

Beware of turning on the light with it facing you. It is very bright!! 



The clips go over the brim of one's hat with the light underneath to make a flashlight that's hands free. Similar to a head lamp.

The brim of the hat needs to be fairly straight to get the clip to fit. A hat with a brim that's rounded or curved a lot makes it difficult for the hat clip to stay on.



Check out this hat light on amazon.

Thursday, February 12, 2015

3-In-1 Cree LED Flashlight



I received the 3-in-1 Cree LED Flashlight by Accessorise Your Life (AYL) through a promotion. 

Product Info:
  • Magnetic Base
  • Durable
  • Anodized aluminium body 
  • Takes 3 AAA batteries (not included
  • Total of 29 LED lights (18 white, 11 red
  • 3-in-1 option (Cree, White, and Flashing red LED lights)
  • Bulbs can last 100,000 hours

First thing I noticed when I opened up the package was that the flashlight seemed lighter than I had expected it to be, which makes it easier to carry around if necessary. It was apparently light enough for my puppy to try to drag it around.

The image on the box help me realize that the bottom unscrews, and that's where the batteries go. Unfortunately, the 3 AAA batteries to power the flashlight is not included. The batteries were easy to drop in and get out.



I noticed that the base was magnetic when the batteries started sticking to the bottom part (that was screwed off) of the flashlight. The magnetic base was able to hold up the flashlight on my car, on the fridge, or other metal surfaces.







The first click of the power button brings up the cree or normal flashlight type mode. Sadly, when I first put in the batteries, the flashlight must have been turned on already, and I ended up blinding myself. The LED lights are very bright and can shine out for a long distance.






The second click of the power button goes to the white LED lights. This is also very bright. Brighter than the Cree. It's great for area views if you're holding it length wise or you have the magnetic base holding it up.

The third click to the power button goes to the red flashing LED lights. They're bright, but not as blinding as the white LEDs. This is great for emergency uses, like being stuck on the side of the road and working on the vehicle. It helps make you visible.

Check out this flashlight on amazon

Monday, December 22, 2014

Power Tek Pocket Knife



I received the Power Tek Fire Talon Multi-Tool Pocket Knife through a promotion.

Product Info: 
  • 2 Built-in LED Flashlights (Battery is included)
  • Combo knife
  • Spring-loaded Needlenose Pliers w/ Wire Cutters
  • Wire Strippers
  • Spring-loaded scissors
  • Philips and straight screw drivers
  • Made of black Oxide Stainless Steel
  • Size: 4"
  • Weighs: 9.8 oz

First thing I noticed about this pocket knife was that it was heavy. At least, it was heavier than I expected it to be.

I was shocked and impressed with the quality of this pocket knife, as well as the other tools included on it.
There's little rubber inlays to help provide a better grip for comfort and to avoid dropping it.

(Yes, do not drop it on your foot. It will hurt.)

I kept finding more and more parts to this multi-tool. I had not expected so many, but I'm also not overly familiar with most pocket knives. I just use the few that's been laying around the house.

Although, some of the tools are hard to get out. It took several tries to get the smaller ones out.
Those ones do not compare to this multi-tool pocket knife. The ones at my house either didn't have all the tools this Power Tek Fire Talon one does, the ease of use is different, the others didn't have as tight of grip when using the pliers as this one does, or the knife and scissors just are not as sharp.

(Yes, the knife and scissors are very sharp with this pocket knife. Be careful.)
I like at the battery is included for the flashlights, since I could not find what type of battery was needed in the listing of details.

The battery was a little hard to get out at first due to the paper that was also in it. I was afraid of breaking the door where the battery is.

The flashlights are on both ends. They're great for close areas. They don't reach the distance of normal flashlights or cell phone lights.

Check out this Multi-Tool Pocket Knife on Amazon