Contrary to what you might think, flashlights can be quite complex tools. There are many features to consider with the purchase of these.

As explained in the Proteclight blog post "What is a tactical flashlight?", Peli™ tactical flashlights were specifically designed for lighting law enforcement, police, gendarmerie and military areas.

Indeed, they are ideal for self-defense: their incredible light power can disorient or blind an aggressor momentarily. They can also be used in conjunction with a weapon and help law enforcement agencies in low light precision shooting situations.

Tactical flashlights can also be useful in the wild, especially in survival scenarios due to some of their unique capabilities.

Finally, tactical flashlights are lightweight and powerful. This means they can be ideal for daily carry or simply to stay in the house during emergencies such as a power outage.
 

What should I consider when choosing my tactical flashlight?

The first features to consider when choosing your Peli™ tactical flashlight are the performance standards and symbols developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to effectively communicate the features and benefits of a flashlight (to learn more about the ANSI standard, feel free to read our blog post "ANSI Standards"). .

The different performance and features referenced through the ANSI standard will help you compare Peli™ tactical flashlights to each other to choose the one that best meets your needs.
 

• LIGHT PERFORMANCE

Tactical flashlights will always have a very powerful light considering what and for whom they were designed (to learn more about this, feel free to read the Proteclight article "What is a tactical flashlight?"). That said, some tactical flashlights have more lumens than others and are therefore brighter.

In fact, lumens are a measure of the total amount of light visible to the human eye from a lamp or light source. This means that as a general rule, the more lumens, the brighter the flashlight. Most Peli™ tactical flashlights approach or exceed 1,000 lumens, which means they are extremely bright.

The brightest tactical flashlights from the Peli™ brand are the Peli™ 7620 Tactical Flashlight and the Peli™ 7070R Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight.

Peli™ 7620 Tactical Torch :

A hybrid, this torch offers up to 1124 lumens of light output, and 4 programmable light modes in 5 different combinations.








Peli™ 7070R Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight : 

The 7070R Rechargeable Tactical Torch offers up to 1219 lumens of light output and five lighting modes with different light output intensities and/or flashing modes.








 

• AUTONOMY

One feature to consider when choosing your tactical flashlight is the amount of runtime you need. The stronger the setting of the tactical light, the less time the light will have before it runs out of battery. Most tactical flashlights have multiple light modes to allow you to switch between low, medium and high modes to help you save battery life.

If you need a powerful light over time, the Peli™ 7070R and 7600 Rechargeable Tactical Torches will best suit your needs.

Peli™ 7070R Rechargeable Tactical Torch :

With this inductively rechargeable flashlight, the light recharges on contact with the base (no battery or USB charger required). Maximum runtime is 32 hours. A permanent runtime indicator helps anticipate battery recharge.  










Peli™ 7600 Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight :

The pocket-sized Peli™ 7600 flashlight offers ultra-high power (944 lumens), 4 lighting modes, and rechargeable battery life of up to 29 hours.







 

• BEAM RANGE

The beam range is the distance the maximum light intensity of a flashlight carries. If you are using your tactical light at night, the beam range will be measured by how far the light will shine before it dims to the equivalent light of the moon. This beam range will vary depending on the lighting mode chosen.

The range of the beam should be taken into consideration if in your professional activity you have to defend yourself against potential aggressors. Indeed, a tactical flashlight with a long beam range will allow you to disorient an attacker at a greater distance to subdue him as soon as possible. Similarly, a longer beam range can be useful if you are a sniper to illuminate targets in the distance.

If you need a tactical flashlight with a long beam range, the Peli™ 8060 Tactical Flashlight is for you!

Peli™ 8060 Rechargeable Tactical Torch:

Equipped with state-of-the-art LED technology, the 8060 flashlight is a must-have in the law enforcement market. This tactical flashlight offers an ultra-powerful 803 lumens of illumination in strong mode for a maximum range is 359 meters.







 

• MAXIMUM BEAM INTENSITY

Another measure of the power of a torch is the maximum beam intensity. The maximum beam intensity measures the light intensity at the brightest point along the beam. Its value is given in candela and does not change with distance.
Lumens and candela are two different ways of measuring light output. Lumens will measure the total amount of light emitted by a torch while candela measures the amount of light emitted by a light in a particular direction. As a general rule, measuring lumens will suffice for you.
 

• WATER RESISTANCE / WATERPROOF

Peli™ tactical flashlights are often called upon for outdoor use. Therefore, they may come into contact with water, rain, sleet or snow. Therefore, a tactical light must be water resistant.
The IP rating system measures the level of water resistance (to learn more about IP rating, feel free to read the Proteclight article "Protection Ratings").

The Peli™ 7600 Tactical Torch has an IPX8 Protection Rating, meaning it is fully protected against prolonged immersion to over one meter under specific conditions.

Peli™ 7600 Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight :

The Peli™ 7600 Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight is the most powerful Peli™ tactical flashlight available.
The pocket-sized Peli™ 7600 flashlight offers a very high output (944 lumens), 4 lighting modes, and the rechargeable battery life reaches 29 hours. It has an IPX8 rating which makes it a waterproof flashlight.


 

• SHOCK RESISTANCE

Tactical lights are designed to be tough (read the Proteclight article "What is a tactical flashlight?"). In fact, they are designed to withstand the tough demands of military and law enforcement professions. Therefore, they must be resistant and robust.
Impact resistance is tested by dropping the lit torch onto a concrete surface from a specified height. To be considered impact resistant, the torch must be 100% functional after drops and be free of cracks or breaks.
If you are considering a flashlight purchase, a Peli™ tactical flashlight could be a long-term investment due to its ruggedness and impact resistance. Moreover, Peli™ tactical flashlights come with a lifetime warranty.
 

Additional features and functions to consider

In addition to ANSI performance standards, you should also consider additional features and functions when choosing your tactical flashlight, such as:

• POWER SUPPLY TYPE

Peli™ tactical flashlights operate on batteries or rechargeable batteries.
The most common type of batteries used for Peli™ Tactical Flashlights are AA, AAA or CR123 lithium batteries. 
The batteries used for Peli™ Tactical Torches are rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Most of the time, they are rechargeable via USB cable.

If you need continuous lighting, the rechargeable lights will not only be more economical since you won't need to buy batteries regularly, but they will also give you a better runtime (2h15 runtime for the least powerful, 69h runtime for the most powerful).

Peli™ 8060 Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight :

With this rechargeable flashlight on a charger base, the flashlight is easily recharged at your scene. Maximum runtime is 69 hours in low mode. A permanent battery life indicator allows you to anticipate the recharging of the battery.
If you regularly forget to recharge your rechargeable equipment at the end of the day, a battery-powered tactical flashlight will be more suitable for your needs.












The Peli™ 7610 Tactical Flashlight :

The Peli™ 7610 LED flashlight has a great runtime, with nearly 33 hours of brightness in low power mode.




 

• BEAM TYPE

Typically, a tactical flashlight comes with three different beam types.

• Wide beam. This increases the width of the light. This means the light is less powerful, but it illuminates a larger area.
• A concentrated beam. This focuses the light on a much smaller area. This will result in a much more powerful and brighter light concentrated on a smaller area.
• An adjustable beam. It can be adjusted to suit your needs.
   

• LIGHTING MODES AND SETTINGS

The tactical flashlight is usually equipped with several operating modes. Often these include a momentary and a constant lighting option. The momentary-on option means that the user must be able to press the button lightly to turn it on, then release it to turn it off. The constant-on option, on the other hand, requires the user to press the button all the way down until it clicks and stays on when released.

The strobe mode is often a feature of a tactical light that allows the user to quickly turn the light on and off. This feature is especially useful in self-defense situations. The rapid on and off of the light causes a moving person or object to appear out of sync and it may take some time for the brain to adjust. This phenomenon is also known as the Bucha effect or flicker dizziness. Thus, it gives the user of the flashlight time to take a self-defense measure.

The tactical flashlight also has several brightness settings. Generally, there are three levels: high, medium and low. It is usually possible to switch between these settings by continuously pressing the button on the rear end cap.

Finally, some models of Peli™ tactical flashlights are programmable to choose the order of the lighting modes. This allows you to customize its operation to your needs.
 

• MATERIALS, LENGTH AND WEIGHT

The last things to consider are the materials used to build the flashlight, as well as its length and weight. The materials used to build the lamp will largely determine its durability, but also its weight and length, which, depending on how you use it, may be a determining factor for you.

If you're looking for a short, lightweight tactical light, the Peli™ 7110 Tactical Torch will meet your needs. It measures 11.8 cm for 116 grams (including batteries).

If instead you are looking for a larger tactical flashlight, the Peli™ 8060 Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight is the longest of the Peli™ tactical flashlights. It measures 32.2 cm.

Now you know all the features to consider in order to choose the best Peli™ tactical flashlight for your needs.

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