Get Your LED Light On

Those of us who grew up going camping and sleeping in the backyard remember those big, bulky flashlights, as big as a thermos, that kept us feeling safe in the dark.

Old School Style Using Maglites

Today the LED flashlight rules and that's fine with me. I go out with researchers into the jungle at night to search for snakes and lizards. We used to carry those baton style Maglites that need 4 D-sized batteries so we could shine high into the rainforest canopy and light the trail.

Going out every night for 4-5 hours eats up your batteries fast, so we had to carry extra D batteries too. That's all over.

Now we use Fenix LED flashlights that fit in our pocket and pack enough lumen power to brighten up the dark jungle.

Using LED Flashlights in the Jungle

We tend to prefer the Fenix TK series due to their toughness to handle rough field conditions. We've dropped them on rocks, streams and dragged them through the elements of the rainforest without fail.

Of course at home you don't require such a strong flashlight, but you do need a reliable light to keep handy.

For everyday use and one to keep in your backpack, I'd suggest getting the Fenix LD20 LED flashlight. It's a bit lighter and narrower in design over the TK models and fits better, without being bulky, in a bag, briefcase or purse.

LED flashlights are invaluable during times of emergency, natural disasters or just for keeping you safe in dark parking lots and other everyday events.

Check out the Fenix lights and find the right model to "Get Your LED Light On."