Review of Gerber 22-80106 Firecracker LED Flashlight, Metallic Green

I carried this light in my pocket for more than two years of general use. It has a bright focused beam with a much dimmer "moon glow" wide area light (typical for this type of focused LED). The beam is narrow (casting a spot about one foot in diameter at 20 feet) and can cast shadows at over a hundred feet. I have read license plates at over 100 feet using this (allowing for the fact that license plates are reflectorized). It has a twist type on/off switch which has at times turned itself on in my pocket. The only reason that I give this four versus five stars is that a few times a year I would find that it had turned on by itself and drained the battery. If you carry this in a holster this probably would not be a problem. Also, twist on/off type flashlights tend to be slightly more difficult to use than click switch types, but are less prone to eventual failure. One of the things you end up doing with this light is loosening it beyond the point of turning it off to lessen the chance of accidental activation. The downside of doing this is that it may further unscrew and come apart in your pocket. This flashlight is very solidly built of machined aluminum. It appears to be virtually unbreakable, other than for a fairly thin front lens, though this is well inset into the frame (don't try to bash anything with the front of this light or you'll destroy the lens). There is a momentary on/off switch at the back end suitable for signalling, or for quick use by holding the button down continuously. After two solid years of use the light shows light scratching on the painted surface but no other wear. Note that you can use NiMH rechargable AA batteries, but this gives you a slightly dimmer light than a regular alkaline AA (if you use this constantly this will save you a bunch of money for a little bit less usable light...a good trade-off). The single AA is a good feature, since it provides the brightness equivalent to many 2-AA lights.

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Product Description:
The Gerber Firecracker LED Flashlight is a small, compact light that packs a powerful punch! This 4-inch handheld flashlight features a bright 18-lumen LED bulb that can burn for up to 7 hours. The Firecracker features a durable green anodized aluminum construction with a twist on/off tail cap switch. It can be stuffed into your luggage, stowed in your cars glove box, or shoved in your pocket for on the go use!

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