Flashlight Uses by Lifestyle

Flashlights Used for Running

It's fall. The days are shorter, the nights longer, but you want to continue your afternoon fitness routine of running around the neighborhood when you get home, after a long day at work. Or, you're training for your next competition and need to run outdoors to prepare your body for the unpredictable terrain and air. Regardless of the scenario, those of us who've tried running outdoors know and understand that there are many elemental factors that contribute to your overall success or failure when it comes to exercising outdoors. One obstacle we can help you overcome is your visibility at night, or in the early mornings. BatteryJunction offers a wide variety of flashlights and headlamps you can use to illuminate the area in front of you while running outdoors in the dark. When compiling this list together, we took into consideration the weight of the product, its power source and the overall brightness level of each model. Not only does a runner need to be able to see, but he or she also needs to be seen by motorists and other passersby. Theses flashlights for runners are all relatively lightweight and therefore comfortable enough to wear while training.

Flashlights Used for Around the House

Flashlights used for around the house have a different set of standards than those for other needs, such as for tactical applications. These particular lights typically have a stand or a base in which they may be housed for quick-and-easy retrieval; however, often times they are thrown into a junk drawer that is the furthest thing from organized, yet holds all of the everyday essential supplies you need. You know I'm right. How many times have you dropped a battery, a pen or even money, only to watch it roll under the couch or refrigerator, forever to be lost to the silent killer called "darkness"? With an around-the-house flashlight, you can easily locate and retrieve that lost item quickly and easily, before you forget its whereabouts entirely. Flashlights used for around the house are also handy for everyday activities, such as evening walks with the dog or when you parents come to visit and your dad is in town visiting and he insists on fixing the broken burner on the grill. These portable lights are typically hand held, have a moderate-to-low output and are rechargeable.

Flashlights Used for Caving & Spelunking

Are you a thrill-seeker who enjoys exploring and crawling through caves? If so, then you know that the proper illumination equipment is essential for your success. BatteryJunction offers an assortment of flashlights that can be used for caving and spelunking. We've put together a list of hand held and hands-free lights featuring extremely long runtimes. The last thing you need to worry about while crawling and squeeze your way through caves is the battery life on your flashlight. These long-lasting lights and illumination tools give users the ability to focus on the adventures at hand, instead of the time limit in which they need to complete the task.

Flashlights Used as Worklights

Does it bother you if your mechanic or home inspector is using his or her flashlight during an inspection? If so, you should direct them to us here at BatteryJunction.com, to browse our growing selection of worklights! We've compiled a list of hand-held and hands-free flashlights that can be used for up-close work, such as in the hood of a vehicle or in the crawl space of an abandoned house. For mechanics, in particular, we've collected lights with magnetic bases so that they may be attached to the hood of a vehicle, therefore enabling them with the ability to use both hands while repairing or tinkering with a part. Home inspectors, on the other hand, require hand held flashlights that are durable and tough yet cast a wide beam. These worklights should also have long run times and offer momentary outputs for quickly spotting that loose mouse in the attic or that leaky pipe in the basement.

The Importance of Having an Illumination Tool

With smart-phones today, many people have wrongly removed the need for a separate flashlight or illumination tool from their collection of essential supplies. What they don't realize is that those hand held flashlights are brighter and last longer than those on your cell phone. They are also more reliable and can triple as also a communication and a self-defense tool. You cannot run around the neighborhood using your smart-phone to illuminate the path in front of you. You cannot comfortably hold a phone in your mouth as you tinker around in the hood of your car, while it's broken down on the side of the road. Flashlights are an essential tool for surviving the ups and downs of life. Whether you use them everyday or sporadically, these illumination tools make life that much easier. Browse through our selection of lights to find the right one for your individual needs. Have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact one of our product knowledge experts.