Maglite Mini LED 2-Cell AAA Flashlight Red - SP32036

I have a Leatherman Surge multitool with all the trimmings. The sheath comes with two sleeves for accessories. I keep the extension bit holder in one (BTW, that piece is a super addition to the base tool because you can use it as a separate small driver as well as adapting normal hex bits to the tool) and wanted a small flashlight for the other. When looking for a flashlight, I wanted it to 1) fit the sleeve; 2) be bright enough to use like a regular flashlight and not just be a weak inspection light (ie. junction boxes); 3) water proof or resistant; 4) LED for longer battery life and bulb life; 5) rugged overall; 6) not insanely expensive; 7) trust the brand. As in many of my flashlight purchases, this pointed to the fine products of the Maglite company, which has the added cache of being made here in the U.S.A. I know they are not always the super highest of tech or performance, but they are always, IMO, a really great value and performance balance. This light is no exception, and in my use may actually be above what I expected.First, was this custom made for my Leatherman or what? I uploaded a photo of the light in the sheath of my Surge. Perfect fit. It has come in handy many times for my forays to my mom's home as well as my mom-in-law's home. Both single women who are still living on their own while being spry super seniors, but not able to repair a lot of stuff around the house. This light makes sure I don't have to use their locally sourced (that means "weak") flashlights when crawling under the sink, near the furnace, back of closets, etc. It is very bright, has that Maglite adjustable beam, and uses batteries that are commonly available and cheap (AAA). I've used both alkaline and Panasonic Eneloop NiMH (just did this for testing) with no issue. In fact, the two or three hours I have on this light have not been enough to even dim the original batteries, let alone run them out.So, especially if your application looks like mine, this is the one and the way to go.

This is the perfect sized flashlight for everyday carry, constructed of anodized aluminum with a very reasonable battery lifespan measured in hours not minutes at full power. I suggest purchasing AAA usb c rechargeable batteries with it. It's extremely durable as you'd come to expect from Maglite and although pocket sized still much brighter than an iphone worth its weight. It fits in small pockets much better than the AA version, plenty bright to justify carrying every day and using regularly.

Bought the first one to add to my travel kit. Liked it so much I bought several as Christmas gifts. Nice little AAA flashlight, handy in small places, puts out a lot of light

I purchased this same flashlight a number of years ago and was very pleased with it. The small size makes it handy, while it still has a very bright light. Happy to have a duplicate replacement that will suit my needs for years to come. Also pleased with the prompt delivery after placing my order.

A great compact light that is surprisingly bright. Small, fits in jacket pocket or door compartment in the car.I own three.

I am using this for a quick measurement of the pupillary light response and dogs. Having tried it on myself, I found it extremely bright. So I am using it at at least a 45° angle. Not directly.It also helps when looking at patches of skin, the underside of an animal that doesn't want to turn over, and down in the ears.I said all that to say this:When it turns on, the head gets a little bit loose and may flicker. Please consider that I use this flashlight 20 times a day. But I have only used it for three weeks. It should be precisely crafted enough, to provide unwavering light when loosened to turn it on. It has no switch. In every other respect, it is what you would expect from mag light. It is nice and slim, and fits in a pocket making it an excellent inspection penlight..

I have finally found a reliable flashlight! I bought three of these.What I wanted:1. Reliable Flashlight: Good for over a year in a drawer and good for several hours per battery pack.2. Portable for closeup work with high white light levels but capable of lighting up a large area outdoors.What I found:When I used the "pre-charged" Eneloop Brand of NickelMetalHydride AAA batteries in the Maglite MiniMag, I got about 3 hours of usable light. Light levels were very bright and illumination across the spot was adjustable for close-up work. Light levels outdoors were very good ... especially as compared to the old D-Cell Incandescent-bulb Flashlights.My analysis details:1. With the fresh supplied Duracell AAA's: I measured about 1.6W battery consumption at a per battery load voltage of about 1.45V. The battery pack would last for 1 hour or so and the power output dropped about 60% (implying a comparable loss in light output). For closeup work, such as inspections, an ideal light source should be "white" and provide a luminous power incident to the surface of 1000 LUX or more, the rated output of 87 Lumens should provide about 1000 LUX when the penlight is illuminating a 7inch diameter circle.2. With Charged Eneloop AAA's: I measured about 0.7W battery consumption at a per battery load voltage of about 1.3V. The pack life would be about 3 hours with a power output drop of about 30%. The reduced brightness and "whiteness" with the Rechargeables was still adequate.Bottom Line: When paired with the 'long-storage life' Eneloop batteries, I expect that the flashlight will be a reliable light source even when stored for months. (Based upon several years of experience with these batteries, I don't expect to have an battery leakage disasters as well). Since this light has a limited lifetime warranty, if you avoid the leakage-prone alkaline batteries, one should expect long service life. In addition, the Eneloop batteries can be recharged hundreds of times.

Small, convenient, bright and always dependable.