The days of halogen flashlights are fleeting. Mag lights have always been our great go-to light for around the house, camping or any other use, but the intensity of those lights has been replaced by the power of LEDs.
Some of the best in this category come from Energizer which sells a lineup of LED portable lights in all shapes and sizes. They are sold as rugged and durable which we've found them to be.
Our new favorite light in their lineup is the Hardcase Professional Spotlight. Spotlights are incredibly useful as they will illuminate anything from it seems at least a 1/4 mile away. Great for looking in trees or brush and with such an intense and narrow beam you aren't distracted by any ambient light that a wider beam would show.
The most underrated tool in the DeWALT 12V MAX cordless lineup is the
DeWALT DCL510 12V MAX LED Worklight.
We've been using it for about 3 months now and here's why we love it.
Hits: lightweight, free-standing, 12V MAX battery, super bright LED
Misses: awkward shape, light unit seems fragile if dropped
Uses: under sinks, as flashlight, camping, automotive
Power
For such a small light it produces an intense light. 130 lumens to be exact. That's the LED advantage. The beam is more of a spotlight than flood and has tremendous range. You can easily light up a neighbors house a block away and spot anything outdoors.
Size
The battery takes up the most volume on this light but it's also lightweight and DeWALT has included an easy to use belt clip. You can throw this light into your glove box and you'd almost never notice its there. The light also fits nicely in your hands and with the swivel head can give you a variety of lighting options.
