Almost all of us have experienced a power outage, usually caused by weather and have stumbled around trying to locate a flashlight. That usually results in more than one stubbed toe or bruised shin, even if you have a particular place you store your flashlight.
The Olight Baton Flashlight series offers three models of varying size and power that are easily stored and because of their compactness, can be stored virtually everywhere.
The brightness is pretty good for lights these size, and the run-time at the lowest setting is incredible. Half a lumen does not sound like much, but it is quite adequate for many tasks in complete darkness. And if a half lumen is not enough, there are two intermediate brightness levels as well as the highest level.
All three models utilize the Cree XM-L2 LED and are constructed of hard anodized aircraft grade aluminum.
These have a “strobe” function which is of limited use, since these do not have a “tactical” configuration.
They do not have the more appropriate survival function of a “S-O-S” flasher. The lights are controlled by a single button on the side. These buttons are small and flat, and a bit hard to find by feel.
The Olight Baton S10.
Each light comes with a nice clip to aid in carrying it. These hold the lights with the lenses up, which results in them getting dusty quickly. On the other hand, it makes them easier to spot when they turn themselves on in your pocket. The clips rotate fairly easily, which can be a problem if the switch rotates under the clip, which presses and holds the button in, turning the light on, to max brightness.
The lights have a “lock” function, which is only marginally effective. The incidences where the light is turned on “by itself” are reduced but not eliminated. To activate this function, press and hold the button while the light is off. It will turn on in the lowest mode; keep holding the button in and it will turn off.
From now on, pressing and releasing the button has no effect. To turn off the lock, press and hold until the light turns on. If the lock is not effective enough in your situation, the end cap can be backed off 1/8th of a turn to prevent unintentional activation.
To increase the brightness level, press and hold while the light is on. When you turn off the light, it remembers the last level which was used, and turns back on to that level.
Flashlights are critical tools, particularly if you are in a survival or emergency situation. Often times, though they are bulky and some are even complicated to use.
The Olight Baton series of flashlights are sleek, easy to access and use and have more than adequate brightness for most situations.
To learn more about this series of flashlights and to read the entire review, visit Survival Life.