Lessons Learned: Flashlights During a Disaster

Awhile back an article was posted here on AllOutdoor talking about flashlights and how many lumens they produce. Here is the article for reference - The Flashlight Lumen Race.

When flashlights are bought based on the lumens they produce, the consumer is approaching the situation with a "one size fits all" solution. Surely, a flashlight that produces 1,000 lumens will be good for reading when the power goes out, right?

To answer the question, no, a 1,000 lumen flashlight will not be good for reading, that is unless you are 100 yards away from the light. Then there is battery life. In a grid down situation, using a powerful light for small tasks is going to deplete your battery stockpile.

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Lessons Learned: Flashlights During a Disaster