[Quick Hit] Nucleus Review: Redefining Functional Art
Introduction Now this is a torch I’ve been sitting on for a while! With some torches, I immediately know how they’re going to play into actual use, but this wasn’t one of them. So after …
Month: January 2020
[Quick Hit] Nitecore TIP 2: Nothing We Haven’t Seen
Introduction Nitecore is one of the mainstream flashlight brands based out of China, and they were well-known for pushing LEDs to the forefront back when incandescents were still popular. I must confess that I don’t …
On Clones in the Flashlight Hobby
Ah yes, clones, perhaps the touchiest of subjects in the custom torch world (CTW). Be aware that my thoughts on the subject might deviate from some of the conventional, established canon on the matter. Clones …
Buy Once, Cry Once and other Problems with the EDC Hobby
In what’ll probably be more of a philosophical post, I’ll be exploring one of the preeminent justifications for the gear that we purchase, and the extent to which this is warranted. Mostly, though, this’ll just …
[Quick Hit] Rovyvon A2x/A3x: A Disappointing Upgrade
Rovyvon is a Hong-Kong based flashlight company that originally made waves in the flashlight-world with their Aurora keychain-flashlight series. With each model to enter the series, which now spans no less than ten, small improvements …
How to Choose an EDC Flashlight
What’s up guys, and welcome to another thought-exercise post. Every year, manufacturers release a plethora of flashlights that are brighter, more efficient, and more advanced than the last year’s. And in a market saturated with …
Understanding the Custom Flashlight Market
Let’s talk about today’s topic which is the state of the custom flashlight market. I’ll be covering what you need to understand purchasing a custom flashlight, the current problem with the custom flashlight market, and …
Rovyvon A8U Review
Today I’m going to be taking a look at a neat little flashlight called the Rovyvon A8. Rovyvon’s Aurora series made a big splash in the EDC world, and for good reason. Here I’ll be …
Mechforce Mechtorch Review (Text)
Today I’m going to be sharing my thoughts on a flashlight that punches well beyond its price point. The Mechforce Mechtorch is the latest torch to join in the competitive, upper-echelon of the flashlight world. …
GoRuck GR1 (1-Year Review)
What’s up guys and welcome back to another gear review where I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the Goruck GR1. If you’ve done a little research then I’m sure you already know the background behind …