Streamlight Microstream Review: The AAA Benchmark
A look at one of the most iconic AAA flashlights in the hobby.
64audio U12t (12-BA) Review: TOTL All-Rounder
The U12t is a flagship IEM that plays near the top of the IEM-game. Let’s find out why.
Benchmade Bugout Review: A Misleading Name
Taking a look at this iconic, lightweight knife. And why it doesn’t live up to its moniker.
HDS Systems Rotary Review: Straight Intuitive
There’s good flashlight user-interfaces, and then there’s the HDS Rotary’s.
Omicron Review: Keychain King
Introduction Gyorgy Kemenes is lauded for creating some of the smallest, most intricate flashlights in the world; prime examples are the Nucleus flashlight and this flashlight. In fact, the flashlight I’ve linked to probably holds …
[Runtime] Surefire Minimus (300 Lumen)
Measured draw from OFF: 12uA Time to drain a CR123a (1500mAh): 14.269 years Reed Instruments SD-1128, 60 second intervals, room temperature with no cooling, falls slightly short of claimed runtime
Lumintop/BLF FW3A Review: Toys and Tools
If there’s one thing my reviews lacked when I first started doing them, it was structure. I don’t think this sets a good precedent – especially with the introduction of my grading system. And so …
[Runtime] Surefire Titan Plus
Reed Instruments SD-1128 Light Meter, 30-second intervals, room temperature with no cooling, technically runs 50% longer than claimed runtime according to ANSI standards.
[Runtime] HDS Systems Rotary
Reed Instruments SD-1128 light meter Room temperature w/ no cooling Level 24, max output. “Burst” feature and “Automatic turn-off” feature disabled. Consistent with manufacturer’s runtime tests if not slightly better.