emylieadam
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[h=1]How many lumens do you need for a good led flashlight?[/h]
Lumen is a measure of a LED light output. If you have ever purchased an LED flashlight. In a simple explanation, lumens equate to a the brightness of light, and while that's not entirely true. But remember, the bigger the number of lumens, the brighter the light will be. So, how many lumens do we need for a specific task?
Lumen is a measure of a LED light output. If you have ever purchased an LED flashlight. In a simple explanation, lumens equate to a the brightness of light, and while that's not entirely true. But remember, the bigger the number of lumens, the brighter the light will be. So, how many lumens do we need for a specific task?
- 10-20 Lumens
Close up tasks: Searching for things up to 100 meters distance - 20-150 Lumens
Basic household and outdoor activities: Searching for things up to 120 meters distance - 160-200 Lumens
Activities like camping, hiking; Household use, Tactical tasks and Security: Cover distances up to 250 meters - 200-500 Lumens
Sailing, Fishing, Climbing, Hiking, Hunting, Work Place, Tactical Tasks - 600-1000 Lumens
Industrial Uses, Fishing, Caving, Hiking, Hunting, Camping, covers distance up to 300 meters. - >1000 Lumens
Best for recreational activities in large property, Outdoor lighting, Search & rescue, or Hunting