When it comes to police equipment, 5.11 Tactical is taking the market by surprise. All of the 5.11 Tactical products are highly rated in police gear reviews. Their newest product, the Light for Life is going to make a run for the best police flashlight.

January 2009, 5.11 Tactical released the 5.11 Tactical Light for Life police flashlight. The Light for Life flashlight was first discussed in early 2008 and few thought that the flashlight would be possible. Why? This rechargeable flashlight has NO battery! With a joint partnership between 5.11 Tactical and Flashpoint Technology they were able to make this possible. Using technology from some of the best hybrid car engineers they were able to manufacture the flashlight.

The 5.11 Tactical Light for Life is a standard length police flashlight of about 12" long. The flashlight features a peak output of 270 lumens with a standard output of 90 lumens. In addition to that, there is a 270 lumen tactical strobe. When operating in standard mode, the 5.11 Tactical Light for Life will operate for 60 minutes. It will then automatically reduce itself into a 25 lumen standby mode that can provide light for an additional 30 minutes. The reduced mode of 25 lumens is the equivalent to a 2-D cell flashlight, plenty of light!

The Light for Life will operate for about 15 minutes when in the peak mode of 270 lumens. After that time, it will then automatically reduce itself into a 25 lumen standby mode that can provide light for an additional 30 minutes. When in the peak mode, you can switch the solid beam of light to a tactical strobe. This can be used to give an airship a signal, signal to your partner your location, or disorient a suspect.

In addition to not having a battery, the other feature that makes this a special flashlight with the capability of being one of the best flashlights, is that the flashlight can recharge in 90 seconds. Yes, a full charge 90 seconds! That is nearly 160 times faster than any other police flashlight manufacture. No need to carry two flashlights with you. Simply plug the 5.11 Tactical Light for Life flashlight in and before you know it, you have a fully charged flashlight.

At about $189.99, the 5.11 Tactical Light for Life flashlight may be a little more expensive than other police flashlights. However, there are some things to consider regarding the cost. First, the flashlight has no batteries to ever replace. Secondly, the flashlight is designed in a way that will last for over 50,000 charge cycles. If you had to charge this flashlight once a day, the flashlight should last for over 135 years. Finally, the Light for Life has 3 LED's that are rated for more than 50,000 hours. To put that into perspective, if you used your flashlight 40 hours a week, the LED's would last for over 24 years.

In addition using a flashlight that has no batteries to dispose of or parts to replace and dispose of will help keep the environment green and protect our natural resources, wildlife, and landfills. By visiting the 5.11 Tactical website you can see a live demonstration of how the Light for Life flashlight operates. Pressing the button once will operate the flashlight in regular mode for up to 60 minutes. Press and hold the button in to activate the peak mode or press the button twice to activate the strobe light feature.

The Light for Life comes with a 12 volt DC charger, plastic belt ring with nylon straps and a mounting bracket. Other available accessories include an AC adapter for the DC charging unit, traffic wand and lens filters, rings and belt attachments, and lens. Each 5.11 Tactical Light for Life comes with a limited lifetime warranty. The flashlight housing is made of rugged and durable polymer material that is designed to outlast any situation in which you need to use it.

5.11 Tactical recommends that you charge your Light for Life flashlight for a full 24 hours upon receipt and that the flashlight is periodically charged for a full hour to get the best life and use out of your flashlight. Your flashlight will maintain optimal performance if it is stored on the charger when it is not in use, but will hold a charge for up to two weeks when not in use. When you are looking for the best police equipment, you are not likely to find police gear that offers a better flashlight than this. Take the time to review the features of the 5.11 Tactical Light for Life flashlight and see if this could be the right police flashlight for your needs.

5.11 Tactical has really outdone themselves this time. They have taken the police flashlight industry to the next level. With all these features, the 5.11 Tactical Light for Life looks like it can be one of the best police flashlights of all time! Don't miss out on your opportunity to add this flashlight to your collection of police gear. Get down to your local police gear store and purchase one!

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