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Nebo Redline Tactical Flashlight Strobe S.o.s 220 Lumen #5581

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Output - 220 lumens - White
Length - 4.5" Diameter - 1.5" Weight - 0.428 lbs.
Batteries - 3 AAA batteries (included)

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Nebo Redline Tactical Flashlight Strobe S.O.S 220 Lumen #5581

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Package Length:	10.1 inches
Package Width:	7.2 inches
Package Height:	3.7 inches
Package Weight:	0.6 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 504 reviews

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Average Customer Review: 4.5

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245 of 256 found the following review helpful:

Versatile, Compact Design, and It Produces a Whole Lot of Light. Dec 23, 2010 By mirasreviews
If there was any lingering question, this Redline flashlight from Nebo is a testament to how far LED technology has come. Gone are the days when LED flashlights put out only a fraction of the light of incandescents. This compact flashlight, 4 3/8 inches long and 1 3/8 inches in diameter, puts out 220 lumens of white lights and has 5 modes. You can use it at 220 lumens, 110 lumens, 22 lumens, SOS mode, or strobe mode. The SOS (Morse code) and strobe might be handy for emergencies if you carry the flashlight in the car. At 220 lumens, the flashlight produces an amazing amount of light that can illuminate my entire living room. The 22-lumen mode is good when you want to find your way without disturbing everyone around you with a blinding light.

The Redline also has a 4x adjustable beam, which is adjusted by turning a bezel near the front of the light. Nebo claims that the focused spotlight will shine up to 150 yards. It has a nifty ring around the front that glows red when the light is on. I can't see that it serves any purpose, but it looks nice. The button to turn the flashlight on and off and to change modes is on the back. The button glows in the dark -at least enough so that you can see it. Unfortunately, the button is recessed, which makes it impossible to depress it with my thumb while holding the flashlight. If I want to turn the light on with one hand, I have to depress the button with my index finger. This might not work if you have big hands. A button that protrudes would be preferable.

When you first turn the flashlight on, it is in the bright 220-lumen mode. You cycle though the modes by turning the flashlight on and off in rapid succession. This can be inconvenient. In order to get the flashlight to come back on in bright mode, you have to wait about 15 seconds. If you turn the flashlight off and on again before that, it will come on in the next mode in the succession rather than the full light. Also, if you tend to use the flashlight in a less-light mode, as might be appropriate if you use it primarily in your home, you have to cycle through every time to find your mode. You can't set it to come on in the mode you use most often. That and the recessed power button detract somewhat from the Redline's ease of use.

The flashlight takes 3 AAA batteries (included). It will last 4 hours at 220 lumens, 8 hours at 110 lumens, 15 hours at 22 lumens, and up to 72 hours in strobe or SOS mode on full battery power. The body is waterproof and made of anodized aircraft-grade aluminum. It does hold the temperature around it well, so it can get pretty cold or hot in your glove compartment. The back end of the flashlight is magnetic, which allows hands-free illumination in some situations. The LED bulb will last 110,000+ hours. At first I thought the Redline might be overpriced, but it is well-made, offers a lot of options and a lot of light. In my experience, most compact flashlights last only a few years. If the Redline proves itself more durable, it will have been well worth the money.

760 of 830 found the following review helpful:

Maybe the brightest light available for the price! But... Mar 14, 2011 By Robert S. Tobias
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RTWOJT502ARFP It falls short in other areas.

If you are looking for a very bright light that doesn't cost too much then stop reading, don't watch the video, and click "Add to Cart". You won't be disappointed.

This light appears attractive for two characteristics:

1) It's "tactical"; and
2) It's a lot of light (220 lumens claimed) for a reasonable cost (around $25).

The problem is, it's not really a tactical light and you can get lights that are almost as bright for far less.

The accompanying video does two things. First, using a "real" tactical light, it shows features found on a typical tactical light that is widely used in tactical situations. Granted, the sample light costs several times more than the Nebo and that the reality if you are looking for a light that is tactical in more than its name.

The second part of the video provides a beam comparison between the Nebo and a TechLite Lumen Master High-Intensity Tactical LED Flashlight 3-Pack. That light is only rated at 160 lumens and you can buy three of them for the cost of one Nebo. The Nebo beam is brighter and you'll have to decide if it's brighter enough to cost three times as much.

Two minor points... First, the magnetic base on the Nebo is not quite strong enough to reliably secure the light either horizontally or hanging down from something metal. Second, in an effort to provide a complete, fair, and balanced review I got two Nebo lights, one month apart. They were different and that could explain some of the other reviewer comments. The first one came loose in an envelope and was not as bright as the second one. I used the brighter light in the output comparison.

Bottom line: If you want a tactical light you will have to spend more, if you want a bright light you can spend far less. Otherwise, for your $25 you get a light that is bright and has the word "Tactical" printed on the package.

That said, please feel free to stick around and read a bit more while I hop on my...

Lumen Soapbox:

I remember when transistor radios were first introduced. Consumers used the "number of transistors" as a, and frequently the only, measure of quality. Producers of cheap, low quality electronic equipment (which at the time was Japan) began building radios to use as many transistors as possible. Transistors replaced less expensive diodes and additional amplifier stages were incorporated (increasing the size while decreasing battery life and sound quality) all in the name of upping the transistor count.

A more recent example is digital camera "megapixels". This has become a metric of choice. Many people believe the more megapixels the better the camera and, by inference, the better the images it captures. Megapixels can be a determining factor in how much you can enlarge a picture and I suggest an 8x10 with nice color, good contrast, appropriate sharpness, and no lens distortion is better than a poorly rendered 16x20 or larger print.

So what does this have to do with Lumens, you ask. Just that measuring (flash)light output is tricky business and lumens aren't the only factor to consider. For example, a laser pointer of even average quality puts out lots of lumens. Ever try to find something in the dark using one? For this light the beam needs to be set at a fairly narrow focus to achieve its maximum output. Depending on your application, the "lumens" may need to be spread out over a wider area. There's an example of "less lumens can be more light" in my video review of the Joby Gorillatorch Flare Adjustable and Flexible Tripod Flashlight.

BTW, I feel that honest, effective reviews, accompanied by detailed videos, can take the place of first-hand experiences that are often lacking in online shopping. I've always appreciated the help I've received from other reviewers and try to return the favor as best as I can. I hope you found this review helpful and the video at least entertaining. If there was anything you thought was lacking or unclear leave a comment and I'll do what I can to fix it.

65 of 71 found the following review helpful:

Great Light Nov 11, 2010 By MM
This has to be the best light for the price range. You can always find something better but your going to pay 2 to 5 times more. At 220 lumens and if the air is calm and not dusty I could to almost see up to 200 yards. For the money and what I received I am 100% happy and would recomend to anyone.

45 of 51 found the following review helpful:

Could have been my favorite Jan 26, 2011 By BDT "NEPA Hunter"
Nebo Redline arrived today on time (as usual) via Amazon prime. Packaging was only a non descript plastic bag with a sticker on it to seal it closed (customer return?). I am a flashlight fan with several unique types. Overall, I like the performance of the light it produces and the choices of beam make this an excellent choice for multiple applications but there are several dumb ideas that take a very good concept from 5 stars to 3.

The Great Points: 220 lms of bright white light. I compared it outside next to my highly rated Dorcy 41-4750 180 lms and the beam on the redline seemed to be brighter. The focusing system if first rate. Just the right amount of tension and degree of angle (wide to tight). 3 AAA batteries are easy to get and run time is as good or better than most especially with the high output. 4 beam choices make this very versital. The fact that you can leave it on the preferred mode is great.

The Good Points: Tactical knurled grip is well designed. It is very small (maybe too small) which perfect for back packs, cars and police/tactical belt. It has a unique red ring. Not really sure it serves any purpose but looks cool. Glow in the dark on/off button could be handy if you dropped it in the dark.

The not so good points: Packaging could have just been a fluke so I will mention but let that one slide. Rear on/off button is really difficult to access and in a defense situation would be a huge problem and basically eliminates the use of this flashlight as a potentially life saving tactical light. There is no way to connect a lanyard. The front of the Redline has cut outs (actually sharp edges) which could easlily get caught on something if you were trying to pull this out fast.

Bottom Line: I bought this for about $25. I think I got a lot of flashlight for the money. I am very impressed how much light this little flashlight can produce. That said the on/off button access, and rough edges, lanyard connection make this flashlight a bad choice for tactical defense.

If Nebo makes these cosmetic corrections I would be first in line to buy it. I bet it would be a go to flashlight for law enforcement as a primary or secondary light.

26 of 28 found the following review helpful:

A truly great auto flashlight. Nov 16, 2010 By Roger Friedenthal MD
I have several LED lights, and what makes this particularly wonderful for auto use is the built in SOS and strobe. The strobe would be perfect for waving oncoming cars away if you are stuck in a risky spot, and the built in SOS is one of those things that just might come in handy when you need it a lot. The battery life for both of these is rated at 72 hours. The three light intensity levels and the zoom feature make it useful both for outside illumination and for inside use for map reading. It is sturdy, metal, and small, and it is going to live in my glove compartment.

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