Maglite M2A98H AA Mini Flashlight and Holster Combo Pack, Purple
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Maglite M2A98H AA Mini Flashlight and Holster Combo Pack, Purple
Customer Review: Prerequisite for Being Alive
Summary: 5 Stars
I couldn't imagine my life without this flashlight (and a Leatherman). When I work as an occasional camera assistant on commercials and films, the maglite is the perfect size for checking the gate, cleaning equipment, or even walking around in dark forests looking for the leading actress.
I will take some paper tape and wrap it around the tail end of the barrel providing a soft grip that my teeth can sink into. All too often I'll be in an awkward position, reach back with my right hand to the holster, whip out the torch, twist it on, and stick it into my mouth in one smooth motion.
Each torch comes with its own replacement bulb, conveniently "hidden" in the tail spring. It's so well insulated that dropping the maglite onto hard rock while running won't break the spare (though the current bulb may not fare quite so well).
There are also professional (and online do-it-yourself) conversions to replace the bulb with a gallium-based LED bulb, the kind that never burn out, are thrice as bright, and use half the battery power. You can use the standard white color, or red or dark green LEDs for "night-vision." I haven't done this yet myself, although there's no fear of making a mistake. I own a silver, blue, red, forest green, and dark blue AA lite, a mini-Mag AAA for the house/car keys, and a D-cell large maglite for checking around the house, or keeping in the car on long trips.
You can twist off the head, exposing the bulb entirely while it's "burning." This is called candle-mode. By hanging the light from the tail loopholder, you can have an omni-directional light that's bright enough to put away equipment under. Several of these strung about brightens the room even more so. If you're into focus pulling, I use this for critical focusing, should the need arise. Have someone hold the torch in candle-mode by the subject, and you can focus on the filament for a precise setting.
These things are heavy duty and aren't made of joke materials like plastic and rubber. The Mag is the way to go.
Customer Review: Best Little Flashlight in the World
Summary: 5 Stars
I have several of these Mini MagLites. They're solid, well-made, great little flashlights, with extra features: beam focusing (just twist the head), spare bulb holder (inside the rear cap), and a candle mode (take the head off and it becomes a base for the barrel).
I've only had one fail, and that was my fault (I didn't check the batteries in one that was kept in a drawer and an expired battery leaked).
Why do I own several of these? Well, you've got to have one in each color, right? Seriously...
I keep one in the center console of my car. It's great for old eyes looking at a map or directions at night, when the dome light just isn't quite enough. It's also a help for a quick look under the hood, in the trunk, or under the seat. Of course, I keep a regular Mag-Lite in the trunk, too.
I keep one in my office desk in case of a power outage, or when the timed lights go off in the evening, or for digging around in the computer or copier.
I keep one by my home computer for those times when you have to go poking around inside.
I keep one in the headboard of my bed, again in case of a power outage. I learned my lesson in the 1994 Northridge earthquake; it was still dark and the power was out, and various and sundry things had fallen on the floor -- it's no fun walking around in the dark with bare feet when there's lots of stuff scattered about.
There are a couple of others (kitchen and garage), just to have around.
Just remember to check the batteries every few months, and when the bulb burns out and you use the spare in the rear cap, replace it before you forget (Mag Instrument LM2A001 Replacement Lamp for AA Mini MagLite, 2-Pack)!
Customer Review: Camper's delight!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very fine flashlight. It puts out a surprising amount of light for its size. The beam is adjustable from wide and diffuse to narrow and focused. You can also remove the lens and it becomes omnidirectional, perfect when you're in a tent. The holster keeps it within reach at all times, instead of feeling around on the ground in the dark for it. I use it a lot more than my larger maglight for just this reason. The batteries last a lot longer than in other brands of small flashlights, and you get considerably more light as well. A must own for any outdoors fan, and a bargain as well.Customer Review: Wish it was a little brighter
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this flashlight to use on detail when I'm patrolling as part of a Citizens Watch program. It isn't bright enough to help with tripping and focusing in on details. However, it is fine for a purse and backup flashlight. The belt thing is cool-just girls don't usually wear belts.Customer Review: Great little flashlight
Summary: 5 Stars
This isn't the first Mag light that I've purchased. They continue to make a sturdy and convenient to use product. It's just the thing to keep at my bedside.