What is the one thing that an outfitter can never leave their house without? A pocket knife? A complete set of tools perhaps? Although a few people might consider the two items that were just mentioned, a good number will have one thing in mind, a flashlight.
How important is a flashlight anyway? Apart from providing an immediate source of light in a campsite, it is a convenient tool that should always be kept handy. Flashlights in all shapes and sizes are available everywhere. We can find them in hardwares, groceries and even in department stores. There is a reason why they are so visible. It is because flashlights are not only for campers, dads, housekeepers and moms, they are also made for kids, just like they are made for executives, workers, nurses and everybody in almost any profession.
Coleman has produced flashlights for camping since time immemorial. In its entire 50 years of existence, the company may have made a flashlight conceivable for every trip, purpose or occasion. Thus brings us to Coleman Flashlights 101.
First of, did you know that a flashlight derived its name because the prototypes of this handy electrical lamp cannot produce a steady light until the late 1800’s to early 1900’s? Today, the more advanced versions of the primitive hand held lamp proved to be a vital addition to every American household.
This brings us back to our main topic, what exactly can a flashlight do? How important is it to us?
Flashlights for camping are specifically designed for immediate illumination of a camping site. Then again, it is wrong to think that they are made for that sole purpose. For example, Coleman flashlights can be a help to somebody whose car just broke down in the middle of the night. It can be a perfect scuba diving companion. It can be a guide for our little boys and girls who loves to explore the nature a jogging companion for those who love to jog at night and a handy tool to help us search for the earring that we may have dropped. It uses are countless!
So how exactly do you find that one Coleman flashlight that is perfect for you? Simple, determine what you are going to use it for. If you are up for night jogging, something small that can be tied around your neck will be practical. Picking one with a radio may also be wise. Although these things are generally cheap, we do not want to end up buying the biggest and the most expensive one in the display. Know exactly what you need and base your decision from there. After all, a Coleman flashlight is not our basic cylinder with two batteries and a small light bulb anymore. It can have a radio, a clock, a thermometer, a Morse code button and at some, a compass for ease of navigation. It’s design and make can also vary. From aluminum to colorful plastic, from LED lights to wide beams, from smaller sized key fobs to the bigger barrels and from battery powered flashlights to dynamos, Coleman has them all. Coleman flashlights can be your “light” amidst the “dark”.