Maglite Solitaire Incandescent 1-Cell AAA Flashlight Red - K3A036

Nice and bright for such a small flashlight.

At only 2 lumens, this incandescent Maglite Solitaire flashlight is an order of magnitude less bright than newer designs, including the latest 47-lumen LED version of the Solitaire. But sometimes a much dimmer light is exactly what you want, for example to look for a dropped object in the car or read a map at night without blinding the driver, or to provide close-up illumination when you're looking through a magnifier to identify a tiny electronic part at your workbench. Just don't leave an alkaline battery in the Solitaire and then forget it in a drawer for several years, because the old battery will leak and ruin the flashlight, which is why I recently had to buy a replacement. Think I'll keep an Energizer Ultimate lithium battery in this one.Update Nov 2019: Despite owning dozens of higher-output flashlights, I have just ordered my fourth incandescent Maglite Solitaire in the last two years because I keep finding more applications for low-level, close-up illumination. I keep one incandescent Solitaire in each car so my passenger can look through a bag or read a map during night drives without blinding the driver, I keep one at my workbench to provide close-up lighting for working on small parts, and I take one on camping outings to provide low-level lighting in the tent or for finding my way to the bath house without disturbing other campers. And of course, you should always have a spare, so maybe I will order a fifth incandescent Solitaire. Yes, I also carry a higher-output light for when 2 lumens is not bright enough for the job, but for many situations, I find that the classic incandescent Maglite Solitaire produces just the right amount of light.

I was looking for a small and lightweight light for my upcoming trip to Anza Borrego where we plan to got for a night trek. Also I wanted a light to try some light painting and some other kind of trick photography.I had heard about the Maglite but had never used any of their lights. Mostly because they are insanely priced. I thought its the best time to try a Maglite which is not very expensive and will serve the dual purpose.Just to clarify many questions, its NOT LED. The light is incandescent.Also many people have asked how many batteries it takes. It takes only one AAA battery and a Duracell AAA battery is supplied with this light.Another feature I liked was the extra bulb provided in the cap. Its a little tricky to get it out of the housing (you need to press the spring in and then pull it out). Innovative !!!!The good features:1. Made of goos quality steel which feels sturdy and durable2. The beam is pretty strong for a light that takes only one AAA battery3. Can be easily focussed or used for a diffused light4. The lanyard supplied with it is of very good quality and can be used to attach the light to bag, etc..5. Extra lamp is supplied in the cap6. The front part can be unscrewed completely to turn it in to a candle light mode for use during camping etc..7. Life time warranty by the manufacturer8. The specifications dont provide the weight. I would say it weighs about 20-25 grams with batteries and lanyard included.The bad:Nothing at all !!! Although I wish it were a little longer and could take two batteries.At this price, I would definitely recommend this light for general purpose and for those who repeatedly need to switch on and off their lights during trekking/hiking.!!!!!!!!!! Worth buying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No regrets !!!!!!!!!!

These little lights have stood the test of time and are still holding their own in a consumeristic society that there is always something newer and better hitting the market. We have the LED versions which are good, bright little flashlights but are a bit too bright for small kids that think the best part of a flashlight is the light and are always looking into the light for reasons known only to small kids. I bought these to gift to 2 and 4 year olds and they are perfect for that. They offer just enough light for a kid to play in a dark room, in a fort, or to get to and from the bathroom at night. They do not, however, offer enough light for them to walk outdoors in the dark. These are great little flashlights that can be handed to kids for them to use for fun and a false sense of security but you will not want this to be your only flashlight in any kind of real need. They are overpriced for what you get. While most can appreciate the made in america tag and some are willing to pay more for that, and others will pay more for the nostalgia of having these lights as kids thmeselves, there are other lights on the market with better output, but not in an incadescent bulb that is safe in the hands of a small child, for lower prices. I highly recommend these lights for the purpose we bought them, to give to small children, but would not recommend this version for any other purpose. The LED versions are a much better light when light is truly needed.

Very small flashlight and not very bright but perfect for looking under things. Build sturdy. Good for the price.