For years now, Lumencraft has made pocket flashlights their specialty. Their newest model called the GatLight V3, or Gatling V3, is the ultimate high end flashlight that has to be seen to be believed.
Lumencraft launched this newest pocket flashlight in March 2007 and named it after the Gatling Gun. The idea is cool and the design is even better.
The GatLight V3 is made out of carbon fiber and titanium that is aerospace quality. Each individual flashlight is custom-made and will take upwards of 3 months to be delivered. Cost for this impressive flashlight is approximately $375 for the titanium model.
So what makes this light so special? Beyond its looks it is also one of the brightest pocket flashlights in existence.
In back, the flashlight has a push button to turn it on and off. On the outside of the push button it has a rotary knob that adjusts the brightness. You can have it on a low setting to conserve battery life or on the brightest level that provides all the light you could ask for.
These new GatLights are made right here in the United States, something I found to be quite refreshing to say the least. There are over 80 parts that go into making this flashlight, which is about 10 times as many that can be found in a standard type of flashlight.
The titanium used in the Gatling V3 helps to eliminate heat build up when using the light on the highest settings. Another aspect I found that was nice was how the light doesn't go dim when the batteries begin to wear down. Instead, the light simply shuts off when the batteries are fully drained.
The LED light source that is used in the GatLight V3 is said to have a 10 year life to it. (And that is 10 years with the light running continuously.)
The GatLight is a truly amazing mini flashlight. With its unique design and incredible power, it is certainly making itself known in the world of pocket flashlights.
