Maglite Solitaire Incandescent 1-Cell AAA Flashlight Black

The torch shines with pleasant light, but bright for its size. It is not retina burning LED! Not worried for my kid’s eye when they use it. Made in the U.S.

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 had one of these small flash lights for over 30 years as an RN, for eye and throat exams. It was purple, we'll worn and a crucial part of all the nurse stuff in my lab coat pockets. Random search on Amazon and I found it! Still great around the house, and for checking sore throats!

I ordered this new little Maglite to replace my previous little Maglite, which I've used on my nightly dog walks, attached to the leash, for many years. It withstood lots of weather and being banged around, and it always gave off great light in the darkness -- until it finally bit the dust. I expected this replacement (same brand, model, size) to perform equally well. I'm sorry to say it does not. It's not even in the same league as the other [fantastically performing] Maglite. This current form of the little Maglite gives off a pathetic, pin-shaped, not bright light - even when adjusted to its fullest in either direction (*yes, I know how to operate it). It does not begin to flood and illuminate the ground at night, for example. It's incredibly disappointing. I returned the first one I ordered, hoping it was just faulty. But the second one performs in the same dreadful way. I guess I need to diverge from the Maglite brand to find my next dog-walking light. Too bad about that. I've had Maglites for as long as I can remember.

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 durable 2. The beam is pretty strong for a light that takes only one AAA battery 3. Can be easily focussed or used for a diffused light 4. 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 cap 6. 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 manufacturer 8. 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 !!!!!!!!!!

I love Maglites. I love how they look. I love how they feel. I have more of them than one person should because I love always having one close at hand. But I don't love the Solitaire. At first, it's everything you'd expect from a Maglite. It's bright enough and the head rotates smoothly to turn the light on and off and adjust the beam width. You can remove the head completely for "candle mode" to light a small area all around the flashlight. These include a strap to attach it to a keychain, and that's how I use my Solitaire. If it's dark, I always have a light in my pocket so I can see where to put the key. But where you'd think a Mag would hold up to living in a pocket if any flashlight could, it doesn't. Even with a fresh battery, after a few months the light flickers and is dim, if it comes on at all. Sometimes it will if I tap it just right. So I replace the flashlight, and then the same thing happens again after another few months. It's a shame, because there's so much to like. The metal barrel is sturdy and its shape makes my keys easy to find. It comes in many colors. Since you twist it to turn it on, it never gets turned on by accident in your pocket. There's even a spare bulb in the tail cap, though I've never had to use it since the flashlight's mechanism always fails so soon. It's not such an expensive light that I can't afford to replace it, but Maglites aren't supposed to be disposable. This is the incandescent version, and I always buy the purple one. I may have to try the LED version next and see if it holds up better, but I sure will miss my purple since the LED Solitaire isn't available in that color.

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

Great flashlight and it got here fast.