Rayovac LED Pen Light Flashlight, Flashlight with Clip for Pockets, Purses and Desks, Flash Light with AAA Battery Included, Pack of 1

I work ICU and do a ton of neuro checks and pupil responses and needed a good light that didn't die or malfunction like the cheap penlights made for such things. This penlight works well for the job. Other reviews note that it is too bright, and it is bright to an extent, also the light is on the white end of the spectrum, but none of my pts have stated its too uncomfortable for them. The key is that it doesn't need to be shined directly into the pupil, a near peripheral shine is sufficient to get a brisk response if everything is intact.Now the best part about this pen is that it is a beast (a least mine is, mileage may vary ;) This light falls out of my shirt pocket at least twice a shift when I bend down. In fact, the reason why I thought to write this review is because I took off my shirt when i got home and the thing flew across the room smacked into the wall and landed on my tile floor... still tickin! even after 4 months of abuse. I could barely get a few weeks out of other lights before they died or the bulb went all wonkey.Durable aluminum body, replaceable battery, good solid clicker switch, plays nice with bleach/cavi wipes. Fantastic utility light in any application. If it is bright for your liking i'd say just leave it on for awhile and run the battery down a bit. In any case $5 for a light isn't bad and it can be used for all sorts of applications.

I use this in the clinical setting and they do work well. The light isn't bluish but a pure white. It is very, let me say that again, very bright for such a small thing but you just have to adjust your angle of approach (for checking pupils; otherwise the direct light brightens those deep, dark spaces). It is constantly getting lent out and I've "lost" 3 in the last few months…. Good thing they're cheap. The batteries didn't need replacing for as long as I had them (3-5 months each), the light stayed consistently bright, the little handle is sturdy, and the colors they come in are cool (got orange and electric blue last time).It is a little shorter than a standard sharpie and has a good, sturdy weight to it that doesn't feel intrusive at all. I also bought one for my brother who's training to be an EMT and he has had no complaints. It is useful outside of that setting as well, of course. Got a toolbox? A kitchen drawer? A gardening carry-all? A glove box (don't store with batteries in! They will leak over time especially in warmer climates)? A camping/day trip pack? A pocket? I'm a firm believer that everyone should have quick access to a utility knife/multitool and a dependable light source because some you're left without a paddle.In the end: If, after researching, you come down to a choice between this and another? Get this. It is a quality product for a very affordable price that I (and who am I? Me, of course!) will keep using until it isn't quality anymore. Just get one; I highly doubt you will regret it.

I have tried many penlights over the past years and all of them, save one, proved to disappoint. Usually they failed because of poor construction, or the switch quit working, not mention that the light beam usually was poorly defined, and just scatterd the beam. I recently tried the Rayovac LED pen and have used one of them extensively for about two months without any problem at all. It is well made (which proves that things made in China can be of high quality). On close examination it is obvious that some real design effort went into this light. For example the heavy duty plastic cap which unscrews to change the battery has thick threads so it is almost impossible to cross-thread it. Other penlights have fine threads, making them difficult to close without cross-threading thereby seriously damaging the security and integrity of the light. Also the beam from the LED bulb is round with a clearly defined edge and gives quite a bit of illumination for such a small light. Battery life is also excellent; while I didn't time mine with a stop watch, I feel that it provided good light for over the time specified on the package of 5.5 hours on one AAA. Another nice touch is a rubberized grip around the barrel 5/16" wide which helps with your grip if hands are wet or sweaty. I accidentally dropped this light on a tile floor from about 5 feet, and it didn't harm it at all which is a quite different result than I have had with other penlights. Rayovac is an old American company that makes lights, batteries and the like, and that gives me comfort that their products are going to hold up and satisfy. Not to be overlooked is the lifetime warranty provided. Highly recommended product.