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Gerber Omnivore Flashlight

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Item # 769769

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With the ability to operate on 3 different types of batteries, Gerber Omnivore flashlight offers flexible lighting for nighttime activities.

When it's time to replace the battery, take a look through your utility drawer—you're bound to have an AA, AAA or CR123 battery laying around!
Utilizes a 0.7-watt LED to blast a beam up to 60m (190 ft.) with a single CR123 battery; light shines up to 46m (150 ft.) with an AA or AAA battery
Compact size stows easily in a jacket pocket, backpack or car glove compartment
Anodized aluminum body is water resistant
Rear button provides simple on/off operation

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Gerber Omnivore Flashlight Customer Reviews

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Gerber Omnivore Flashlight

4.3

(based on 15 reviews)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Bright (12)
Durable (11)
Long battery life (10)
Stable (4)

Cons

No beam adjustment (5)

Best Uses

Backpacking (12)
Car camping (11)
Hiking (10)
Day trip (8)

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Oct

2008

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Pretty good light

By fishhook

from Houston, TX

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Long battery life

Cons

Switch

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Gerber Omnivore Flashlight:

Pretty good light. Beam is bright and travels a good distance. I like the fact that it can be powered by three different types of batteries. Throw what you got into it and it goes. The switch needs to have a larger surface area. This makes it good for not turning on accidently but it is difficult to press the pad of your finger into the switch. If you have large fingers this flashlight would be difficult to turn on and off.

Mar

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Useful light

By Shadekat

from Pittsburgh, PA

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Long battery life
Stable

Cons

No Beam Adjustment

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Hiking

Comments about Gerber Omnivore Flashlight:

Fits well in the Rainbow of California Large Knife Case ($7) sold at REI also. Perfect size for one handed operation, thick enough that it doesn't slip out of grip easily. It's execution of multiple battery use is quite simple and elegant, with nothing to adjust, no moving parts. While not adjustable, it's beam is not lacking and generally works without need of adjustment. My only (very minor) gripe is the lanyard hole is far too small and poorly placed, i've had a lot of trouble finding a good leash that will fit it.

Jun

2010

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I never leave home without it.

By BertJepson

from Quito, Ecuador

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Ergonomic
Long battery life
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking
self defense
Walking at Night

Comments about Gerber Omnivore Flashlight:

I love this torch! I never leave home at night without it. I have used it daily for about 6 months. I used it in the Amazon jungle on a night hike and it outperformed all the other lights, including our guide's. I used it to spot Caimans on the Cuyabeno river in Ecuador and it threw a bright enough beam to illuminate their eyes at least 100 meters from the canoe. Runtime seems great with AA batteries, I keep them fresh though, and haven't run one down yet.

The body of the flashlight is durable, and well designed. The tailcap switch is perfectly sized and goes off and on easily with the thumb, no fumbling required. The tailcap button has a protective rim, and the lens is recessed to protect the bulb.

I live in a fairly dangerous city in South America, and have been mugged multiple times. The best defense against an attack at night is loud noise and a bright light to the face of the attacker, this flashlight works wonderfully for the purpose of temporarily blinding would-be muggers at night! If this technique were to fail, the flashlight fits the hand perfectly to function as a "fist-pack", and would be strong and light enough to allow quick and effective strikes.

May

2010

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

outdated but great quality light

By The Dude

from Eugene, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

"omvivorous"
Durable

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Toolbox

Comments about Gerber Omnivore Flashlight:

This light has a decidedly outdated LED emitter compared to those found in most current flashlights, meaning the beam is comparatively weak, though somewhat compensated for with quality optics, and run time is inferior. Ergonomics are not a strong point, either; the tail cap switch is small and recessed so that a man's thumb does not always find it the first time, which is annoying. The flashlight body is not very grippy, either, with neither a knurled pattern nor rubber, but at least there is a lanyard.

On the upside, the Omnivore is very strongly built like the other Gerber lights and will happily take abuse that will kill the cheap hardware store lights. This is the kind of flashlight you dig out of a mud puddle and turn on after a truck ran over it. It is this unusual ruggedness--and the multiple battery options--that make this a particularly good light to have on hand in one's junk drawer, tool box, or vehicle.

Oct

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

pretty good flashlight

By garz

from So Cal

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Pros

Bright
Long battery life

Cons

No Beam Adjustment

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Gerber Omnivore Flashlight:

I like the fact you can use 3 different types of batteries in this flashlight, that it doesn't cost a $100.00.

Jun

2009

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

One of the best compact LEDs ever

By joebase

from Rockwall, TX

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Bright
Compact
Durable
Long battery life
Stable

Cons

No Beam Adjustment

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Gerber Omnivore Flashlight:

Bought this to use for night time geocaching. Worked better than my expectation.

May

2009

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

It uses 3 different bateries

By James was here

from Albany Ca

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Pros

Durable
Water reistent

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Gerber Omnivore Flashlight:

Great it uses AA, AAA and cr123

Jan

2012

4.0

3 in 1

By knowhare

from Nor Cal

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Long battery life

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Backup light

Comments about Gerber Omnivore Flashlight:

The Gerber Omnivore is one of those gadgets that you think "why didn't I think of that". It will take 1 of 3 types of batteries and lasts a really long time (6+months for me w/ an AA type).
550 cord w/ the innards removed fits through the 2 holes at tail cap so you can dummy-cord the flashlight.
Not exactly sleek nor light (no pun) for keeping in your pocket.

Nov

2011

5.0

Love it!

By Genek

from Phoenix,Az

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Pros

Bright
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Gerber Omnivore Flashlight:

I have been using this for backpacking for a couple of years now. It is very durable and reliable. Convenient to be able to us AA, AAA, or CR2 batteries. Also, a nice feature to show off to fellow backpackers. Pretty bright for it's size.

Aug

2011

5.0

For Price; Excellent Survival Light

By _ghost

from Somewhere, Earth

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Pros

Bright
Indestructible
Long battery life
Semi-Waterproof
Small

Cons

No Beam Adjustment
Small Landyard Loop

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Emergency Use
Everyday use
Hiking
Self-Defense

Comments about Gerber Omnivore Flashlight:

As it states, it is able to use one of any of the following in order of run-time (max run-time approx 7hrs): AAA, CR123, AA

Initially bought for a backpacking trip almost 3 years ago. Has been used for everyday, outdoor, and emergency use. Not yet used for self defense. I never go anywhere without it.

Bulb is recessed enough that in most cases, dropping will avoid direct contact with lens. May also potentially be used as a Koga Baton? Thankfully not yet had to try the latter of the two.

Light is still blindingly bright (literally, ask my friends, they don't appreciate not being able to see) even with just a AAA battery. It's worse than looking into the sun.

Beam is visible 50m away in low light. Also can light up an entire room during power outages when pointed upwards to a white ceiling. (Useful when in the middle of a shower and the lights go out). Can also light up the interior of a tent with ease.

Is semi-waterproof due to rubber O-Ring behind the bulb assembly & when maintained with WD-40 or similar waterproof lubricant. Can survive submersion in shallow water, but since not labelled waterproof, would not recommend use underwater.

Light-bulb assembly is screw-on & has never come loose.

The black finish has faded due to 3 years of wear but adds to it's 'rugged' look.

My only con is that without anything tied/secured to the lanyard loop, the flashlight will roll easily on flat surfaces. Not being perfectly cylindrical however, it never rolls far. (Front end is wider in diameter than the back) Unfortunately the landyard loop is only 1/8th of an inch big.

Other reviews mention that the switch is hard to press. I disagree. Switch can easily be pressed with nail of thumb or forefinger, depending on how you choose to hold it. Complete depression of switch also not needed to turn on the flashlight, which is nice if you only need a brief flash of light.

Also, ergonomics are fine. The middle 1.75 inch section is actually narrower in diameter than the front & back, with ridges on the wider front and back ends that circumference the flashlight, preventing lateral movement when held & when back button is depressed.

How much more do you expect from a flashlight only 4.5in long x 1.2in wide and able to consume AAA, AA, & CR123 for under $30.00?