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Gerber Option 50 Flashlight

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A great flashlight to keep in a glove compartment, utility drawer or backpack pocket, the Gerber Option 50 flashlight runs on a variety of batteries and blasts a bright white beam.

Interchangeable battery technology lets you choose between AAA, AA or CR123 batteries so you can power the flashlight with whatever kind of batteries you have around
Flashlight comes packaged with 1 AA alkaline battery; also operates on 1 AAA battery or 1 CR123 battery, both sold separately
Advanced optics create a tight beam that throws light up 120 ft.
Anodized aluminum construction is strong yet lightweight
Includes a sheath for stowing the flashlight and carrying on a belt

Imported.

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Gerber Option 50 Flashlight Customer Reviews

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Gerber Option 50 Flashlight

4.0

(based on 3 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip (3)

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- Casual/ recreational (3)

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May

2010

4.0

Around the house/in the car emergencies

By stevect

from Connecticut

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Stable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Day trip

Comments about Gerber Option 50 Flashlight:

The batteries are to be installed opposite to what is denoted on the package. Other than that this seems to be a above average light.

I agree with the other 3 review regarding the smooth finish. It makes it a bit hard to grasp, but is easily remedied.

Overall I'm happy with my purchase. Light is uniform and bright.

Apr

2010

4.0

By Steve DenCO

from Denver Colorado

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Gerber Option 50 Flashlight:

The "too slippery to hold" barrel problem is easily solved by 1st wrapping a section of the barrel with adhesive/athletic tape then wrapping black "friction" tape (cheap, at the hardware store) over that. This also enables the light to be held with your teeth.

Jan

2010

4.0

reliable flashlight

By sirhoot

from Anchorage, Alaska

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Long battery life

Cons

Heavy
No Beam Adjustment
Slippery handle

Best Uses

Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Gerber Option 50 Flashlight:

I found this flashlight to be quite useful and handy in most situations. It bit too heavy for backpacking but I found it quite useful for dayhiking (coming in late) or just household chores. It appears to be well built and very water resistance. It also work pretty well in the cold weather as long as it pretty dry. (Cold to touch though and I think ice build up could affect the on and off button.) I enjoyed the flexibility it provides by allowing you to power this device with one AA or one AAA or one CR123 battery. Power of each battery type determined how bright the flashlight will be. Still, even with AAA, the flashlight is quite bright. The battery life is pretty good as well. It was for this battery allowance that I brought this light.

The two major downsides, I can live with not having adjustable beam lights. Its not that important in the general scheme of things. However, like the reviewer from the Option 60 flashlight, I found the handle of this flashlight to be too smooth for a proper grip, especially when it wet or your hand is sweaty. However, I cured this problem by applying one of these grippers pads around the handle. But I guess that cost this flashlight one star. (If you wear gloves, that would help with the traction as well.)