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Shopping by job? Start with the type of light you need — EDC, headlamp, tactical, thrower, and more — then compare the best picks in each.

EDC

33 lights

Pocketable everyday-carry lights with high CRI and useful runtimes.

Headlamp

14 lights

Hands-free lights for trail running, camping, and work.

Tactical

14 lights

Duty and self-defense lights with momentary switches and high output.

Thrower

11 lights

Long-throw lights that push a tight, far-reaching beam.

Right-Angle

10 lights

Clip-on right-angle lights that double as compact headlamps.

Keychain

9 lights

Tiny keychain and AAA lights you can carry everywhere.

Lantern

5 lights

Area lanterns for camping, power outages, and tents.

Flooder

4 lights

Wide, even flood beams for up-close work and area lighting.

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