Wurkkos FC11C Led Flashlight Rechargeable 1200 Lumens, 155m Long Beam Distance, IP68 Waterproof Flashlights with Magnetic Base, Small Powerful EDC Flashlight for Camping, Hiking, Emergency(4000K)

Short Version: Can do everything well, short of lighting up the entirety of a large backyard or field. Great build quality and battery life. This is a great core flashlight to have even if you go with cheaper options for your other uses. The fact that you get a light that'll last for years, a good battery, and built-in charging makes this an amazing deal.Full review: r/Flashlight brought me here and I'm glad it did. I don't use flashlights in as many different ways as other people, but I do use it several nights a week for evening walks. Some parts of my walk are less lit by streetlights and one part has no lighting whatsoever, to the point where if there's no moonlight you can't really see the ground. I was previously using a GearLight S1000 and thought it was ok, but I needed something better. I honestly never thought a $30 flashlight would be worth it and thought the people recommending it were just being overly fanatic about it, but I honestly love this light. I've had poor vision my whole life and this is great relief to my eyes when I have to use it.It has great throw in the middle and good spill around it to make for a decent area of effect. My GearLight gave me about 40-50 yards of visibility in the pitch black part of my walk on the highest setting. This lets me clearly identify a bench 100+ yards away in the pitch black. If there's any light around at all, you don't need anything above the middle settings. The light is also warm and not as harsh, so it illuminates well without washing it out.Recharging is easy and the battery life seems great. I've used it about 3 hours total on middle settings and I haven't experienced a drop in performance. I haven't charged it other than the initial charge when I got it, but it's my first flashlight with built-in charger and I love it. The UI is simple to use. I wanted something that had a shortcut for a strobe, which this has. It comes with a very sturdy clip that has great retention for what it is. The magnetic tail cap is strong enough for you to not worry about the flashlight falling off whatever it's attached to without effort.My only real gripe won't matter to most people. The highest setting can only be maintained for 90 seconds and then it'll turn itself down to prevent overheating. It's obviously understandable and I believe the light is operating at the best you could hope for in this size. Because of that, I'll probably end up getting a good thrower flashlight later on, but this light inspired me to go for quality with that too.Overall, this is an amazing light and definitely worth the money. That's coming from someone who previously thought a $30 flashlight would be a scam. If you only use flashlights inside in dimly lit areas, you may not necessarily see the benefits of this light. But if you ever need to use it outside or in very dark areas, then you need this light and won't be disappointed.

These are the perfect light to keep in your car or emergency bag. I've purchased all my immediate family one of these to keep with them just in case.There are many reasons why I'd recommend these ...- They're reasonably priced, and are nicely built. They feel sturdy, well built, and seem like they could take some punishment.- They're very bright, and light up an area perfectly in a situation where its dusk or night, and you need light.- The next great thing about them is the magnetic cap, if you're working on a car, changing a flat, etc you can stick it on a metal area of the car so you don't have to hold it.- They're rechargeable, most cars have USB charging and these take a usb-c which any new android or iphone will also use. For most people they're already going to have the correct cable in their car. The charging speed is descent as well.- The size is perfect for storing in your glove box, tool bag / box or center console.Not a big deal, but wish they came with a case or belt case, or at least had the option to buy a package with a case.I do have more expensive flashlights, but this one holds its own against them. I don't feel bad if something happens to any of them since they're reasonably priced if I need to replace it or its broken.

Three FC11C's and counting!The FC11C is a worthy successor to the FC11 with its longer sustained brightness (efficient driver) and better LED. It doesn't get extremely bright, but it is enough for most tasks and the color rendering is especially good (90CRI). Compared to most LED flashlights, this one will show colors much more clearly. That high CRI comes at a slight expense of brightness, but it is well worth it. This is a huge deal which distinguishes this budget light from most others!So let's get the negatives out of the way first. Fixes to all three will be addressed later on in my review.1) The button is mushy and a sharp switch can be felt underneath the rubber cover.2) When carried in the pocket, the tail sticks too far out because of pocket clip's size and position.3) Not an issue but more of a preference - the reflector provides only a basic beam of light with a hard cut-off.Now, this flashlight does still deserve all 5/5 stars because Wurkkos provides an EXCELLENT value for what you are paying for. At the price point it is probably impossible to beat for a general-use flashlight. (I have 100+ flashlights of all sizes). The USB-C charging is especially useful for those without a dedicated Lithium-Ion charger.So what did I do to my FC11C's? Nothing that requires cutting or soldering....1) First, I fixed the button. Directions: Unscrew the retaining ring (using snap ring or round nose pliers) and remove the rubber switch cover. Find a piece of translucent plastic to hole punch or cut to a round piece slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the rubber cover. A thin plastic works fine (I used scraps of Lee Zircon lighting gels) as long as it is stiff. The typical clear hard plastic used in packaging works well, though is a little too thick. Then, just insert the round plastic piece and reassemble.Essentially this modification makes the switch actuation more pronounced and does away with the little switch poking through the rubber. This ought to be an easy fix from the factory that would really enhance the product in my opinion.2) Secondly, I found compatible clips that allowed for deeper pocket carry. While not a perfect fit, the Eagtac SKU3786 and SKU3773 are a nice improvement. You can see both clips in my photos below. Now, the stock clip isn't bad at all, but if you want to spend the extra money I think it's a neat upgrade.3) Third, I was delighted to find some alternative optics that could be swapped with the reflector. Search for "Convoy 20MM TIR lens for 3535 LED". I recommend ordering several to try, but the 'bead' options will be safest. Some of the optics don't focus well. I prefer the narrower angles between 10-25 degree. This helps replicate the Wurkkos WK03 that comes with a TIR optic but sadly does not have a boost driver.Two caveats with the optic swap to consider: You'll have to remove the glass lens unless you sand down the optic, which likely compromises waterproofness. Secondly, overall brightness is reduced because the transmittance of the optic is lower.The benefit of using these plastic TIR optics is that they allow you to shape the beam how you want - so you can make it a small spot or a wide flood light, and the beam often goes a full 180-degrees in front. For me, it makes a much better beam for walking at night.4) On the previous note - I also removed the dome on two of my FC11C's. I won't mention the process here but it is fairly easy - just search for a guide on "dedoming" a 519A LED. Essentially it makes the LED look warmer, so in the last photo you can see the difference between a 5000K (bottom left), dedomed 5000K (top middle), and dedomed 4000K (bottom right).5) Lastly, I swapped some 18350 tubes from Wurkkos (and Convoy). Search for "Wurkkos 18350 short tube for FC11" and "Wurkkos flashlight accessories switch" and select "WK03 non-magnetic black tailcap". Buying from Wurkkos' official website is a great experience and shipping time is pretty reasonable. Also I swapped the black retaining ring with the gray between two models.The 18350 battery is half the length of a standard 18650, with the Wurkkos 18350 battery tube the FC11C becomes even more pocketable than before! On that note, the 18650 battery that Wurkkos includes seems to be of good quality and has a relatively rating of 3500mAh. I have not yet had one fail.At the end of the day the FC11C is still worth picking up at its list price even if you decide to leave it as-is. It's a decent little flashlight with maybe one exception which is the button.If you want something brighter than the FC11C and don't plan to pocket carry it much, I'd recommend the slightly larger Wurkkos TS26S instead which has 4 LED's instead of 1. It's a great unit.If you are looking for something brighter still that has a tailswitch and don't care about high CRI, the TS23 is worth a serious look.And as alluded to earlier, don't hesitate to order from Wurkkos direct if the pricing is better. There are far more options on their website as well.