Some inventions are so practical, it’s difficult to find any innovation that could possibly make them more functional. Take for example, the cup. Despite decades of technological advancement, mugs and glasses have maintained the same basic shape and style throughout the years. The flashlight is another example. For the most part, the hand-held light satisfies the basic need for illumination and any extra functionalities are generally unneeded. That’s why I was pleasantly surprised to try out the SK68 LED flashlight, provided to us by GearBest.
SK68 LED flashlight is tiny, portable and affordable
Yes, yes…I know. What’s the big deal about a flashlight? To be fair, I will admit that I was not too impressed by my initial impression of the SK68. First and foremost, the compact LED flashlight costs a measly $3.67 on GearBest, which was surprising and simultaneously suspicious at the same time. After all, how many halfway decent products can you possibly purchase for under $5.00? The answer: few.
Putting my suspicions about the price to the side, however, I decided to give the product an honest review. My first impression of the LED flashlight, based on just appearance alone, was that it seemed a bit like a toy. Although the camouflage outer casing (which comes in five color schemes) could probably be useful in certain outdoor scenarios, I thought it made the SK68 look cheap. The flashlight itself is also pocket-sized, measuring 3.65 x 1.18 x 1.18 inches (9.3 x 3 x 3 cm) in size and weighing only 0.057 kg.
Despite its compact dimensions, however, the SK68 is surprisingly solid, heavy and quite durable. The build quality is also decent, especially given the price. To power the device, the pocket-sized flashlight needs one standard AA battery, but it also supports 14500 lithium batteries, which will produce a stronger light. The miniature Cree bulbs also output 400 lumens of focusable light, thanks to the flashlight’s zoom capability. This feature is generally seen in higher priced products, so I was definitely pleasantly surprised to utilize this functionality, which allows you to concentrate and diffuse the beam of light.
Furthermore, the 3-mode feature – high, low and strobe lighting – allows users to exploit the product for use in a variety of scenarios. For example, it would be ideal for signaling, hiking, self-defense, and camping, especially given its IPX-5 Standard Waterproof rating (see video below).
Ultimately, this makes the SK68 LED flashlight a multi-purposeful tool – whether you’re a fan of the camouflage or not. It’s small enough to bring with you wherever you go, yet powerful enough to simultaneously illuminate the way.
*GearBest provided us with the complimentary product in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.
