Rothco Mini Flashlight – Outdoor Camping Survival Tool with Morse Code Signal Button

Given the size, the plastic feel might seem flimsy compared to other similarly sized 2x AA flashlights. However, next to my original MX991 model, the feel of the plastic is very similar for my version. The switch is no rivetted in, but held with screws and may be more serviceable down the line. The original equipped bulbs are good. Consider an upgrade of a Dorcy 3 volt LED bulb makes it far better. It may not have much of a reflector to deliver a more uniformed cone of light, but it delivers a usable hot spot and a very usable perimeter wash of light.

Had thought of ordering the full-sized (D-cell) version, but saw this, and found out it uses a standard PR6 incandescent (same as the D-cell version). Since I had a spare Dorcy 41-1643 LED replacement for the PR6, I decided to take a chance. Decent little flashlight, just as it came, though I don't expect the AA batteries would last long with the incandescent bulb. Though I wondered if LED would pair well with the reflector focal length, they work beautifully, together. Focused, bright white light. Can't speak to durability, yet, but it seems well made. Very happy.

I've had this for a half hour. Put batteries in it and the all plastic threads are already trying to cross thread. Not worth the money. Plus it is very dim.

Review for Rothco Mini Army Style Flashlight, Olive Drab ($8.19 with free shipping).This flashlight has slightly warm natural light so as to have less of a hindering effect on the natural release of melatonin, and to keep the eyes adjusted to the dark. I don't like red light because it makes it hard to see what I'm doing (and creeps me out while I'm camping), while bright white light is too harsh, so this flashlight is a happy medium. It also comes with a yellow, blue, green, and red filter (I don't know what purpose the blue and green might serve).I did not see a replacement bulb built into it, as claimed by the description. Am I missing something? I don't need a replacement bulb, and it would just add extra bulk, but even so, it is blatant false advertisement, so I removed a star for that reason.Unlike many headlamps, this flashlight clips to a belt or backpack strap so as to create angled shadows to more easily spot tripping hazards, and it doesn't shine directly into the eyes of whoever I'm facing.I like that this one doesn't have all the fancy magnets, motion sensors, and million lumens to blind anyone in a mile radius. Magnets collect dirt-like ferrous material, they stick to metal things unintentionally, and they have the potential to destroy certain electronics and the magnetic strip on credit cards. I find it annoying that all the other angled flashlights have a magnet on the bottom. I don't need a magnetic flashlight while camping or during a power out.The other thing is the batteries. More and more headlamps and angled flashlights are scrapping the batteries in place of an integrated battery and charging port. For a backpacking trip, I prefer carrying a couple extra AAs rather than a whole expensive charging port and cord. Plus, charging ports can run out of charge in the cold, whereas I've not had this problem with batteries. (I have not tested this claim with precision.)This review is long-winded not only to inform prospective buyers, but also because I hope it reaches other flashlight companies to make a competitive flashlight that meets and improves upon certain practical needs. I've been searching for this damn thing for too long.

Good flashlight, NOT LED, thats why I gave a 3 star. It is what you would expect if ordered just the bulb is in no way shape or form an LED.

I was issued the full sized one of these in Boot camp but lost it many years ago. This was a nostalgia purchase that I wanted to make practical. I purchased some upgraded light bulbs and rechargeable batteries. It still kind of sucks like most military gear but it's better than it was and certainly a useable flashlight. Substantially smaller than the military issued one. Also, it was dirt cheap.

A recent study (July 2020) mentioned that shining a red light (~650nm) into your eyes for 3 minutes a day can improve aging vision by rejuvenating the rods and cones in your eyes. Wow, who'da thunk?Giving it 30-seconds of intense thought, I realized that these mini GI flashlights were just the ticket. They're incandescent not LED, so they won't burn out your retinas or optic nerves (this is a good thing). Plus, they're supplied with 4 lenses (including red) used for signalling (clear/red), hunting (green), and night vision (red/blue) purposes.After getting a pair of AA batteries and lens installed, they work great. The only minor caveat is that the on/off switch is a little stiff on initial use. Just work it back and forth a few times and it will loosen up. BTW, the extra lenses _store_ in the end butt cap (NOT the battery compartment cap) and _install_ in the front lens cap (NOT the bulb compartment cap).Great solution for rejuvenating aging eyeballs. Highly recommended.

It is a neat little light, but it's isn't very well designed. Cross threaded when I replaced the bulb because there isn't enough room to fit the lens and the reflector inside the head and screw it down properly. If you take out the clear lens and just have the reflector inside then it screws together as it should, but you have to move the lens to the front bezel where you would usually put one of the coulored lenses. Still not ideal. Not waterproof and probably barely even water resistant as there aren't any o rings between the lenses. It's a shame, because if they had taken the time to make everything fit properly and make it waterproof, then this little light could have been fantastic. Maybe even something I would depend on out in the wild. But instead it's really just a kitschy little toy.