With a stainless steel aggressive strike bezel and simple tailcap switch operation, the M18 Striker LED Flashlight from Olight is a well-designed self-defense accessory. It has an output of 800 lumens with either momentary or constant on and the brightest setting is always activated first. There is also a lower output 150 lumen setting and it has a runtime or 1.8 to 8 hours. The flashlight also boasts a beam distance of 525' and a peak beam intensity of 6,435 cd.
The aluminum body is IPX8-rated for waterproofing up to 6.6' deep and it has a removable pocket clip for fast access. It runs on two CR123A batteries, two RCR123A batteries, or one 18650 battery, and has a lock-out-feature that prevents accidental activation. Also, it has overheat protection that ramps down initial output after one minute.
- Low: 150 lumen
- High: 800 lumen
- Cree XLamp XM-L2 LED
- Strobe mode
- Type: Rear tailcap push button
- Location: Body
- Lightweight and durable aluminum housing
- Corrosion and scratch-resistant Type III hard-anodized finish
- IPX8-rated waterproofing to 6.6' (2m) deep
- Impact resistant to 6.6' (2m)
- Overheat protection ramps down initial output after one minute