Dorcy 41-2521 Water Resistant Battery Powered Floating LED Flashlight with Carabiner Clip, Ideal for Camping and Outdoors, Bright Yellow

QUICK REVIEW: (Note about my photo labels; #1 is the Dorcy 55 Lumen model, #2 is this review’s model & #3 is the Dorcy 190 Lumen CyberLight Durable LED Flashlight with True Spot Reflector. [All purchased from Amazon.]) This 200 Lumen Dorcy Pro Series has improved overall lighting compared to the popular Dorcy 55 Lumen model that comes in many lively colors here on Amazon. The real game changer for me with this 200 Lumen model is the tint of the LED as well as the even spread of the lighting, as the light that this LED gives off is a far more pleasantly warm hue of light. Seeing warmer tint of the light in person in a dark room at night really doesn’t do any of my photos justice. It’s so much easier on the eyes. At least for mine! The only reason I could see someone wanting the other 55 Lumen model is if someone likes the more concentrated circular lighting, while not minding/preferring the blue-tinted (or cold) LED lighting. No, these 2 flashlights aren’t what you would call expensive. No this isn’t the brightest flashlight, yet the light output from this with 3 AAs is more than satisfactory, and the battery life is fine if it really lasts the 17 hours as Dorcy claims. I haven’t tested the battery life yet. This model definitely floats, as it’s the same design and dimensions apparently of the 55-Lumen model. but I wouldn’t take this thing swimming, surfing, snorkeling, etc. since I have seen some reviews claiming it’s not water resistant/proof. Also, for a flashlight at these prices, I am not surprised they may not be waterproof! ————————————————— EXTENDED REVIEW: Do you desire a flashlight that: - has a more eye-catching body color of yellow rather than those ubiquitous, dime-a-dozen, everyday black flashlights? - just turns on with a single press from an easy to see and feel for power button? - doesn’t have different modes such as high/medium/low, and/or zoom to confuse you with? - takes normal AA batteries that most people have around the house to use for emergencies? - doesn’t cost a whole lot? So if you lose it, etc. you won’t feel too bad! See where I am going with this?! I first purchased the 55-Lumen Dorcy LED flashlight (in yellow) in 2019 in a 2-pack and it holds up still. But, I have no idea why I didn’t see this 200 Lumen model that has the EXACT SAME dimensions and design of the 55-Lumen model. Dorcy simply added an improved (at least in my opinion) LED that is a warmer tint, floods the area more evenly for improved overall vision, and yes, it is brighter too! This 200 Lumen model was only a few dollars more than the yellow 55 Lumen model too. They both take 3 AA batteries as well. I will of course keep the 55 Lumen model, but it’s going outside in the shed to make room for this new, brighter & warmer tinted flashlight in a kitchen cabinet. For some people (maybe most) flashlights are an afterthought. You buy them, and don’t think about them later till you need them and discover all their hidden traits. I love to play with my gadgets, perhaps a bit too much. I compare & contrast almost everything. That’s human nature how people look at everything and see how something matches up to another thing. Not everybody has the time to compare/contrast everything all the time. Life simply happens. Take a look at the photos to see for yourself. I used normal AA alkaline batteries in all the models (no NiMH rechargeables) while taking the photos at night in places where people may use flashlights, and I tried to best label each photo so the viewer can discern which flashlight is being tested. (#1 is the Dorcy 55 Lumen LED flashlight model, #2 is this review’s model & #3 is the Dorcy 190 Lumen CyberLight Durable LED Flashlight with True Spot Reflector.) I hope this helps others that may be curious about the tint (or color) their flashlights give off... especially in the dark or if you need to use a light for an extended period, etc. (UPDATE: June 2024 - I just decided to buy 2 more of these 200 Lumen Dorcy models since they are now on sale for ~$10 each. I orginally bought this model for $9.99, but after the pandemic, the prices really shot up and I regularly checked the prices for this model and this is the first time I have seen them at a decent price. Anyway, as for usage, both the 200 and 55 lumen models of the Dorcy flashlight still work like a charm. I kept the 55 lumen model out in a shed outside all that time, and the 200 lumen model indoors. The 55 lumen model didn’t have its parts corrode. The batteries inside of it probably have been changed and/or corroded and cleaned during that time, but I can’t recall exactly. However, another branded flashlight kept in the other shed next to it, an Energizer 2-in-1 LED lantern/flashlight combo only a few years old that I really liked eventually had its parts inside the flashlight corrode. Even cleaning the Energizer flashlight wasn’t enough to bring it back to full functionality, so I believe these Dorcy lights are much better for outdoor longevity use than at least that Energizer model, which isn’t even available anymore on Amazon. Still, check those alkaline batteries every now and then as you should for many of your electronics to make sure they aren’t corroded. Maybe my Dorcy model lucked out and won’t last another year outside. Who knows?! The Dorcy 200 Lumen flashlight is now my favorite alkaline AA flashlight. The 55 lumen model is still ok too, and I love how it still works from being outside and outlasting the Energizer model, but the 55 lumen model still doesn’t have much to sway me over the far superior 200 lumen model.

I'm amazed as to how much light this little flashlight puts out. It's the same flashlight case as an older version, but with a much better output. Also, I love the color. Why so many of the quality flashlights on the market are black now instead of a bright, easy to see color like this, makes not sense to me. It's a lot easier to find a yellow one in the dark then a black one! So pleasantly surprised by the quality of these, after buying 2, I'll probably get 2 more.

This is a flashlight with very simple operation - just an on/off switch, no focusing, no intensity adjustments. This may be ideal for those who just want this simplicity. Instead of focusing, it has an even bright spot in the center and much weaker, but large, circle around. Good enough for evening walk and then shine for loose change or pick after a dog. It takes 3 AA batteries that fit in a removable holder. One cannot help but wonder if somehow with a bit different design more batteries (C or D size) could be fit it and provide more energy. The flashlight seems to be happy enough with rechargeable NiMH batteries, even though they have nominally only 1.2 V, instead of the alkaline type 1.5 V.

I bought this as a general purpose light for my family, so they don't have to borrow my expensive flashlights :) CON: As soon as I turned on this flashlight I found the beam to be unacceptable, to the point of being unusable. It has a blindingly bright spot in the middle of the beam, and almost no "spill" or "flood" light around the outside. In other words the middle of the beam is uncomfortably bright, while the rest of the beam is not bright enough. I strongly prefer a smooth, broad light that illuminates the whole area in front of me. Luckily, this flaw was easily fixed by slipping off the rubber cap on the front, and putting a piece of Glad Press n Seal over the lens. I then put the rubber cap back on. The self-adhesive Glad wrap is translucent and spreads out the beam beautifully, thereby achieving the desired floody beam. PROS: This light claims to be 200 lumens and I believe that's accurate, compared to my other ~200 lumen lights. This should be durable enough to survive being used by kids. The body is plastic, and the front has a rubber cap that wraps around the front bezel and the sides. The grip is also rubber. The rubber on-off button is easy to press. If you place the light face down, light will come out of the grooves in the rubber cap, and you'll see it. This helps so that you don't accidentally leave it on and drain the batteries. I'm using it with Eneloop AA batteries and it's plenty bright. Some other lights are much dimmer than expected with rechargeable batteries, but not this one. I also picked this model because it uses (3) AA batteries. They are held in a little cylindrical cartridge that comes out. (I don't understand why so many flashlights are designed to use AAA's, which drain too fast.) The beam is cool/ bluish white. I would estimate 4000K or 5000K. As I've pointed out, this light has a lot of good features, and with my aforementioned modification, I think it's a perfect light for my family.

Have purchased 3 of the originals over last few years. I was a little skeptical to try the new model as was VERY happy with the originals. Have to say I am impressed the new one IS better! Brighter lighting, with slightly modified light pattern (see pictures (original 41-2510 vs latest 41-2521)

I go open-ocean kayaking (often alone), and while I never intend to be out on the water after dark, I always plan for the worst. I have several devices on my kayak that make light, from my cell phone, to my solar-panel kit, to my battery pack, to an inflatable solar-charged lantern. But they're all devices that serve other purposes that just happen to have a light on them. I wanted a dedicated light source that is bright enough to be able to signal for help. This flashlight fills that roles excellently. It is very bright! It has an LED, instead of an incandescent bulb, which means it won't burn out within my lifetime, can take a beating and still function, and it consumes significantly less power (so the batteries will last longer). It also uses "AA" batteries, not "AAA" batteries. "AAA" batteries are significantly less efficient than "AA". When I look for a flashlight, I automatically pass on anything that's powered by "AAA" batteries. "AA"s aren't that much bigger, but hold significantly more power, so to speak. All that said, the flashlight is also a nice bright yellow color, making it easy to find it in the bottom of a bag. It has a large clip at the end that can clip onto just about anything. And the flashlight floats. The only thing it is lacking is a way to recharge its batteries (like a dynamo crank), but I was willing to over look that, as it's hard to make that crank handle waterproof; and I have plenty of other rechargeable light sources on my kayak. This extra bright flashlight would be reserved for signaling for help at night.

My power was out for weeks after hurricane Helene and every cheap flash light from China failed. This one worked perfect and provides the best light of the bunch. Still going

This flashlight has the clearest, most effective light I’ve ever had from a “torch”. The length is small enough to be called compact, but not so tiny that it’s hard to find or pick up. The bright yellow color helps, too. The power button is very well placed, and easy to keep your thumb on while holding, for quick turn on and off. I haven’t had an occasion to use the waterproof feature, but it probably works as well as the rest of the design features, and would be a relief to be able to count on in the rain. I highly recommend this product. It’s a great value.