With up to 2,300 lumens and a “high-efficiency reflector,” Wicked Lasers’ Flash Torch Mini halogen light actually creates enough heat to start a fire. It’s literally hot enough to cook eggs, observe it in action.
The Mini may well be one of the most awesome and terrifying camping accessories we’ve seen. It’s the latest iteration of the company’s old 4,100-lumen, foot-long Flash Torch.
The new Mini packs a mighty wallop into 8.5 inches and 13.5 ounces.
It’s worth noting that this isn’t the only flashlight that can start a fire. Nor is it the brightest, or most high-tech. The halogen bulb is less efficient than modern LEDs, which generate far less heat. The heat created by the Mini is, in cases when you just want to see in the dark, wasted energy.
But for frying an egg, it’s pretty rad.
Flash Torch Mini: NOT A TOY
![At full power, the Flash Torch Mini burns hot enough to instantly melt plastic. Charming!](https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2016/10/flash-torch-mini-melts-plastic-700x453.jpg)
![Wicked Lasers' rendering of the yet-unavailable flame-thrower mode](https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2016/10/flash-torch-mini-fire-illustration-700x453.jpg)
![Illumination comparison of LED Maglite (left) and Flash Torch Mini on high mode (right)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2016/10/maglite-vs-flash-torch-mini-700x309.jpg)
Name: | FlashTorch Mini |
Lamp Output: | 2300 Lumens with a High-Efficiency Reflector |
Dimensions: | 57mm x 47mm x 219mm ( Head x Barrel x Length) |
Weight: | 387g |
Power Supply: | 3 x 18650 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
Power Consumption: | 11.4V@5.5A |
Battery Lifetime: | 30 – 100 Minutes |
Bulb Type: | Carley Lamps CL-1909 65W |
Expected Bulb Life: | 60 – 1000 Hours |
Color Temperature: | ~3400°K |
Body: | 6061-T6 Aircraft-Grade Aluminum |
Finish: | Mil-Spec Type III hard anodized in black |
LED switch: | Low, Medium, and High Power modes |
Tail switch: | On/Off Button |
Warranty: | One Year |