When it comes to handheld flashlights, there’s a ton of them around. The ultimate question is how do you know which one is right for you? I would go check out reviews and specifications. Which is probably why you are here. Powertac has been doing some pretty interesting things with handheld lights. I’ve reviewed a few of their lights in the past and they performed well. They sent out one of their new lights, the Powertac WOFT tactical EDC light. This light is a collaboration with WOFT (Where Our Families Train) training.
The Powertac WOFT light is very compact. It has a length of 4.28 inches. A head diameter of 1 inch and a body diameter of 0.85 inches. This makes it fit in the pocket nicely. I usually just throw the WOFT light in my pocket. But for those wondering, it does have a pocket clip. The pocket clip is dual purpose, so it can be clipped onto stuff in either direction. So basically, button up, or button down, whatever suits your carry style. I did find it useful, if you needed to use the Powertac WOFT light as a headlamp. Just clip it to your hat brim and light up wherever your head is facing. The clip can be located around the flashlight body in 4 different locations. The Powertac WOFT is compact enough to make it easy to carry everyday.
Function of the Powertac WOFT is pretty self explanatory. For instance, the button on the rear tailcap turns the light on and off. One press on, one press off. To momentarily turn the light on, just lightly push the button down. If you double tap the rear switch, you turn on the strobe mode. This works both in momentary and click options, depending on if you want the strobe to stay on or just use it for a wee bit. The tailcap button also has two ears sticking up to protect the button.These ears allow you to stand the light upright on a flat surface. I’m a big fan of a light that can stand up and be used to illuminate a whole room, similar to a lantern.
Front Target stands are 50 yds, Rear are 100 yds. Anything within 50 yds is easily identified
The Powertac WOFT also has 5 brightness settings. These are: Firefly, Low, Medium, High, and Turbo. The Light ALWAYS turns on in the Turbo made. This is great for a tactical flashlight application, because if you need it, you want it on the highest setting. After the initial turn on, you can cycle through the lights settings by using the side button, which is located on the side of the flashlight's head. Since the WOFT light turns on in the Turbo mode, the first press of the side button takes you to the Firefly mode. Then each consecutive press takes you to the next level. I’m a big fan of tactical EDC lights that always turn on at the highest setting. Powertac hit this option spot on. I also really like the Firefly setting as a task light in dark settings.
Now what everyone is waiting for, how bright is this Powertac light? It’s plenty bright at 1200 lumens for the Turbo mode. The Turbo mode also spews out a candela rating of 14,400. This gives a good combination of spot and flood. It’s plenty enough to disorient an aggressor. Powertac specs it out at a 240 meter beam distance, we all know that about half of that is useful distance. But that’s plenty for a small handheld light. The light runs off of a rechargeable 14500 cell. Extra are easily found on Amazon and other places. Powertac includes a magnetic usb charging cord that works great for onboard charging of the battery and light. For all you geeks out there (me included), here’s a list of those brightness modes and run times:
Lumens and Run Times:
Firefly - 0.41 lm for 3.4 days
Low - 19 lm for 9.69 hrs
Medium - 140 lm for 3.68 hrs
High - 600 lm for 47 mins
Turbo - 1,200 lm for 43 mins
Strobe - 1,200 lm for 1.18 hrs
In the box are a few other items. The Powertac WOFT comes with 3 different bezels: a smooth one, a medium aggressive, and a pretty aggressive one. They just screw on, so they are easily swapped. Of course I used the most aggressive one. If I have to use it as an impact weapon, I want it to hurt. But the choice is yours. Also included is a wrist lanyard. I left it in the box, but it’s included if you have a need for it. The included extra bezels are a nice addition.
The Powertac WOFT has become my EDC light. I carry it daily. Mainly because it has great light output for its size. I like that it’s not too large in diameter. Most other lights in this category seem to have a larger diameter, with a similar length and output. If I had one complaint, it would be run times, but I can’t expect that in such a small light. At first I had a little sticker shock on the price, but after using it for months, I get why it costs what it costs.
Powertac and WOFT did a great job putting this EDC light together. From its small size to its impressive output, it does what a pocket edc light should do. Always coming on in the turbo mode is what a tactical light should do, at least if it has more than one output. If you are looking for an edc pocket light, I’d recommend checking out the WOFT light at Powertac, as well as the other lights Powertac offers
Firearms Insider Reviews - Key Points
50, 100, 200 yd target stands
Claim to Fame:
Bright, small, rechargeable handheld light
Target Market:
Anyone needing a small, bright, handheld light
Features, Benefits, and Specifications of this product:
1200 lumens max output
14400 Candela max
6 different settings that include 5 levels of brightness plus a strobe
14500 Rechargeable Battery
Interchangeable smoothed, scalloped, & aggressive bezel
Magnetic USB Charging
Length: 4.28” (108.6mm)
Bezel Diameter: 1” (25.4mm)
Body Diameter: 0.85” (21.5mm)
Weight: 2.61oz (74g) without battery
Deep-carry bidirectional pocket clip
Reverse polarity protection protects from improper battery installation
O-ring sealed
Machined from aircraft grade aluminum with type III anodized finish
Tempered glass to resist breaking and scratching upon impact
Double coated glass lens to give maximum OTF (Out The Front) brightness and beam distance
IPX8 waterproof Submersible up to 2 meters under water
Lifetime Warranty
What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?
None
What others are saying?:
5 out 5 stars at Powertac.com
This flashlight is a BEAST
There are some fantastic features packed into this bad boy. I love how quick and easy it is to switch to strobe for home security or signaling, then back to Turbo. The WOFT lights up my whole street in Turbo mode. Nice build, well done Powertac!
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Price point:
MSRP = $129.95
Retail = $110.45 with discount code “GGR”
I need it now! Availability:
Our Rating:
Pros:
Small size
Bright beam
Good beam pattern
Always turns on at Turbo setting
Multi-Directional pocket clip
Cons:
Run Time
Price
Score: 8.00 Great
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