Of all the things I feel are necessary to carry every day in my purse, pocket, or car, the LANCE GEN2 Compact Pen Light always makes the cut.

I will admit I was skeptical at first, but the more I carried it – the more I valued having this particular light for daily use and safety.

Small, but powerful, this little light has a myriad of uses.  It works great for illuminating small spaces, such as under your car seat, hood or office storeroom. The LANCE GEN2 is also handy for brightening up a dim hallway or parking lot so you can see your surroundings.  Don’t expect to be able to jot a note with it, as the “pen” reference in its name appears to refer to its size only, as it lacks the ability to write.

It is simple in design, with a push button to turn it on, off, or activate the strobe light feature.  Who needs a complicated switch mechanism when you need light quickly?  It works with one OR two AA batteries, which also enables the light to have 2 sizes.  I was delighted to see the assembly is much smaller when just using one AA battery, allowing it to conveniently fit in my wallet or pocket.

Another thing I noticed was that this light was easy to grip, thanks to a partially rubberized body and stout, compact size. If you do happen to drop it, however, there is no need to panic. Like many of the flashlights from POWERTAC, the LANCE GEN2 is waterproof and submersible as well as impact resistant up to 2 meters.  To get a sense of just how durable these lights really are, click here to check out a video where they are put to the test!  Trust me, you will be impressed.

With up to 290 lumens in brightness and the strobe feature, the LANCE GEN2 light can be used to blind or disorient an attacker. With is crenulated bezel and solid composition, it could also be used to strike an assailant.

Now let’s talk price. Considering the durability, dependability and quality, the $45 price point is well worth it. Could you pick up a small light at your local home, hardware or discount store for a cheaper price? Sure, but could you count on it?  The answer is probably not. Like you, I have gone through several of those lights, only to have them break easily when they were dropped or simply not work even though their batteries were new.  In fact, I stopped carrying them because they never seemed to work when I needed them.  That is not the case anymore. I don’t leave home without my LANCE GEN2.

You really can’t be the quality and utility of this small, but mighty flashlight. They make great gifts too! Check out the LANCE GEN2 and other POWERTAC lights on our website!