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Detailed
Information:
The Brunton Firelight is really a lighter more than
anything. Now I don't review lighters, but this one
is really nice.
The body of the Firelight is (or appears to be) lacquered
metal of some sort. There is a clear window around the
center of the lighter so you can see the level of the
butane gas in the chamber. The lighter part works by
pressing on a button to open the cap, then pressing
on the igniter to turn it on. A coil resting in the
center of the flame chamber incandesces and illuminates
the top of the lighter and the gas chamber.
On the bottom of the unit is the LED light. Really
all it consists of is a pair of batteries, a pressure
switch, and a 3mm white LED. Loosening the base of the
lighter releases pressure on the switch and the LED
turns on. The LED module becomes very loose when turned
on, so hold onto it. Otherwise it may unscrew the rest
of the way by itself and fall off the lighter.
Output from the LED is rather dim. Just enough in a
pinch for you to find your dropped keys under the car,
etc. Wide directional flood of bluish tinted light.
Output from the lighter is really cool:
The flame causes a coil to glow white hot (like an
incandescent light bulb) and the light illuminates the
lighter.
The LED unit is sealed against the base of the lighter
with a large O-ring to prevent the entry of water. I'd
give it a "splashable" overall.
The LED unit takes two 1220 coin cell batteries for
power. There is a little U shaped contact that is pivoted
out of the way to change the batteries. No tools are
required.
Included in the package is a rubber strap that attaches
around the center of the lighter. The strap has a square
loop which serves as an attachment point for retention.
What I Liked: Easy battery change,
Lighter works well.
What I Didn't Like: LED module
can easily continue to unscrew and fall off when turned
on.
Other Things I Noticed:
Conclusions: Fun little dual-purpose
device. Even if you don't use the LED, the lighter is
really nice.
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