New Product Highlight: Nitecore EDC37
Is the sun early, or is that just Nitecore’s latest everyday carry light for the tactical crowd? Let’s meet this pocket powerhouse.
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What do you use more, your everyday carry gun, knife, or flashlight? Most of us reach for a flashlight more often than we realize.
The new Nitecore EDC37 has the brains and brawn to be your favorite EDC flashlight. Let’s get a closer look.
Nitecore EDC37 Specs & Features
Specs
- Brightness: 8,000 lumens
- Intensity: 44,010 candela
- Brightness Settings: 6 steady, 1 strobe
- Battery: Rechargeable (USB-C)
- Waterproof Rating: IP54
- Dimensions: 4.25" x 1.55" x 1.22"
- Weight: 7 oz
- MSRP: $139.95
Features
- Maximum range of more than 450 yards
- OLED display for settings and status
- Fully charge in 2 hours
That power output figure stands front and center. I remember when a 1,000-lumen flashlight was a big deal, and here’s one with 8,000 lumens. It’s not a numbers trick, either – the EDC37 backs that up with 44,010 candela.
Think of it this way: lumens indicate how bright the light is, and candela indicate how far it will reach. Some lights are powerful short-range tools that can’t go the distance. This one is the whole enchilada.
You can choose to dial up all that power or keep things tame with six power levels: 15, 100, 400, 1,500, 3,000, and 8,000 lumens. There’s also an 8,000-lumen strobe. The battery fully charges with a USB-C cord in two hours.
You can cycle through these before turning the light on, thanks to a display on the side. It also shows battery life and estimated remaining run time.
External controls include one tailswitch for power and brightness levels, one customizable tailswitch, and a sliding lockout to prevent you from accidentally turning the light on.
The EDC37 is small enough to fit in a pocket, but it would also make a great addition to your off-body carry setup.
Nitecore lists an MSRP of $139.95 for the EDC37.
Is this overkill, a viable self-defense tool, the ultimate EDC flashlight, or maybe a little of all three?
What do you think of the new Nitecore EDC37? Let us know below. For more great pocket lights, check out our guide to the Best EDC Flashlights!