The Torch L1 by EST Gear is the world’s most versatile flashlight. It features a unique L-shaped design so you can use it hands free as a headlamp or stand-it up with it’s ultra-handy, flat, magnetic bottom. Stick it, clip it, carry it or wear it. This super-bright, waterproof, rechargeable flashlight is capable enough for every adventure and small enough for everyday use.
The Torch L1 is highly adaptable and indestructible, because you never know when and where you might need a light. It’s small size and unique L-shape makes it convenient and easy to travel with and it’s super bright so you aren’t sacrificing brightness for size.
We customized a high capacity, high drain battery to offer unmatched brightness and recharge speed. The Torch L1 can last up to 20 days, so there’s no need for battery swaps and we designed a magnetic USB cable that snaps on for ease of use. So you can charge the Torch L1 easily, no matter where your adventures take you.
The Torch L1 is IP68 rated for protection against dust and water. IP68 guarantees protection in water up to 1.5m deep for a half an hour and promises dust resistance. From getting caught in the rain, to going swimming, wherever you go the Torch L1 can come with you.
The Torch L1 was designed to be ultra-strong. It’s rugged housing is milled from a single piece of aluminum and hard anodized with a type 3 scratch resistant finish. Our flashlight is so indestructible, we even ran it over with a car.
Use the Torch L1 as a headlamp, as an overhead light, clip it to your pocket or use its flat magnetic bottom to light up a workspace. The Torch L1 is pocket-sized and lightweight so you can carry it with you every day and bring it with you on any adventure.
We are bringing back the discounted EST shovel™ for all of our backers. Simply increase your pledge by $89 for the shovel and $169 for the Adventure Pack. The EST Shovel is designed to be the perfect all-in-one tool for every outdoor excursion. The EST Shovel™ is the perfect lightweight and versatile outdoor companion. The adventure pack includes our updated, premium first aid kit, paracord bundle, and hammock.
To show our appreciation, anyone that shares the Torch L1 Kickstarter campaign will receive our EST camo mylar blanket, for free, with their order. Just leave a comment on the campaign page after you do so. Thanks for sharing!
In the box, every flashlight comes with a head strap, pocket clip, rubber mount and magnetic USB charger. You can upgrade to the EST Torch L1 bundle that includes our custom high capacity 18650 rechargeable lithium ion battery.
The EST 18650 lithium ion rechargeable battery was customized to work specifically with the Torch L1. The built in circuit board automatically protects against overcharge, over discharge, and short-circuit. The battery was designed to offer fast charge speed, internally via the Torch L1 magnetic USB charger.
(L) 1 inch (W) 1 inch (H) 4 inches
1.8 ounces (without battery) 3.48 ounces (with battery)
Backed by our 2 year warranty
We’ve completed the design phase and have produced early prototypes that have been put to the test in the field. We are using Kickstarter because it’s a great platform to create a community around a product. In order to mass produce the Torch L1 we need to meet manufacturing requirements and volume so we can make it affordable for everyone. By backing this campaign, you’ll not only help bring the flashlight to life, but you’ll also get to own one of the very first flashlights off the line and save 40% off of retail pricing. All we need is you!
At EST Gear we make tools that inspire adventure and exploration. We believe a great adventure starts with great tools. With a strong community of other outdoor enthusiasts behind us, we’ve set out to make fun, innovative, and useful tools that are built to last. We have a small, dedicated team of adventurers and together we have designed and manufactured high quality gear and delivered it to customers all around the world. The flashlight is a big passion project of ours and we are so excited to finally be able to share it with our community
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Production We have learned a lot since our shovel launched a year ago. We are now a well-established brand (with a few more employees and support staff) that operates year round selling product to adventurers all around the world. Past production has taught us a lot about how to manufacture high-quality goods, put some great experience under our belts and taught us how to fulfill large amounts of orders on time. We have already created multiple sets of test tooling and production lines which have all performed next to perfectly. We have even taken all the necessary precautions to ensure we can scale production if we surpass our goals. Supply Chain Risk One of the things we struggled the most with when we first begun was running our supply chain, however, we are getting better at it and have much better systems in place. There will always be some risk, like if there is a customs delay or if a batch of new material doesn’t pass QA testing, but we are much better equipped now to handle anything that might arise as quickly and seamlessly as possible. We are very confident in our timeline and have great communication with everyone involved with every step of the flashlight production to ensure if something does go wrong we can pinpoint it immediately and resolve it quickly. We want to get the flashlight out to everyone as quickly as possible, however we would never settle for a mediocre product, so we won’t be compromising on quality in order to save time. Should any complications arise we promise to provide clear updates every step of the way so that we can deliver the best quality product as soon as possible.