The Compact TripodLite does exactly what it says on the packet! It uses a tripod to enable you to easily direct the beam of the torch without the use of hands - directly where the light is needed. It can be positioned anywhere, even on rough ground, or simply hung within your tent, or inside your car bonnet, or even attached to your clothes. The torch and tripod come with a handy ballistic nylon belt pouch for easy carrying. The torch can be used with the tripod, or seperately. This blisteringly bright, incredibly compact flashlight uses clever chip technology to step up the voltage so that it can be powered by just three tiny, standard AAA batteries! The Compact MaxiLite palm sized torch sports an astonishing 21 LED lights, delivering over 30 hours of non-stop illumination. Each LED has a massive bulb brightness of over 18000 mcd/5 lumens. An LED light will achieve full brightness in approximately 0.01 seconds, 10 times faster than an incandescent light bulb (0.1 second). The torch, named TrueLite, due to the ultra high definition white rays emitting wavelength specific colour, is extremely energy efficient. It lasts up to 15x longer than a standard filament bulb torch, making it an effective money saver. LED lighting is staking its strong claim to take over from conventional lighting for the future, boasting increased life expectancy, greater overall brightness, light output consistency and color uniformity. Every choice- in optics with the TrueLite - electronics, materials, thermal and power management, durability and usability has been driven by performance criteria. The smart, ergonomic design enables owners to unleash the power with one-handed control and prevents accidental activation in transport. The Compact MaxiLite flashlight with Tripod will not only be popular with anyone that appreciates having a bright light in the dark - but especially those who realise how important it is to be able to easily direct that light - hands free. A very useful tool.