Pelican 7060 Rechargeable LED light

by Pelican

• Compact LED flashlight with dual switch technology; rechargeable lithium-ion battery included
• Body-mounted patrol switch or tail-mounted tactical switch with a momentary ON and constant ON/OFF
• Flashlight measures 8.65 inches long and weighs 10.4 ounces with batteries
• 160 lumens of light with a 254 meter beam and a two-hour runtime
• Integrated spring clip; lifetime warranty

Product Description

The Pelican 7060 LED light employs new dual switch technology that allows the light to be activated by either a body-mounted patrol switch or a tail-mounted tactical switch. The dual switches, which include a momentary mode, allows the user to grip the light in several positions and still control activation. The light incorporates rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries for maximum brightness and are also light weight compared to standard batteries.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

73 of 77 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Officers Love This Flashlight January 20, 2008

By K. Johnson

I have been using the Pelican 7060 flashlight while on-duty for the past week and have been thoroughly impressed with it. Virtually every time I use this flashlight on traffic stops, to clear houses, and to search wooded areas for suspects, fellow officers make positive comments about how bright the light is. In fact, I'm surprised they haven't drain the battery, because everyone wants to compare this light with theirs.

I've been using the Blackhawk NightOps Gladius flashlight for the past year, but the Pelican 7060 appears to be far superior for the following reasons:

1. The 7060 is less expensive ($110 vs $180)

2. The light output of the 7060 is nearly twice as bright as the Gladius (80 lumens vs 130 lumens). The 7060 has always proved to be significantly brighter during side-by-side comparisons with other officers' flashlights.

3. The 7060 has never turned on unless I want it to turn on. The Gladius' lockout feature easily unlocks and the light turns on while it's in the holster. This drains the Gladius' non-rechargeable batteries (CR123), which have cost me approximately $10-$20/month to replace. The 7060 is rechargeable, which will save me at least one hundred dollars per year. Although I purchased rechargeable batteries for the Gladius, they did not work properly and they damaged the circuitry in the Gladius (which Blackhawk generously repaired for free).

4. While I have not purchased a holster for the 7060 yet (the holster that was included is not leather and does not fit on my duty belt), the Gladius often falls out of its holster when I get in and out of the patrol car. During a burglary call a few months ago, I jumped out of the car and began chasing the perp into a very dark area behind a vacant house. When I reached for my Gladius, it wasn't there. I had to stop the pursuit and return to the patrol car; which jeopardized my safety, the safety of fellow officers, and, while we recovered the stolen items he was carrying, the perp escaped. When I returned to my car, I was certain that my Gladius would be on the ground next to the car, but it wasn't. I looked around and saw three homeless crack heads sitting on a wall about 20 yards from my car. I'm not sure how I looked at them, but one of them reached into his bag, pulled out my Gladius, and said, "Here it is officer. I found it on the ground". That was just one of many times that I almost lost the Gladius as a result of the poor design of the holster.

5. The 7060 provides two on/off switches. One is on the end, which I have found useful while holding the light under my weapon or above my head, and the other switch is on the side, which I have found useful while holding the light out to the side and below the waist. The Gladius has one button on the end of the light.

On the other hand...

The Gladius does have the Strobe feature, which is one of the reasons I purchased it; however, I have never used the Strobe in the field.

Bottom line, the 7060 will be my primary light and the Gladius will be my backup (but I'll need to find a different holster before I lose it). If anyone knows of a good leather holster for the 7060, please let me know.

Note: All comments made are the opinion of the writer and are not endorsement by any police departments.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars THE FLASHLIGHT OF YOUR DREAMS July 30, 2008

By Menace915 VINE™ VOICE

This is THE KING of all flashlights. The Pelican 7060 offers a blinding light rated at 130 lumens. This flashlight easily outperforms all of the tactical lights I have used so far including the Streamlight Stinger, the Fenix brand lights (many if them rated at over 200 lumens), the expensive Gladius by Blackhawk, and surprisingly this flashlight also outperforms my new E1b "Backup" Surefire flashlight.

We're dealing with a flashlight that is over $100 here because of its high performance and quality. Do not be fooled because this flashlight does not feel as solid and heavy like a Maglite or a Streamlight. If you're looking for a Rodney King era light that you can used as a impact weapon as well as a flashlight then this light is not for you. However, if you're looking for a flashlight that will light your night up 100% you've picked the right light.

The 7060 is reliable, with dual switches for patrol mode as well as tactical switch. Its cooling vents disperse the heat that the LED generates. It comes with a charging cradle and home charger. Car charger is available seprately.

The only bad thing about the 7060 is that since it is fairly new, there are not as many accessories for it yet. For example, the lens on my 7060 managed to get scratched during a late night dispute, and so far I have not managed to find a replacement lens for it. The charging cradle could have also used a bit better craftsmanship, but other than minor blemishes such as this, I'm sure the 7060 will rock your world!

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best flashlight ever! February 27, 2008

By Brandon

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This is, without a doubt, the finest flashlight that I have ever used. I'm a correctional officer at a State prison, and due to that, this flashlight is always a part of my duty belt and gets used daily. The throw distance is incredible, and the sheer brightness is blinding. There are now a total of four of us on my shift alone that use one, and that is growing by the day. For the price, you cannot find anything better. It is not too big, nor is it too small. It will completely light up a room, and will easily light up an entire bay in a dormitory after the lights go out at night.

I cannot recommend this light enough. Is there anything "bad" about it at all? Just one thing, and this is minimal - the holder it comes with is pretty bad. If you purchase this for any type of work use, grab the Bianchi AccuMold 7311 Compact Light Holder for the Pelican 7060 (there is no better holder, none). Still, that is not enough to lower it from the five star review that it deserves.