This 5.11 Light For Life performance compares with charge times ranging from four to 12 hours, and runtime rates ranging from 9% to 25% for duty flashlights currently on the market. The flashlight contains no batteries, but rather an energy management system called FlashPoint Power Technology. This technology utilizes environmentally friendly ultracapacitors that work together with computer circuitry to efficiently manage how energy is loaded into the flashlight, and then optimizes how the energy is dispersed to maximize both performance and runtime.

Return on investment - Because the flashlight runs on ultracapacitors instead of batteries and utilizes 3 LEDs that are rated for 50,000 hours each, and it has no replaceable parts to buy or dispose of, it's environmentally friendly. The Light for Life is constructed of high quality materials to 5.11's specifications, and is engineered to offer maintenance-free operation under regular conditions. In addition, with the ability to fully recharge in 90 seconds and with no batteries, there's a reduced need for professionals to carry multiple flashlights for security and safety.

Rugged and environmentally friendly - Made of a firearm-grade high-strength polymer, the 11.5" casing is fully sealed against the elements. It's abrasion, crack and bend-resistant. The temperature-tolerant ultracapacitors are rated at -40 degrees F to 149 degrees F (-40 degrees C to 65 degrees C). Also, the water-resistant, ruggedly built flashlight features solid-state construction. The head of the flashlight is designed to not roll off the hood of a car. Because the ultracapacitors are made of mostly carbon and aluminum, the UC3.400 contains no heavy metals. Since there are no batteries to replace, there is not only savings in the cost of the battery replacements, but also for the environment, as heavy metals in traditional batteries are extremely harmful to the ecosystem. Also, batteries can leak and are potentially explosive. The UC3.400 is also RoHS compliant. The fact is, the Light for Life is one of the most "green" tactical light sources on the planet. The Light for Life comes with a 12V DC charging base that plugs into a car, as well as a mounting plate and a belt ring.