Originally Posted by
pityr
I didn't say that. Just curious if there are companies that do make their product here in the US. I'm well aware of the variety of labor conditions that exist in China and don't necessarily have a problem buying from sellers there. I would like to buy from a place the uses as much US labor as possible however but I do have to consider my own pocketbook while doing so.
Maglite claims to still make in the US. They are built tough, but their output is weak compared to the competition. Their newest model 'XL 200' is rated at 173 lumens, 2.5 hrs run time on 3 AAA.