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Person working on a red car with the hood open at night. Engine bay illuminated by a FLEXIT Underhood light.
How to Stay Safe During Roadside Repairs
You know what’s worse than a flat tire? A flat tire in the dark, on the side of a highway, with semis flying past like you're in a game of... Read more...
Two young men work together under the hood of a red car, using a FLEXIT Underhood Light mounted to the hood liner for bright, hands-free illumination while working on the engine.
The Best Lighting Solutions for Working Under the Hood
Let’s be honest, working under the hood can be a nightmare if you can’t see what you’re doing. One minute you’re tracing a coolant leak, the next you’re elbow-deep in... Read more...
Road Trip Ready: Your Summer Vehicle Gut-Check
Road Trip Ready: Your Summer Vehicle Gut-Check
When summer hits, the open road starts whisperin’ your name—and if you’re like most gearheads I know, you’re already itchin’ to crank the engine, roll the windows down, and let... Read more...
Cool Projects for Hot Days Blog Post - MTL lighting up a a set of male hands rewiring a trailer.
Hot Days, Cool Projects: DIYs That Actually Feel Good to Finish
When the sun's cookin’ and your AC bill’s begging for mercy, that’s your cue. It’s prime time to crack a cold one and finally knock out some of those DIY... Read more...
The Best Rechargeable Camping Lights of 2025: STKR Gear That Earns Its Keep
The Best Rechargeable Camping Lights of 2025: STKR Gear That Earns Its Keep
Camping isn’t what it used to be – and that's a good thing. Sure, roasting marshmallows and sleeping under the stars are still the main events, but these days, you... Read more...
A rugged off-road Jeep Gladiator is parked under a star-filled night sky with the Milky Way clearly visible. Next to the vehicle, the FLi OVER-LANDER telescoping area light stands fully extended, brightly illuminating the foreground and part of the Jeep.
Keep the Stars Bright: Responsible Camping Lights for Dark Sky Week
Whether you’re deep in the backcountry or just stepping outside your tent to take in the view, the stars have a way of grounding us. They remind us of how... Read more...
The Ultimate Campsite Checklist
The Ultimate Campsite Checklist
With this checklist, you’ll be fully prepared for your next camping adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or heading out for your first trip, having the right gear makes all... Read more...
The Products We Love - Amy’s Favorite
The Products We Love - Amy’s Favorite
We caught up with Amy, our Director of New Business Development. Amy’s the ultimate adventure enthusiast – whether she’s playing volleyball, exploring a new country, or camping with her pup... Read more...
Male standing inside of a conversion van with headlamp on and an under hood light right above him. both products by STKR Concepts.
The Products We Love - Ethan’s Favorite
For this installment of Products We Love, we’re catching up with Ethan – RISK Racing account manager by day, motocross enthusiast by weekend, and unofficial office innovator 24/7. Read more...
STKR Concepts crew posing for a holiday picture on the stairs in 2024
STKR's Year in Review: 2024 Highlights
As the year wraps up, we’re looking back on everything 2024 brought us at STKR Concepts. It’s been a year packed with new product launches, exciting travels, unforgettable photoshoots, and... Read more...
Close up on the base of a FLi OVER-LANDER Telescoping Light sitting in grass with the bottom of an off-road vehicle in the background.
Which FLi Telescoping Light Fits Your Style?
Finding the right light to illuminate your adventures and projects is no easy feat, especially when STKR Concepts offers three unique options with our FLi Telescoping Light family! Whether you’re... Read more...
STKR Gifts for the Outdoor Adventurer
STKR Gifts for the Outdoor Adventurer
When it comes to outdoor adventures, having reliable, versatile lighting is a game-changer. Whether it’s camping, hiking, or late-night trail exploring, STKR Concepts offers top-tier lighting tools to keep adventurers... Read more...
Christmas stockings on the wall filled with STKR lights
Stocking Stuffers That Shine: STKR Products for the Holidays
The holiday season is almost here, and if you’re like most people, finding the perfect stocking stuffers can be a challenge. Instead of the usual suspects, why not add some... Read more...
male adding fluids to a vehicles engine at night lit up by the STKR Underhood light.
STKR Gifts for the Car Enthusiast in Your Life
Finding the perfect gift for a gearhead can feel like a challenge. What do you get someone who probably has every tool, gadget, and gizmo in their garage already? Read more...
The Products We Love - Aryanna’s Favorite
The Products We Love - Aryanna’s Favorite
To continue our “Products We Love” series, we’re focusing on the STKR Account Manager, Aryanna, and her favorite light. When Aryanna isn’t at the office, she can be found hiking,... Read more...
2 carved pumpkins sitting next to each other on a wood surface. One with a face and the other with the STKR Concepts logo carved out of it. Sitting in front of them are a couple STKR lights.
Brighten Up Your Halloween with STKR Lights: A Step-by-Step Guide to Carving the Perfect Jack-o'-Lantern
Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to get creative with your pumpkins! Carving a jack-o'-lantern is a fun, festive activity for all ages, but nothing brings your... Read more...
The STKR Products We Love - James' Favorite
The STKR Products We Love - James' Favorite
In honor of Boss's Day, we're kicking off a new blog series where our team shares their favorite lights and how they use them. First up, we asked James, our... Read more...
STKR Concepts booth at Overland Expo West 2024
A Showcase from Overland Expo West: Innovative Lighting Solutions by STKR Concepts
STKR Concepts, a product development company based in North Carolina, continues to bring innovative and practical solutions to the marketplace. Recently, they showcased their latest designs at the Overland Expo... Read more...
night time overlanding image of an offroad vehicle w/roof tent. Scene is lit up by a FLi OVER-LANDER
Out There with STKR: An Interview with Jeff Coxen
An Interview with Jeff Coxen Professional thrill-seeker, brew connoisseur, and most importantly, co-founder of the Rogue Element overlanding team fills us in on their incredible outdoor adventures!  Read more...
Out There with STKR: An Interview with Braulio N.
Out There with STKR: An Interview with Braulio N.
An Interview with Braulio N. Braulio’s overlanding adventures began with a love for photography and the great outdoors. Flash forward a couple of years and he’s now working with some of... Read more...
Brick and stone built house shown at night with two EZ Home Security Solar Gutter lights illuminating the front of the house and driveway
The Solar Gutter Light - A Brief Guide
Are you looking for a way to add more security to your home? Would you like a way to show off your gardens or create a more pleasant home exterior?... Read more...
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Why Did Gas Can Spouts Change - The Big Spill
Gas can spouts changed in 2009 as a result of stricter EPA regulations. The new spouts are rigid plastic, are meant to eliminate evaporation, and cannot be easily opened by children. Read more...
emergency wildfire
What are the 5 Essentials for an Emergency Kit?
Anything can happen at any moment in time. Being prepared can make a major difference in how safe you remain during an emergency. It’s recommended that everyone has an emergency... Read more...
Garage decorated with racing stuff with a small bar and some tools. All illuminated by an MPI from STKR Concepts
All You Need To Know About How to Choose Garage Lighting
Factors to consider when choosing garage lighting include: Brightness Color temperature Energy efficiency Installation and connectivity Longevity Climate Read more...
A magnetic light mine from STKR Concepts magnetically attached to the inside of a breaker panel illuminating the switches in the dark
What Is the Best Magnetic Flashlight?
When it comes to the best magnetic flashlight, you can always rely on the STKR Concepts for a huge range of magnetic lighting options. The FLEXIT series, Tri-Mobile, and FLi-PRO are... Read more...
attic scene with an HVAC lit up by a FLEXIT 2.0 by STKR
How Can I Brighten Up My Dark Attic? -Unfinished Lighting Ideas
The best way to brighten up a dark attic is to put up LED bulbs or light fixtures that provide increased light output. This way, a single bulb can already... Read more...
home gym featuring free weights and TRilight Ceiling light
What is the Best Way to Light Up a Home Gym?
After Natural Light, the best way to light up a home gym is to use bulbs between 4600K - 6500K, in Kelvin, and emit a light output that’s between 2,000... Read more...
TRi-Mobile area work light on a tripod by STKR Concepts illuminating two male workers in the process of installing new hardwood flooring in a herringbone pattern. DIY home project after dark.
The Best LED Rechargeable Work Light with Tripod Stand
STKR Concepts provides the best LED rechargeable tripod work lights available on the market. We have a multitude of options and add-ons within our product line, meeting the needs of... Read more...
female working out using oversized ropes in a dark basement gym setting
How Do I Lighten Up My Basement Gym?
To lighten up your basement gym you can upgrade the lighting with easy to install retrofit LED lighting, paint the walls and floor, install mirrors, and just clean up and... Read more...
person wearing a bug-out bag in a winter mountainous setting
What Items Should Be in a Bug Out Bag? -The Essentials List
It might be a challenge to identify which items should go into your bug-out bag. But it’s one decision that you have to correctly make. Otherwise, you might wind up... Read more...
a collage of different items to keep in your car in case of an emergency including lighting devices, jumper cables, and a tow rope just to name a few
What Tools Should I Carry in My Car or Truck?
Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere when you’re driving your car. With that, your chances of going back on the road moving towards your destination may depend on the tools you... Read more...
sports car garage illuminated by an MPI system from STKR Concepts
What is the Best Light Bulb for Your Garage?
Here at STKR Concepts, we offer the best light bulb replacements on the market for garages and any other workspace areas. Having been in the business of lighting since 2005,... Read more...
The B.A.M.F.F. Tactical LED flashlight by STKR Concepts sitting on a rock in a night time scene with both flood and spot light on
Are LED Flashlights Better? (And Why Are Most Made With LEDs?)
LED flashlights are far superior to traditional flashlights made from bulbs like incandescent and halogen. They remain superior because LEDs have high performance in terms of high-intensity illumination, durability, cost,... Read more...
industrial construction night scene featuring a TRi-Mobile in the foreground and a crane in the background.
What Is a Temporary Light – Battery Operated Construction Lights
A temporary job site light usually has one or two lights with high intensity for broader coverage. It is typically attached to a tripod or stand mimicking a tall post.... Read more...
How to Protect Your Hands While Lifting Weights
How to Protect Your Hands While Lifting Weights
Weightlifters should use a healing balm, a more relaxed grip, and workout gloves or skins to protect their hands from injuries such as blisters, calluses, hand cramps, and torn blood... Read more...
What Is a COB LED Light? The FAQs About Chip on Board LEDs
What Is a COB LED Light? The FAQs About Chip on Board LEDs
COB LED lights are made of multiple bare LED chips attached together and directly connected to a substrate such as sapphire, ceramic, aluminum, or silicon carbide. COB LED produces light of... Read more...
What Is Light Spread or Beam Angle? Spot, Flood, and Area
What Is Light Spread or Beam Angle? Spot, Flood, and Area
Simply put, light spread or beam angle is the degree of the light in terms of its coverage from different distances. It measures how wide or narrow a beam is... Read more...
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The Things You'll Need for a Move - Essential Packing & Moving List
So you’re finally about to make that big move. It’s funny how something can be so exciting and so terrifying at the same time. Some of that fear comes from... Read more...
collage of a bunch of pocket flashlights featuring the FLEXIT Pocket Flashlight by STKR in the very center
What Is a Pocket Light? And Which One Is Best?
A pocket light is a handy device smaller than an average flashlight. You can clip them on the edge of your clothing or keep them in your pocket - thus... Read more...
TRiLIGHT motion sensing poster featuring the product in a clean garage with a sports car parked in it.
What Is the Best Motion Sensor Light Bulb for Inside Your Garage?
Nothing says high-tech convenience more than having automatic lighting as soon as you walk into (or pull your vehicle into) your garage. Indeed, motion sensors have redefined outdoor, emergency, and... Read more...
new trouble light / drop light versus old school style drop lights
What Is a Trouble Light? (A.K.A. Drop, Rough, or Inspection Light)
A trouble light is a heavy-duty semi-portable corded light that you can use in situations that may subject the light source to abuse or damage. Therefore, it’s built to withstand challenging... Read more...
Yellow Corvette backed into a garage. STKR side sensor in the foreground.
How to Back Into a Garage
Backing into a normal parking space is an ability that can be difficult to learn. Despite how practice makes perfect, it can be a nerve-racking skill to learn since working... Read more...
A female and male running on a trail at night in the dark. Both wearing FLEXIT Headlamps and backpacks.
Which Headlamp Is Best for Running?
The most suitable lighting device for running is a headlamp. And if you want the best headlamp for running, you can’t go wrong with STKR Concept’s FLEXIT Headlamp Series which... Read more...
two people canoeing at night on a lake. Dark scene just lit by the moon.
Safety Tips for Kayaking and Canoeing at Night
Kayaking or even canoeing at night can be dangerous since the dark conditions pose several threats. Not to mention the hazards surrounding the waterbody. That’s why it is imperative to prepare... Read more...
garage light comparison between two incandescent bulbs versus two TRiLIGHTs
How Do I Get Good Lighting in My Garage?
To get good lighting in your garage, you can install full room LED lighting systems that take full advantage of preexisting light fixtures making the upgrade easy and cost-effective. Two... Read more...
Lakeside camping scene featuring a FLi-PRO telescoping area light illuminating a campsite. male figure kneeling by a fire near a tent and some trees
The Best Telescopic LED Camping Light, the FLi-PRO
Prominent features of the best Telescopic LED Camping light, the FLi-PRO: 8ft tall telescopic rod 40ft canopy light diameter Detachable light Magnetic end and hanging hooks for hands-free lighting 6... Read more...
What Emergency Supplies Should I Have in My Car?
What Emergency Supplies Should I Have in My Car?
Whether you get a flat tire, are affected by inclement weather, or simply lose your way due to problems with a GPS signal, it is imperative to keep emergency supplies... Read more...
How Do I Install LED Lights in my Garage?
How Do I Install LED Lights in my Garage?
The easiest way to install LED lights in the garage is to find a product that simply screws into your existing lighting fixture instead of having to install new fixtures... Read more...
TRi-Mobile area work light on a tripod by STKR Concepts illuminating two male workers in the process of installing new hardwood flooring in a herringbone pattern. DIY home project after dark.
The Absolute Best Tripod LED Work Light
If you are working on large-scale or small jobs, you’ll find it more convenient to do the task with a tripod LED work light around. There’s no doubt that visibility... Read more...
What Emergency Supplies Should I Have at Home
What Emergency Supplies Should I Have at Home
Simply put, the emergency supplies you should keep inside your home should encompass food and water, a reliable light source, communication devices, and tools for survival. Read more...