Essential Gear is a leading provider of energy efficient LED personal lighting and high performance butane lighters.

All of our lights incorporate LED technology, efficiently converting energy to light.  Our Eco-Charge lights and radios are powered by dynamo and solar--they never need batteries! 

Located in beautiful western Massachusetts, our roots are in the outdoor industry. As avid paddlers, cyclists and hikers, we share a strong personal commitment to the health of our planet.

In everything we do, we try to take an enlightened approach to our business.