Flashlight?
- Thread starter Flymph
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I've had the same rechargeable Streamlight for 15+ years and it hasn't let me down. I have a car charger and a wall charger for it. In addition I have a few USB Streamlight pen lights that I stash in strategic spots. Also I really like the USB headlamps made by Black Diamond. Again, I have a few stashed various spots
Fourbtgait
Steelhead
Flymph
Steelhead
How many lumens on your main Streamlight?
I have the Fenix PD35, the last flashlight I will ever need. It is bright at 1700 lumens which is good for about 400 yards, it is light at 4.7 ounces, rechargeable with USB and cost about $80. One of it's best features is that with 5 levels of intensity you don't have to cycle through all of them to get the one you want. Just set the one you want and the next time you turn it on it is still there. It has a lanyard and a strong clip. Small and mighty it is an all metal piece designed for the long haul. Don't be tricked by the seemingly modest 1700 lumens rating, it is extremely powerful for it's size.
I have some powerful spotlights also, I never step out on the porch at night without one of these in my hand. The most recent addition is a marvel called the Anlook Q984 rated at 100000 lumens! This thing runs for 18 to 36 hours on a single charge having a 15,000 mah battery. It also has USB out ports that can charge a phone or the myriad of other devices that we seem to carry around today. In addition to the spotlight portion it also has a 2 stage sidelight that with the attached kickstand will work as a lantern. Range is quoted at 4,000' and at $40 it is a helluva buy. I have had some big assed spotlights over the years that were hell to carry around with their lead acid batteries but this thing is really light weight. Another nice feature is a tripod mount.
I have some powerful spotlights also, I never step out on the porch at night without one of these in my hand. The most recent addition is a marvel called the Anlook Q984 rated at 100000 lumens! This thing runs for 18 to 36 hours on a single charge having a 15,000 mah battery. It also has USB out ports that can charge a phone or the myriad of other devices that we seem to carry around today. In addition to the spotlight portion it also has a 2 stage sidelight that with the attached kickstand will work as a lantern. Range is quoted at 4,000' and at $40 it is a helluva buy. I have had some big assed spotlights over the years that were hell to carry around with their lead acid batteries but this thing is really light weight. Another nice feature is a tripod mount.
+1 on Fenix. Great headlamps and flashlights.
Most of my headlamps and flashlights use one AA (Fenix) or two AAs (mini-mag led). I don't need 10000 lumens, I need a simple reliable easy to use light. 300 lumens is plenty for me.
This is my new mini-mag light. It's much brighter than previous ones:
Most of my headlamps and flashlights use one AA (Fenix) or two AAs (mini-mag led). I don't need 10000 lumens, I need a simple reliable easy to use light. 300 lumens is plenty for me.
This is my new mini-mag light. It's much brighter than previous ones:
Another here for Fenix! One of my addiction’s are flashlights.
Check out clouddefensive.com . I own a MCH that I purchased when I went back to working graveyard a year and a half ago. Luckily I'm off graveyard now but still working nights. I wouldn't think of going to work without it now. Being able to identify things in low light at a distance is crucial for me and I'm going to end up buying some additional MCH's to keep with different sets of gear so I always have one handy. I also own some Fenix lights but the MCH puts out way more light at a distance. In additional to just looking at lumens you also need to research candela when deciding on a flashlight that throws a lot of light down range.
I think it's 800 lumens.
Try Harbor Freight. I have several of their "tactical" lights with lumens greater than 800 and one about 1,500. They use standard batteries as well. Their prices are much cheaper than the "manly" brands. I have a Maglight which was issued to me from work. It is no better than the HF brand. HF sells great stuff as long as it does not have a motor, or engine.
My EDC is an Olight warrior mini 2 that someone gave me when I worked in a mine. 1750 lumens, USB charger and lasts a long time. I did accidentally burn a hole in my pocket before figuring out that it has a safe mode to prevent accidentally turning on. (Read the manual, stupid!)
@Zak,
I agree with you. The new, LED, Mini Mag Lite Pro, I picked up, is incredibly bright, light weight and small in size. USA made. Hell of a price point for what you get.
Ive been using mag lites for decades ( work and leisure/ full size and mini models). Im very impressed with LED Pro.
Happy weekend all.
Bob
I agree with you. The new, LED, Mini Mag Lite Pro, I picked up, is incredibly bright, light weight and small in size. USA made. Hell of a price point for what you get.
Ive been using mag lites for decades ( work and leisure/ full size and mini models). Im very impressed with LED Pro.
Happy weekend all.
Bob
Sorry, I'm a cheapskate. I bought two LED headlamps off of Temu for $5 that work a treat. I just have to worry that the Chicoms have put a brainwave modifier in the band 
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