Any good flashlights out there?

[PeterJ]

I know this isn't what most consider a "flashlight", but once you get used to using it you won't use anything else around the house and even outside for general use. I have lots of Dewalt equipment so the batteries and charger are just part of the scenery. Nice is the standup or hang it capability and since my wife discovered it I had to buy another one. Why do images go sideways ?

 

[oldbrownhat]

Flashlights just keep getting better and better. I just bought a Fenix HT30R flashlight, it's an "LEP" flashlight, which stands for Laser Excited Phosp...

AHA! I posted a thread on that one about a month ago. I wondered if anyone would splash out for one A very specialized light but amazing.

 

[oldbrownhat]

...Maybe I'm a little paranoid, but the thing about rechargeables is that in a major event with power outages where you gonna recharge them at? Batteries are everywhere.

A good point... and you can always keep spares on hand; the stores may not be open in a major outage. CR123, although not available at your local 7-11, sesm to have a long shelf life and are not that expensive if you buy them in bulk. OTOH most (?) of us have backup power at home or can charge a light in our vehicles. Some lights can take a rechargeable cell or regular batteries so you get the best of both worlds.

 

[Kanewpadle]

I have several Surefire and Olight rechargeable and non rechargeable lights. Cant go wrong either way.

Had nothing but problems with Streamlight.

 

[Jeff423]

Can anyone recommend an LED flashlight that takes AA batteries and only turns on/off? I have no use for high/low/blinking, etc.

 

[Krogen]

Maybe I'm a little paranoid, but the thing about rechargeables is that in a major event with power outages where you gonna recharge them at? Batteries are everywhere.

I have rechargeable LED lights as well, but they do not last near as long and take forever to charge. If in the middle of a project or in the woods, I can change batteries in a flash, but there are not too many trees with an electrical outlet or USB port.

Good points and exactly why I like rechargeable flashlights with removeable batteries. One can charge the internal Li Ion battery via the flashlight's micro USC port, remove it, pop in another Li Ion battery and charge that one up. You now have a 2nd fully charged backup. Also, your particular flashlight may accept non-rechargeable alkaline batteries. Change those at will and you're covered when the power is out or you're in the deep dark woods.

 

[oldbrownhat]

... but there are not too many trees with an electrical outlet or USB port.

Not yet... but the way things are going, you'll be able to recharge your EV at selected trees just about anywhere. Just make sure you have the appropriate adaptor/dongle thingy and you'll be able to charge anything

 

[meaneyedcatz]

Maglites used to be the go to lamp. During goose season we killed two injured birds with them(best option as we could not shoot them).
Now I have a maglite serving as a doorstop.

 

[Mike-AK]

I have a Surefire Defender Ultra I like a lot.

 

[Pisgah]

Energizer PMHT1L, available at Walmart, $14 or so. Not only the best for the money, but one of the best, period...

 

[ralph7]

Can anyone recommend an LED flashlight that takes AA batteries and only turns on/off? I have no use for high/low/blinking, etc.

These take triple A's, but have been good to me and just turn on and off. Great bang for the buck...

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[snafu177]

Bushnell 2000 Lumen Rechargeable Flashlight, very bright and holds a charge for a long time.

 

[357-RevolverGuy]

I own two different Lux-Pro flashlights and highly recommend. Both were purchased from Lowe's. They're built well and batteries seem to last a decently long time. Also I can recommend their customer service as well. I had an issue with the first one I bought where I lost a part when changing out batteries. I contacted the company and they sent me the part I needed free of charge. Check them out: LUXPRO Flashlights

 

[StakeOut]

Most of my flashlights are custom built from parts sourced from mtnelectronics in Utah.
Batteries and chargers I get mostly from the 18650batterystore in Georgia

 

[WardenRoss]

Surefire. Never failed me. In my line of work, an essential tool.

 

[soFlaNative]

Searched and found the Nitrolon I've had for 15 years is no longer availabe, plastic bodied light that was Surefire's cheapest. Closest I've seen is the G2 which is north of $80 bucks.
I've considered the drop in LED lanterns but I have yet to see an LED light that doesn't scatter badly in dust, smoke or fog so I'll continue with incandescent until I find otherwise.
The Nitrolon has been virtually indestructible and reliable with spare lantern and 123's.

 

[jag312]

I still have my old Maglite that I have had for over 20 years, maybe 25 years. The difference is that I upgraded it with an LED conversion. Brighter light and longer battery life.

 

[Baxter6551]

My EDC is an Olight i5t. Takes one AA battery. High and low tailcap button. Great pocketlight I use it constantly every day. Even smaller is i3t takes one aaa battery.

 

[Doug M.]

We have a lot Surefires; not really sure how many. Most are the 500 lumen 2 cells, but I do have 3 1000 lumen 3 cells on long guns. I buy Surefire batteries in bulk and keep them in the freezer. I also carried at least one 500 lumen light on patrol. Buy once, cry once.

I'll admit, I do miss the ability of the old school Maglights and their ilk to be a field expedient night stick, but I grew up and went with the collapsible PR24.

 

[Marshal Tom]

I purchased a Fenix PD 36R for my wife for Christmas. 1600 lumens at max output with 5 settings. That thing is way bright. Got it at REI. I really like it and will probably get another. We have been using some that eat batteries really badly so I am trying to get away from them. I really like the rechargeable feature and we have a portable generator for recharging if need be. there are several models with less or more lumens available.