[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Flashlight recommendations? (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 2/8/2013 7:38:39 PM EDT
| Needing a recommendation for a high quality flashlight to take camping. Depending on size/weight, I may even just keep it in my pocket for everyday carry. Any suggestions? |
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Needing a recommendation for a high quality flashlight to take camping. Depending on size/weight, I may even just keep it in my pocket for everyday carry. Any suggestions? http://www.foursevens.com/ |
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Look into the quark mini either in Cr123, or AA, depending on prefrence. For camping, I would rather bring the model with two batteries. I have a quark CR1232 that I love. Its bright, with a great battery life, and easy to pocket. I wouldn't use it for EDC, but when I now I'll be outside at night for a while, its the only light I'll use. |
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My EDC light it a Fenix PD20. Slightly larger than a Chapstick. Has 190 lumens with 5 modes. Comes with a belt holster, which when on the belt is small enough that no one can see. Keeps the light out of my pocket and I can draw it faster. If I didn't wear the holster out I'd still use it. This light uses a CR123 battery. You can buy 6 tenergy life-po4 rechargeable batteries and charger for $20 on amazon. You can also get a fenix diffuser tip for it to make it into a lantern.
I pair that with a Fenix TK-21. It takes 2-CR123's. 450-ish lumens with 5 settings. It has a 1" bodyto fit into a rifle mount. It can also accept a Fenix diffuser, the larger size. Be careful if you get a stream light or sure fire. I don't think they can accept rechargeable CR123's(RCR123's). RCR123's put out more than the standard 3v for a CR123 and your flashlight will be toast. Your light will tell you. I know Fenix lights can. |
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https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQYOd90QytTm5vpAUlno3E0yGl-VArWL_3mJOFV8sIM-eiv6zApUA How about this one....  
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http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-88033-Tactical-Flashlight-Batteries/dp/B003GXF9OA/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1360386211&sr=1-1&keywords=streamlight+88033
Streamlight 88033 is my EDC flashlight |
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http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/663283_Help_me_pick_a_flashlight_for_my_bug_out_bag.html http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/663218_Juslearnin_call_out_thread__He_made_my_wife_buy_me_a_flashlight_.html The nitecore pioneer listed in the second thread has only been out for about 2 months, and is one of the coolest lights available for its size right now. |
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Best bang for the buck??? |
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I have a Streamlight and a Fenix. But you know what I carry the most? A Maglite XL50. Seriously. It's small enough to slip in a pocket, brighter than either my Streamlight or my Fenix, and it runs on AAA batteries. Oh, and it cost 20 bucks, so if I lose it, I don't give a shit.
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I have a Streamlight and a Fenix. But you know what I carry the most? A Maglite XL50. Seriously. It's small enough to slip in a pocket, brighter than either my Streamlight or my Fenix, and it runs on AAA batteries. Oh, and it cost 20 bucks, so if I lose it, I don't give a shit. there must be something wrong with your fenix or you bought a low output one. my PD30 outputs almost double what that XL50 does and its probably 5 years old. |
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I would only buy a light that will run on 18650 litho cells. You get longer run time and u dont have to worry about eating up $$ on batts every time you turn the light on. You can also run cr123 as backup if need be but I have yet to ever need to do it myself on a trip.
Fenix or my new fav Nitecore are highly recommended. I wouldn't buy a surefire, over priced and inder perform. |
| I am sure a lot of high speed low drag 400+ lumen lights have been named by now, and they are all good, but what I have notices is I would rather have a "regular" 120'ish LED flashlight that lasts 12+ hours on a set of batteries then 1 that puts out 500 but only lasts 2 hours. just MHO |
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I would only buy a light that will run on 18650 litho cells. You get longer run time and u dont have to worry about eating up $$ on batts every time you turn the light on. You can also run cr123 as backup if need be but I have yet to ever need to do it myself on a trip. Fenix or my new fav Nitecore are highly recommended. I wouldn't buy a surefire, over priced and inder perform. if you want to run both 18650's and CR123's then you need to make sure the light can handle the extra voltage of the 2 123a's. some lights can, some cant and if they cant the led will go POOF real quick. |
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https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQYOd90QytTm5vpAUlno3E0yGl-VArWL_3mJOFV8sIM-eiv6zApUA How about this one....edit...misread the topic...oops I prefer the Jenna Haze and Tori Black versions 
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You wanna talk bang for your buck? I picked up one of these little Coleman's at WalMart about a year and a half ago, and it works great! Still have it on my nightstand every single night. Meanwhile, my Surefire that I paid 4x as much for? I don't even know where it is right now...
http://www.coleman.com/product/3aaa-led-aluminum-flashlight/2000006532?contextCategory=1110 |
