Posted: 1/12/2009 5:20:44 PM EDT
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12+ days of continuous runtime on 3 C batteries. Anything better than this?
http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=27 * Powered by 3 “C” alkaline batteries * 10 ultra-bright 100,000-hour life LEDs * 85 lumens typical with 10 white LEDs, blue LEDs also available * Runs up to 336 hrs. * 8.55” * 13.5 oz. * Waterproof * Features a wrist lanyard connection and a spring-loaded clip * Available in yellow or black |
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D cell mag lights. When you run out of ammo you can always hit people in the head with em. I'd prefer something that illuminates. 85 lumens on that light isn't bad, but ten LEDS? three C cells? Kinda seems... well, retarded. You can get 40 lumens out of one LED, powered by one AA battery, and it'll last LONGTIME on runtime. And they cost $2.50 each at Home Depot, Husky brand two-packs. Now... If you want real light, look to 200+ Lumens. ETA: And a question. If one of the LEDs in a ten LED array should die, does that kill the entire array? That would be quite shitty, and I'd sure rather stick to a single LED for obvious reasons if that's the case. |
I think a Fenix P3D rigged up to run on D Cells or a 6-V battery would be awsome. 
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12+ days of continuous runtime on 3 C batteries. Anything better than this? http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=27 * Powered by 3 “C” alkaline batteries * 10 ultra-bright 100,000-hour life LEDs * 85 lumens typical with 10 white LEDs, blue LEDs also available * Runs up to 336 hrs. * 8.55” * 13.5 oz. * Waterproof * Features a wrist lanyard connection and a spring-loaded clip * Available in yellow or black I own that flashlight. The on/off button broke, and I had to re-wire it to get it to work. It broke after only mild use. I would not recommend it as a SHTF flashlight. I wouldn't even recommend it as a regular nothing hit the fan flashlight. They are plastic. I have got several dang good flashlights in the $20 range that beat the socks of that flashlight. |
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D cell mag lights. When you run out of ammo you can always hit people in the head with em. I'd prefer something that illuminates. 85 lumens on that light isn't bad, but ten LEDS? three C cells? Kinda seems... well, retarded. You can get 40 lumens out of one LED, powered by one AA battery, and it'll last LONGTIME on runtime. And they cost $2.50 each at Home Depot, Husky brand two-packs. Now... If you want real light, look to 200+ Lumens. I'll look into the Husky brand lights then. I use my Maglights a lot during the summer and usually only have to replace the batteries once a year. My Surefire G2 with LED conversion kit throws out a hell of a lot more light, but it eats through batteries very fast. |
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D cell mag lights. When you run out of ammo you can always hit people in the head with em. I'd prefer something that illuminates. 85 lumens on that light isn't bad, but ten LEDS? three C cells? Kinda seems... well, retarded. You can get 40 lumens out of one LED, powered by one AA battery, and it'll last LONGTIME on runtime. And they cost $2.50 each at Home Depot, Husky brand two-packs. Now... If you want real light, look to 200+ Lumens. I'll look into the Husky brand lights then. I use my Maglights a lot during the summer and usually only have to replace the batteries once a year. My Surefire G2 with LED conversion kit throws out a hell of a lot more light, but it eats through batteries very fast. I have a $10 Dorcy all-aluminum flashlight clamped to my 870 right now. Works great. 1 Watt LED. Tough, and works great. You can get some good flashlights for a whole flipping lot less. I have tried to stay away from Surefires myself. I have found a couple good waterproof/tactical size flashlights that take batteries that are easy to find AA or AAA. My favorite flashlight...Dorcy Metal Gear. I would put it up against any of my Surefires, and with 3 AAAs they have a battery life of 300 hours. I purchased my first Dorcy from Wally World for ~$20. But I have only been able to find them since on the internet for $50. But I would put them up against any of my $100-$150 flashlights any day. And batteries are cheap and readily available. Another flashlight I like is an all-metal Rayovac from Wally-World. Takes two AA batteries. 1 watt LED. Mine have worked like a charm. ~$20 I look at flashlights like I do sunglasses. I could spend $100-$150 on one that I would end up breaking and losing. Or I can buy 3-4 flashlights of pretty good quality, and if I break one, or lose one, I am out nothing. But, yeah arfcom brother, that flashlight you posted is a piece of crap. I bought it for all the reasons you wrote. It looked good on paper. It worked fine for the first couple of times I used it. But I had to re-wire it to make it work after little use. It works now, because I jerry-rigged it. But for the price, you can get a lot *more* flashlight... |
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For me, the ultimate SHTF light is a NiteCore Defender Infinity. It does everything a Gladius does but uses an AA cell instead of a pair of CR123's. A Gladius throws a little longer and is a tiny bit easier to switch modes on, but other than that they are equals. The NDI fits in the elastic sides of my leatherman pouch,..... can't be said for the Gladius. It's always with me, and always works.
So: Tactical Mode: 230 lumens Strobe Variable beam, as low as 12 lumens and it remembers where you set it Runs on common batteries that don't explode and belch fire when they get hot or shorted fits in your palm $80. |
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For me, the ultimate SHTF light is a NiteCore Defender Infinity. It does everything a Gladius does but uses an AA cell instead of a pair of CR123's. A Gladius throws a little longer and is a tiny bit easier to switch modes on, but other than that they are equals. The NDI fits in the elastic sides of my leatherman pouch,..... can't be said for the Gladius. It's always with me, and always works.
So: Tactical Mode: 230 lumens Strobe Variable beam, as low as 12 lumens and it remembers where you set it Runs on common batteries that don't explode and belch fire when they get hot or shorted fits in your palm $80 |
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D cell mag lights. When you run out of ammo you can always hit people in the head with em. I'd prefer something that illuminates. I put the LED retrofit bulb in my 4-D Maglite, and it works like a champ. And I can still hit people/zombies with it. |
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River Rock LED..2 C batteries, 120 lumens, made in China but long life.
I own 3 surefire high lumen tactical lights, one on my XD45, one on my mossberg and one by my bed.. But....I also wanted long lasting high powered LED lights for my car and for grilling out - you can get em at Target. |
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12+ days of continuous runtime on 3 C batteries. Anything better than this? http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=27 * Powered by 3 “C” alkaline batteries * 10 ultra-bright 100,000-hour life LEDs * 85 lumens typical with 10 white LEDs, blue LEDs also available * Runs up to 336 hrs. * 8.55” * 13.5 oz. * Waterproof * Features a wrist lanyard connection and a spring-loaded clip * Available in yellow or black Sorry, how do you expect me to knock out an unarmed obama zombie with it being plastic. I prefer metal flashlights, at least it woul't chip like a human skull does, i need it stong enough for repeat bashing. Nice find though. |
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12+ days of continuous runtime on 3 C batteries. Anything better than this? http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=27 * Powered by 3 “C” alkaline batteries * 10 ultra-bright 100,000-hour life LEDs * 85 lumens typical with 10 white LEDs, blue LEDs also available * Runs up to 336 hrs. * 8.55” * 13.5 oz. * Waterproof * Features a wrist lanyard connection and a spring-loaded clip * Available in yellow or black I own that flashlight. The on/off button broke, and I had to re-wire it to get it to work. It broke after only mild use. I would not recommend it as a SHTF flashlight. I wouldn't even recommend it as a regular nothing hit the fan flashlight. They are plastic. I have got several dang good flashlights in the $20 range that beat the socks of that flashlight. The main thing I was looking at is the run time. 336 hours is a heck of a long time on one set of batteries at 85 lumens. It would be good for prolonged power outages, floods, tornado, bird flu or whatever. But if its not durable I will look for something else. |
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Personally I love my Surefire E2l Outdoorsman. Something like 100hrs on low power, perfect seeing your way through the house during a blackout, or looking at the electrical panel, etc. Or I can switch over to high output mode which runs for a few hrs. I'm not sure on the numbers offhand....but they're sweet. It's also very lightweight and rugged.
I also keep a headlamp in my truck. It's more likely that I'd need both hands if I ever actually needed this light. Any SHTF situation will probably have you needing low light just as much as high output imo. |
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D cell mag lights. When you run out of ammo you can always hit people in the head with em. I'd prefer something that illuminates. I put the LED retrofit bulb in my 4-D Maglite, and it works like a champ. And I can still hit people/zombies with it. i hit someone with mine and it broke the led so i dont know. luckily i have an extra led bulb for it. |
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Headlamps make more sense for shtf and power outages. My old princton tec apex is 80lumens, the new ones are over 90 lumens I understand. Plus it's adjustable so you can put it on low or high flood if you are doing a task close up.
I should be getting a Mammut Lucido TX1 Headlamp tommorrow if the tracking info is correct. It's supposed to be hella-bright! |
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the one you have with you...... This. Often we read people talking about their truck gun, CCW loadout etc and they don't mention a flashlight, of any type. A minimag 2AA trumps nothing. Not the best option, but it is better than nothing. That being said, a surefire 6P is my comprimise for weight/performance. 
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River Rock LED..2 C batteries, 120 lumens, made in China but long life. I own 3 surefire high lumen tactical lights, one on my XD45, one on my mossberg and one by my bed.. But....I also wanted long lasting high powered LED lights for my car and for grilling out - you can get em at Target. I have their single AA model, very nice light! I'm quite happy though the price was steep. Now the bad news? The $5 2-packs of Husky single AA lights at Home Depot are almost equal. I can have TEN of the Husky brand lights, with pretty much the same exact output, compared to ONE of the River Rock LED lights from Target. I've compared the beams side by side. The main difference between the lights comes down to fit and finish. The River Rock is a nicer unit, but no fucking way is it THAT much nicer. And the Husky has a Lifetime in-store Warranty. The River Rock? Nothing. |
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Headlamps make more sense for shtf and power outages. My old princton tec apex is 80lumens, the new ones are over 90 lumens I understand. Plus it's adjustable so you can put it on low or high flood if you are doing a task close up. I should be getting a Mammut Lucido TX1 Headlamp tommorrow if the tracking info is correct. It's supposed to be hella-bright! +1. Headlamps are a lot more useful. To paraphrase FerFAL, try washing the dishes with a Surefire. edited to add: Why paraphrase when you can quote? LINK TO ONE OF THE MANY SITES WITH FERFAL'S ARTICLE A note on flashlights. Have two or three head LED lights. They are not expensive and are worth their weight in gold. A powerful flashlight is necessary, something like a big Maglite or better yet a SureFire, especially when you have to check your property for intruders. But for more mundane stuff like preparing food, going to the toilet or doing stuff around the house, the LED headlamp is priceless. Try washing the dishes on the dark while holding a 60 lumen flashlight on one hand and you’ll know what I mean. LEDs also have the advantage of lasting for almost an entire week of continuous use and the light bulb lasts forever.
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Quoted: Carrying around a light the size of a bat just so you can club people with it seems like kind of a lot of work.Quoted: D cell mag lights. When you run out of ammo you can always hit people in the head with em. http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/kybosshog420/BAT.jpg 6D Surefire e2d led thanks. Not a great weaponm/pistol light but for a general purpose light it's great. |
| As mentioned, Nitrcore is very good, as is Fenix, which has quite a few lights that run on AA's. I have plenty of flashlights that run on one CR123 battery, but with the availability now of Lithium AA's and the number of high quality lights that will run on just one of them, they're a must have for emergency planning. LED technology has rendered incandescent lights almost obsolete, and the number of quality maufacturers out there now is spectacular. No reason for anyone to be caught without some good lights in an emergency. |
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If the SHTF you'll be better served with a lot of good rechargable batteries and a solar powered charger. A stash of lithium batts would make a good supplement as well.
ETA: To answer the original question, I have many fenix lights which fit the bill well, and my edc light which is a nitecore defender. All of them will make good shtf lights, as long as you have batteries for them. 
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SHTF + Batteries = FAIL!
http://www.earthtechproducts.com/p9.html |
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SHTF + Batteries = FAIL! http://www.earthtechproducts.com/p9.html http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-99239380869547_2037_50420948 +1 Most of the other suggestions are great... but I would want something that runs without batteries, as well. I also wouldn't want to waste my battery powered lights by doing something silly with it, like finding firewood, or not tripping over the cat. |
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SHTF + Batteries = FAIL! http://www.earthtechproducts.com/p9.html http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-99239380869547_2037_50420948 Windup LED lights are great, and I'd say extremely useful to have around just in case. But the downside is they aren't all that bright. They'll certainly do the job around the house though. I'd much prefer them to the plastic 2 C cell flashlights you used to see all around. These days I consider them completely obsolete. |
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Does anyone make a flashlight that will run off of different numbers of batteries? ie; has capacity for 3 D batteries but can run off of 2 D batteries? Everyone makes them. You can buy spacers the same shape/size as D, C or other batteries and run a single D in a 2 or 3 cell maglite. It'll be dim as hell but it will work. http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17119 |
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Does anyone make a flashlight that will run off of different numbers of batteries? ie; has capacity for 3 D batteries but can run off of 2 D batteries? Everyone makes them. You can buy spacers the same shape/size as D, C or other batteries and run a single D in a 2 or 3 cell maglite. It'll be dim as hell but it will work. http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17119 Hmm, interesting. thanks |
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12+ days of continuous runtime on 3 C batteries. Anything better than this? http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=27 * Powered by 3 “C” alkaline batteries * 10 ultra-bright 100,000-hour life LEDs * 85 lumens typical with 10 white LEDs, blue LEDs also available * Runs up to 336 hrs. * 8.55” * 13.5 oz. * Waterproof * Features a wrist lanyard connection and a spring-loaded clip * Available in yellow or black I own that flashlight. The on/off button broke, and I had to re-wire it to get it to work. It broke after only mild use. I would not recommend it as a SHTF flashlight. I wouldn't even recommend it as a regular nothing hit the fan flashlight. They are plastic. I have got several dang good flashlights in the $20 range that beat the socks of that flashlight. The main thing I was looking at is the run time. 336 hours is a heck of a long time on one set of batteries at 85 lumens. It would be good for prolonged power outages, floods, tornado, bird flu or whatever. But if its not durable I will look for something else. Just to point out.... If the batteries only last 10 hours on that flash light...it qualifies for the "lasts up to 336 hour" statement. It doesn't say "lasts at least" 336 hours. |
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I inherited a couple of these, they are OLD tech as far as lights are concerned, however they are fine for general tasks and they still have the original batts that were in them when I came to own them 4 years ago.
That being said, I wouldn't buy one. So many better options, the sky is the limit. Get you a headlamp, good tactical light, and a good little tasklight, standardise batts, and don't forget a red light or filter on you headlamp or tasklight. IMO |
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http://www.511tactical.com/lightforlife.html
Ultra Capacitor, no batteries Recharges in 90 seconds Charge/Recharge 50,000 times It is expensive though |