I need a flashlight

[Headedthere]

Although..."triple tap" for low. These user interfaces suck.

 

[Blaster229]

Here is all the rage now since SHOT SHOW
Nitecore EDC27

Nitecore EDC27 3000 Lumen EDC USB-C Rechargeable Flashlight

Nitecore EDC27 3000 Lumen Flat EDC Flashlight, Slim USB-C Rechargeable High Performance Pocket Light with Digital Display

www.nitecorestore.com

 

[Squirrel Hunter]

Although..."triple tap" for low. These user interfaces suck.

I keep mine on the third setting, low then double tap for high, to help preserve the battery. Most time low is all that is needed.

 

[Pale Ryder]

Energizer Tac 300, $12.99 Walmart. 1 CR123 battery, aluminum body, clip, tail cap, 3 settings max. 300lumens.

 

[Bountied]

Olight has a recall on their M2R Pro Warrior flashlights. You can get credit, trade it in, or get a refund. If you have one check out their website. https://www.olightstore.com/article.html?id=1498597352846782467

 

[owldo]

My department used all Streamlight ... Vulcan & Survivor series ... It's worth the investment ... I even bought 2 of the survivors for me and my wife ... It's worth the investment !


Amazon product ASIN B000LJTANI

 

[alucard0822]

This is another option. Have a bunch of Olights, but the Jetbeam Raptor series probably have the best user interface of ANY modern EDC light, tail click switch, and a ring, turn it for variable output, has a detent spot to lock off, can pre-set it intuitively before turning it on. Much easier than Olights short press/long press tap 3 times stuff. Mine is a 10+ year old RRT-0, still runs perfect, ran a couple classes with it, has been an EDC for a long time while my Olights usually live in cars or at home. They also use adapters to take a variety of batteries both rechargeable and disposable.

http://www.jetbeamlight.com/products_show312.html

 

[Headedthere]

Thanks, a little pricey but those look like they are what I'm looking for.

 

[willtill]

I have flashlight fetish like many , I have probably 20+ flashlights. But the best all around flash light I have it's a Wuben and it's my edc, $25 . Too long to tell you all about it, read here.

WUBEN C3 Flashlight 1200 High Lumens Rechargeable Flashlights 6 Modes Tactical Super Bright LED Flashlight, IP68 Pocket-Sized EDC Flash Light for Emergency, Rescue, Hunting, Inspection, Repair https://a.co/d/4zW4nyy

I just bought this one from Amazon. I think I'm going to like it.

This little Wuben C3 is so nice, I just bought a second one from Amazon, to keep on my motorcycle. They're on sale again for $25.49

Amazon product ASIN B086WJBB7K

 

[Bob A]

I just got a Fenix TK30; it's a real pinpoint spot flashlight, uses some kind of modified laser technology. It supposedly has a useful range of 1200 meters, though when I tried it last night I was unable to find a long enough straight-line stretch to verify. It will light up a deer over a couple hundred yards distant, without a lot of extra wasted spillover of photons.

I admit the usefulness for a bright flood that lights up the immediate area, but that's not my preferred usage. This Fenix is the bomb for me.

 

[308Scout]

Here is all the rage now since SHOT SHOW
Nitecore EDC27

Nitecore EDC27 3000 Lumen EDC USB-C Rechargeable Flashlight

Nitecore EDC27 3000 Lumen Flat EDC Flashlight, Slim USB-C Rechargeable High Performance Pocket Light with Digital Display

www.nitecorestore.com

I picked one of these up recently. Freaking outstanding EDC light for the price (~$90). The digital display indicating current setting and corresponding battery time remaining at that level is an very useful feature. Charges fairly quickly. Nice range of settings.

 

[Trepang]

Really like the Surefire G2X's in yellow. Bright, rugged and compact. I like the yellow so it's easier to find when you lay it down while it's turned off (same reason I buy DeWalt tools...lol)

 

[ToolAA]

I picked one of these up recently. Freaking outstanding EDC light for the price (~$90). The digital display indicating current setting and corresponding battery time remaining at that level is an very useful feature. Charges fairly quickly. Nice range of settings.

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I’m getting one too. Not my photo, but damn, that’s a lot of flashlight for such a small package.

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[teratos]

I’m getting one too. Not my photo, but damn, that’s a lot of flashlight for such a small package.

I have one. Very bright.

 

[308Scout]

I’m getting one too. Not my photo, but damn, that’s a lot of flashlight for such a small package.

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It is certainly compact. I'm a fan of flat lights due to the no roll factor and sitting in the pocket less obtrusively.

 

[44 Bulldog]

Buying cheap chinese flashlights is like a crap game. You never know when it will start having issues.

Buy a well built light like Fenix and Olight that use 18650 rechargeable batteries and you won't be disappointed and won't have to buy more that once.

I have a Fenix PD36R Pro rechargeable, this is a bad ass light and compact. I guarantee if you shine it in someones eyes on high, day or night, they will turn their head. @ $120.00

 

[John from MD]

I’m getting one too. Not my photo, but damn, that’s a lot of flashlight for such a small package.

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What happens if it is in your back pocket and turns itself on?

 

[John from MD]

I have a Fenix PD36R Pro rechargeable, this is a bad ass light and compact. I guarantee if you shine it in someones eyes on high, day or night, they will turn their head. @ $120.00

I have the PD35 Tactical and it too is a burner. I use 18650/3000ma batteries and they run for a long time. If you accidently turn this on in the super mode, you will be a crispy critter in no time.

 

[308Scout]

What happens if it is in your back pocket and turns itself on?

Lockout mode can literally save your ass in that oddly specific scenario.

 

[teratos]

Lockout mode can literally save your ass in that oddly specific scenario.

Would it be nuts to keep it in your front pocket?