Flaslight recommendations

[Spohn315]

Just looking for some recommendations on small flashlights. There are so many of them out there that claim to be the best and the brightest but I’d like to hear what people are carrying or using regularly. I’m in the country so when it’s dark it’s real dark.

 

[KDubbs]

I recently picked up an olight m2r warrior, and I’m pretty happy with it. It’s definitely on the larger side if you’re looking for edc, but still pretty compact. Runs on an 18650(included), side and tail switch, 1500 lumen max, nice clip, several brightness modes, very easy to operate. Only had it a month or so, but thumbs up from me. There are lots of reviews on YouTube. Happy hunting. As a side note, I also picked up their pl mini Valkyrie weapon light, 400 lumen. It’s pretty cool too.

 

[BDinPutnam]

Fenix PD35

 

[NYGuns]

PD35 Tac, end of discussion https://amzn.to/2OHdAGK

 

[FLA45fan]

Fenix PD22, now replaced by the PD25, small, bright, single CR123 battery. Had it for a few years now, bought it on a whim but glad I did.

 

[JaguarJaguarGolf]

If you just want an everyday all purpose moderately priced flashlight just grab the most popular AA or D cell flashlight in the hardware store. I don't know if we are allowed to use brand names. I use a head lamp with green lens when walking my dog in the dark. I prefer the 4 AA battery pack ones. I keep a 3 D cell flashlight taped onto a piece of rope in case there is a need for a big light I can use hands free. I used fairly expensive flashlights when I was a fireman. I always kept a robust super saber 3 C cell tied ito my coat pocket. That light lasted for around 20 years. Unfortunately I don't think they are made anymore.

 

[NYGuns]

If you just want an everyday all purpose moderately priced flashlight just grab the most popular AA or D cell flashlight in the hardware store. I don't know if we are allowed to use brand names. I use a head lamp with green lens when walking my dog in the dark. I prefer the 4 AA battery pack ones. I keep a 3 D cell flashlight taped onto a piece of rope in case there is a need for a big light I can use hands free. I used fairly expensive flashlights when I was a fireman. I always kept a robust super saber 3 C cell tied ito my coat pocket. That light lasted for around 20 years. Unfortunately I don't think they are made anymore.

That's pretty old tech, the CR123's and 18650 batteries now can pump out 1000 lumens no problem, plus the batteries now come with USB ports in them to charge them.

 

[Darth]

Felix LD22.

 

[Phazer]

I've found this one to be a reasonable bang-for-the-buck:

EASTSHINE Tactical Flashlight, T25 CREE XP-L HI V3 LED 1000 Lumens Compact
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XCK3BPY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Doc8404]

Felix LD22.

Is that a Fenix knockoff?

 

[Doc8404]

Cheaper than amazon with the coupon

LD22 Fenix Flashlight - 2015 upgrade - Fenix Flashlights

I prefer AA flashlights.

 

[BDinPutnam]

Cheaper than amazon with the coupon

LD22 Fenix Flashlight - 2015 upgrade - Fenix Flashlights

I prefer AA flashlights.

WE KNOW! Lol.

I might need to pick one of these up, thanks for the link.

 

[innkeeper]

I bought a cheap single AA led light from gander mnt years ago. $20 Lite enough to hold in your mouth if you need both hands simple on and off no bs settings to mess with About the size of a roll of nickles and 1/3 of the weight They had a sale when they were closing. I bought 10 of them. They’re in my backpack my truck my motorcycle bag and one is always in my back pocket.

 

[Podmonkey]

SC5 AA Flashlight Cool White OP

This is what I have been EDCing for years now.
I swear by em'. I have lost 3 of em now but I keep buying replacements because I like it that much.
Amazon occasionally has em for $60.
The current MkIII model has a much improved pocket clip and the size of it allows it to sit in the pocket unnoticed.

 

[Doc8404]

Still one of my favorites for work when doing inspections.
Sub-$10
Coast HP1 190 Lumen Pure Beam Focusing LED Flashlight with Slide Focus and Adjustable Pocket Clip - - Amazon.com

 

[Celt]

Pd35tac by fenix. I use it daily and im very happy with it. But it will eat cr123 batteries at 20 bucks a pair (if you use max brightness often) so get a rechargeable. I just started usingvthe rechargeable so ill see how it lasts.

 

[Bushmaster]

Trust me... You want a rechargeable 18650 Batt. IF YOU WANT TO LIGHT UP THE NIGHT!!! Like pred lights do.. The only way to come close to one 18650 CREE is with a Coast that uses 9 AA batts.

 

[FLA45fan]

Pd35tac by fenix. I use it daily and im very happy with it. But it will eat cr123 batteries at 20 bucks a pair (if you use max brightness often) so get a rechargeable. I just started usingvthe rechargeable so ill see how it lasts.

I get a Two pack of surefires from Lowe's for under $5

 

[BDinPutnam]

I get a Two pack of surefires from Lowe's for under $5

12 pack from Amazon = 20 bucks. No telling how long they've been sitting around but that's true regardless where you buy em.

@Celt will be curious to hear how the rechargeable works out for you, have thought about doing the same.

 

[Bushmaster]

Here is what you want, TRUST me if ya wanna LIGHT UP THE NIGHT !!!! A HS-802 Like I use pred hunting only in WHITE LIGHT. Order a charger also for the 18650 battery. THIS LIGHT WILL LIGHT UP THE WORLD at cheap price. I have like 7 of them in green and red for Coyote. You order the WHITE LIGHT. https://www.lightmalls.com/uniquefi...umen-white-light-led-flashlight-torch-1-18650

 

[Doc8404]

Here is what you want, TRUST me if ya wanna LIGHT UP THE NIGHT !!!! A HS-802 Like I use pred hunting only in WHITE LIGHT. Order a charger also for the 18650 battery. THIS LIGHT WILL LIGHT UP THE WORLD at cheap price. I have like 7 of them in green and red for Coyote. You order the WHITE LIGHT. https://www.lightmalls.com/uniquefi...umen-white-light-led-flashlight-torch-1-18650

Careful of knockoffs. According to fenix

Beware of Counterfeit Fenix Merchandise! - Fenix Lighting

 

[Bushmaster]

I have seven that never failed at night hunting for years...

 

[Bushmaster]

Same as kill light I payed $150.00 for. Same model, both China.. !!!  XLR 250

 

[NYGuns]

I have the PD35 Tac and the RC09 as my EDC, both have rechargeable batteries. I have a bunch of spare batteries because I use the lights all the time. 2 of the CR123's died on me but the company on Amazon I got them from replaced them without any hassle at all.

 

[Bushmaster]

On the battery end cap threads and O Ring I put just a bit of Vaseline on them.

 

[Bushmaster]

 

[BDinPutnam]

On the larger end of the spectrum I really like the Defiant D cells from Home Depot though I don't think they make them anymore.

Think 900 something lumens from a stock Maglite for 30 bucks.

The C cells and down (all the way to the pen lights) suck. The aluminum D cells though, are the shit.

 

[Jaywmustang]

I use Dereelight night master for hunting at night.

 

[Acer-m14]

can you fix your title OP .. Flaslight recommendations
i keep seeing Fleshlight .. please put a h in there LMAO

 

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