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Post by Plainsman on Mar 13, 2024 11:47:27 GMT -5
I suspect that many of us here might have a “thing” for flashlights. I know I do. My eyes are such that I find a flashlight very useful in situations where younger eyes might not need one at all. And over the years I have accumulated a small collection of practical, useful lights. For a number of years now my go-to house and truck light is a Browning Disruptor that puts out 2600 lm and has a 500 yard reach. It’s what I use routinely to check out things that go bump in the night. For an everyday quick access light I have been using a Nightcore EDC 27. This is a flat light that fits perfectly in a pistol magazine holder, so it’s always right at hand when needed— and I seem to need one a lot. Despite its small size it puts out a solid 3000 lm. There is a slight learning curve to the button presses on this light, something I have never found on any other instrument, but they are soon mastered. On my bedside table I keep a fully charged Nightcore P16. It’s only 960 lm but seems much brighter than that. I imagine that those of us who like flashlights have our own favorites.
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Post by Ronv69 on Mar 13, 2024 14:34:31 GMT -5
I have a bunch of flashlights. My main on is a highly modified 5D Maglight. It'll barely shine through a wooden fence. I have night vision binocs that work better for seeimg what's happening in the yard at night.
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Post by lizardonarock on Mar 13, 2024 17:27:29 GMT -5
Ton of Mag's over the years now using Olight Arkfield 1000 lumens about the size of the index finger, mini Mag LED 330 on the desk.
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Post by trailboss on Mar 13, 2024 22:20:41 GMT -5
Pretty happy with my Fenix PD35, 1700 Lumens and the strobe light feature. Is pretty robust. On my keychain, I have a Fenix E03R v2… pretty handy and puts out 500 Lumens, with some nice features.
Both are rechargeable.
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Post by urbino on Mar 13, 2024 23:01:59 GMT -5
I use a Nitecore MH20 about 90% of the time. I've got a honkin' big, 4-LED Olight that lives in the truck.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Mar 14, 2024 7:23:42 GMT -5
I’ve been useing a thermal that my son gave me, seeing critters at night, for light I have a small flashlight that starts with a L, Lenix maybe.
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Post by turbocat on Mar 15, 2024 16:56:07 GMT -5
I use a Fenix PD35 TAC most of the time, outstanding flashlight. In the car I keep a 5 C cell Maglite in easy reach.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Mar 15, 2024 16:57:26 GMT -5
Thanks Ted, my flashlight is a Fenix!
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Post by Yohanan on Mar 15, 2024 19:48:07 GMT -5
I'm partial to Surefires, I think they are a little expensive compared to other lights in the same category, but I just like them. YMMV
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Post by velanibriar on Apr 21, 2024 21:55:21 GMT -5
After years of avoiding them I started using Olights about 5 years ago. Say what you will but for size, firepower, battery life, and cost they are hard to beat for edc lights. I’ve been using a couple s2r2s and s2s for 5 years and an ark field for about a year. Great lights all around.
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Post by rastewart on Apr 22, 2024 17:22:17 GMT -5
My oldest daughter, who has been into camping, hiking, and outdoor activities for years, got me into headlamps, and what I mostly use now instead of a flashlight is a Petzl Tikka. Meanwhile my little keychain light gave up the ghost some months ago, and I've been looking for another. That Fenix E03R v.2 looks good, Charlie, thank you for posting about it.
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