^^^ Don't drop it on concrete! Wow... that's the closest flashlight I have seen that may need a processor someday! Looks good.
Best flashlight you’ve ever owned.
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JHZR2
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I’m a fan of the ultratac a1. I have better lights, as well as some freebies… but the ultratac is just the right mix of size and output.
Fenix UC35 v2 2and HM50R
In terms of light output if you are still using alkaline batteries in your flashlights you need to move into the modern times with lithium.
My overall favorite flashlight is my Emissar D4 which I've owned for 4 years now. It's cheap and bright as hell.
My overall favorite flashlight is my Emissar D4 which I've owned for 4 years now. It's cheap and bright as hell.
Looks like that one uses some older LEDs. XP-L Hi and SST-20 are older versions. XHP50.2 and SST-40 are brighter. Brighter LEDs always seem to come out every few years. I think XHP50.2 is still brighter a little brighter than SST-40.
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Winner winner chicken dinner!I love my Streamlight Stinger . I even have a new in the box Stinger chilling in the closet just for the hell of it .
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Hope you bought it today, it’s 20% off Black Friday sale.
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Favorites. I have had a D cell Mag Light, now with LED conversion and a Milspec Fulton angle head flashlight since the late 80's. The Mag Light is my household flashlight (that I keep in a special spot so it doesn't get borrowed for trick or treating or whatever) and the Fulton is my mandated emergency and general use light in the airplane; the rear clip is perfect for attaching to your shirt collar, pocket, jacket etc. to light up the panel is we lose power or illumination.
That said, the various Lowes Kobalt LED lights are pretty darn good for the $$, I keep one in each vehicle.
That said, the various Lowes Kobalt LED lights are pretty darn good for the $$, I keep one in each vehicle.
Well to the OP you are on a great path here but a bit behind the times. I literally live within walking distance of the streamlight company. It is huge and is well known in the first responder world all over. Yes extreme up front cost compared to other stuff however the big selling point to me is the LIFETIME WARRANY. Over 24 years I have purchased over 15 lights from them of all different types. The stinger that you mention was on my belt for over 15 in different forms first a standard bulb then changed over to LED. Now they have evolved in recent years to a much more compact strion series a brighter light which has a great USB charging version meaning no more looking for the stinger snap in charger I'm sure you have.
Again in the real world things get dropped, driven over, etc all the time. Streamlight allows me to literally walk up to a window drop my broken light with a simple form and they do a complete rebuild on it from cap to lense. I feared that COVID would end this forever and again was shocked when they put a outside drop box and then started just fixing your light and mailing it back to you for FREE!! I have only ever paid for a battery replacement on some models, on some they warranty that also.
Even if nothing appears wrong with your light the lense, switch etc are getting worn, if you have a chance some time to be on vacation etc send them your light and they will give it an update for you. Ive had the worn, nicked up aluminum barrels replaced by them even without asking.
Anything Maglite.
Zee09
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Years ago I had a basic cheap flashlight that I though was really great. Junk but great.
It was a solar one and I got like 6 years out of it before the switch failed.
The reason I liked it was i stored it on my window sill and when the power went out it was ready to rock and roll and once charged actually lasted for hours.
It was a solar one and I got like 6 years out of it before the switch failed.
The reason I liked it was i stored it on my window sill and when the power went out it was ready to rock and roll and once charged actually lasted for hours.
nitecore E4K is my current favorite. on sale right now for $$67 for cyber monday.
Code NCSMONDAY
Comes with a good 5000MAH 21700 size battery that you charge with a usb C cord. (about 25$ value)
This is a compact flashlight fits in pocket fine.. not super tiny. and has a little heft to it.
Code NCSMONDAY
NITECORE E4K 4400 Lumen EDC Flashlight, with 5000mAh USB-C Rechargeable Battery
Nitecore E4K is the most powerful EDC flashlight! Less than 5 oz and 5 in, it radiates 4400 lumens for up to 230 yards. Includes a USB-C Rechargeable Battery.
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Comes with a good 5000MAH 21700 size battery that you charge with a usb C cord. (about 25$ value)
This is a compact flashlight fits in pocket fine.. not super tiny. and has a little heft to it.
CleanSump
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A grey, Marine Corps issue, L shaped flashlight with red lens. One moonless, lights out, night with water smooth as glass, where the sky and and water blended perfectly, it kept me from walking off the end of the Indy.
Hence, it is the best ever made!
Hence, it is the best ever made!
