What flashlight?

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I am looking into getting a good flashlight. Up till now it has been the good ole mag light. Nothing wrong with them but there has got to be a better light out there that does not break the bank, I know the surefires are good but they are also pricey, they have some cheaper lights but then the batteries are pretty expensive as well.

Just wondering what lights you guys are using and what you like the most, but that is economical as well?

Thanks.

DeadI/Jared
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LAST EDITED ON Aug-10-11 AT 06:31AM (MST)[p]Surefires are good but like you said WAY overpriced. $140 for the flashlight, 8 dollars worth of batteries for an hour of light. Not good for a pack in flashlight, but I do carry one in my pack, just never use it. I just bought a Techlite. It's a LED light and runs off 3 AAA bateries. Has a high and low beam switch and a strobe (in case you want to disco in camp), and a low battery indicator. Aluminum body about 3" long and very bright. I don't know what the run time is but I carry one in my pocket at work and they seem to last quite a while. Best thing is the price, $19 for three at Costco, batteries includded,just a little over $6 apiece. Thats cheaper then the batteris in the Surefire. I'll be carrying a couple in my pack this year. The surefire will still be in my pack also but just for show. Here's the same light at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Techlite-Lumen-Master-High-Intensity-Flashlight/dp/B0051DSKSA/ref=pd_cp_hi_2
Wes
 
I picked up a Zebra light a few weeks ago, and it fits my needs. Was able to take it up on the mtn on a scouting trip the past couple of days and it worked great. I got the 50+sc and it has plenty of usable light. I think I paid $50. It is light weight, takes 1 AA battery, and is not much larger than a AA battery. I can saw I am satisfied with the purchase.
 
Surefire 6px pro or g2x pro

Both have two levels of light-high and low with extended runtimes and the best electronics.

Surefire brand batteries can be had on line for around $24 for a pack of twelve shipped. No reason to not own a Surefire now days.
 
I really like the Petzl Zipka's, they are small, lightweight, good battery life, LED, 3 AAA batteries, carry 2 or 3 of them with me at all times. The 4 LED are pretty bright and there is also a single LED with red filter and strobe that is good as well. I don't care for the wide elastic strap wrapped around my head and really like the Zipka as it is a small thin elastic cord. Much more comfortable in my opinion. Check them out, I give them as gifts quite often and everyone has loved them.
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BB
 
I just purchased the Streamlight 88031 Protac Tactical Flashlight 2L for $40 on Amazon. Small, light and very bright. Has high, low and strobe. Definitely worth a look.

Bow
 
Get a Surefire Nitrolon and a Petzl headlamp. The Surefire is great for reaching out to see a long distance, and the Petzel is for work with your hands, reading, etc. These are the 2 lights I take on 5-12 day backpack trips. I start the hunt with fresh batteries in both lights, and carry a spare set of batteries and lamps. This setup works great for me.
 
I am on the Predator forums a lot and there is a lot of talk about lights on there. I have read through pages and pages of lights. One headlamp that everyone was raving about is on that someone found on ebay for around $20. I thought what the heck I will give it a go. It takes awhile to get it as it comes straight from China. Which I am pretty sure almost all led lights are made there.

I got this light and all I can say for the price it can't be beat. It comes with a charger 2 rechargable batteries and the headlamp. The headlamp has an adjustable beam so you can go spot or flood and it has three settings. Bright as hell, not so bright and flashing.

Here is the link for $20 it's worth a shot.

http://cgi.ebay.com/18650-HeadLight...993?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf13d0ea1
 
I've seen really good deals on flashlights on this website. They have an entire section dedicated to Flashlights & Lanterns for outdoor use.
 
LAST EDITED ON Aug-18-11 AT 02:44PM (MST)[p]I've got a Fenix and absolutely love it. It runs on AA's (along with my GPS and Radio's) so I always have a few in my pack. I will never buy a flashlight that uses anything other than standard batteries. I've had it for over 2 years now and would never look for anything else. I think it cost $75.00 or so. If you want the model, PM me.

TRH

Here it is...

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/fenix-ld20-flashlight.aspx?a=584103
 
For a handheld lite, I use a Tektite. It's the Trek 4 noted in the link below. They make many dive-type and military use lights. It uses 3 AA batteries, it's orange and my favorite lite I've ever used by far. Mine has an elastic wrist strap that I really like since you can let it go if you need to while hiking. I tend to turn it off when I can if the moon is out but it's right there when you need it. A great accessory is the "glow wand" (like $3-4) that slips over the lite end that makes a great lantern for lite in the tent so you don't have to have a separate tent lite for those light packin type trips. It sells for $40 and I'd easily pay twice that.

http://www.tek-tite.com/src/products.php?c=1
 
If your backpacking go with an LED hand held light or a head lamp that fits your pocket book. I prefer a light that uses batteries rather that a rechargable pack. Weight is always an issue and the rechargeable's always seem to be heavier. Plus if your carrying extra batteries you will never be without light. Also we try and pick lights that allow the batteries to be interchangable with other devises like our GPS, rangefinder etc. Also you learn in the backcountry you don't need to see 100yds ahead so you get used to LED's becuase of the less power consumption of the LED's. There a lot of good lights out there for less than $40.00.

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I use a few different lights. All LED that use AA battery. My main hiking in the dark light is a 4AA head light. Has a 120hr run time on low, flasher, red beam and three brightness settings it works great for viewing trails but coming off a mountain in the dark i also have a 2AA hand light for watching where i put my feet in critical areas. I have a few of this type. two are craftsman lights I believe made by brinkman One is a shurefire led---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------support your local guzzlers. OHA life member,lapine oregon
 
I was a big maglite fan for years. I started to experiment with different LED lights under $30 but nothing really lived up to to what I wanted.

On Black Friday 2009, Lowes had LED Maglites (both AA and DDD) for under $14 each. I bought one of each and they have been awesome. Very bright, bateries last, adjustible beam, and durable. In 2010 Lowes had them on sale again at Thanksgiving. I bought 4 more for myself and another 10 for gifts. Everybody I gave them to love them. I'm looking forward to hopefully buying more on sale this thanksgiving.

If you liked Maglites before, you will absolutely love their LEDs. Maglite did it right by making an LED that can live up to its name.
 
3W bulb AA mini mag specs:
69 Lumens (light output) - 2547 Candela (light intensity) - 18/31 hour battery life (high/low mode)

AA bateries is a big plus in my book. This also keeps the flashlight skinny enough to hold between your teeth when needed :)

traditional maglite fetures still exist: durable, adjustable beem, candle version, etc.

There are lots of great lights out there. I kind of like inexpensive lights that give me the best bang for the buck. I like the price at under $15, great battery life using cheap AAs, and not bulky. I always got by with the old mini mags and these new LED mini mags are way brighter than the old lights. I'm very happy them.
 
The little Rayovac LED disposable. like two bucks at Wal-Mart. light weight and last forever. If you need hands free stick it in your mouth.

Deer and Elk don't give a $hit how much you spent on your flashlight. You'll get up the mountain just as well as the guy with the 140 dollar jobby.







the artist formerly known as "gemstatejake".
 
this tactical light is 700 lumen made by Guide Gear. It's designed to mount on a rail or barrel, but it works as a handheld too. I think it's about $70.
 

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