Best flashlights?

[Homeslice]

Looking for an LED light kinda like the Inova X5.........Something thin and smooth like that.........What's the best? I figure since the Inova is only $35 and sold at Orchard Supply it must not be one of the best.

[101lifts2]

What is wrong with a 5 buck flashlight?

[Bluestreak]

Surefire flashlights are the best IMO.

http://www.surefire.com/Flashlights

[Switch]

Surefire flashlights are the best IMO.

http://www.surefire.com/Flashlights

And 'spensive as hell.

[Homeslice]

What is wrong with a 5 buck flashlight?

cuz it's too weak & too fragile

[Sean]

I keep a 4-D Mag Lite in my truck and haven't really seen a need for anything more.

[Rangerscott]

I have the Ryobi Tek4 kit and the LED flashlight that comes with it is damn bright.


http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&productId=100671264&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=100671264&cm_mmc=shopping-_-googlebase-_-D25X-_-100671264


http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/a4/a4275a6f-0c27-43ff-bc17-5e1da9f009cd_300.jpg

[Cutty72]

Surefire flashlights are the best IMO.

http://www.surefire.com/Flashlights

I prefer Pelican myself.

Less money, just as quality, and just as bright.

[Sean]

Who the hell spends 600$ on a pocket flashlight? :lol:

[pauldun170]

I like my flash lights

My spotlight
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028MGLDI/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000BRPIKY&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0YA3N2KRKY9NXVTZ4EXC

My wee spotlight
http://www4.shopping.com/xPO-Vector_Vector_3_Million_Candlepower_Rechargeable_S port_Spotlight

Got a couple of these (Over awesome in price to light ration)
http://www.goldengadgets.com/gt-509-2-pack-of-9-led-aluminum-pocket-flashlight.html

2 3-cell Maglights
2 2-cell AAA Maglights
There are 3 handcrank flashlights floating around here.
Gotta little red led flashlight on my bike keychain

This look tempting but a bit pricey
http://www.techfresh.net/sunforce-40-million-candlepower-hid-spotlight/

[Adeptus_Minor]

Who the hell spends 600$ on a pocket flashlight? :lol:

Somebody who is REALLY goddamn afraid of the dark. :lol:

[marko138]

Surefire flashlights are the best IMO.

http://www.surefire.com/Flashlights

This guy knows...

[Papa_Complex]

I've had pretty good luck with Dorcy flashlights, like this one:

http://www.dorcy.com/products.aspx?p=414260

[wildchild]

4 cell mag lite here. I believe they have brought out an LED version as well.

[Rider]

Flashlights use Chuck Norris in the dark.

[Papa_Complex]

4 cell mag lite here. I believe they have brought out an LED version as well.

All that I've seen, so far, are LED conversion kits.

[Homeslice]

I prefer Pelican myself.

Less money, just as quality, and just as bright.

I had one......But, the on button would sometimes go haywire.........As in, it would refuse to turn off. :lol:

I should clarify, I want pocket size.

[Dave]

I had one......But, the on button would sometimes go haywire.........As in, it would refuse to turn off. :lol:

I should clarify, I want pocket size.

I assume you are looking for a combat style light with a momentary switch on the back?

[wildchild]

http://www.maglite.com/D_Cell_LED.asp

here you go

[Dave]

Actually I have an x5 and one of the higher end inovas and they were both tough enough to survive iraq twice

[Cutty72]

http://www.pelican.com/lights_detail.php?recordID=1930

[AquaPython]

Stanley makes a pretty cool tripod LED that breaks apart into 3 individual lights.

[z06boy]

I have 3 Surefire G2's that are small and do a great job BUT the battery life isn't anything to brag about.

CasterTroy I think had some TLR-1's that he liked a lot...even better than the Surefire.

[Amber Lamps]

Stanley makes a pretty cool tripod LED that breaks apart into 3 individual lights.

own it! Works great!

[Homeslice]

I assume you are looking for a combat style light with a momentary switch on the back?

Yes. Which Inovas did you own, and how long did the batteries last?

[101lifts2]

I have a small one that I got from Allison Transmission (says it on the side lol) that has a little self induced power generator as well as battery power.

[goof2]

How did this thread get this far without anyone suggesting the Fleshlight?

Just be careful you don't accidentally the whole thing.

[Homeslice]

I had one......But, the on button would sometimes go haywire.........As in, it would refuse to turn off. :lol:


Correction, this was a Coast brand light. My bad.

[Flexin]

I would like to test this one out

http://www.surefire.com/surefire/content/images_inv/v/k/25026/G2LF-Kit0222.png

http://www.surefire.com/surefire/content/images_inv/v/k/25026/G2LF-Kit0222.png

James

[goof2]

I would like to test this one out

James

That mount costs more than I think I have spent on every flashlight I have ever bought.:lol: It does look nice though.

[Flexin]

That mount costs more than I think I have spent on every flashlight I have ever bought.:lol: It does look nice though.

LOL. Same here. But if I get in the fire service that will all change.

James

[Twobanger]

Surefire E2D LED Defender is about the best bang for your buck in a high end flashlight. I take mine everywhere. (200 lumens for about 135.00)

My next light is going to be a Olight M21 (http://www.batteryjunction.com/olight-m21-luminus.html).

[Ruby02]

I like my flash lights

My spotlight
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028MGLDI/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000BRPIKY&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0YA3N2KRKY9NXVTZ4EXC

My wee spotlight
http://www4.shopping.com/xPO-Vector_Vector_3_Million_Candlepower_Rechargeable_S port_Spotlight

Got a couple of these pocket led flashlights (http://www.sourcingmap.com/flashlight-c-1137_1335.html) (Over awesome in price to light ration)
http://www.goldengadgets.com/gt-509-2-pack-of-9-led-aluminum-pocket-flashlight.html

2 3-cell Maglights
2 2-cell AAA Maglights
There are 3 handcrank flashlights floating around here.
Gotta little red led flashlight on my bike keychain

This look tempting but a bit pricey
http://www.techfresh.net/sunforce-40-million-candlepower-hid-spotlight/

Just check your link from techfresh. I am really impressed at the Sunforce 40 Million Candlepower HID Spotlight. I won't mind spare my 180 bucks to get one. What i am using is 3D maglite. the battery life is great but the beam is shitty.

[Gas Man]

Sure Fire flashlights are amazing!!!

[Rangerscott]

Dont they use an expensive battery though?

[Gas Man]

IDK... honestly...

I did watch a documentary on tv about them. The owner went to biz in a very simple way. He first bought the very best cnc machines he could. then he imported the best cnc operator he could find from somewhere in europe.

Then proceeded to make the best flash light he could. The tests they do are awesome. They put them thru extreme heat/cold and button pushes, etc...

[Razor]

Surefire has a new LED similar to the G2 (may even be a variation) that gets 12hrs continuous use versus the 40 minute use of the regular bulbs. It may be a little pricey for a pocketsize flashlight but IMO well worth it. Our squadron just swapped over from the G2's and Aviators to the new LED so if youre interested I can get the specifics on it...

[Particle Man]

How did this thread get this far without anyone suggesting the Fleshlight?

Just be careful you don't accidentally the whole thing.

f**k I was just gonna do that :lol:
I'm on 2-year-old time so I must be asleep at the wheel here :lol:

[Cutty72]

Dont they use an expensive battery though?

They are a bit more than your standard AA, but not too bad.

[Amber Lamps]

They are a bit more than your standard AA, but not too bad.

About $2 each. I use 123 batteries everyday.

[Cutty72]

About $2 each. I use 123 batteries everyday.

Trying to remember what I paid for my last pack of them...




can't tell ya, no price tag on them...

[stars1]

Looking for an LED light kinda like the Inova X5.........Something thin and smooth like that.........What's the best? I figure since the Inova is only $35 and sold at Orchard Supply it must not be one of the best.

:whatwhat:

I'm a big fan of the Surefire's and think for the price you can't go wrong:
http://www.lapolicegear.com/
I prefer the metal case to the plastic case but for the cost of $39 with 10 batteries free it's a win-win situation.

If you want the LED version it's a little pricier:
http://www.sourcingmap.com/flashlight-c-1137_1335.html

Or You can refer to this site : http://stores.ebay.com/sicilydreamer__W0QQ_sacatZsicilydreamerQQ_sidZ2201 98288?_nkw=LED+flashlight&submit=Search
There are many different good flashlight, I like the Black 32 LED Ultra Bright FlashLight very much.