Anyone into flashlights?

[AFKitchenknivesguy]

Nah, young guys use "Lackland Sabers" when in training, and the rest of us use reflective belts. I've used those in the field before, and I had it with me during a deployment.

 

[swarfrat]

Yeah, old thread, I know. But since this we last visited this thread I've been analyzing my day-to-day usage.

Everybody's needs are unique, but I find mine seem to the opposite of what the trend appears to be. Everywhere I read about people and their lights everybody wants them brighter, brighter, brighter. Which makes sense if you're illuminating large areas, searching at a distance or using them in a tactical situation.

But me, I use them mostly for localized task lighting. What I need the vast majority of the time is just enough light but no more. Surefire and other high performance lights are way too bright for reading a map or fiddling with controls on something, especially if you're trying to preserve your night vision.

The lights I find I use most are my Krill Lights, PALights and Infinity Lights. If my eyes are adjusted to the dark, I'll often use a PALight in "Constant Glow" mode. Even if I turn it on I usually use it in low power mode.



sr.

 

[RobinW]

if i wanted 2 good led lights with the following spec, what should i get?
Number one:
- Size no issue (well should fit in a large pocket)
- budget $70
- as bright as possible
- reasonable battery life (CR123 acceptable, probably no need for rechargeables)
- needs to have several output levels
- no need for tactical quality
- Waterproof minimum 3 feet

number two:
- EDC
- budget $30
- Small
- Single CR123 / AA
- No need for tactical quality

Thanks!

 

[apicius9]

I'm definitely no expert, but I am very happy with the Quark mini that Kyle has shown a few posts above. I have the smaller one for which the batteries are more expensive, but they seem to keep forever.

Stefan

 

[Eamon Burke]

if i wanted 2 good led lights with the following spec, what should i get?
Number one:
- Size no issue (well should fit in a large pocket)
- budget $70
- as bright as possible
- reasonable battery life (CR123 acceptable, probably no need for rechargeables)
- needs to have several output levels
- no need for tactical quality
- Waterproof minimum 3 feet

number two:
- EDC
- budget $30
- Small
- Single CR123 / AA
- No need for tactical quality

Thanks!

4sevens Quark X 123 and miniX123 in that order.

 

[RobinW]

4sevens Quark X 123 and miniX123 in that order.

Where do one shop? Amazon?
Also are the cheapie CR123 on amazon any good?

 

[RobinW]

Is the Quark 123 turbo X worth the extra $15 over the quark X 123?

Thanks

 

[AFKitchenknivesguy]

Why doesn't everyone just turn the wall light switch on? :rofl2:

 

[AFKitchenknivesguy]

So just got a foursevens maelstrom X7. Sometimes I have to pull "security" shifts, so I am look forward to using this. Also should be good for hiking and hunting.

 

[Bigwaved]

I remember those days.

No one mentioned old faithful.....

 

[Eamon Burke]

Is the Quark 123 turbo X worth the extra $15 over the quark X 123?

Thanks

If you need a LOT of light. I have yet to find a situation where my 210 lumens is insufficient.

I got mine on Amazon, couldn't find it anywhere else at the time. I wish a brick-and-mortar around here would wise up and stock them. There are lots of places selling 1/3 the lamp for 3x the price.