BigT
Large Member
I didn't want to just throw them out..
Totally agree with your train of thought! But - I still had this huge group of maglites - mainly 3-4 or 6 D cell sized. I wasn't going to throw them away, so I upgraded with a similar bulb and placed them next to each exit and near our bed's night stands. That way there is always a flashlight in a known location should something happen. And I can do some serious damage one if needed..
And I have multiple streamlight and other "new lights" for EDC, go bags etc.. Plus I have easily accessible headlamps that I use when I need light while using my hands.. To me it's worth the upgrade cost.
If you want a giant heavy light, then by all means, swap in a $10 LED bulb, but if you want an actual improvement in output in a usable size, then look into a new light.
Totally agree with your train of thought! But - I still had this huge group of maglites - mainly 3-4 or 6 D cell sized. I wasn't going to throw them away, so I upgraded with a similar bulb and placed them next to each exit and near our bed's night stands. That way there is always a flashlight in a known location should something happen. And I can do some serious damage one if needed..
And I have multiple streamlight and other "new lights" for EDC, go bags etc.. Plus I have easily accessible headlamps that I use when I need light while using my hands.. To me it's worth the upgrade cost.