What brand/charger do you like for the lithiums. I think I want to go that route for at least some of my lights.
How many flashlights do you really need?
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What brand/charger do you like for the lithiums. I think I want to go that route for at least some of my lights.
When the lights go out you need one more then the one you have, when you can't see what you look for you need a brighter one.
Your House Defense Shotgun needs one, your Bedside Drawer Sidearm needs one, your wife needs hers so she will stop taking yours.
When you have late night dog barking outside noise you need a Big Ass Bright as Hell one.
Looks like you need one. At last count I have around 30, different Battery sizes, both non and rechargeable, No AAA can't stand this little pieces of SH*t never work after you buy them, batteries always leak, switches fail, not worth the trouble or the money.
The wife has always says I never was very good at counting or telling time.
Your House Defense Shotgun needs one, your Bedside Drawer Sidearm needs one, your wife needs hers so she will stop taking yours.
When you have late night dog barking outside noise you need a Big Ass Bright as Hell one.
Looks like you need one. At last count I have around 30, different Battery sizes, both non and rechargeable, No AAA can't stand this little pieces of SH*t never work after you buy them, batteries always leak, switches fail, not worth the trouble or the money.
The wife has always says I never was very good at counting or telling time.
I do have a couple of larger, heavier flashlights (LED) that are waterproof, etc. But I probably have around 20 like these.... or the previous lights Sams carried from Tasco:
https://www.samsclub.com/p/members-...ed-flashloghts/prod24442189?xid=plp_product_1
I've also given a few of those away.
Still have my kerosene lanterns plus a couple double mantle propane lanterns plus a couple compact battery powered lanterns for camping
https://www.samsclub.com/p/members-...ed-flashloghts/prod24442189?xid=plp_product_1
I've also given a few of those away.
Still have my kerosene lanterns plus a couple double mantle propane lanterns plus a couple compact battery powered lanterns for camping
Everybody should get a good light. It will change your life. Those 3 for 20 LED lights are garbage. Good batteries and a quality charger are a must as well. I like Fenix lights, but Streamlight, NiteCore, Surefire are also good brands. Maybe Maglight. Maybe Coast for a budget/backup option.
For 18650s I use Fenix, Surefire, Samsung and Panasonic batteries, and mostly surefire CR123s.
I try to stay away from CR123s when I can, for a couple reasons, but most of the best WMLs use them, as well as the range finder binos. For one thing, CR123s are not rechargeable, and there is no rechargeable battery chemistry that can make a comparable battery. They can also be very dangerous, you need to take special care with them, especially in devices that use more than one battery. If your light does not specifically say that it can use either 2x CR123 or one 18650, do not risk it, they are not equivalent.
Ive had an 18650 short circuit through the change in my console. By the time I saw the smoke, there was a quarter that was glowing brightly red hot. If that had been a CR123, I probably wouldn't have been able to stop it, without a fire extinguisher.
For 18650s I use Fenix, Surefire, Samsung and Panasonic batteries, and mostly surefire CR123s.
I try to stay away from CR123s when I can, for a couple reasons, but most of the best WMLs use them, as well as the range finder binos. For one thing, CR123s are not rechargeable, and there is no rechargeable battery chemistry that can make a comparable battery. They can also be very dangerous, you need to take special care with them, especially in devices that use more than one battery. If your light does not specifically say that it can use either 2x CR123 or one 18650, do not risk it, they are not equivalent.
Ive had an 18650 short circuit through the change in my console. By the time I saw the smoke, there was a quarter that was glowing brightly red hot. If that had been a CR123, I probably wouldn't have been able to stop it, without a fire extinguisher.
I have many but have recently switch from generic to olight. They have the full spectrum. Weapon lights, small EDC, in between, and big ass bright tactical. I have several. Gave some as gifts too.
https://www.olightstore.com/
Best time to buy is when they have a big sale. Also found them on Amazon/Bezos world
https://www.olightstore.com/
Best time to buy is when they have a big sale. Also found them on Amazon/Bezos world
I like the olight. I have (had?) a rechargeable gun light. Took it off when I left patrol last year and cannot find it now. It was very bright, durable and rechargeable so I didn't have to keep replacing CR123 batteries. Hope I find it soon, I'm afraid my 2 year old may have hidden it in the trash can at some point...
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I'm an Olight fan, have a bunch. For some uses, you need a few of the same light. I have Obulbs with the magnetic base stuck in a few places, if the power goes out, or I need to walk around the house in the dark, there is always one close by, tap to turn it on, carry it or stick it to anything metal. They are cheap, rechargeable, and being a latern they light up a wide area with soft light so I don't wake up people. For EDC I have a couple slimmer and small lights, i3ta and the S1R. Have a couple Warrior minis for the cars when I need a light for working on stuff, and a Warrior X when I need a spotlight.
A solar powered flash light. Let that sink in for a minute.
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42.
That is how many you need.
That is how many you need.
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Everyone should have a flashlight on top of, or stuck to, their gun safe.
Also this little thing is remarkably handy and effective. I really dislike seeing people use their phones as flashlights. It seems unmanly.
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If I have pants on, I have a flashlight and a knife.
I usually have pants on.
3 guns have lights, the gun safe has a flashlight, the basement door has a flashlight by it, the front porch has a flashlight by it, the bed stand has a flashlight, the car has one in the glove box and one in the trunk, my work bag has one, and I have one on my desk at work.
My EDCs, firearms, porch light, an work lights are all 18650 or 21700s Klarus or Olights. I have a couple cheap ones in the other rooms.
I usually have pants on.
3 guns have lights, the gun safe has a flashlight, the basement door has a flashlight by it, the front porch has a flashlight by it, the bed stand has a flashlight, the car has one in the glove box and one in the trunk, my work bag has one, and I have one on my desk at work.
My EDCs, firearms, porch light, an work lights are all 18650 or 21700s Klarus or Olights. I have a couple cheap ones in the other rooms.
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When the lights go out you need one more then the one you have, when you can't see what you look for you need a brighter one.
Your House Defense Shotgun needs one, your Bedside Drawer Sidearm needs one, your wife needs hers so she will stop taking yours.
When you have late night dog barking outside noise you need a Big Ass Bright as Hell one.
Looks like you need one. At last count I have around 30, different Battery sizes, both non and rechargeable, No AAA can't stand this little pieces of SH*t never work after you buy them, batteries always leak, switches fail, not worth the trouble or the money.
The wife has always says I never was very good at counting or telling time.
Your dog needs one attached to his collar, too. And a spare.
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LOL, solar charging
I have a solar and crank charging light/radio. Has a lithium battery (which does not last long if you don't leave it semi charged)
The pump charge w/ the flywheel flashlight I think work better and last longer though.
- May 29, 2017
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OK. You should ignore the rest of the postings before me. They are all wrong! 
You need LED flashlight that use lithium battery! Make sure you buy 2 more.
https://www.energizer.com/lighting/flashlights-lighting
You need LED flashlight that use lithium battery! Make sure you buy 2 more.
https://www.energizer.com/lighting/flashlights-lighting
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In honor of this thread I just bought another one today. An Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie
- Jan 30, 2013
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I just want some night vision goggles like the Taliban has.
Anybody know where to get some?
Anybody know where to get some?
- May 29, 2017
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I heard you can buy some tourist guided tour to Afghanistan. That is the hard way, but cheapest way. You want the sure way but expensive? Call Hunter Biden. Make sure you ready to have cash on delivery.
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