How many flashlights do you really need?

omegared24 · Oct 22, 2021

trickg said:
Change just one letter and this whole thread takes on a completely different meaning.

And most of the posts would still be relevant and I'd suspect the same cast.

Johnny5k · Oct 22, 2021

lazarus said:
You obviously aren’t trying hard enough. I lost my 3xD battery maglite in my attic insulation for 4 years. I found it 2 weeks before I moved.

One of them old incandescent bulb monstrosities? Id have let that relic remain there to fossilize.

That said, I do have one of the 6xD versions around here somewhere. I think they wanted about 15 bucks for a new bulb, so its just a beating stick now.

Blaster229 · Oct 22, 2021

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Bullfrog · Oct 22, 2021

Johnny5k said:
One of them old incandescent bulb monstrosities? Id have let that relic remain there to fossilize.

That said, I do have one of the 6xD versions around here somewhere. I think they wanted about 15 bucks for a new bulb, so its just a beating stick now.

For a couple dollars more you can have a 500 lumen upgrade.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L28RSW...b335502a3d14cdaf8ba9e&creativeASIN=B08L28RSWK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FRNSMB...ef307604bf3895bfbe147&creativeASIN=B08FRNSMBF

omegared24 · Oct 22, 2021

Bullfrog said:
For a couple dollars more you can have a 500 lumen upgrade.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L28RSW...b335502a3d14cdaf8ba9e&creativeASIN=B08L28RSWK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FRNSMB...ef307604bf3895bfbe147&creativeASIN=B08FRNSMBF

I put an LED in mine and works fine for taking the trash out and fending off critters.

John from MD · Oct 22, 2021

Johnny5k said:
One of them old incandescent bulb monstrosities? Id have let that relic remain there to fossilize.

That said, I do have one of the 6xD versions around here somewhere. I think they wanted about 15 bucks for a new bulb, so its just a beating stick now.

There are LED replacements for all maglights and most work pretty well.

omegared24 · Oct 22, 2021

John from MD said:
There are LED replacements for all maglights and most work pretty well.

Home depot has an led and click tail switch combo for the AA flashlights that works really well. It's right near the registers. My 5 year old plays with that one all the time and it works great. He has been trying to break it for 2 years now but it functions perfectly.

Seriously, my little one is literally beating this flashlight to death and it still functions. I'm really impressed with maglite.

willtill · Oct 28, 2021

John from MD said:
When you get older, you will be using it more. I use it to read bronze cemetery plaques that have not been cleaned in years, finding a small tool in my range bag, looking down the bore to see if it is leaded, walking the dog in the dark. There are hundreds of reasons where a light comes in handy.

I may start carrying a tiny flashlight now, after giving your post some thought. I was think how ludicrous it was to carry a flashlight around during the day. Then I realized the occasional times I needed to see something a little better when in the shadows, or when trying to look in a small dark compartment even with the sun shining outside.

John from MD · Oct 28, 2021

willtill said:
I may start carrying a tiny flashlight now, after giving your post some thought. I was think how ludicrous it was to carry a flashlight around during the day. Then I realized the occasional times I needed to see something a little better when in the shadows, or when trying to look in a small dark compartment even with the sun shining outside.

Get a bright one so you can see if you got enough de ice fluid on the ship. :lol:

willtill · Oct 28, 2021

John from MD said:
Get a bright one so you can see if you got enough de ice fluid on the ship.

Ha! Coincidentally with your remark, I'm training again tonight. Will be interesting to see how much light we have to work with in the dark out there on the pad. The telescope part of the boom has 2 floodlights and one Led array attached. I'm sure they get hazed out with all of the fluid being sprayed and misted around though...

John from MD · Oct 28, 2021

willtill said:
Ha! Coincidentally with your remark, I'm training again tonight. Will be interesting to see how much light we have to work with in the dark out there on the pad. The telescope part of the boom has 2 floodlights and one Led array attached. I'm sure they get hazed out with all of the fluid being sprayed and misted around though...

In my day, you had a flashlight with 2 D cells to do a preflight with. :lol:

tttongli · Oct 28, 2021

I just about to say you only need one plus a few sleeves....but nvm.

Michigander08 · Nov 8, 2021

flashlights fetish - ok. So how many of you taking advantage of the power tool batteries you have? You should have some of these flashlights.

Michigander08 · Nov 8, 2021

and you can throw a block party with this one.

Parry · Nov 12, 2021

I couldn't resist buying more flashlights. Costco has a deal for 3 duracell flashlights (500 Lumens) with batteries for only $14.99! So, I had to buy several sets to give away to family members and friends. With all the cyber-pandemic talk in the news, you never know when the grid or internet goes down.

NebTim · Nov 12, 2021

Inigoes said:
Always have at least 1 flashlight that does not require batteries or need to be recharged.

What do you recommend?

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