I need a flashlight

[Sundazes]

This is what you need.

X9R Marauder Brightest Rechargeable Flashlight - Olight Store

Olight Official Online Store: X9R Marauder is the brightest powerful flashlight, with a maximum output of 25,000 lumens, and has a long-standing reputation in the flashlight market. Know more about Olight

m.olightstore.com

 

[outrider58]

I just bought these. I needed small lights I could hold in my teeth for my medi kits. I'll find something to wrap them with to make them a little more tooth friendly.

 

[mpollan1]

Large diameter heat shrink maybe?

Edit: Or bicycle tire innertube

 

[outrider58]

Large diameter heat shrink maybe?

Could be. I am thinking bicycle inner tubing. Works great on slick knife scales.

 

[mpollan1]

Ha, went back to edit with same.

 

[Bountied]

That describes a 4D maglite pretty accurately unless your definition of decent is loftier than mine.

Yeah the 4D Maglites even with the LED upgrade are still not as bright as a $10 Chinese light. So decent would be over 750 lumens IMO. I have a 3D and it isn't as bright as my cell phone's light but it has more throw.

 

[erwos]

Streamlight ProTac 1L or 2L would be my choice, but it's above the OP's price range. I think the 1L-AA is close, but can't speak to performance. Something like the 2L-X would be ideal because 18650s are SO much easier to manage than CR123s, but that's like $65.

Basically, I think OP should spend more and get the right flashlight the first time. This isn't a situation like a knife where going through the wrong security checkpoint means you lose it (RIP CRKT KISS). I've carried a Streamlight Wedge everywhere for a long time, and it has yet to be confiscated.

 

[willtill]

Try buying one of the recent LED conversions off ebay. If you installed the Mag Lite LED, they are junk. The generic ones found on ebay are much brighter and I have never had one fail.

Good to know. Thanks!

 

[Bob A]

This is a nice light that is within your price preference. (Currently, on sale.)

LA Police Gear Twist Angle 750 Lumen Flashlight

The LA Police Gear Twist Angle 750 Lumen Flashlight has a 90° adjustable head to light up those hard to tight, hard to reach places. The magnetic base and pocket clip give you a variety of hands-free lighting options whether you're working in the garage, hiking the trails, or patrolling in low...

lapolicegear.com

I have had this light for 2 years and it is still going strong. It is small, durable, has multiple light levels, turns on at the level that is was on when turned off, has a strong magnetic base, the head can swivel, and it's rechargeable.

That's really neat. I might be forced to buy a couple.

 

[willtill]

Buying flashlights is like buying pocket knives. Seems one can never have enough of them.

 

[Blaster229]

Olight is the potato chips of lights. Just cannot have 1. Between WMLs, carry, key chain, throwers, floods, I must have 10 all over the place.

 

[N3uka]

This is what you need.

X9R Marauder Brightest Rechargeable Flashlight - Olight Store

Olight Official Online Store: X9R Marauder is the brightest powerful flashlight, with a maximum output of 25,000 lumens, and has a long-standing reputation in the flashlight market. Know more about Olight

m.olightstore.com

I have one I can sell nib

 

[Sundazes]

I have one I can sell nib

$50? sold!

 

[Trepang]

More than $30 but these are my favorites.

Surefire's

Have one in each vehicle, the boat, garage and on each floor of the house.

I like the yellow ones for the same reason I like Dewalt tools .... I can find the damn things after I set them down somewhere.

 

[alucard0822]

Olight is the potato chips of lights. Just cannot have 1. Between WMLs, carry, key chain, throwers, floods, I must have 10 all over the place.

One of the most useful are those little Obulbs. They kept packaging them with other stuff for like $1 additional when they first came out and got a few, otherwise they are $20 at full price. Just stick the little lights where you might need them, tap it to turn on, hold to change modes, lasta a long time, charges on the normal O-light USB charger. They used to have stupid good deals frequently, got a Warrior mini, 2 obulbs and a i3t for under $100 as a package, then covid hit and the deals stopped.

 

[Blaster229]

One of the most useful are those little Obulbs. They kept packaging them with other stuff for like $1 additional when they first came out and got a few, otherwise they are $20 at full price. Just stick the little lights where you might need them, tap it to turn on, hold to change modes, lasta a long time, charges on the normal O-light USB charger. They used to have stupid good deals frequently, got a Warrior mini, 2 obulbs and a i3t for under $100 as a package, then covid hit and the deals stopped.

One thing I don't understand is their magnetic chargers. Seems certain ones are dedicated to that certain flashlight. I have to try each one on each flashlight to see which one sticks.

 

[outrider58]

One thing I don't understand is their magnetic chargers. Seems certain ones are dedicated to that certain flashlight. I have to try each one on each flashlight to see which one sticks.

That's weird, I have two different gun lights and I use the same USB charger for both.

 

[Blaster229]

That's weird, I have two different gun lights and I use the same USB charger for both.

These aren't USB connectors. They are flat, round magnetic connectors that stick to the rear cap/button on each flashlight.

 

[outrider58]

These aren't USB connectors. They are flat, round magnetic connectors that stick to the rear cap/button on each flashlight.

You mean like this?

 

[Blaster229]

You mean like this?

View attachment 400521

Yeah. Each one does not fit any light. I have to pick and choose the correct one with each light when I want to charge.